Community Calendar

The beloved Copper Beech Tree at the heart of the Healing Gardens is turning 80 years old this year! Join us to celebrate this magnificent octogenarian tree while the gardens are in full bloom on Friday, June 5th from 3-7 PM. This is a free, public event for all ages.
We will have live music in the rose garden, family-friendly games and activities, and of course birthday cake! Live music performed by local artists Drew Howard, Monte Pride, and The Shellouts. Raffle items, plant sales, and so much more! Plus, a special message from Radiology Department Chair, Dr. Mark DeLano at 5 PM. Keep an eye on our Facebook event page (click the link below) to learn details as they are announced. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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As the sun sets, Potter Park Zoo comes alive with Twilight Adventures!

From 6 – 9 p.m., explore the zoo with a themed scavenger hunt, make friendship bracelets, paint rocks for pollinators, play yard games, and enjoy s’mores by the fire.

Along the way, discover simple ways to help animals and the planet because small actions make a big impact!

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

All ages. Join us for a community party to kick off our 2026 Summer Program: Unearth a Story! Dig into fun with activities for all ages, including arts & crafts, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, excavation station, adult activity tent, and more! Play outdoor games provided by Eaton County Parks’ “Go! Play! Explore!” trailer and enjoy a free frozen treat from Sweet Treats Ice Cream Trucks. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and learn about this summer’s lineup of events. DTDL is also partnering with Bretton Woods Lions Club to offer free KidSight vision screenings and U of M Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic for free health services including wellness exams and sports physicals.

Williamston Figure Study is an annual art course open to students and the public held at Williamston High School. The class provides models for artists to draw in various situations, settings, and themes. It's a great opportunity for growth as an artist and a chance to admire the styles and working process of others. 'Literally Figurative' showcases the results of this class. Join us June 6h for the opening reception.

Join us June 6th for an eclectic mix of artisans and mediums! 2026 marks a decade of Pop Up Shows at Keller's Plaza!

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 Air, echoing the openness, movement, and sense of connection found throughout 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 Mirana String Quartet is dedicated to creating immersive, audience‑centered chamber music experiences. They bring classical repertoire to diverse environments, emphasizing flexibility, accessibility, and connection. Their Music and the Garden program includes works by Antonio Vivaldi alongside additional repertoire well-suited to outdoor and community‑focused performance.

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading at our Unearth a Story Kick-Off Party, featuring fantastic things to "unearth"! Explore dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, worms and more from under the earth! Meet local sidewalk chalk artist Ryan Holmes, creating Dinosaur Sidewalk Art for kids to color! Stop in to pick up an SRP starter kit with your reading log and surprises inside*, make a Dinosaur craft or two*, search for dinosaurs with our scavenger hunt, decorate a dinosaur scale, play our Sidewalk Action Game, and enjoy a tasty treat too! *While supplies last.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/16528739

Have a Dinosaur Adventure with a real paleontologist! Paleo Joe takes you on a trip back in time to learn about the victims and perpetrators, life and death of the prehistoric. Learn the techniques used in the investigation of how these creatures lived and died. See the evidence and discover the stories that are told through Dinosaur CSI.
This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14346855

Come "chalk our walk" with amazing Lansing sidewalk chalk artist Ryan Holmes! Ryan will be here to demonstrate, share ideas and tips and draw cool dinosaurs-- and other chalk art-- on our sidewalk this afternoon. Come watch, learn and grab some chalk and join in! Chalk supplied for all to enjoy!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/16970612