Community Calendar

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Join Beal Botanical Garden for a festive welcome back to campus at BealFest! Wild Harmony celebrates the balance between campus life and the natural world. Enjoy games, treats, and fun activities while chatting with our campus and community partners. There will be music courtesy of Impact 89FM and a feature performance by Makinsey Rosser from the MSU College of Music. You can even get a photo with Sparty starting at 5pm!

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Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Join us for a Blood Drive at the Grand Ledge Area District Library. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or visit our Red Cross Donation page (link in our Event Calendar, sponsor code GLADL) for more info or to schedule an appointment.

https://gladl.libcal.com/event/16567084

You’re invited to a celebration of creativity and community! Join us and the MSU Federal Credit Union for a museum-wide party that's perfect for all ages. Check out our newest exhibitions while enjoying live performances, art-making activities—like screen printing your own tote bag—lawn games, and more.

We’d love to see you at this event!

This event celebrates the exhibitions We Are This Land: Meditations on the Great American Experiment (Aug. 22, 2026–Mar. 14, 2027), Rayyane Tabet: 128 Civics Questions (Aug. 22, 2026–Mar. 14, 2027), Laas / Absan / Peldía: Caribbean Cinema Cultures (Aug. 22, 2026–Jan. 31, 2027), and The Center for Object Research and Engagement (The CORE).

The 2026 Fall Opening Party is supported by MSUFCU.

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

The 2nd Annual Miles for Medicine 5K is a collaborative community health and wellness event hosted by MSU College of Human Medicine SNMA, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine SNMA, and Spartan Street Medicine. The event brings together students, healthcare professionals, families, and members of the Greater Lansing community for a 5K run/walk centered on physical activity, service, and community engagement. A portion of race proceeds will support Care Free Medical Clinic and The White Dress Project, with additional proceeds supporting student-led health outreach and community programming.

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Unfortunately Cakeless is a musical project formed by multi-instrumentalists Rob Underhill and Roan Floer-Martinez to create sonic landscapes. Drawing on a diverse range of musical influences including rock, soul, americana, and classical traditions, the group presents originals and reinterpretations of songs showcasing its unique instrumental lineup. Rob brings years of experience and striking vocal presence while Roan’s recent introduction from the world of classical music lends his violin to several of Unfortunately Cakeless' most powerful songs. They are an unmissable new presence in Michigan’s music scene. Tickets: $5 General Admission. Doors open at 3. Show starts at 4. Dinner and drink menus are available. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE