Celebrations come in every shape and size. We aren’t sticking to just birthday parties with this guide! We’ve got everything moms need for any celebration you can think of. Baby showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more. We’re here to celebrate all of life’s moments with you. Dive into this guide for any special occasion you can think of!
As always we’re so grateful to our partners, AL!VE, Bake N’ Cakes, Graze Craze, Launch Lansing and Just For FUN Ink for making this guide possible.
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At Bake N’ Cakes, we focus on creating superior products and customer service in tried and true old-world methods where nearly everything is made from scratch, no boxes or mixes. While it is still dark and the world is sleeping, our bakers are already at work, preparing the dough for your fresh breads and pastries for today. Our methods may take a little more effort or time, but that effort shows in our outstanding baked goods.
Since 1983, our family-owned and operated local business has served the Greater Lansing and Mid-Michigan area including Bath, Charlotte, Dewitt, East Lansing, Eaton Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grand Ledge, Holt, Lansing, Mason, Okemos, and Williamson.
Bake N’ Cakes of Lansing, Michigan can create custom cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or many other baked gourmet pastries and treats for your special occasion. From wedding cakes, graduation cakes, 1st birthday cakes, bridal showers, baby showers and everything in between. Bake N’ Cakes will work with you to create the perfect cake for any occasion, with delivery available upon request.
We always use the finest quality ingredients available. We use real butter, because “butter makes it better!” Our buttercream icing is made fresh from scratch daily and is standard on all cakes (other types offered as well). We use pure vanilla and almond extracts to ensure a quality product. We strive to provide the best, and friendliest customer service. Come in today to browse our full display cases!
Head to the Bake N’ Cakes Website to order your sweet treat today!
Unique spaces are available at AL!VE to rent for business meetings, family celebrations, parties, and community events. We offer several CELEBRATE! packages for personal celebrations including showers, graduations, birthdays, field trips, youth parties and more. Pricing for both packages and room rentals can be found at myalive.com/places/gather. Whatever your desire, our AL!VE Events Manager will help design a one-of-a-kind, memorable event. Call 517.541.5812 for more information, date availability and rates.
Be sure to check out their Event Spaces, Children’s Services and their Facebook for more information!
Launch Lansing is the premier Family Entertainment destination in the
Greater Lansing Area. At Launch, we have over 15,000 sq ft. of connected
trampolines featuring, dodgeball, basketball, battle beams, Launch Pad, and
more. In addition to trampoline-inspired activities within our 32K sq ft. facility, we
offer a challenger course, escape room, laser tag arena, 25+ game arcade, and a
full cafe. So whether you’re in town, flying solo or have a group of 50+, we’ve got an entertainment package that will meet your needs.
Connect with Launch Lansing via their website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Let Just For FUN Ink add FUN to your event with Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Temporary Glitter Tattoos or Balloon Decorations. Choose 1, 2, or Choose them ALL. Just For FUN Ink brings the FUN to you!!
Our face painters use only professional quality makeup specifically designed for the face and body. Face painting is fun for all ages. Your guests will turn into fairies, butterflies, unicorns and even a super hero or two.
Balloon twisting is sure to entertain everyone at the party with creations that include balloon bracelets, hats or something to hold onto. Flower corsage Bracelets, a Monkey on a Palm tree hat, a cat on a leash or a sword or 2 or 3 will bring smiles to everyone!!!
Temporary Glitter Tattoos are FUN to Wear and LOOK AWESOME. They are water resistant and with care can last 3 – 7 days. We can bring tattoos to match your theme.
In addition to entertaining your guests or clients with their Face Painting and Balloon Twisting and Glitter Tattooing – Just For FUN Ink can also decorate your event with Balloon Columns, Arches
Whatever your event, Just For FUN Ink is the person to help you make it FUN. Balloon Twisters, Face Painters and Glitter Tattoo artists are available by the hour. Whatever your budget, they want to help make it memorable. Give Just For FUN Ink a call and start planning!!
Graze Craze in Okemos is owned by local mid-Michigan couple, Lindsey and Silas Coffelt. Graze Craze specializes in charcuterie style catering and gifting. The store is located near the corners of Jolly and Okemos Roads at 2315 Jolly Road. Visit the Graze Craze website to view the menu and order today!
Need to add some food into your party but not sure where to start? Consider checking out some of these local spots!
- A Catered Affaire
- 2020 Bistro and Catering
- Cask and Company
- City Barbeque
- Distinctive Catering
- Gator’s Grill
- Finley’s Grill & Smokehouse
- Kellogg Catering
- Picnic Food Truck
- Precious Peony Kitchen
- Saddleback BBQ
- The Olde Creamery LLC
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to host any type of event! Consider checking out one of these options below!
- Allen Neighborhood Center
- Alumni Memorial Chapel at MSU
- American Fifth Spirits
- The Beeswax Barn
- Beggar’s Banquet
- The Brew Cafe
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
- The Cadillac Room
- Capital prime
- Clover Joy
- Dusty’s Cellar
- Eagle Eye Golf and Banquet Center
- Ellison Brewery + Spirits
- The English Inn
- Grand Ledge Country Club
- Hannah Community Center
- Lansing Shuffle
- Lansing City Arena
- The Lansing Studio
- Looking Glass Brewing Company
- Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art
- Michigan Princess
- Michigan Wildlife Conservancy
- The Nordic Pineapple Bed and Breakfast
- One North Kitchen & Bar
- The Peony Room
- River house Inn
- The Jefferson Mason
- The Robin Theatre
- The Venue
- Turner Dodge House
- UrbanBeat Event Center
Looking to add a little entertainment to the party? Consider checking out one of these Lansing Area entertainers!
- Lakuna Links
- Jeff the Magician
- Mermaid Molly
- Face Painting By Hilary
- Just for Fun Ink
- Miracle Face Painter
- Dawn’s Art to You
- Dave Kippen Art
- Olivia Grace and Company
- Pedal Saloon
Lansing Mom has no shortage of gift ideas! Be sure to check out some of our lists below.
If you’re looking for inflatables and rentals to take your party to the next level check it all out here!
- Backyard Carnival
- Fiesta Yard Signs
- Hot Flash Selfies
- Lansing Party Rentals
- Mia’s Creative Concierge
- Planet X Events
- Stellableu Designs
- Tickle Time Rentals
- TrueStory Photo Booth
If you’re looking for the perfect addition to party decor, look no further! Consider checking out one of these options below!
- All Grand Events + Floral
- Alpha-LIT Mid Michigan
- Ava’s Flowers
- Hyacinth House
- Lolly Bean
- Fiesta Yard Signs
- Stella Bleu Designs
- Sparrow Bloom
- Twistamint Balloons
- Where the Wild Things Bloom
Need a photographer for your event? Lansing Mom has a full guide to local area photographers that you can access right here!
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to host a kids party! Consider checking out one of these options below!
- Launch Lansing
- Al!VE: Your Community Well-Being Place
- Art Unlimited
- Breakout Escape Rooms
- Buff City Soap
- Bull’s Eye Axe Throwing
- Celebration Cinema
- Challenges East Lansing
- Charlotte Aquatic Center
- Chuck E. Cheese
- DEFY
- EDRU Skate
- Fenner Nature Center
- Funtyme Adventure
- Goldfish Swim School
- High Caliber Carting
- Impression 5 Science Center
- Jumpin’ Jax
- Kiki’s Gymnastics
- Lansing City Arena
- Playing Picasso
- Preuss Pets
- Potter Park Zoo
- The Pod Lansing
- Reach Art Studio
- Royal Scot Golf & Bowl
- Spare Time Lansing
- Suburban Ice
- Sundance Riding Stable
- Sweet Encounter
- Tinkrlab
- Whimsical Party Gallery
- Woldumar Nature Center
- X-Golf Lansing
- Zap Zone
Need to add something sweet to the party? Consider checking out one of these local spots.
- Bake N’ Cakes
- Blumchen Bakery
- Cake’s-A-Bloomin’
- Coco’s Confections
- Crowded Table Cookies
- Crumbl Cookies
- GiGi’s Cupcakes
- Kona Ice
- Mitten Raised Bakery
- MSU Bakers
- Spun Confections
- Sugar Shack Shop
- Sweet Encounter Bakery
- Sweetilicious
- The Whipped Bakery
Lansing Mom strives to provide up-to-date information for our community. If you have more resources please email [email protected]
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