Summer is on the horizon, school’s almost out, and we can’t wait. We are looking towards summer travel, outdoor activities, date nights, summer fun, and more. The Greater Lansing Area is full of activities to get you ready for the Summer Season! Whether it’s holiday events and activities, resources for Pride Month, Juneteenth, crafts and activities, summer reading and more, we have you covered in the Lansing Mom Guide to Summer In + Around Lansing.
As always thank you to our Co-Title Sponsors, Potter Park Zoo and Eastwood Towne Center for making this guide possible.
We’re with you, we’re ready for Summer In + Around Lansing in all the same ways that you are! We are SO EXCITED to be hosting some events for the community and hope you’ll join us! Below we’ve rounded up some events that will keep you looking towards warmer days and the celebration of a new season!
Lansing Mom Connect: Working Mom’s Networking
Lansing Mom Connect is where moms can come together to build community and network with other women in the Lansing area. This month’s connect will focus on self care, creating boundaries and more to help create a life you LOVE!
Details: July 19th 6-8 pm
Delicious Food to nourish your soul while you connect with local Moms who understand where you’re at on your motherhood journey.
Shopping from one local shop where Moms can dive into their creativity to create a custom item that is just for them.
Activities to engage your own creativity and design to remember who you are and what you love!
Session on How to Find Yourself after Motherhood led by Lansing Mom Co-Owner Erica Lachowski
An Introduction to Socialight Society from Owner and Founder Nyshell Lawerence
Lansing Mom’s Bubbles and Blowouts with Douglas J
Join us for an evening out at Douglas J July 13th 6-8:45 pm
Details: Join us for an evening of beauty & fun at our Bubbles &
Blowouts event at Douglas J Salon & Medspa. We’ll be pampering, sipping bubbles, and enjoying each other’s company all while having a blast at Douglas J!
Meet us at the Capitol for a Day/Play Date with Michigan Grown Michigan Great
We’ll be hanging out at the Farmer’s Market on July 18th from 9-2pm and we would love for you to join us! Check out the details here!
Stay Tuned for details on our July Connect at Socialight Society!
Lansing Mom June Playdates
Other Fun things to Do this Summer:
- Check out the Farmers Market at the Capitol
- Check out Summer Festivals and Fairs
- Create your own Mural Tour or follow ours here
- Head to the Lansing River Trail
Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at Potter Park Zoo, nestled in the heart of Michigan’s capital city. Embark on a summer getaway and discover the magic that awaits within our gates! With a year-round schedule, our zoo guarantees an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Prepare to be captivated by a vibrant world of fascinating animals, awe-inspiring exhibits, and remarkable biodiversity. Don’t miss our exciting events, including the lively Migratory Bird Day celebration, the enchanting Zoo Nights, and the unforgettable Sundown Safari Camping experience. Embrace the spirit of summer, plan your visit today, and embark on a wild journey filled with adventure and the wondrous beauty of the natural world!
Check out their website, Instagram and Facebook to stay connected!
The center of attention! Eastwood Towne Center is Mid-Michigan’s shopping, dining & entertainment destination with big city style and main street charm just minutes away from Michigan State University. Featuring upscale fashion retailers, home furnishing shops and great dining. Their wide array of shops and dining make this spot a one stop shop for Summer Fashion and Fun! Grab your summer outfits, head out to dinner, catch a movie, all making the perfect summer day. Eastwood has got everything you need to make your summer super special.
Keep up to date with them on their website, Instagram and Facebook for a summer of fun!
I truly love helping others plan their dream trips, so Globetrotter Travel was born in April of 2015 and I’ve never looked back! Since that time, I’ve been fortunate to travel to some amazing destinations including Kenya, the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, Mexico, China, Belize, Ireland, Uganda, Jamaica, South Africa, Spain, the Bahamas, Greece, Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Croatia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Morocco, and the Dominican Republic. I enjoy passing my own travel experiences on to my travelers and being able to recommend the best activities and accommodations for each individual trip.
Picnics, camping, cookouts, graduation parties and dinners on the patio are some of the best parts of summer, but so wasteful when you use paper plates! Choose Loopy Products instead, based right here in East Lansing!
Co-founders Raju Patil + Kylee Guenther started Loopy to help our customers live their best lives, sustainably, while also preventing agricultural waste from going to landfill or getting burned, which causes 1/3 of all black carbon emissions globally.
Loopy has an exciting variety of reusable products perfect for summer fun, including plates, snack bowls, nesting bowls and the world’s first coffee mug made with waste from coffee manufacturing.
You can find these products at the Okemos and South Lansing Meijer locations, as well as at Loopy Products.com. Join the fun and watch this local brand grow on Instagram + Facebook!
Nobody gives good advice like a Mom. Check out our Tips and Hacks for a Summer of fun!
- When Traveling with Kids Bring These!
- Summer Must Haves for Moms
- Connect with Your Teens This Summer
- The Best Sun Protection for the whole family
- Tips for Flying With Toddlers
- Tips for a Smoother Road Trip with Toddlers
- Baby Items for Travel with Babies
- Plan a Friend Trip
- Top 10 Must Haves for RV Camping with Kids
Looking to travel this summer but want to stay close to home? Check out our guides to awesome road trips in Michigan!
There is always so much to look forward to with Summer Holidays! Check out our sections below for Holiday Fun and Education!
Pride
- Books to Read with your kids to celebrate LGBTQIA+
- Supporting LGBTQIA+ Parents with Rooted Counseling
- Lansing Pride
Juneteenth
Independence Day
We love the Summer Season because it usually means a Summer Clean in our homes! Check out our resources below for Summer Cleaning!
- Need some help with your organization? Check out our partner Easy Life Organizing to help with all your organizing and cleaning needs this season.
- Thinking about making home renovations this Summer? Need a new fence or yard help? Check out our partners at Lakeland Remodeling to help you make your dream home this Spring!
- Have constant dirt and dust spreading in the home? Our partners at Len’s Carpet Cleaning can help you get your home back in tip top shape for all your summer hosting, parties, and beyond!
- Beginners Guide to Essential Oils
- 6 Weeks to Declutter Challenge
- Tips for Helping Your Kids Clean out Toys
- Things to Ditch this Earth Day
- Five Spaces to Declutter Right Now
- Create a Garden with Your Kids
- Gardening Stores In + Around Lansing
As we look towards Summer we know family photos will be something on many Mama’s Lists! Check out our resources here!
Summer means the return of many of our beloved outdoor markets and more! We’ve got them all rounded up for you right here! Make a list to check them all of this Summer and Fall before they’re gone, or commit to a ritual to visit the same one every week and support our local farmers!
Ready for the warmer days, sun-kissed skin, and summer blooms? We’re ready for you to get outdoors too! Check out some of our favorite spots here!
- Top 12 Summer Toys for Kids
- 10 Fun Summer Activities
- Where to Swim within 30 minutes of Lansing
- Summer Berry Picking
- Best Ice Cream Shops
- Family Friendly Spots to Fish
- Five Things to Do On Campus Before Classes Resume
- Putt Putt Golf Places
- Go Thrifting
- Geocaching
- Check out Harris Nature Center
- Check out the Eastside Neighborhood
- Storywalks
- Binder Park Zoo
- Family Biking
