Lansing's only German-style festival, featuring all things German, including live polka, German fare and wonderful German beers in a souvenir mug. October 1st 6-11 and 2-10 on October 2nd.
$17 for Friday or Saturday, or all weekend. Tickets will be $13 if bought on-line before October 1st (http://www.oldtownoktoberfest.com) or in the OTCA office, located at 1232 Turner Street.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Pick a Peck for People
Halloween Sunday/Pick a Peck for People. Come and pick apples off of the tree and we'll donate them to local charities for holiday food baskets. After you pick - a free hayride/corn maze ticket. From 1-5 p.m.
Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Corn Maze from 1-5 p.m. Petting Zoo, Apple and Pumpkin picking from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 31st
http://www.countrymill.com
Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Corn Maze from 1-5 p.m. Petting Zoo, Apple and Pumpkin picking from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 31st
http://www.countrymill.com
Halloween at Eastwood Towne Center
Join Eastwood Towne Center for the 9th Annual Halloween at Eastwood Towne Center! Trick or Treating will begin at 4pm. Pick up your free trick or treat bag in Center Court. Enjoy free cider and donuts, Jammin' DJ's, face painting, clowns and more! Visit Tutortime's haunted bus, scary story time and more! Plus enter to win a $100 Eastwood Towne Center gift card! Sponsored by MSUFCU and WSYM Fox 47.
October 28th, 4p-6p
www.shopeastwoodtownecenter.com
October 28th, 4p-6p
www.shopeastwoodtownecenter.com
Meridian Fall Heritage Festival
Embrace our community’s history by enjoying a day of pioneer and Native American food, entertainment, demonstrations, games, exhibits and activities for all ages including the Meridian Fine Art Market and Meridian Crafters’ Marketplace in Central Park. Hosted by Meridian Historical Village, Nokomis Learning Center and the Parks & Recreation Department.
Free admission and parking. Fun activities for children. Refreshments available for a small fee. Gift shop open.
October 2nd, 11a-4p
http://www.merhistvill.org/index2.html
Free admission and parking. Fun activities for children. Refreshments available for a small fee. Gift shop open.
October 2nd, 11a-4p
http://www.merhistvill.org/index2.html
Michigan Apple Festival
The Michigan Apple Festival is returning to The Country Mill where you can enjoy everything about apples. Visit www.MichiganAppleFestival.com for the details on all of the fun activities at this year’s Michigan Apple Festival.
Corn Maze open & train rides to the orchard 1-5 pm. Petting zoo, apple picking, & pumpkin picking from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Corn Maze open & train rides to the orchard 1-5 pm. Petting zoo, apple picking, & pumpkin picking from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Van Atta's Fall Family Fun Fest
Van Atta’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop will hold a family festival with a Celebrate Michigan theme on Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Free hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and iced tea will be served while supplies last. Eight quality Michigan vendors will be selling a variety of foods, local produce, drinks, homemade salsas, sauces, jams, baked goods and snacks. Five additional vendors will be selling diverse locally-produced products such as clothing and toys made from alpaca fleece, lotions, candles, soaps, birdhouse kits, and floral offerings. Live Music. Caricature Artist. Clowns. Potter Park Zoo.
http://www.vanattas.com
http://www.vanattas.com
2010 Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo
This is being held at the Lansing Center on September 25, 10a-4p.
This is a FREE family friendly event that’s fun for all ages. With more than 100 vendors, the expo offers all of the newest innovative information available in regards to health and fitness. It will also get you on your feet and involved with its free interactive workout areas, kid’s games, demonstration stage, Tiki-head (inflatable rock wall for kids), live aerobics and cardio hip-hop demonstrations, giveaways, kayak demonstrations on the Grand River, and an inflatable obstacle course for all ages.
http://healthyfitexpo.com
This is a FREE family friendly event that’s fun for all ages. With more than 100 vendors, the expo offers all of the newest innovative information available in regards to health and fitness. It will also get you on your feet and involved with its free interactive workout areas, kid’s games, demonstration stage, Tiki-head (inflatable rock wall for kids), live aerobics and cardio hip-hop demonstrations, giveaways, kayak demonstrations on the Grand River, and an inflatable obstacle course for all ages.
http://healthyfitexpo.com
ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
This isn't in the Greater Lansing Area, but it is still worth checking out. This is the second year for ArtPrize.
ARTPRIZE: Grand Rapids, Sept. 22-Oct. 10; www.artprize.org. Most artworks are on display in a 3-square-mile district of downtown. The nearby Meijer Gardens is the only one of the event's seven major exhibition centers outside that area. Finalists - including the top 10 winners chosen by the public - are announced Sept. 30. The winner is announced Oct. 7.
PLANNING A VISIT: The ArtPrize website and iPhone app are two quick ways to check out entries and artists ahead of time or during the event, look at maps and vote. Once voting starts, a randomized top 25 list will be available, and a list of other interesting works or hidden gems will be updated.
ARTPRIZE: Grand Rapids, Sept. 22-Oct. 10; www.artprize.org. Most artworks are on display in a 3-square-mile district of downtown. The nearby Meijer Gardens is the only one of the event's seven major exhibition centers outside that area. Finalists - including the top 10 winners chosen by the public - are announced Sept. 30. The winner is announced Oct. 7.
PLANNING A VISIT: The ArtPrize website and iPhone app are two quick ways to check out entries and artists ahead of time or during the event, look at maps and vote. Once voting starts, a randomized top 25 list will be available, and a list of other interesting works or hidden gems will be updated.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Old Town BluesFest
This weekend is the Old Town BluesFest. It is a great music festival, and ... it's FREE!
When: Friday, September 17th, 4pm-12:30am & Saturday, September 18th, 1pm-12:30am
Where: Old Town Lansing, at the intersection of Turner St. and E. Grand River Ave.
Marshall Music is providing an Instrument Petting Zoo Friday (4-7pm) and Saturday (2-7pm).
When: Friday, September 17th, 4pm-12:30am & Saturday, September 18th, 1pm-12:30am
Where: Old Town Lansing, at the intersection of Turner St. and E. Grand River Ave.
Marshall Music is providing an Instrument Petting Zoo Friday (4-7pm) and Saturday (2-7pm).
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Movies, Movies, Movies
Let's start with free and inexpensive kids and family movies.
Celebration! Cinema has Flick's Family Film Festival
Kids (12 and under) receive free admission for each film. Adults are $3.50.
This program started September 3, and runs through October 28. The films run through the week. Check Celebration! Cinema's website for show times: http://celebrationcinema.com/
September 17 - 23: Shrek Final Chapter
September 24 - 30: Marmaduke
October 1 - 7: The Karate Kid
October 8 - 14: Despicable Me
October 15 - 21: Ramona and Beezus
October 22 - 28: Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Lansing Mall Cinema has Free Fall Matinees
Free for all. This program starts September 18, and runs through November 14. The showtimes are 9am and 10am on Saturday and Sunday.
September 18 & 19: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
September 25 & 26: Shrek Forever After
October 2 & 3: Marmaduke
October 9 & 10: Karate Kid
October 16 & 17: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
October 23 & 24: Spy Next Door
October 30 & 31: Last Airbender
November 6 & 7: Ramona and Beezus
November 13 & 14: Despicable Me
My husband & I enjoy taking his 7 year old daughter to these movies, and she has fun too. It was a good way to start out when she was younger also.
Celebration! Cinema has Flick's Family Film Festival
Kids (12 and under) receive free admission for each film. Adults are $3.50.
This program started September 3, and runs through October 28. The films run through the week. Check Celebration! Cinema's website for show times: http://celebrationcinema.com/
September 17 - 23: Shrek Final Chapter
September 24 - 30: Marmaduke
October 1 - 7: The Karate Kid
October 8 - 14: Despicable Me
October 15 - 21: Ramona and Beezus
October 22 - 28: Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Lansing Mall Cinema has Free Fall Matinees
Free for all. This program starts September 18, and runs through November 14. The showtimes are 9am and 10am on Saturday and Sunday.
September 18 & 19: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
September 25 & 26: Shrek Forever After
October 2 & 3: Marmaduke
October 9 & 10: Karate Kid
October 16 & 17: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
October 23 & 24: Spy Next Door
October 30 & 31: Last Airbender
November 6 & 7: Ramona and Beezus
November 13 & 14: Despicable Me
My husband & I enjoy taking his 7 year old daughter to these movies, and she has fun too. It was a good way to start out when she was younger also.
Excitement!
I am very excited about this blog. This is my first venture in blogging for the public. I've been thinking about setting up a blog, specifically for free and inexpensive things to do in our area, for awhile. My family is always impressed with the things I find, and now I will be sharing with you. I hope you are able to participate in something that I find. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you!
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