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By Nicole Buchmann (via WILX News 10)

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Downtown Lansing is giving people a new reason to look forward to weeknights with Downtown After 5, happening every third Thursday throughout the summer. Janelle says the event is designed to remind the community there’s plenty to do after businesses close, with free live music, pop-up fun, and nearly 30 participating businesses.

Photo Credit: WILX News 10

LANSING, Mich. – Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (Lansing EDC) today announced the relaunch of the Build Lansing initiative with a new online platform designed to connect developers, investors, and community partners with strategically prioritized, publicly owned redevelopment opportunities throughout the city. The Build Lansing page can be found here: https://lansingedc.com/build-lansing. 

By: Meg Vandermark, Daylyn Huff (via WLNS 6)

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Capital City Comic Con is back in Lansing for the tenth year. Starting up at three in the afternoon today at the Lansing Center. The event made its debut in 2015, drawing thousands of fans and cosplayers to the Lansing area.

By Bobby Cushing (via WILX 10)

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Fireworks capped a day of Fourth of July celebrations across Mid-Michigan on Saturday, with residents gathering for parades, concerts, and, of course, those firework displays throughout the region.

Residents said the holiday carries personal meaning alongside the public festivities.

(via WILX 10)

Downtown Lansing welcomed hungry competitors and cheering spectators back to JJ’s Dog House on Independence Day for its annual hot dog eating contest, adding another fun tradition to the city’s Fourth of July festivities.

Downtown Lansing is about to welcome a flavorful new addition to its growing dining scene. Sea Leveaux Cajun Boil will officially open its doors on Wednesday, July 2, at 11 AM, located at 200 S. Washington Square, marking the culmination of years of planning, investment, and community collaboration to bring another locally owned business to the heart of downtown.

By Leigh Ann Towne (via WKAR)

Drivers parking in Downtown Lansing and Old Town will see several changes beginning this summer, including a new free 15-minute parking option, shorter enforcement hours and expanded parking time limits.

The changes were approved by the Lansing City Council in May following recommendations from a citywide parking study and feedback from business owners and community stakeholders.

Photo Credit: WKAR

By: Kristen Matthews (via WITL)

The Lansing restaurant scene has experienced a lot of movement over the last six months. We’ve seen a mix of restaurant openings and closings—with the numbers leaning slightly in favor of the openings.

Now, we have another opening to add to the list.

If you’ve been waiting for this seafood place to open, you’re in luck, because Sea Leveaux Cajun Boil is planning its grand opening soon.

Guest Writer: Alex Rusek

This Fourth of July and the remainder of the summer is likely to bring high temps to the Greater Lansing area once again. Here is how to beat the heat while enjoying everything Downtown Lansing has to offer.

The City’s annual Independence Day fireworks display will once again be held at 10:00 PM on July 4, 2026, at Adado Riverfront Park. Attendees can attend the show in Adado Riverfront Park itself or from any number of locations throughout Downtown Lansing. 

Downtown Lansing Inc. is proud to recognize Finger Lickin’ Chicken & Fish and University Weiner as our July Businesses of the Month.