Events in Lansing today

This farmers market operates throughout the year and features vendors offering fresh-from-the-farm ingredients, specialty foods, and handmade crafts, with most items produced or created within the state. EBT and SNAP are accepted as payment. Visitors can enjoy music, connect with the community, and support local businesses while they shop. For questions, contact Market Manager Tom Cary or Assistant Market Manager Mel Miles at farmersmarket@meridian.mi.us or 517.712.2395.

The BWL Hometown Power 5K is an annual run or walk featuring an accurately measured 3.1 mile route on paved streets. The course begins at the BWL REO Town Headquarters and winds through nearby neighborhoods. Each participant receives a technical T-shirt and a finisher medal. Proceeds support BWL’s Pennies for Power Program. A free kids race follows the main event.

A community resale event takes place at the 2|42 Community Center in Okemos. Sellers can reserve a space for $15, with the option to rent a 6-foot table for an additional $10, or bring their own. Expect plenty of bargains without the usual backyard sale setup. Registration is available through the event’s QR code.

Begin the day with a gentle, beginner-friendly yoga session led by instructor Matthew Gleason in the bowl at Fish Ladder Music Park along the Grand River in Old Town Lansing. This free, one-hour class focuses on waking up both body and mind while easing stress and encouraging movement. Concert-quality sound pairs with the river’s natural ambiance and the open-air setting to create a memorable outdoor practice.

In Okemos, author Modie Golnick presents an interactive storytime featuring a reading of her picture book, Uncle John Comes Over for Dinner, with props, music, and movement woven into the experience. The story uses bright visuals and rhythmic, easy-to-follow text as Uncle John sits down to eat and repeatedly ends up with food tangled in his beard, inviting the playful question of how he will get it all out. Modestina (Modie) Golnick holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Central Michigan University and a BS in Early Childhood Education from Rochester College. She has performed professionally and taught voice, theater, preschool, and music, with a focus on nurturing early literacy through music. She lives in Michigan, where she teaches early childhood music and homeschools her daughters.

Build a model kit at Tanuki's Trading Post while anime plays. Bring your own model kit, or choose one from the shop’s wide in-store selection.

Take a guided tour of the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum with a volunteer docent or a staff member. The tour typically lasts about 45 minutes. Participation is included with general admission. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older, and $7 for youth ages 12 to 17. Children under 12 are free. Veterans are $7, active duty are free, and museum members are free.

Now in its eighth year, Phil Denny’s Armory Smooth Jazz Fete, with LAFCU as presenting sponsor, brings together a roster of internationally recognized artists spanning smooth and contemporary jazz, soul, funk, and R&B. Curated and produced by international recording artist and two time Billboard chart topping saxophonist Phil Denny, this one day ticketed celebration features multiple performances and a welcoming atmosphere for adult music fans. Set within the historic Armory, the event spotlights the venue’s deep community roots. The Armory once housed the 119th Field Artillery of the Michigan National Guard and over the decades hosted dances, weddings, circuses, boxing matches, wartime rallies, and St. Patrick’s Day gatherings. After a period of inactivity, the building was restored by the Gillespie Group and now serves as its corporate headquarters alongside a number of nonprofit organizations. On site offerings include food vendors, beer and wine, local art, merchandise, and more. The fete attracts a broad mix of adults and typically welcomes more than 500 attendees from across the state, neighboring states, and beyond. This event is limited to guests 21 years of age and older.

Lansing Lesbian Writers meets at LC Library for a collaborative session focused on craft and community. Participants will talk about their current projects, discuss goals for the group, and spend dedicated time writing together. Bringing a work in progress is encouraged.

Horrocks Farm Market brings the Tomás Esparza Blues Band to the beer garden for live blues. The performance is part of the beer garden's weekly live music at Horrocks.

Saturday Night Thunder Club Race follows a straightforward schedule with practice first, then a sign in window, followed by racing. On select dates, a Try a Ride option is included alongside practice before sign ins and the start of racing.

Whitmore Lake gathers for Trojans Night Out with the Lansing Lugnuts, a summer baseball outing for students, families, staff, alumni, and neighbors to connect and show Trojan pride. Premium Box Seats are $13.99, and an optional $11 food voucher covers a hot dog or hamburger, chips, and a 16 oz soda. Every ticket purchased through the group is entered into the nightly group raffle. The game is also Harry Potter Night, featuring a bobblehead giveaway for the first 1,000 fans and fireworks after the game. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere focused on making memories and celebrating the Whitmore Lake community.

Harry Potter Night sets the theme, and the event also features LAFCU fireworks and a Leo De Vries Wizard bobblehead giveaway.

A candlelit ritual honoring the Lion’s Gate centers on intention, manifestation, and soothing sound. This portal is recognized for expansion, courage, and clarity, supporting alignment with the heart’s desires. Participants are guided to quiet the noise around them, listen within, and clarify what they are ready to welcome. The experience features a gentle practice for intention and manifestation, a carefully crafted elixir, and a 45 minute sound bath designed to encourage deep rest, clear energy, and a sense of inner alignment. The emphasis is on slowing down and allowing rather than pushing or performing, creating space to reconnect with the wisdom and possibility already carried inside. Attendees are encouraged to bring water and anything needed for comfort. Reclining floor chairs will be available, and accommodations can be provided. Expect to leave feeling softened, centered, and connected to the path unfolding ahead.

Wyn Farm is hosting a schooling show day with entries available from June 1, 2026 until July 25, 2026. The show runs from morning through evening at Wyn Farm.

Enjoy a casual gathering focused on Chinese mahjong in the Robertson Room, with friendly tables for play and conversation. Light refreshments will be available, and a voluntary $5 donation is appreciated. The event welcomes newcomers and seasoned players alike.

Enjoy a relaxed paint and sip at Lansing Brewing Company as local Wine and Canvas artists lead a step-by-step class on a 16×20 canvas. All supplies are provided, including canvas, paints, brushes, and aprons, and no experience is required. Sip your favorite beverage, customize your colors, and leave with a personal masterpiece. Food and drinks are available for purchase from the venue, and alcohol is not included with the ticket. Ages 14 and up are welcome. Free parking is available in the lot, and the space is wheelchair accessible. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

The Sunday Club Race offers two formats. One schedule keeps it simple with check in, a practice session, then racing. The alternate format adds a qualifying round, beginning with check in and practice, followed by qualifying and racing. Both versions are designed to give racers time to get settled and a clear path from warm up to the start of competition.

Explore how art illuminates the relationship between plants and people in a summer garden edition of Deep-Rooted, an ongoing tour collaboration with the MSU Beal Botanical Garden. Featuring Maeve Bassett, an applied ethnobotanist and education director, the tour examines historical, social, and political stories rooted in the garden’s plants alongside artworks from the MSU Broad Art Museum’s collection, revealing the many ways the natural world has shaped art and human societies over time.

Jackson Field hosts a game between the Lansing Lugnuts and the Lake County Captains. The day also features a celebration of Big Lug’s birthday, a Big Lug bobblehead giveaway, and Capital City Market Kids Day.

A One Piece tournament where community members can play together, and newcomers can learn the game. The entry fee is $5.

At Advent House Ministries, this hands-on service opportunity focuses on preparing and serving a hearty meal for approximately 75 community members in need. The menu includes sloppy joes, chips, baked beans, and dessert. Participants prep the food, spend some time with simple games while it cooks, then serve the meal together. It provides an opportunity for students and families to practice service, compassion, and community involvement through teamwork.

Capital City Market Kids Days return to Jackson Field this summer. After each Kids Day game featuring the Lansing Lugnuts, fans can make their way across the street to Capital City Market for an Extra Inning of fun. The gathering takes place after the game, and the start and end time may change depending on the pace of the game. Valid ticket holders can receive free ice cream. Big Lug may stop by for a dance party. Present a same-day game ticket stub to get an exclusive Extra Innings coupon for Capital City Market.

Rhythm in the Park Series brings free outdoor concerts to Fish Ladder Music Park, showcasing a vibrant mix of gospel, R&B, smooth jazz, neo soul, Motown, and funk. The lineup highlights both established performers and emerging talent. Guests of every age are welcome, and admission is free thanks to support from The Community Foundation. More details will be shared as they become available.

Discover foundational aquascaping techniques in a free class series that explores different styles. Each session features a unique theme, offering something new to learn every time. Instruction varies by day, with Rebecka leading on Wednesdays and Steve leading on Sundays.

Head out to Brenke Fish Ladder in Lansing for a jazz performance by the band 496 West. The show is scheduled for 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 9.

Take part in a friendly Gundam card game tournament where players compete for prizes and a good time. The entry fee is $10.

Nelson Gallery presents its seventeenth exhibition, Artistic Spectrum: Diverse Expressions by ART/5. This showcase brings together the ART/5 collective to explore how artists notice, interpret, and respond to the world, using varied techniques and distinct points of view. Their works reveal beauty, wonder, and human connection, forming a lively visual journey that highlights the breadth of creative expression and invites viewers to see through fresh eyes.

Designed for young men, this gathering offers a welcoming place to connect, trade experiences, and talk openly about the ideas, expectations, hurdles, and possibilities shaping life today. Through candid discussion and shared stories, participants look at ways to reflect, respond, and support one another in their communities.

Instructor Julie Dillon leads a weekly yoga session at the Red Cedar Friends Building in Old Town, with options for both mat and chair practice. The class emphasizes gentle movement to reduce stress, improve flexibility and strength, and encourage a sense of calm. It is open to all experience levels, from newcomers to long-time practitioners. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one. A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated, or contribute what you are able. For questions, contact juliedillon2000@gmail.com.

This All Recovery Meeting offers a safe, judgment-free space that welcomes all pathways of recovery. Participants may come as they are, with sharing optional for those who prefer to simply listen. The meeting is hosted by Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services.

Mondays feel a little easier with a drink and a few laughs at Comedy Night. The show kicks off at 8:00 PM, with stage time available by inquiry via email.

This free basketball clinic is designed for boys and girls ages 12 to 14 at Schmidt Community Center. Participants will build fundamentals with focused work on shooting, dribbling, defense, and passing, all while enjoying time on the court. To register, call 517-483-6685 and provide Activity Code 432150A.

An open interview session at Graduate by Hilton East Lansing invites candidates to explore part-time School Crossing Guard positions serving Lansing and Meridian Township. School Crossing Guards help students cross streets safely before and after school, offering meaningful work that can fit around a personal schedule. Compensation and schedules vary by community. In Lansing, the pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with before and after school shifts available, and working both shifts totals about one hour of work in a day and equals $36.00 per day. In Meridian Township, the pay rate is $16.00 per hour plus bonus time, with before and after school shifts available, and working both shifts amounts to less than two hours in a day and equals $32.00 per day. Attendees are asked to bring two forms of identification or a valid passport, along with a cell phone, tablet, or laptop to complete an application on site.

REACH summer art program offers an eight-week creative journey where youth can explore artistic skills and connect with others through hands-on projects. Open to ages 2 through 18, the program provides two class sessions to accommodate different schedules. Accepting an invitation does not complete registration, so please follow the sign-up instructions in the flyer.

Nitro Circus Live returns with a new 2.0 showcase at Jackson® Field™, packing in bigger thrills and even bolder action. Adam Jones attempts a 75 ft backflip through a 35 ft wall of fire. Ryan Bean plunges from 40 ft into just 3.5 ft of water. Cody Matechuk launches a snowmobile off the Levi Ramp with no snow required. Fan-favorite contraptions come back with outrageous new twists. High-flying stunts, wild tricks, and nonstop adrenaline combine for a night that will be hard to forget.

This week, the Summer Music Series spotlights The Polaroids in a live set. The band takes center stage for a performance as part of the series.

Practice yoga outdoors amid the gardens at the Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum, with summer classes that welcome all levels and emphasize steady breath, mindful movement, and relaxation in nature. The cost is $10 per class, and reservations are requested in advance with payment accepted via Venmo at @RaeOverflowYoga. For information or reservations, email overflowyogawellness@gmail.com, and find updates on Instagram at @overflow.yogawellness.

Enjoy a laid back ice cream social at Arctic Corner, Lansing's oldest ice cream shop, organized by the Latino Business Conexión of Michigan. LBCM will provide the ice cream and create a casual setting to meet members of the Hispanic and Latino community. This simple get together offers a chance to savor a treat while connecting with professionals and business owners from the Latino community, aligned with LBCM's goal of strengthening businesses through relationship building, collaboration, and growth.

The Lansing Pinball League begins a new season. New participants are welcome, with a season fee of $10 plus the nightly coin drop, typically around $4 to $5. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for eight regular sessions, followed by a ninth session featuring a double elimination playoff. Players of all skill levels, from beginners to experts, are encouraged to participate.

An annual fair celebrating and supporting older adults takes place at Gardner Magnet School. Admission is free and the event welcomes the public, offering helpful resources, engaging activities, and opportunities for seniors to connect with community organizations. Vendors are invited to participate, with registration set at either a $25 fee or the donation of a raffle prize. For vendor registration or additional information, please contact the organizers.

A relaxed session dedicated to kit projects where participants can make progress on backlogged builds, try kitbashing, or spend time painting. The focus is on having fun while working on whatever you want with your kits.

Enjoy a free outdoor movement session in the garden designed for a midday reset. The class weaves together stretching, strength-building, flowing sequences, and relaxing movements to support better mobility. Meet the instructor by the pond, and note that the exact spot may vary within the garden. If weather requires it, the program moves indoors to the Main Library, Beal Instruction Room on the third floor west.

Meridian Township Wednesday Farmers' Market offers a year-round marketplace where vendors present fresh from the farm ingredients, specialty foods, and handmade goods, with most items produced locally in the state. EBT/SNAP cards are accepted. Music contributes to a welcoming community setting and gives visitors a chance to support local vendors and producers. For questions, contact Market Manager Tom Cary or Assistant Market Manager Mel Miles at farmersmarket@meridian.mi.us or 517.712.2395.

Wine Down Wednesday at The Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge & Bistro delivers a curated tasting experience for those who value discovery in an elevated setting. Enjoy a carefully assembled wine flight for $20, then round it out with tasty bites, crafted drinks, and high-quality cigars in the lounge’s distinctive atmosphere. Expect well-chosen pours, a relaxed and refined environment, and food offerings that complement the wines for a comfortable pause in the week.

Meet other adoptive, foster, and kinship families for a casual evening at the park featuring pizza, good company, and time to connect. This is a kid-friendly meetup where families can enjoy a fun get-together without having to cook. The event is open to any adoptive, foster, or kinship families living in Michigan. If fewer than three families register, the event will be cancelled.

Tony M’S Bike Night is a get-together for riders happening at Tony M’s Restaurant. The event runs in the evening, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Flesh and Blood players gather at Tempest Gaming Arena for weekly Armory events, offering a regular chance to play and meet other players.

Sporcle Live Trivia brings friendly competition to HopCat East Lansing with two rounds, giving teams two opportunities to earn prizes. It is free to play, and rewards go to the top scorers. The kitchen and bar keep the energy up with food, beer, and Cosmik Fries. Gather a group, claim a table, and put your knowledge to the test.

Capital City Sweets introduces its first bingo night, pairing sweet treats with lighthearted games and prizes. It is free to play, and no purchase is required. Each guest receives one complimentary bingo card, with chances to earn bonus cards by joining the rewards program, opting in to text or email updates, or suggesting a new flavor idea. Prizes may include free ice cream, cookie dough treats, sundaes, gift cards, and exclusive Capital City Sweets goodies and surprises. It offers a relaxed way to enjoy dessert, share some laughs, and maybe head home a winner.

Slow down with a summertime pause in the garden that nurtures wellbeing through gentle forest bathing practices. Meet at the garden pond for a calm, sensory-focused experience. Guidance is provided by Angelica Bajos, Beal Community and Sustainability Coordinator. This offering is part of the Beal Botanical Garden Tour series presented in collaboration with MSU Libraries.

A weekly outdoor market brings a wide array of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, early plant starts, potted herbs and houseplants, and hanging baskets that flower or fruit. Shoppers will find pasture-raised beef, chicken, pork, and goat, along with Olde World style cured sausages, meat sticks, smoked cheeses and butter, and farm eggs. Pantry and specialty items include jams and fruit preserves, pickled vegetables, sauces and salsas, soup and dip mixes, spices and seasonings, honey from wildflowers, and nut butters ground fresh. Treats and staples range from fresh pressed apple cider with donuts to artisan sourdough and classic yeast breads, desserts, elderberry syrup, and sea moss smoothies and related products. There are also herbal body, home, and apothecary goods, natural pet treats, and services such as reiki and tarot. Chair massage is offered at the first market of each month. The food court features Mexican, Chinese, Lebanese, and soul food options, plus Hawaiian shave ice. Beverage choices include hot, iced, and frozen coffees, chai, chocolate drinks, and fruit refreshers. Most vendors accept credit cards, CashApp, and Venmo, and those selling eligible foods also take EBT, DUFB, WIC Produce Connection, and Senior Market Fresh. The market is family friendly, bike friendly, and pet friendly.

Summer brings the return of Live Music Thursdays at Nelson with a free outdoor performance by Soul Happens. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and settle in for smooth, feel-good grooves that blend classic soul with neo-soul, plus a few jazz-tinged touches to keep things lively. The band’s tight chemistry and heartfelt delivery create a timeless sound across the set. Complement the music with a drink from the social district and a meal or snack from nearby restaurants for an easy summer evening in Downtown Lansing. Metered street parking is available on Washington Square, and Nelson Gallery is within walking distance of the North Grand Ramp.

A $5 entry secures a spot in a Weiss Schwarz tournament with bushi prizes on the line. If you are interested in learning, there is often someone available who can teach the game.

A Digimon tournament where players can enjoy matches with friends, and newcomers have the chance to learn how to play. The entry fee is $5.

The Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge & Bistro sets the mood for a nostalgic Throwback Thursday as DJ Butcher spins timeless favorites and classic anthems. Smooth grooves, feel good memories, and a grown and sexy vibe shape an upscale lounge experience. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails from a curated bar program, premium cigars, and delicious bites, with the kitchen open for food service. It is a relaxed midweek break where great music, quality drinks, and good food come together for a night of retro energy.