LANSING, Mich. - More than a thousand people turned up for the Egg-Stravaganza in downtown Lansing, which was moved inside Grewal Hall this year due to rain.
The flooding didn’t shut down all events. Community partners and volunteers stuffed 11,000 eggs for children to find and collect.
Children could also take pictures with the Easter bunny, receive extra candy and experience other activities around Washington Square.
Lansing’s iconic ‘gear head’ sculpture, officially known as ‘Portrait of a Dreamer,’ is a 15-foot-tall interactive art piece created by Michigan artist Ivan Iler. Installed in 2017 as part of a City of Lansing Arts Impact project, the stainless steel statue features a crank that allows visitors to turn the gears in the head and those spilling out. The sculpture was designed to represent the three cultural organizations located on Museum Drive in downtown Lansing.
Downtown Lansing Inc. connects businesses, creatives, residents, and leaders to build a more vibrant and thriving future for Michigan’s Downtown. As a volunteer-led organization, the people and places that contribute their time and talents as Downtown Lansing volunteers are vital to make our ongoing projects and programming a reality in Michigan’s Downtown.
Lansing Shuffle, a popular food hall in the city, is undergoing changes with the closure of Beirut Kitchen and the upcoming openings of two new restaurants - University Weiner and Finger Lickin’ Chicken & Fish. The new eateries are slated to open sometime after April 1, with University Weiner aiming to open in May.
Tucked along the Lansing Riverwalk in the heart of Downtown Lansing, the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum celebrates the legacy of automotive pioneer Ransom E. Olds, founder of Olds Motor Works and REO Motor Car Company, and an early innovator of assembly line production.
We’re excited to continue enhancing the look and feel of Michigan’s Downtown through our Hanging Basket Program.
Local businesses and organizations have the opportunity to sponsor vibrant hanging flower baskets that will be installed throughout the district. These beautiful floral displays help create a welcoming, lively atmosphere for residents, workers, and visitors while adding to the overall charm of our downtown community.
For more than a decade, Dana Kromer has been a dedicated force behind many of Downtown Lansing’s most beloved events and initiatives. Her long-standing commitment and collaborative spirit have made her an invaluable member of Downtown Lansing Inc.’s volunteer community.
April is National Brunch Month, and Downtown Lansing is the perfect place to celebrate. Whether you prefer a quick coffee and pastry for a satisfying weekday pick-me-up, a hearty breakfast sandwich to get you through your list of things to do, or a relaxed weekend meal with friends, downtown offers a wide variety of brunch options to explore all month long.
From locally owned cafés to globally inspired restaurants, each stop brings its own flavor to Lansing’s growing food scene.
Earth Day is the perfect time to explore small changes that make a big impact. Whether you are shopping local, reducing waste, or choosing sustainable ways to get around, Downtown Lansing offers many opportunities to live a little greener while supporting local businesses and community spaces.
Here are a few easy ways to celebrate Earth Day while spending time downtown.
DLI is pleased to announce the return of Match on Main grants through the State of Michigan. Match on Main is a reimbursement-only grant program administered by the MEDC. Grant funding supports defined, place-based projects that help activate commercial districts, encourage private investment, and strengthen local economies.
Different from some other grant programs, your business does not apply directly to MEDC. DLI applies on your behalf.
