Community Calendar

Can you uncover the secrets of Grand Ledge's past? Dig through clues, puzzles, and hidden artifacts to reveal pieces of the town's history before time is up.

What beliefs do we carry about scarcity, lack, and limitation?
And what begins to shift when we create space to notice
support, and create possibilities already present in our lives?

Join us for a 4-week creative exploration through:
• Cosmic Smash Booking
• Reflection & Journaling
• Guided Meditation
• Supportive Conversation

A practice in self-honoring and creative self-expression.

Learn more about the amazing geology of Grand Ledge with this presentation from the Michigan Geological Survey with Augustine Lodise (Michigan Geological Survey geologist) and Dr. Peter Voice (professor of Geology at Western Michigan University). From the industry-building clay deposits, to the amazing sandstone outcrops along the Grand River, there's an amazing amount to see and learn!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/16478614

The Packard Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season at the historic Packard Proving Grounds, bringing together local farmers, artisans, bakers, makers, and small businesses in a one-of-a-kind setting where history and community meet.

Formerly known as the Shelby Farmers Market, the newly rebranded Packard Farmers Market reflects its deep connection to the Packard Proving Grounds and its mission to support the preservation of this iconic historic site. The market runs Saturdays from May 16 through October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the expansive front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.

Each week, the market is arranged in neat rows across the lawn, offering a relaxed, walkable shopping experience. Vendors may park directly next to their booths, and the grass setting provides a cooler summer atmosphere ideal for tent setups. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The market is supported by Packard Proving Grounds volunteers and local high school students earning community service hours.

The Packard Farmers Market is open on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and will be closed Saturday, July 4. Proceeds from the market directly benefit the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, owned and operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Dates: Saturdays, May 16 – October 10, 2026 *closed July 4th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, Shelby Township

More information and vendor details: packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket

Can you uncover the secrets of Grand Ledge's past? Dig through clues, puzzles, and hidden artifacts to reveal pieces of the town's history before time is up.

Join Us! Explore Michigan history through family mementos. In commemoration of America 250, WKAR invites you to share and explore Michigan history through stories of families who have made this great state their home.

Learn more and REGISTER FREE HERE

Admission is free for the day.
Take a journey through Michigan's rich past, from the time of the state's earliest peoples to the late 20th century. The museum's five floors provide a walk through time, beginning with Michigan's first people's, the Anishinaabe, and ending in the mid-20th century.

Enjoy family-friendly activities: play with historic toys and games, explore the galleries with scavenger hunts, and sign you name in pen and ink.

Bring a family memento and share your story* 12-2pm
Record a short video conversation about your item with the WKAR Originals team or MI Michigan Story podcast. Your story could be selected to be featured in upcoming social media or television content from WKAR. Limited opportunities for recording will be available.

Screening: Before America 10am-2pm | Museum Auditorium
View the WKAR original special Before America, presenting a reframing of Revolutionary-era history through Native perspectives.

In Conversation 2pm | Museum Auditorium
Historians and museum curators discuss featured Our Michigan Family History items and Michigan history in the context of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

This community event is presented by
WKAR Public Media in partnership with
Michigan History Center

A project of WKAR America 250 

Learn more and REGISTER FREE HERE

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.

Now playing at DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing in Lansing, MI, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.

Planning a group celebration or private event in Lansing? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

LANSING PRIDE ISN'T OVER UNTIL WE BRUNCH!

We rainbow magic going all weekend long!

Join us for The Official Lansing Drag Brunch After PRIDE Extravaganza at UrbanBeat Event Center on June 28 from 12 PM–2 PM!

Gather your girls, your besties, your chosen family, and come spill all the tea from the biggest Pride celebration of the year while enjoying an unforgettable afternoon of drag, brunch, and mimosas.

- $20 includes your mimosa + the show
- Full brunch menu available
- Featuring dazzling performances by Kanary and Salmon, plus the exciting DEBUT performance of Mars the Planet!

Whether you're still riding the Pride high or just looking for the perfect way to wrap up an incredible weekend, this is where you need to be. Fabulous queens, delicious food, great drinks, and all the post-Pride stories you can handle.

Pride weekend ends at brunch. Don't miss it.

At UrbanBeat Event Center
1213 Turner Rd, Lansing MI, 48906

Doors Open at 11:30 AM; Show Starts at 12:00 PM

Ticket Link

Can you uncover the secrets of Grand Ledge's past? Dig through clues, puzzles, and hidden artifacts to reveal pieces of the town's history before time is up.

The MSU College of Music and Beal Botanical Garden invite you to this year’s Music and the Garden series, an outdoor celebration of music, nature, and community. This season explores Beal's Rewilding initiative, with each event engaging one of the four classical elements—Air, Water, Fire, and Earth—highlighting Michigan native plants, their ecological roles, and connections to human history, while featuring theme‑inspired performances and opportunities to learn how environmentally sustainable practices can be incorporated into everyday life.

This program highlights the theme of Water, highlighting the ideas of flow, reflection, and shared movement found in both music and the natural world. Hands‑on, family-friendly activities take place prior to the performance. Visitors are welcome to bring chairs or blankets. In case of weather, the performance will move indoors to the MSU Music Building.

Schedule
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Activities
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Concert

The Go Music Trio is a vocal and piano ensemble featuring two sopranos and piano. Comprised of doctoral students in vocal and piano performance at the MSU College of Music, the trio emphasizes collaboration and balance between voices and instruments. Their Music and the Garden program explores a range of repertoire shaped by continuity and contrast, offering a reflective listening experience.