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Annual Events & Festivals

Known as Michigan's festival capital, Greater Lansing is home to 60+ festivals, fairs and public shows throughout the year.  Take a look at the list below to see what is coming up.

Note: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this calendar, no responsibility will be assumed by Choose Lansing®. All information herein is subject to change without notice.

Silver Bells in the City 40th Anniversary Nov 22

The entire city will glow with thousands of lights for the Silver Bells in the City celebration, bringing together family and friends from across the state of Michigan and beyond to kick-off the holiday season. Silver Bells in the City is a Lansing tradition that is loved by…

Grand Ledge Night Lights and Parade Dec 06

The 52nd Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade of lights and music! It starts at the Fire Barn and makes its way south straight down Bridge Street. The Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce coordinates this parade on behalf of the Grand Ledge community…

Old Town Krampusnacht Dec 07

Krampusnacht is once again coming to Old Town! Join us December 7th from 4-9pm for an evening of celebrating all things Krampus. We'll have a fantastic Krampus parade, an expanded Misfit Vendor Market, Costume Contest, Food & Drink Vendors, Games, Kid's Activities…

Femtronica Mar 07

Get ready to experience a fusion of femme energy and electronic music at Femtronica 2025! Featuring: ✿ HOT lineup of Michigan-based femme musicians ✿ Mesmerizing flow arts performances ✿ Breathtaking visual artists ✿ Local womxn-owned business vendors ✿ Yoga & workshops ✿…

Mar 08

Lansing Bourbon Fest is an indoor bourbon festival located at the Michigan Princess (Grand River Park, Lansing, MI 48917). This festival will feature 100+ whiskeys, hand crafted cocktails, store picks and VIP section. Most of the list is bourbon but there will be a few…

Beerfest at the Ballpark Apr 19

The 10th Annual Beerfest at the Ballpark (BATB) is on April 19th, 2025 from 3pm to 8pm. (VIP at 2pm). Beerfest at the Ballpark is located at the Lugnuts Stadium - Jackson Field (505 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912. This is an outdoor beer, cider, hard seltzer, mead, spirits…

A Festival of Oddities Aug 30

In the 1940s and 50s, there were so many Bigfoot sightings in the Charlotte area, a section of town became known as "Gorilla Swamp." Are there really sasquatch in Charlotte? And more importantly, if we throw them a party, will they come to it? Come celebrate a very cryptidy YEAR…