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12/18/2024

Winter officially begins this weekend, and it's a great time to get outdoors and enjoy some winter fun! ❄️

Tickets are now available for snow tubing at Hawk Island, which creates its own snow so you can book a visit that works with your schedule no matter the weather. ☃️

The region also has other sledding and snow tubing hills like Burchfield Park, cross country skiing trails, and more.

Discover your next winter adventure: https://www.lansing.org/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/sledding-ice-skating/

📷: Tom Gennara, Choose Lansing

12/16/2024

Looking for ways to keep the kiddos occupied over winter break? ❄️ Here are three local ideas that combine fun and learning for all ages. 💡

Impression 5 Science Center - a dynamic, interactive space for families to play, create, and grow their understanding of science. You can still explore the Barbie: You Can Be Anything exhibit through January 19!

Michigan History Center - a multi-level museum walks you chronologically through Michigan's history, with interactive exhibits, historic streetscapes, and much more. If you're on a budget, visit on a Sunday for free admission.

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU - a contemporary art museum on the campus of Michigan State University. Visit anytime during open hours for free, or attend during the next family day on January 4th for hands-on art fun.

While you're visiting local attractions, make sure to check in on the Lansing Experience Pass to accumulate points and earn prizes!

Find even more ideas on our website: https://www.lansing.org/blog/post/things-to-do-with-kids-over-the-holiday-break/

📷: Andrew Schmidt and Valeri Gill

12/13/2024

Cheers to the holiday season! Here are some of the Lansing area's best festive seasonal beer and cocktails. Save this post and sip your way through Greater Lansing!

🥂 Red Cedar Spirits | Lavender Bees Knees 2 cocktail

🍺 Old Nation Brewing Co. | limited edition Frandor Claus stout

🥂 American Fifth Spirits | Christmas on Mt. Hope cocktail

🥂 Lansing Shuffle | hot cocoa, mulled wine, festive cocktails and other holiday drinks

🍺 BAD Brewing Company | 12 Days of Christmas beer assortment

🥂 Sleepwalker Spirits And Ale | Sugar Cookie Espresso Martini

🍺 Dimes Brewhouse | Ursus Polaris White Stout

🥂 People's Kitchen | Sage Advice cocktail

🍺 Looking Glass Brewing Co. | Sleigh Ride Christmas Ale and Christmas Punch

🥂 Toscana Lansing | Frosted Cherry Vanilla Cocktail

Which drink are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments!

Learn more about each drink and location: https://www.lansing.org/blog/post/ho-ho-holiday-drinks-in-lansing-michigan

📷: thank you to each of these establishments for sharing photos of their festive drinks!

12/12/2024

12/11/2024

Holiday party tip! 🎉 Bring sweets and snacks from a local business so you don't have to make them yourself! 🥧

Here are a few local favorites that are sure to be crowd-pleasers:

🍰 Flour Child Bakery - a scratch bakery that specializes in making fresh daily bagels, pastries, cookies and other baked goods in downtown Grand Ledge.

🍰 Mr. Leslie's Cheesecakes - locally made cheesecakes which you can find in local Meijer locations as well as their home base in the Allen Neighborhood Center.

🍰 Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe - this gourmet bakery in downtown Lansing specializes in scrumptious, made from scratch, gluten free and peanut free desserts.

🍰 Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe - an award-winning bakery in DeWitt known for incredible pies and other baked goods.

🍰 Fabiano's Candies - a Lansing staple, this Michigan Avenue candy shop offers some of the best truffles in town. The shop is fully booked with online orders, but you can always stop by in person to pick up some of the area's best sweet treats.

What's your favorite business to visit during the holiday season? Shout them out in the comments!

Discover even more sweet treats in Greater Lansing: https://www.lansing.org/restaurants/cuisine-types/bakeries-and-desserts/

📸: Choose Lansing, Mr. Leslie's Cheesecakes, Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe.

11/30/2024

Cheer on the Spartans at Spartan Stadium one last time this season! 🏈 Kick-off is today at 3:30 PM against Rutgers. Go Green! 💚

Get all your Michigan State University and Michigan State Football info on our website: https://www.lansing.org/michigan-state-university/

11/26/2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Get ready for a festive weekend in Lansing with these can't-miss events:

🎉 Mason Lighted Holiday Parade - Nov 29, 6 PM hosted by Mason Area Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Mason.

🎅🏿 The Black Santa Experience - Nov 30, 1 PM - 7 PM at The Venue by Eleven 11 Events.

🎁 Small Business Saturday - Nov 30, all day in Old Town Lansing.

🎆 Charlotte Lighted Holiday Parade - Nov 30, 6 PM hosted by Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Charlotte.

🏈 Michigan State Football's last Home Game of the season - Nov 30, Spartan Stadium.

Check out more upcoming events here! https://www.lansing.org/events/

11/25/2024

11/20/2024

As a Thank You for attending Silver Bells, Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority and Choose Lansing have partnered with Michigan State Spartans to offer complimentary tickets to the MSU vs Purdue football game this Friday. Visit the MSU Athletics booth at Silver Bells for a voucher to exchange at the Spartan Stadium Ticket Office for a complimentary ticket.

(*Voucher is valid beginning at 9pm following the conclusion of Silver Bells on 11/22/24 only, while supplies last.)

11/20/2024

Not sure where to park for Silver Bells in the City? Here's what you need to know! 🎄🎆

Free parking at 4:00 pm in these State of Michigan surface lots: Allegan and Library visitor lots, Elliott-Larsen Lot (not Executive), Allegan, Ottawa, Butler and Pine.

Free parking at 5:00 pm in the State of Michigan Roosevelt ramp. Please note if you park in the Roosevelt you will not be able to get back into the Walnut St. entrance until 30 minutes after the Firework show (approximately 8:30 PM) due to safety rules.

Parking in city of Lansing parking ramps (North Capitol, North Grand, and South Capitol) or surface lots is a flat fee of $5.

Parking is available on Musuem Drive starting at 4 PM for $10. Proceeds will benefit Riverwalk Theatre.

Learn more about Silver Bells on our website: https://www.lansing.org/events/silver-bells-in-the-city/

11/18/2024

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11/15/2024

Silver Bells in the City is a lively event with bright lights, loud sounds, and big crowds—an exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience. To help, Silver Bells has teamed up with the Mid Michigan Autism Association to offer resources for a more sensory-friendly experience.

Here are some tips and resources available during Silver Bells:

🎧 Headphones, earplugs, fidget spinners, and more will be available at the Silver Bells Village (100 block of E. Allegan St.) at the Mid-Michigan Autism Association booth, while supplies last.
👀 Find a quieter viewing spot at the end of the parade route on Capitol Ave. between Washtenaw and Hillsdale (see the map for info)
🏢 If you need a break, there will be a Sensory Room at Grewal Hall at 224 from 5–9 p.m., no registration needed.

Learn more: https://www.lansing.org/events/silver-bells-in-the-city/