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Familyfunguide 2018 6Ef1372d-8695-466F-Bbd8-08B0dab9fa8c.Pdf 2018 This guide will help you fi nd all kinds of fun and exciting things to see and do in Michigan’s Capital City and the surrounding areas. We’ve got everything from frolicking otters and sunbathing lions at Potter Park Zoo to making slime and playing with bubbles at Impression 5 Science Center. How about some great bowling, laser tag and a gigantic “Connect 4” at Spare Time Entertainment Center? Or maybe exploring the great outdoors at one of our three nature centers? From stepping through a replica copper mine at the Michigan History Museum to acting as a judge at the Supreme Court Learning Center, Greater Lansing has so much to discover and explore for the entire family. What’s inside? Let’s Celebrate .....................................................3 Shop ‘Til You Drop ..............................................25 Events & Festivals Shopping Districts & Centers Great Outdoors ...................................................7 Yummy in the Tummy ........................................27 Recreation Family Friendly Dining Stellar Sights .......................................................11 Standing Ovation ................................................33 Attractions Arts & Theater Come Play .............................................................15 Sensory-Friendly Activities ..............................35 Sports & Leisure Performances, Programs & Accommodations Victory for MSU ...................................................21 Bedtime .................................................................37 Michigan State University Family Friendly Hotels This guide is provided by the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. for the benefi t of the visiting public. While every reasonable eff ort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained, no responsibility will be assumed by the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. for errors or omissions. The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein. All information provided herein is subject to change without notice. 1.888.2.LANSING Photography: City of East Lansing, Joseph D. Cleary, Food Network, Valeri Gill, Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lansing Lugnuts (Kyle Castle), Lori Lanspreay, Michigan State University—Communications & Brand Standards, www.LANSING.org Thomas Gennara and Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Let’s Celebrate! Work hard, play hard... There’s a lot to celebrate in Michigan’s Capital City. We invite you to enjoy any, or all, of our 60 diverse festivals while you’re here. We guarantee you’ll find something that will make your visit extra special. Visit our mobile-friendly website www.lansing.org for specific dates and details. FEBRUARY 19–20 • Michigan State University 23–25 • Michigan Nordic Fire Festival Spring Arts and Crafts Show Charlotte | (517) 543-8853 East Lansing | (517) 355-3354 www.michigannordicfi refestival.com www.uabevents.com 25–27 • Cristo Rey Fiesta MARCH Lansing | (517) 394-4639 17 • Maple Syrup Festival www.cristoreychurch.org Lansing | (517) 483-4224 www.mynaturecenter.org JUNE 17 • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2 • Be A Tourist In Your Own Town Grand Ledge | (517) 627-8360 or (517) 627-0758 Community-wide | (517) 487-6800 www.glstpats.org www.lansing.org/batyot 22–24 • March Magic Hoopfest 2–3 • Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow East Lansing | (888) 326-5590 Lansing | (517) 721-1502 www.marchmagichoopfest.com www.nativeamericanacc.org 14–16 • Lansing Juneteenth Celebration APRIL & African American Parade 6–22 • MSU Science Festival Lansing | (517) 394-6900 Michigan State University—East Lansing www.lansingjuneteenthcelebration.org (517) 353-8977 www.sciencefestival.msu.edu 16 • Oldsmobile Homecoming Lansing | (517) 645-7438 7 • Lansing Lugnuts www.reolds.org Opening Day Celebration! 17–23 • Red Cedar Jubilee Lansing | (517) 485-4500 Williamston | (517) 749-9096 www.lansinglugnuts.com 21–23 • Yankee Doodle Days 11–15 • Capital City Film Festival Grand Ledge | (517) 627-2383 Lansing | (517) 483-4058 www.grandledgechamber.com www.capitalcityfi lmfest.com 23 • Delta Rocks! Family Festival 27–29 • Vermontville Maple Delta Township | (517) 323-8555 Syrup Festival www.deltami.gov Vermontville | (888) 482-8780 www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.org JULY MAY 9–14 • Eaton County Fair Charlotte | (517) 543-4510 3–6 • Spring Fling Festival www.eatoncountyfair.com Mason | (517) 676-1046 www.masonchamber.org 13–14 • Old Town Scrapfest Lansing | (517) 485-4283 5–6 • Victorian Days www.oldtownscrapfest.com Grand Ledge | (269) 749-9791 www.victoriandays.org 28 • Car Capital Auto & Bike Show Lansing | (517) 372-0529 11–13 • Mighty Uke Day 7 www.reoldsmuseum.org Lansing | (517) 896-4025 www.mightyukeday.com 30–Aug. 4 • Ingham County Fair Mason | (517) 676-2428 19–20 • East Lansing Art Festival www.inghamfair.org East Lansing | (517) 319-6804 www.elartfest.com 4 AUGUST OCTOBER 3–4 • Bath Days Festival 12–14 • Color Cruise and Island Festival Bath | (517) 896-9059 Grand Ledge | (517) 627-2383 www.bathdays.com www.grandledgechamber.com 4 • Island Art Fair 13–14 • Apple Butter Festival Grand Ledge | (517) 627-9843 Lansing | (517) 483-4224 www.ledgecraftlane.com www.mynaturecenter.org 9–11 & 16–18 • Renegade Theatre Festival 13–14, 20–21 & 27–28 • Boo at the Zoo Lansing | (517) 927-3016 Lansing | (517) 342-2710 www.renegadetheatrefestival.org www.potterparkzoo.org 10–12 • Great Lakes Folk Festival NOVEMBER East Lansing | (517) 432-GLFF (4533) www.greatlakesfolkfest.net 9–14 • East Lansing Film Festival East Lansing/Okemos | (517) 980-5802 10–12 • St. Johns Mint Festival www.elff .com St. Johns | (989) 224-7248 www.clintoncountychamber.org/mint-festival 16 • Silver Bells in the City Lansing | (517) 487-3322 16–18 • DeWitt Ox Roast www.silverbellsinthecity.org DeWitt | (517) 420-5596 www.dewittoxroast.org 16–Dec. 30 • Wonderland of Lights Lansing | (517) 342-2710 22 • Old US 27 Motor Tour www.potterparkzoo.org DeWitt | (517) 881-2329 www.old27tour.com DECEMBER 24–25 • Greater Lansing Balloon Festival 1 • Winter Glow Lansing | (517) 321-8255 East Lansing | (517) 319-6888 www.greaterlansingballoonfestival.com www.cityofeastlansing.com/winterglow 31–Sept. 2 • Michigan Chicken 1–2 • MSU Arts & Crafts Winter Show Wing Festival East Lansing | (517) 355-3354 Lansing | (517) 749-7001 www.uabevents.com/retailad/arts-and-crafts-show www.michiganchickenwingfestival.com SEPTEMBER 5–9 • Frontier Days Charlotte www.charlottefrontierdays.org INSIDER TIP 13–16 • Down Home Days Mason | (517) 676-1046 Want to fi nd THE event that showcases www.masonchamber.org Greater Lansing’s attractions? Be A 30 • American Heritage Festival Tourist In Your Own Town on June 2 is Lansing | (517) 322-0030 hands down the day that most locals www.woldumar.org look forward to year after year. (But here’s a secret—you don’t have to be a local to attend!) A $1 passport grants you free admission to over 90 attractions and hot spots. Learn more at www.lansing.org/batyot. 5 Did you know that Greater Lansing is home to not one, but TWO loveable characters? Of course you know Michigan State University’s mascot, Sparty, but have you met his friend BIG LUG? Big Lug is the proud mascot of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball team. Make sure to catch him in action at Cooley Law School Stadium! 6 GREAT Outdoors! Get out and explore... Stroll over 16 miles of the Lansing River Trail or soak up nature’s fi nest at a multitude of playgrounds, parks, nature centers and gardens. TRAILS & NATURAL AREAS Granger Meadows Park/ Valley Farms Park Anderson Park MTB Trail Combined, these adjoining parks cover over 100 acres and Anderson Park Trail is a 3.9 mile moderately traffi cked include softball and baseball diamonds, sand volleyball, loop trail located near Lansing, Michigan that features inline skating rink, playground, basketball court, paved a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail off ers a and mulched trails, nine-hole disc golf course, picnic number of activity options and is best used from April pavilions with grills and barrier free restrooms. Winter until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. months fi nd a sledding hill and a natural ice skating pond Lansing Rd. at Wardell Rd., Lansing, 48917 and warming room. (517) 323-8555 | www.deltami.gov/parks 1275 Granger Meadows Ln., Lansing, 48906 (517) 668-0270 | www.dewitttownship.org Crego Park A newly opened 189-acre park with 15-acre Fidelity Lake Harris Nature Center off ering quiet water sports like fi shing, non-motorized Surrounded by forests, meadows, over fi ve miles of nature boating, canoeing and kayaking. Fully accessible boat trails and a .75-mile paved loop, this nature center is set launch available. Connects to the Lansing River Trail. on the banks of the Red Cedar River. View the river from 1600 Fidelity Rd., Lansing, 48910 an overlook deck or watch the hawk exhibit or enjoy the (517) 483-4277 | www.lansingrivertrail.org/crego-park Nature Exploration Area. Inside the building are displays and live turtles. Programs for adults, children and Fenner Nature Center families are available year round. An environmental education center on 134 acres of urban 3998 Van Atta Rd., Okemos, 48864 green space. More than four miles of trails, including two (517) 349-3866 | www.meridian.mi.us paved trails, wind through the property, past attractions like the Playscape—a natural playground—and the Hawk Island Park monarch house. The visitor center features hands- This 100-acre park provides year-round outdoor fun. In
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