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06/23/2026

Patio season is here! ☀️🍹

Here are five more Greater Lansing patios to add to your summer list. Discover even more at the link in the comments!

🍔 Sidecar Slider Bar - Lansing - Grab sliders and craft cocktails in the heart of the Stadium District. Visit on a Lugnuts game night and you might catch fireworks over Jackson Field.

🍕 Zoobie's Old Town Tavern & The Cosmos - A local favorite for pizza, craft cocktails, and patio dining just steps from Old Town shopping and events.

🍺 Dimes Brewhouse - Relax on the spacious backyard patio in downtown Dimondale, complete with plenty of shaded seating.

🐓 Grand Grillin - This cozy, dog-friendly East Lansing patio is the perfect spot for a burger and one of their fresh-squeezed lemonades.

🍺 Lansing Brewing Company - A spacious patio with lawn games, a fireplace, craft beer, and plenty of room to gather.

Which patio are you heading to first?

06/22/2026

Craving an All-American meal? 🇺🇸

Discover juicy burgers, loaded hot dogs, and sweet treats that hit the spot, all at Lansing-area restaurants. Swipe through to discover local spots worth adding to your must-try list. 🍔🌭🥧

Are you team burger or team hot dog?

📸 Choose Lansing, Lenon James Photography

06/18/2026

If you’re wondering what to do this week, start here. 👇🏼

❤️ Juneteenth
June 18-20 | Lansing Juneteenth Celebration & African American Parade
June 18-21 | 517 Juneteenth Weekend Weekend in REO Town

🎉 Celebrations & Events
June 18-20 | Charlotte Celebrates
June 18-21 | Lansing Fiesta & Carnival
June 20 | Oldsmobile Homecoming
June 20-28 | Red Cedar Jubilee in Williamston, MI
June 21 | Fête de la Musique at Fish Ladder Music Park in Old Town Lansing
June 23-28 | & Juliet Wharton Center

🚜 Father’s Day
June 21 | 517 Juneteenth Weekend Father’s Day Jazz Night
June 21 | Father’s Day BBQ BAD Brewing Company
June 21 | Father’s Day Brunch The Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge & Bistro
June 21 | Free Admission to Potter Park Zoo

Photo and video from Ourspace Creative

06/17/2026

Treat Dad to a day out in Greater Lansing. 👔

If you're still making plans, we've rounded up a few Greater Lansing ideas to help celebrate Dad, including great food, local breweries, golf, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly fun.

Save this for your Father's Day plans!

📸 Gennara Photography, Choose Lansing, Valeri Gill

06/15/2026

Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the 517 Juneteenth Weekend in Lansing! 🎉

Four days of festivities take place in REO Town from June 18-21, including a wellness seminar, family ice cream social, the main festival and block party on Saturday, and a Father's Day Jazz Night to wrap up the weekend.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Black history, expression, and empowerment. It's free and open to all!

Learn more and plan your Juneteenth weekend at https://www.lansing.org/event/517-juneteenth-weekend/60052/

06/11/2026

Wait!✋ Before you say there's nothing to do in Lansing - have you looked through the 130+ events on our event calendar this week?

Here are just a few to consider adding to your weekend plans:

🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
June 12 | Meridian Township Juneteenth Celebration
June 12-13 | FunkFest at UrbanBeatEvents
June 13 | City of East Lansing Pride
June 13 | Lansing Beerfest
June 13 | Yankee Doodle Day in Grand Ledge
June 13 | 100 Years of Flight Celebration at Lansing Airport
June 13, 18-20 | Lansing, Michigan Juneteenth Celebration & African American Parade
June 16 | Juneteenth Unity Fest at Sharp Park in Delta Township

🎶 Live & Local
June 11 | Opening Night of Live Music Thursdays at Nelson Gallery
June 13 | GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party at Grewal Hall at 224

🎬 Outdoor Movies
June 12 | Movie in the Park at G.A.R. Island Park, Eaton Rapids (The Good Dinosaur)
June 12 | Films & Fairways at Groesbeck Golf Course (Legend of Bagger Vance)

06/09/2026

Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is turning 100! ✈️

Celebrate a century of aviation in Greater Lansing this weekend with interactive exhibits, local vendors, food trucks, giveaways, and free airplane rides for children ages 8-17.

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10 AM-2 PM
📍 Capital Region International Airport

It's not every day you get to celebrate 100 years of history. 🎉 Will you be there?

06/08/2026

Ready to make the most of summer in Greater Lansing? ☀️

Swipe through for your ultimate summer checklist, featuring local festivals, outdoor adventures, family fun, and can't-miss seasonal experiences.

Whether you're a local looking to explore or just visiting for the weekend, there's plenty to add to your summer to-do list.

Save this post for later and find more summer recs at https://www.lansing.org/blog/post/top-10-lansing-summer-bucket-list/

📸 Lenon James Photography, Valeri Gill, Gennara Photography, Explore Michigan More, Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe, Ryan Dillon, Nelson Gallery, 517 Visuals

06/05/2026

Celebrating Pride Month in Greater Lansing ❤️🌈

With several local Pride celebrations, as well as community organizations offering resources and support, Greater Lansing is home to spaces that help people feel welcome, connected, and celebrated.

Discover local events and resources supporting the LGBTQIA+ community at https://www.lansing.org/things-to-do/multi-cultural/lgbtqia/

📸: Adrienne Rae Photography at Lansing Pride
Meridian Township at Meridian Pride
at The City of East Lansing Pride
Joey Amato at the Michigan State Capitol

06/05/2026