Things To Do In Lansing – Mid-Michigan {Jan/Feb/March 2016}
Winter around Michigan can be cold and dreary. It’s hard to find the energy to want to leave the warm house. However, there are tons of things going on around the Mid-Michigan area. I covered a lot of the highlights, targeted for families. Most of the events listed area free or relatively cheap. You can also check out over 150 free/cheap things to do in Mid-Michigan as well for more ideas.
*this list is updated weekly, so be sure to check back for more events.
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JANUARY 2016
1/2: Family Day with Farm Bureau Insurance, 11 AM – 3 PM @ Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum/MSU {East Lansing} More details on their website.
1/2: Home Depot Kids Class (ages 5-12), 9 – 12 pm @ Home Depot Nation Wide (check your local store) *first come, first serve basis
1/15: Winter Owl Prowls, 8 – 9 PM @ Woldumar Nature Center {Lansing}
1/15: Winter Snowshoe Hike (all ages), 6- 8 pm @ Fenner {Lansing} ($8 per person, non-member or $3 per person for members)
1/15 – 1/17: Lansing 2016 Boat Show @ Lansing Center {Lansing} ($5 per person, Kids 17- under- FREE)
1/16: Snowshoe Class, 1 – 3 pm @ Harris Nature Center {Meridian Township} ($15 per class) Sign up and register here (Cross Country class also available)
1/21-1/24: Mid-Michigan Premier RV Show, @ MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education
1/22: S.E.A.L- TOTS (ages 2-5), 10 – 11 am @ Michigan State University {East Lansing}
1/23: Peckham Mom2Mom Sale, 9 – 12 pm @ Peckham Inc {Lansing} Get tickets and more details HERE
1/23: 10th Annual Cardboard Classic, registration starts at 1 pm, race starts at 2 pm @ Gier Community Center {Lansing} ($5 per sled) Sign up and get more information on their event
1/24: Winter Chill-Out, 1 – 4 pm @ Harris Nature Center {Meridian Township} ($25 per person). more information here
1/25: Minecraft Monday (ages 7-15) , 3 – 5 pm @ Delta Township Library {Lansing/Delta Township} Stop by the library to sign up.
1/29 Winter Snowshoe Hike (all ages), 6- 8 pm @ Fenner {Lansing} ($8 per person, non-member or $3 per person for members)
1/30: Flick & Float, 2 – 4 PM @ Schmidt Community Center {Lansing} ($7 per person, $10 per family) Sign up and get more information on their event here
1/30: Family Movie Matinee (all ages), 1 – 3 pm @ Delta Township Library {Lansing/Delta Township} Get more information on their website *popcorn will be provided!
1/31: The Monster Who Ate My Peas (ages 4-8), 1:30 PM and 4 PM Shows @ Wharton Center {East Lansing) ($12 per person) Get tickets here (FREE interactive activities starts one hour before the show)
***all events are FREE unless noted!!
Recurring Events
Weekend Activities at Woldumar: Every Saturday in January and February, participate in fun, family activities from 9- 12 pm @ Woldumar
Weekend story hour at My Nature Center: First Saturday of the Month, Free Story Hour, 1 – 2 pm @ Fenner (1/2, 2/6)
Story Time at Harris Nature Center, Thursdays 10 – 11 am ( $3 per child)
Abrams Planetarium, Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 4pm. Special Show designated for families on Sundays at 2:30 pm (adults $4, students/senior citizens, $3.50 / children under 12, $3.00)
Free Family Film Festival is back. Kids ages 12 and under and can to the movie for FREE {select dates, so post here}
FEBRUARY 2016
2/1: Minecraft Monday (ages 7-15) , 3 – 5 pm @ Delta Township Library {Lansing/Delta Township} Stop by the library to sign up.
2/5: Under the Sea Daddy Daughter Dance, 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ play. {East Lansing} Find more details on their website!
2/6: Home Depot Kids Class (ages 5-12), 9 – 12 pm @ Home Depot Nation Wide (check your local store) *first come, first serve basis
2/6: Family Day with Farm Bureau Insurance, 11 AM – 3 PM @ Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum/MSU {East Lansing} More details on their website.
2/6: Tape Town (ages 2-6) @ Delta Township Library, 10:30-11:30 AM {Lansing/Delta Township} Get more details here.
2/6: Helping Women Dance {Moms, this one is for YOU} 8:00 – 11:50 pm EST {Lansing} ($10 at the door/fundraiser) Get more information HERE.
2/6: Snowshoe Class, 1 – 3 pm @ Harris Nature Center {Meridian Township} ($15 per class) Sign up and register here (Cross Country class also available)
2/7: Children’s Activities, 2 – 4 pm @ Michigan State University Museum {East Lansing}
2/8: Open House at MSU Bug House, 5:30- 7:30 PM @ Michigan State University Bug House {East Lansing} Get more details here.
2/8: Daddy Daughter & Mother & Son Dance, 6:30 – 8:00 PM @ Lansing Center {Lansing} (cost $8 per person) get more information and register here.
2/11: Old Town Chocolate Walk, @ Old Town {Lansing}
2/12: Winter Owl Prowls, 8 – 9 PM @ Woldumar Nature Center {Lansing}
2/12: Winter Snowshoe Hike (all ages), 6- 8 pm @ Fenner {Lansing} ($8 per person, non-member or $3 per person for members)
2/14: Darwin Discovery Day (all ages), 1 – 5 pm @ Michigan State University Museum {East Lansing}
2/19: Mother & Son Dance, 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ play. {East Lansing} Find more details on their website! (get more information on $$ for tickets)
2/26: Winter Snowshoe Hike (all ages), 6- 8 pm @ Fenner {Lansing} ($8 per person, non-member or $3 per person for members)
2/27: Peter Rabbit Tales (ages 3-9), 1:30 PM and 4 PM Shows @ Wharton Center {East Lansing) ($12 per person) Get tickets here (FREE interactive activities starts one hour before the show)
2/29: Minecraft Monday (ages 7-15) , 3 – 5 pm @ Delta Township Library {Lansing/Delta Township} Stop by the library to sign up.
***all events are FREE unless noted!!
MARCH 2016
3/6: Children’s Activities, 2 – 4 pm @ Michigan State University Museum {East Lansing}
3/7: Minecraft Monday (ages 7-15) , 3 – 5 pm @ Delta Township Library {Lansing/Delta Township} Stop by the library to sign up.
3/11: Winter Snowshoe Hike (all ages), 6- 8 pm @ Fenner {Lansing} ($8 per person, non-member or $3 per person for members)
3/11: Free Family Night at Impression Five Museum {must be a Lake Trust Member to get in for this event} 5:30-7:30 PM {Lansing}
3/12: Maple Sugaring Opportunities, 10 – 11:30 AM @ Woldumar Nature Center {Lansing}. Get more information here
3/12: SkippyJon Jones- Snow What (ages 4-8) 1:30 PM and 4 PM Shows @ Wharton Center {East Lansing) ($12 per person) Get tickets here (FREE interactive activities starts one hour before the show)
3/12: Meet and Greet with Curios George after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Grand Ledge, starting at 3 PM @ Grand Ledge Area District Library { Grand Ledge}
3/13: Free Tadpole Storytime {free if you have a CADL or Impression Five membership} 1- 2 pm @ Impression 5 Museum {Lansing}
3/14: Minecraft Monday (ages 7-15) , 3 – 5 pm @ Delta Township Library {Lansing/Delta Township} Stop by the library to sign up.
3:16: Maple Sugaring Opportunities, 6 – 7:30 PM @ Woldumar Nature Center {Lansing}.
3/18: Minecraft Game Night (ages 7-15), 5:30 – 7:30 pm @ Delta Township Library {Lansing/Delta Township}. get more information here
3/19: Batman Vs Superman Family Trivia (all ages are welcomed!), starting at 6 PM @ The Lansing Mall/Barnes & Noble {Lansing}
3/19: Maple Syrup Festival, @ Fenner Nature Center {Lansing} ($7 in advance for tickets, $8 at the door)
3/19: Free NeuroScience Far, 12 PM- 4PM @ Biomedical & Physical Sciences Building on MSU. Get more information here
***all events are FREE unless noted!!
EASTER ACTIVITIES:
3/11: Family Night Event– The Bunny arrives at the Lansing Mall! 6 PM- 8 PM @ The Lansing Mall {Lansing} Come by for a free, family focused Easter Bunny arrival and craft event.
3/21: The Great Museum Egg Hunt (ages 2-10), 4pm -7pm @ Kids N’ Stuff Children’s Museum {Albion}. Get more information here
3/24: Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt (ages 4-10), 8:30 PM @ Gier Community Center {Lansing} **tickets are $5 per person/must pre-register
3/26: Free Easter Egg Hunts & Balloon, starting at 10 am @ RiverTree Community Church {Jackson}
3/26: FREE Easter Egg Hunt Event, (ages 0-10) 10 AM- 12 PM @ Jackson Community College {Jackson} . Get more information here
3/26: FREE Easter Egg Hunt and the movie “Hop”, starting at 10 am @ Michigan Theater of Jackson {Jackson}
3/26: Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn, starting at 10 AM @ The Capitol Building {Lansing}
3/26: Bunny Hop, 10 AM – 2 PM @ Lansing City Market {Lansing}
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