Mason Street will be closed between Center Street and North Street to host this community event. Free Admission! Games: All games are $1 to play and all proceeds support community organizations. Games: All games are $1 to play and all proceeds support community organizations…
The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum presents the 32nd Annual Car Capital Auto Show on the museum’s grounds in downtown Lansing! The show will feature third party judging and lots of awards, a DJ, and food trucks. The show is open to all makes and models. Registration and more…
The third Annual Lansing Taco & Tequila Fest is on Saturday July 26, 2025 from 4pm to 8pm. VIP Entry starts at 3pm. Lansing Taco and Tequila Fest is an outdoor tequila festival located at Adado Riverfront Park (201 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48933). This festival features…
- Ingham County Fairgrounds
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The 171st Ingham County Fair involves families from all over the county from Lansing to Stockbridge. The Fair plays a very important role in the community and the county. The Large Animal Auction will be held on Thursday, July 31st and the Small Animal Auction will be held…
JazzFest Michigan is an annual music festival in Old Town Lansing, that has been going on for over 30 years. Three Venues & Four Days We’ve added a kickoff concert on Wednesday night . There are three venues: We’ve added a kickoff concert on Wednesday night! There are three…
The sensory-friendly hour at the Ingham County Fair is from 12 p.m. noon - 1 p.m. on July 30. This special time block was curated by the Mid-Michigan Autism Association. This is free, but you must pre-register, because the attendance is limited! Here is the link…
Free Admission! Free Parking at Fitzgerald Park! Musicians, Food Trucks, a plethora of handmade art and craft vendors including 15 Michigan authors. Join us on the water and explore the famous "Ledges" trail along the river walk Saturday August 2nd from 10am-5pm.
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The 40th annual St. John's Mint Festival is a vibrant annual event featuring a craft show, flea market, live entertainment and activities for the entire family. Visitors can explore a variety of handmade crafts, browse through unique items at the flea market, and enjoy live…
Phil Denny's Armory Smooth Jazz Fete brings together a celebrated list of national and internationally acclaimed cross-genre jazz musicians. Styles supported range from smooth and contemporary jazz, funk, soul and R&B. The outdoor Armory Smooth Jazz Fete is produced by…
The mission of this Free giveaway is to provide clothing, shoes, accessories, backpack with school supplies, health screening, games and live entertainment in a clean, inviting, non threatening environment for those in need. The major premise is not to gain a profit but supply a…
Come and enjoy our beloved traditions such as the parade and carnival, alongside exciting new additions like Funday Sunday at Riverside, a Street Social experience, our biggest Arts Festival yet, and exciting live entertainment. Enjoy Drinks & Food from local businesses as…
Join us for Old Town ArtFeast on Saturday, August 16th, from 11 AM to 6 PM on Turner Street in historic Old Town Lansing. This beloved event brings together two of life’s greatest joys- stunning art and delicious food- right in the heart of one of Lansing’s most vibrant…
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Join us for a FREE, one of a kind music festival in historic downtown Mason, MI! The weekend will feature a variety of entertainment on two stages. This community festival is great place for the family. We offer fun and activities for all ages! *dates to be confirmed.
- Courthouse Square Association
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In the 1940s and 50s, there were so many Bigfoot sightings in the Charlotte area, a section of town became known as "Gorilla Swamp." Are there really sasquatch in Charlotte? And more importantly, if we throw them a party, will they come to it? Come celebrate a very cryptidy YEAR…
- Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park
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The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival was inducted into the Super Bowl of Wing Festivals in 2015 as a catalyst to unite the community. This festival is not about how many wing vendors participate; it's more about the different flavors of wings you can buy at the festival. The…
More details to come. We'll be back again! RSVP now and follow us for updates in the summer of 2025 when the biggest car show of Mid-Michigan rolls back into High Caliber over Labor Day weekend on August 31st, 2025. Bigger, better, and fan-favorite activities like monster truck…
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Charlotte Frontier Days was founded in 1970 by Steve Musselman. Musselman set out to enhance the city of Charlotte through community involvement with a festival that, still today, draws in thousands of people from Michigan and beyond. Musselman put together a successful and…
Get ready to celebrate rewilding at BealFest: Wild at Heart! Join us for a day packed with activities and performances centered on rewilding our campus and community with environmental stewardship and native plants. Discover exciting ways to reconnect with nature and learn how…
The first inaugural Lansing Foodie Fest is a one-day event celebrating a diverse community of food vendors, retail merchants, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Event Details Location: Adado Riverfront Park – Downtown Lansing Address: 201 E Shiawassee St…
Michigan BluesFest is an annual festival held in Old Town Lansing, bringing people together through the shared love of Blues Music. This festival has been a Lansing staple for over two decades and continues to be a Lansing favorite. Enjoy a weekend of energy, excitement, music…
The annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month with a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment in the Downtown District of Michigan’s State Capital. Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th - October…
We’ve got news to share in regards to the 2025 Olive Burger Festival! Because we want to continue to throw an amazing burger party, we need more time to pull it together. Therefore, we will skip this year and throw the next Olive Burger Festival in 2026. There are a lot of…
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Lansing 5:01 presents the annual Dam Jam music festival at Lansing's Fish Ladder Music Park (Brenke Fish Ladder) for three nights celebrating Michigan artists. Dance and sing the night to a robust lineup of other Michigan-based bands as they perform in Lansing's most unique…
- Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park
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Join us for Pow Wow at Adado Riverfront Park. The Anishinaabe Friendship Center (AFC) is presenting this event to honor the cultural significance of the Anishinaabe people's ancestral powwow grounds
This event is being held in conjunction with the Grand Ledge Fall Festival, so bring the family to Fall Fest which extends from Jaycee Park along the river trail to the Island Park, then walk across the parking lot to the Beer Fest and enjoy craft beer and cider on Fitzgerald…
There will be crafters and vendors (including pottery, wood work, candles, handmade craft items, and businesses doing outreach) around three different parks along with free pumpkins for kids, a fall photo booth, pony rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, and we even have some…
The sweet smoke curling through the crisp air. The crackling of the fire. The fiddle playing. The children laughing. The creaking of the copper kettle and the clanging of the stirring paddle. Please join us as we gather together to share, learn about and celebrate our Michigander…
The entire city will glow with thousands of lights for the Silver Bells in the City celebration, bringing together family and friends from across the state of Michigan and beyond to kick-off the holiday season. Silver Bells in the City is a Lansing tradition that is loved by…
The Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade packed full of lots of lights and music! It starts at the Grand Ledge Fire Department at 500 North Clinton Street and then makes its way straight down Bridge Street to Scott Street. Last year's parade…
Our show focuses on high quality "handmade" arts and crafts - no resell or wholesale - and is the perfect place to pick up a heartfelt gift for the upcoming holiday or bring some seasonal cheer to a loved one, all while supporting small business owners and MSU students. In its…
Krampusnacht is once again coming to Old Town! Join us December 6th from 4-9pm for an evening of celebrating all things Krampus. We'll have a fantastic Krampus parade, an expanded Misfit Vendor Market, Costume Contest, Food & Drink Vendors, Games, Kid's Activities…
The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival was created in 2016 to celebrate winter, fire, family and fun. As the days start to get longer and days start to warm, we created an opportunity to get outside, throw spears, and try some of the wonderful beers and meads produced in the area…
