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Join the Annual Lansing Egg Hunt Fun!
Date: Sat, Apr 4 2026Location: Capitol Lawn and Washington SquareTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day in Downtown Lansing. This Annual Egg Hunt is one of the top events in Lansing and we are so excited to share it with you! The celebration kicks off with an Easter Egg Hunt on the Michigan State…
Celebrate Reading Month with Kids in Lansing
March is one of our favorite months because it’s reading month! We love seeing our littles get excited about stories, whether it’s a bedtime favorite, a trip to the library, or just flipping through a picture book together. Reading with your littles is such a simple way to spark their imagination, build language skills, and…
Top Preschools in Greater Lansing for Your Little One
Choosing a preschool is one of those big parenting decisions that can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming- especially with so many wonderful options across Greater Lansing. From play-based programs and nature schools to faith based classrooms and Montessori environments, our community is full of places where Littles can grow, explore, and build confidence.…
THE WIZ IS COMING TO WHARTON
EAST LANSING, MI—Everybody look around! The Tony Award® winning Best Musical that took the worldby storm is back and coming to Wharton Center on Tuesday, December 9, through Sunday, December14, 2025. Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, KandiBurruss, Todd Tucker and NETworks Presentations are thrilled to announce The Wiz will…
Discover Greater Lansing’s Best Coffee Shops
☕ Coffee Lovers, Rejoice—Every Day is Coffee Day in Greater Lansing! If there’s one thing our community knows how to do well, it’s coffee. From cozy neighborhood cafés to bustling spots perfect for a grab-and-go latte, Greater Lansing is full of amazing places to sip, savor, and connect—all year long. Here are just a couple…
Beauty and the Beast Comes to Wharton Center!
EAST LANSING, MI – Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher, andWharton Center for Performing Arts announced today that tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North Americanproduction of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on…
Top Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Greater Lansing
Looking for a fun family friendly activity close to home? Bowling alleys are a go-to spot for casual hangouts, birthday parties and even a little friendly competition. Our local lanes have a little something for everyone. Check out our list below and give them a visit with your kiddos! ⚡️Zap Zone XL Strike up the…
Ice Cream Spots in Greater Lansing
July 20th is National Ice Cream Day and Greater Lansing has no shortage of places to grab a scoop (or two)! Personally, we don’t need an excuse to eat ice cream so we’ll be revisiting this list frequently 😉 Bath Dimondale Dewitt East Lansing Grand Ledge Haslett Holt Lansing Mason Nashville Perry Williamston You can…
Strawberry Play-Dough
It’s the time of year for berry picking! One of my favorite ways to encourage expansion of concepts for our small children is to add sensory play into their day that builds on their experiences. This is an easy peasy strawberry microwave playdough recipe that you can make together with your toddler or preschooler. It…
Best Local Spots for Hot Chocolate in Greater Lansing
December 13th is National Cocoa Day. Now that’s something to celebrate! A steamy cup of hot cocoa is the perfect way to warm up after being outside in the cold. I think my kids go outside in the winter specifically so they get hot chocolate when they come in 😉 If you’re looking for a…
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