We are excited to feature The Hummingbird Lansing as our Business of the Month. Located in the Stadium District just behind Jackson Field, The Hummingbird has quickly become a local favorite for fresh, flavorful catering and convenient dinner delivery.
A new year is the perfect excuse to refresh your routine, and Downtown Lansing businesses make it easy to choose healthier options without sacrificing flavor or fun. Whether you’re participating in Dry January or just cutting back, American Fifth Spirits and MP Social both offer thoughtfully crafted mocktails that deliver all the vibes with none of the alcohol.
LANSING, Mich. — Lansing’s downtown social district welcomed four new businesses Monday after city council unanimously approved an ordinance expanding the area where customers can take alcoholic beverages outside.
The social district allows customers to purchase drinks from participating bars and restaurants and carry them onto sidewalks within designated boundaries. City council worked with Downtown Lansing Inc. to add the new businesses to the program.
By Kristen Matthews (via WITL)
Lansing has officially closed the door on 2025. But during that time, more than 50 new eateries opened their doors.
On average, more than one new place a week opened somewhere in the greater Lansing area. Whether it was coffee shops, bakeries, fast food, or sit-down restaurants, 2025 was a pretty spectacular year for openings.
Lansing, MI – Mayor Andy Schor, in partnership with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (Lansing EDC), is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 Facade Improvement Program, a competitive grant program designed to strengthen the economic vitality, appearance, and structural integrity of Lansing’s commercial corridors and neighborhood business districts.
DLI’s annual BrrrCrawl is back and ready to warm up Downtown Lansing this winter! Join friends and fellow crawlers on Saturday, February 21, for an evening of wintry fun celebrating the local breweries, distilleries, and bars that make our downtown vibrant.
Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis
The Second Annual Big Red Ball took place at the Knapp’s Center in Downtown Lansing on Washington Square. Guests arrived in sparkling heels, bold coats, and festive attire and were greeted warmly at the door, setting the tone for a night full of celebration.
