By: Daylyn Huff (via WLNS)
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) has selected the 2025 state Christmas tree.
A 68-foot spruce from Sault Ste. Marie was chosen to light up our State Capitol. The DTMB says the tree will be harvested later this month. The spruce will arrive in Downtown Lansing on Saturday, November 1.
(via WITL)
Lansing foodies didn’t have to wait too long for the latest restaurant to open its doors.
There is, undoubtedly, a restaurant boom happening in the greater Lansing area this year. We’re only partway through 2025, and we’ve already seen over 35 restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and more open their doors. Now, we can add another one to the list.
(via Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
Downtown Lansing is continuing its work to create a thriving and inclusive district. Downtown Lansing Inc. works to help businesses succeed through offerings like the Downtown Business Huddle, sign grant program, business trainings and resources available through MMS.
Downtown Lansing is on the move — and the momentum is undeniable.
From transformative projects along the riverfront to the incredible energy our small businesses and partners bring every day, we are writing the next chapter of what it means to be Michigan’s Downtown.
When people ask why Michigan’s Downtown, the answer is simple: this is where the story of our state is told — through the people, the history, and the future being built right here in the Capital City.
By Jade Chaparro (via WILX)
LANSING, Mich. - Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) has announced that former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and local restaurateur Autumn Weston, owner of Weston’s Kewpee Burger, will co-host the second annual Big Red Ball.
By Guest Writer: Kate Litwin
Shop, Stroll, and Celebrate Downtown Lansing on Buy Nearby Weekend!
Get ready to turn your everyday shopping into a downtown adventure! Buy Nearby Weekend, an annual event created by the Michigan Retailers Association in 2013, is all about keeping your dollars local and your community vibrant.
By Susan Vela (via Lansing State Journal)
LANSING — Downtown Lansing promises to be rich with Hispanic culture, heritage, and community this weekend.
By Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis
Downtown Lansing has become a hub for community connection, bringing people together through free, family-friendly events. From street festivals and outdoor concerts to holiday celebrations, these gatherings showcase the heart of Greater Lansing while offering a safe and welcoming environment for all ages.
