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MLK Day + Black History Month – A Time to Remember, Celebrate, and Learn 2021

By Carla Brooks / January 14, 2021 February 9, 2021

MLK Day kicks off the start of Black History Month with events happening all over the state of Michigan. Find out when and where you can celebrate on this list of MLK Day and Black History Month Events.

5+ Scrumptious Restaurants Offering New Year’s Eve To-Go Dinner 2020

By Carla Brooks / December 28, 2020 December 28, 2020

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Outdoor Winter Fun – Where Safety Meets Tending to Mental Health in Lansing 2020/21

By Carla Brooks / December 9, 2020 December 9, 2020

Let’s enjoy the cold season with these ideas to keep us busy and bonding all winter long!

19+ Cozy Winter Outdoor Dining Options in Mid-Michigan

By Carla Brooks / December 3, 2020 December 10, 2020

Holiday Lights: Neighborhoods, Displays, Drive Thrus + Tree Lightings and Events Happening Around Lansing 2020

By Carla Brooks / November 25, 2020 December 22, 2020

Find the Holiday Parades and Tree Lightings happening all around the Lansing area this year.

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms + Locations Where You’ll Find FREE Hot Chocolate, Santa, Reindeer and more!

By Carla Brooks / November 14, 2020 November 20, 2020

Looking for a Christams Tree Farm to make memories and Holiday traditions with your family? Read on to find places offering free hot chocolate and more!

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33+ Places Where Kids Eat Free (or under $5) in Lansing

By Carla Brooks / October 15, 2020 March 2, 2021

Kids Eat Free (or close to it) all week in Lansing! Use our list to find out where all of these yummy options are happening each day.

Museums for ALL: FREE MI Museum Admission for Families with an EBT Card

By Carla Brooks / September 9, 2020 September 9, 2020

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15 Districts Reveal Schools Reopening Plans: Okemos, DeWitt, Lansing Area etc.

By Carla Brooks / July 30, 2020 August 10, 2020

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101 Lansing Date Night Ideas – Including the Best Date Night Restaurants in Lansing

By Carla Brooks / July 28, 2020 March 1, 2021

101 Fun and Creative Date Night Ideas in The Greater …

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Concerts in the Park + Movies in the Park this Summer in Lansing – 2020

By Carla Brooks / July 23, 2020 July 23, 2020

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Things to do in Lansing: The Complete List of fun for Families in Lansing + Mid-Michigan

By Carla Brooks / June 30, 2020 January 19, 2021

Over 100 Things to Do in Lansing with Your Family …

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Summer Things to do – All Things Summer In and Around Lansing 2020

By Carla Brooks / June 10, 2020 June 11, 2020

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Farmers Markets and Local Produce In and Around the Lansing Area

By Carla Brooks / June 4, 2020 August 21, 2020

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Lansing’s Curbside Pickup, Takeout Restaurant, & Foodie Source: Delicious Kid-Approved Grub

By Carla Brooks / May 14, 2020 May 15, 2020

Get Ready! Lansing’s Week Ahead: April 23-30

By Carla Brooks / April 24, 2020 April 24, 2020

Michigan Made the List – Your Week in Pre-View! April 16 – 23

By Carla Brooks / April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020

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There’s still hope for a home garden with my kids – and hope’s name is Horrocks Curbside Pickup.

By Carla Brooks / April 10, 2020 May 11, 2020

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Lansing Stay-at-Home Coronavirus Resources HUB for Families – Self Care, Homeschooling, Things to do + More.

By Carla Brooks / April 10, 2020 May 13, 2020

With rapid changes daily, our team is hard at work to prepare, connect, and provide helpful resources, as well as communicate with high reverence, “we are in this together!”

We’re Spending More Time Outside Right Now. Here’s how to Protect your Family From Lyme Disease and Ticks.

By Carla Brooks / March 30, 2020 May 4, 2020

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WIN! The Works Wristbands for all Inclusive Fun at Craig’s Cruisers + Food!

By Carla Brooks / March 5, 2020 March 21, 2020

WIN! “The Best Time Ever” for Your Entire Family at Craig’s Cruisers in Grand Rapids

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Where & When to Find all of the Lansing Area Storytimes: Get Ready for Crafts, Dancing, Music, & More

By Carla Brooks / March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020

If you love to plan or you’re the spur of the moment kind of parent, this list of Storytimes will help! Storytimes are happening daily all over Lansing meaning you’ll find something to fit your schedule.

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5 Ways To Take The Michigan State Capitol Self-Guided Tour

By Carla Brooks / February 26, 2020 March 2, 2021

You don’t have to wait for a field trip to tour the Michigan State Capitol Building. Take a self-guided tour at any time in 5 ways to tour our National Treasure.

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Why You Should Buckle in Your Kids and Drive to Craig’s Cruisers in Grand Rapids ASAP

By Carla Brooks / February 12, 2020 February 12, 2020

Spend “the best day ever” as my kids called it, at Craig’s Cruisers! Their Indoor go-karts, ninja course, trampolines, cruiser coaster, and more await!

MSU Federal Credit Union’s Hidden Perks for Growing Families

By Carla Brooks / February 4, 2020 February 5, 2020

Belle Isle – One of Michigan’s Best Kept Secrets is an Island off Detroit Shores

By Carla Brooks / January 9, 2020 January 14, 2020

Belle Isle is a great day trip. Plan ahead with the map and 10 must-sees for your next visit to this beautiful island.

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Top Toddler Activities & Play Places Around Lansing

By Carla Brooks / January 9, 2020 May 4, 2020

Getting out with toddlers can be a challenge but not when the places you’re going are geared to them specifically! Lansing has many options for toddler socializing where they can get active, play, and learn. Read on to find out where.

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7 Song-Inspired Winter Break Activity Ideas for Lansing Families

By Carla Brooks / December 19, 2019 May 4, 2020

Staying home for winter break? Try These 7 song-inspired activity ideas like Treat Trails, outdoor and indoor fun, and day trips worth taking just to name a few!

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Holiday Shopping Solved: These Kid-Only Events Let you Shop Like the Ninja you are

By Carla Brooks / November 27, 2019 November 28, 2019

Get some (or all) of your Christmas Shopping done during a Kids Night Out or Parents Night Out in Lansing!

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Indoor Halloween Events to Keep Kids (and Parents) Warm and Dry 2019

By Carla Brooks / October 30, 2019 September 29, 2020

Want to have fun on Halloween but don’t want to be cold or wet? Use our list of cozy indoor ideas for a warm Halloween with your family!