Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol

The East Lansing Art Festival is a juried art festival that is held in downtown East Lansing each spring during the...

The East Lansing Art Festival is a juried art festival that is held in downtown East Lansing each spring during the weekend before Memorial Day weekend. The festival features a high caliber of fine art and fine crafts from 230 artists across the United States and Canada, and it attracts upwards of 80,000 attendees each year. It is open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday.

Hours: Sat, May 19, 2012: 10am - 6pm Sun, May 20, 2012: 10am - 5pm

This family-friendly celebration takes advantage of some of the year's first warm weather days to celebrate the...

This family-friendly celebration takes advantage of some of the year's first warm weather days to celebrate the Wolverine State's cultural diversity and rich history. The parade often include colorful floats, Arabian horses, classic cars, fire engines, marching bands, and, of course, clowns. The parade kicks off Michigan Week, which is celebrated state-wide.

Hours: Sat, May 19, 2012

Each August, Lansing celebrates its automotive history. The birthplace of Oldsmobile showcases antique cars, limited...

Each August, Lansing celebrates its automotive history. The birthplace of Oldsmobile showcases antique cars, limited editions, hot rods, and race cars.

Hours: Sat, Jul 28, 2012: 9am - 3pm

With a lineup that includes rock favorites like the Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, Boston, Meatloaf, and Crosby, Stills and...

With a lineup that includes rock favorites like the Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, Boston, Meatloaf, and Crosby, Stills and Nash, this downtown festival tends to be a sellout every year. Other top name acts make appearances as well, such as Joe Cocker, Johnny Lang, Travis Tritt, Three Doors Down, and Hootie and the Blowfish. Additional festival attractions include a "Ground Assault" area where extreme sports enthusiasts can climb rock walls or try out the mechanical bull, and the "Playground" where kids and adults alike can get their faces painted, dig in the sand, and ride the Ferris Wheel. You'll also find golf challenges, 4 on 4 soccer tournaments, and skating demonstrations.

Hours: Mon, Jul 9, 2012: 5:30pm Tue, Jul 10, 2012: 5:30pm Wed, Jul 11, 2012: 5:30pm Thu, Jul 12, 2012: 5:30pm Fri, Jul 13, 2012: 5:30pm Sat, Jul 14, 2012: 5:30pm Sun, Jul 15, 2012: 5:30pm

Catch the Christmas spirit at Lansing's annual tree-lighting ceremony. This holiday festival, which attracts upwards of...

Catch the Christmas spirit at Lansing's annual tree-lighting ceremony. This holiday festival, which attracts upwards of 70,000 people, also includes an electric light parade, free admission to downtown attractions, horse-drawn carriage rides, and ice sculpting. The tree lighting and firework show are at the State Capitol building. Additional events take place in the downtown area. Festivities culminate with a spectacular fireworks display.

Hours: Fri, Nov 16, 2012: 5pm - 9pm

Enjoy a fun and educational time for the whole family at Impression 5 Science Center's Super Saturdays and Scientific...

Enjoy a fun and educational time for the whole family at Impression 5 Science Center's Super Saturdays and Scientific Sundays. Each Saturday features exciting activities centered around different themes, such as \"Gross Super Saturday\" or \"Electricity Super Saturday.\" Super Saturday activities run from 10am to 7pm. Each Sunday, the Science Interpreters at Impression 5 choose a question from the Wonder Wall and create activities that explore the answer to that question. Sunday hours are from noon to 5pm.

Hours: Sun, Apr 1, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Apr 7, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Apr 8, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Apr 14, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Apr 15, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Apr 21, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Apr 22, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Apr 28, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Apr 29, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, May 5, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, May 6, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, May 12, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, May 13, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, May 19, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, May 20, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, May 26, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, May 27, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jun 2, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jun 3, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jun 9, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jun 10, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jun 16, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jun 17, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jun 23, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jun 24, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jun 30, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jul 1, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jul 7, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jul 8, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jul 14, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jul 15, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jul 21, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jul 22, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jul 28, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jul 29, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Aug 4, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Aug 5, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Aug 11, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Aug 12, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Aug 18, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Aug 19, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Aug 25, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Aug 26, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Sep 1, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Sep 2, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Sep 8, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Sep 9, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Sep 15, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Sep 16, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Sep 22, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Sep 23, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Sep 29, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Sep 30, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Oct 6, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Oct 7, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Oct 13, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Oct 14, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Oct 20, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Oct 21, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Oct 27, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Oct 28, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Nov 3, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Nov 4, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Nov 10, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Nov 11, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Nov 17, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Nov 18, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Nov 24, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Nov 25, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Dec 1, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Dec 2, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Dec 8, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Dec 9, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Dec 15, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Dec 16, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Dec 22, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Dec 23, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Dec 29, 2012: 10am - 7pm Sun, Dec 30, 2012: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jan 5, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jan 6, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jan 12, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jan 13, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jan 19, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jan 20, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Jan 26, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Jan 27, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Feb 2, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Feb 3, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Feb 9, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Feb 10, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Feb 16, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Feb 17, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Feb 23, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Feb 24, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Mar 2, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Mar 3, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Mar 9, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Mar 10, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Mar 16, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Mar 17, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Mar 23, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Mar 24, 2013: Noon - 5pm Sat, Mar 30, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Mar 31, 2013: Noon - 5pm April 2013

The Lansing JazzFest is a free, two-day music festival featuring local, regional and national acts in historic Old Town...

The Lansing JazzFest is a free, two-day music festival featuring local, regional and national acts in historic Old Town Lansing. In addition to their standard repertoire, each artist participating in the JazzFest unveils an original work that has not previously been played at any other festival. The festival takes place over a Friday and Saturday in the streets of Old Town, surrounded by vendors offering unique food, beverages, clothing, art and crafts.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Aug 3, 2012: 4pm - Midnight Sat, Aug 4, 2012: 2pm - Midnight

The Old Town BluesFest is a free, two-day music festival featuring local, regional and national acts in historic Old...

The Old Town BluesFest is a free, two-day music festival featuring local, regional and national acts in historic Old Town Lansing. In addition to their standard repertoire, each artist participating in the BluesFest unveils an original work that has not previously been performed at any other festival. The festival takes place over a Friday and Saturday in September in the streets of Old Town, surrounded by vendors offering unique food, beverages, clothing, art and crafts.

Hours: September 2012

The galleries in Lansing's Old Town area host this fun event each month, giving collectors and novices alike a chance to...

The galleries in Lansing's Old Town area host this fun event each month, giving collectors and novices alike a chance to tour the unique neighborhood and discover why many regard Old Town as one of Mid-Michigan's artistic hubs. Several antique and boutique shops open their doors as well.

Hours: Sun, Mar 4, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Apr 1, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, May 6, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Jun 3, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Jul 1, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Aug 5, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Sep 2, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Oct 7, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Nov 4, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Dec 2, 2012: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Jan 6, 2013: 1pm - 5pm Sun, Feb 3, 2013: 1pm - 5pm March 2013

Sponsored by the Michigan State University Museum, this annual festival celebrates the culture and traditions of the...

Sponsored by the Michigan State University Museum, this annual festival celebrates the culture and traditions of the state via live music, storytellers, dance, international food stalls, and local arts and crafts. Five performance stages offer patrons the chance to listen to storytellers or local bands, and there's also a learning center where children can enjoy a variety of fun hands-on activities. There is no parking at the festival site, so take advantage of the free Park & Ride service, provided by CATA.

Hours: Fri, Aug 10, 2012: 6:30pm - 10:30pm Sat, Aug 11, 2012: Noon - 10:30pm Sun, Aug 12, 2012: Noon - 6pm