Things To Do In the Community 

Beginning September 25^th: Sundays at 2:30 p.m. ~ East Lansing ~ Abrams Planetarium~ The Little Star That Could: a lonely little star guides children through an exciting story while introducing them to a variety of different animated star clusters. This show is designed for children preschool through second grade. Public planetarium shows are scheduled for adults, $3.00; students and senior citizens, $2.50; children (age 12 and under), $2.00

Mon-Thu, 9am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 9am-1am; Sun 12pm-10pm ~ Owosso ~ Capitol Bowl: Monday- Friday (before 5 p.m. $2.75/game; Monday- Thursday after 5 p.m. $3.25/game; Friday 5 p.m. - Sunday $3.50/game)

Monday through Friday ~ East Lansing ~ MSU Dairy Store ~ Open 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m on Saturday & Noon - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Price range from $1.75-$5.25.

Mon-Sat ~ East Lansing ~ Saper Galleries and Custom Framing ~ The Art of Dr. Seuss - Graphics and Sculpture- (517) 351-0815. Click here for details

Mon-Sun, 9-8 p.m. ~ St. Johns ~ Andy T’s ~ Andy T’s gate area offers a wide variety of fun fall activities including a straw maze, Halloween blow-up maze, petting farm, and sandbox play area. $3.00 per person. 

October 24^th and 25^th, 12-4 p.m. ~ Lansing ~ Boo at the Zoo ~ Potter Park Zoo ~ Potter Park Zoo is the perfect place to get kids excited and ready for Halloween. This year its promising live animal presentations, face painting, hayrides, the Boo tunnel, and a few surprises! Members get in free.

Open daily sunrise-sunset ~ Lansing ~ Cooley Gardens ~ The Cooley Gardens are home to a variety of beautiful plants, artwork, and pavilions. Admission is free.

Kensington Metropark Farm Center ~ Howell ~ Intended for children and adults to come and learn about life on a farm. Hayrides and sleigh rides are available on weekends – call 800-477-3178 for more information.

Saturday, October 24^th 11-12pm ~ St. John’s ~ Briggs Public Library ~ Briggs Public Library presents a book discussion on The Haunted Hotel by Ron Roy. Registration is required and free. Call 989-224-4702 for more information.

November 20^th 5-9pm ~ Lansing ~ Silver Bells in the City ~ The 25^th Annual Silver Bells in the City will feature an electric light parade, fireworks, and the lighting of Michigan’s official Christmas tree.

 9 a.m. – 5p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 15 ~ East Lansing ~ Michigan Eats ~ The MSU museum presents Michigan Eats: Regional Culture Through Food.

Open seven days a week, year round ~ Portland ~ Almar Orchards ~ Almar Orchards offers a petting zoo, hayrides, fresh produce market and more! Call (810) 659-6568 for more information.

 Mon-Fri 10a.m.-5p.m., Saturday 10a.m.-7p.m., Sunday 12p.m.-5p.m. ~ Lansing ~ Impression 5 Science Center ~ Impression 5 Science Center invites people of all ages to explore, appreciate, and understand the wonders of the physical world. Adults and Students $5.00 admission. Kids under 5 pay their age.

Tuesday-Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m. ~ Lansing ~ REOlds Trans. Museum ~ Rated on of “The Ten Best Automobile Museums in the United States," The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum showcases rare and interesting vehicles. Free admission for Little when accompanied by a paying Big (must present membership card).

Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat 11a.m.-6p.m., Friday 12p.m.-8p.m., Sundays 12p.m.-5p.m. ~ Okemos ~ Art Unlimited ~ Art Unlimited is a paint your own pottery and clay studio. Half off all studio fees for Bigs and Littles when you present your membership card.

Saturday October 31^st 7p.m.-9p.m. ~ East Lansing ~ Munn Ice Arena ~ Munn Ice Arena is offering Halloween Skate-wear your costumes and enjoy music from a live DJ. $5.00 for the public, $4.00 for MSU students, $2.00 skate rental. Show your membership card for free admission and skate rental for Little (when accompanied by a paying Big).

November 27-29 and December 4-6 ~ lansing ~ Riverwalk Theatre ~ The Riverwalk Theatre is presenting the Bremen Town Musicians: a children’s musical by Stan Gill. Tickets go on sale October 27^th.

November 6-8 and 13-15, 7p.m.-9p.m.~ Lansing ~ Mid Michigan Family Theatre Talent Show ~ The MMFT presents The Adventures of Nate the Great. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and students and $4.00 for pre-schoolers.

Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. ~ Okemos ~ Howl at the Moon ~ The Harris Nature Center is providing guided tours through their moonlit woods. Dogs are allowed but must be on non-retractable leashes. $2.00 per person.

November 21, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ~ Saginaw ~ Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge ~ All ages are welcome to come and learn about how the winter affects plants and animals. Dress for the weather-admission is free!

December 2, 10 a.m. ~ Saginaw ~ Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge ~ Each month the Green Point ELC offers a story hour for young children accompanied by adults.  Admission is free. 

Thursday, November 11 at 10:00a.m. ~ Okemos ~ Chipmunk Story Time ~ Chicory Chipmunk will be at the Harris Nature Center to provide nature stories, games, and a walk. $3.00/child.

November 23 ~ Charlotte ~ eaton county festivals ~ The Charlotte Parade travels through downtown Charlotte with Santa on a fire truck.

November 7 and 8, 1-5 p.m. ~ Saint Johns ~ Charlotte Event Calendar ~ The Last Hurrah Weekend and Taste of Uncle John’s will be held November 7^th. The event includes free horse drawn wagon rides and train rides. Call 989-224-3686 for more information.

December 2, starting at 5 p.m. ~ Ionia ~ Electric Light Christmas Parade ~ The 33^rd annual Electric Light Christmas Parade starts at 5 p.m.

December 6^th, 12 p.m. ~ Bellevue ~ Bellevue Christmas Parade ~ The Bellevue Christmas Parade starts at noon and includes a tree lighting ceremony. The parade ends at the Bellevue Elemin downtown Ionia. Call (616) 527-2560 for more information.

December 4^th ~ Grand Ledge ~ eaton county festivals ~ The Grand Ledge Christmas Parade will feature a lighted float parade that ends with Santa at the Sun Theater. Call (517) 627-2383 for more information.

December 5^th ~ Eaton Rapids ~ eaton county festivals ~ The Eaton Rapids Hometown Family Christmas takes place on the first Saturday in December. Enjoy a Holiday Lights parade and watch downtown Eaton Rapids come alive! Call (517) 627-2383 for more information.

December 6^th,  12 p.m. ~ Bellevue ~ Bellevue Christmas Parade ~ The Bellevue Christmas Parade starts at noon and includes a tree lighting ceremony. The parade ends at the Bellevue Elementary School where kids can enjoy a puppet show in the gym at 1:30 p.m. Make sure not to miss Santa! He will be visiting the town from 5-8 p.m. at the Bellevue hardware store.

November 27-December 27, Thursday – Sunday 5 p.m.-8 p.m. ~ Ingham County ~Potter Park Zoo ~ Potter Park zoo presents “Wonderland of Lights” where everything glows! On Friday’s and Saturday’s the event includes kids’ crafts, cookie decorating, animal presentations, musical entertainment, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. $2.00 for ages 3-15, $4.00 for ages 16-59, $3.00 for ages 60 plus. Zoo Society members get in free.

Saturday, November 7^th at 7:00 p.m. ~ Okemos ~ The Ultimate Gift ~ Cornerstone Church in Okemos is providing a free showing of The Ultimate Gift starring Abigail Breslin and James Garner. Free popcorn and free soft drinks are also included.

Sunday, November 15 at 3:00p.m. ~ Okemos ~ Let's Talk Turkey ~ Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center to learn more about the Wild Turkey. $2.00/person or $5.00/family.

Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Okemos ~ Wolf Moon Campfire and Program ~ The Harris Nature Center is hosting a campfire and program that explains the history of the Grey Wolf. $2.00/person, $5.00/family.

Friday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m. ~ Grand Blanc ~ Journey to Bethlehem ~ Faith Lutheran Church invites you to watch a recreation of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. Admission is free.

Friday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. ~ Okemos ~ Weekday Science ~ “Starry Sky” is the Harris Nature Center’s next weekday science program and is focused around the constellations. $3.00/child/class.