Summer Fun Events in Lansing and Michigan Areas
Fun Events in Lansing Mi
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LANSING, MI 07/01/25 - Loads of festivals, events, gatherings and fun things to do can be found right here in our back yards of the Lansing and greater area! Check out all of the cool things I’ve marked interested in attending, have attended in the past, or plan to check out this July and August throughout Michigan. From beerfests to local attractions or the Detroit Zoo with amythos exhibit, even just local theater! I’m sure there is something here on this list that can quench your local thirst for adventure.
So if your looking for some fun in the sun or chilling out in air conditioning, there are loads of things to do in Michigan! Check out the compiled, chronological list of “Now News” approved events and try out a new thing! Some items on here may be brand new, or something Krumnow hasn’t attended but plans too!
Learn more about all the wonderful things Lansing, Mi is offering and be sure to support your local new businesses and events that make Lansing great!
Did Krumnow miss one? Maybe! She tries her darndest to keep an eye out on up and coming fun events, but one may premier without her knowledge. If there is a NEW business or event she should check out and feature in her Now News world, DM her! She’ll try to make it out and feature it in the future. Or submit an email with the button below:
Upcoming Fun Now News Approved Events for Lansing, Mi: July - August
Click on the gallery below for more details about each event, dates, and a URL where you can get more details!
July Events Around Lansing, fun things to do, networking events, festivals, protests, and more.
August things to do around Lansing Michigan, Networking, festivals, events, and more!
Jacki K Now News Ambassador Level Events/Must Dos!
Dragon Forest Trail Now - September 7
This summer, embark on a journey where fantasy meets reality. Wander through a winding, 3-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See a phoenix rise from the ashes, listen for the hiss of a basilisk slithering through the trees and climb atop interactive sculptures of mythical legends. And keep your eyes peeled for dragons lurking around every corner!
I’m headed to this event shortly, i love mythos, and creatures and the likes. I can’t wait to see it in person!
Shrek Rave | Ambassador Event | July 5
GET INTO MY SWAMP AT GREWAL HALL! We’ve had people asking for a SHREK RAVE and though shall receive! Paint your body green, find your best Lord Farquaad or renaissance outfit, and get ready to party like a bunch of losers in this misfit heaven themed night at Grewal Hall in Downtown Lansing, Michigan.
You can score a Buy One Get One Free ticket with Jacki Krumnow’s Promo Code “Jacki517” at checkout on Grewal Hall’s website.
Grewal Hall hosts a bevy of live music events, themed DJ nights, comedians on tour and more! Be sure to check them out with other cool events Jacki partners with them on!
Doors at 7 PM. Show at 8 PM. All Ages.
Krumnow partners with Grewal Hall as an ambassador, earning a small kickback from BOGO ticket sales and trade benefits like free event access in exchange for marketing support. After attending Nov & Dec 2024 events and creating social content that gained traction on Instagram, she secured this informal collaboration. Together, they choose events that align with their partnership.
MEGA 80s and Class of '98 | July 26 | Ambassador Event
If you’re craving a night of dancing and celebrating the sounds of eternal longing, we know just the place!
Join me at the Grewal Hall for the ULTIMATE 80s vs 90s Live band battle! Playing hits from DEVO and Def Leopard to smashing boy bands like Backstreet Boys & N*Sync. (Personally I was always a BSB girl but NSync had some BOPS off of No Strings attached album, who can deny the banger that is It’s Gonna Be Me).
What decade will you back? What fashionable choices will you decide to make? Who will come out supreme?! 80s or 90s! Join me on Saturday July 26th to battle and see what decade wins the heart of the crowd.
Doors at 7 PM. Show at 8 PM.
Krumnow partners with Grewal Hall as an ambassador, earning a small kickback from BOGO ticket sales and trade benefits like free event access in exchange for marketing support. After attending Nov & Dec 2024 events and creating social content that gained traction on Instagram, she secured this informal collaboration. Together, they choose events that align with their partnership.
Michigan Ren Faire | August 16 - September 25
Open during the weekends in Holly Michigan, I LOVE the ren faire! Opening weekend and closing weekend are always the busiest, so I’d suggest going in between. Get there early for parking! Bring cash. Its mostly a medieval shopping, drinking, and eating day. Pack water and electrolytes. Sneak in food if you can. Check out some of the shows or the parade, I love the Vikings feat of strength weekends and jousting! Loads of entertainment happening all day every weekend, but if you are a drinker, I’d suggest paying for the pub crawl! You get the annual mug as a souvenir, entertainment from the hosts, and a drink at EACH pub (4 or 5) over the span of 2 hours, and it’s WAY cheaper than you think or purchasing them separately. ALSO. If you don’t have an outfit, you can build yours out there! But be warned, ren fair garb is SOOO Expensive.
Lansing, Michigan may have more events happening of note and other cool businesses that opened throughout February and Mid-March.
She suggests readers use other really great resources, like 517 Lansing and Choose Lansing to find out about events happening around you and new businesses!
We hope you enjoyed this Happy Now News Round Up of cool things happening around Lansing, by Jacki Krumnow, local influencer and citizen journalist. The majority of photos were taken by Krumnow herself. All video content on the original Reel promoting this content was taken by her. Some Ribbon Cutting Photos were taken from the LRCC public social media pages to fill a few gaps.
Krumnow currently gets no reimbursement, paid advertising, or sponsorship for compiling Lansing News in a written format or publishing them on her social media platform, unless specifically noted (ie kickback BOGO sales via Grewal Hall). She is doing this in her free time, and possibly boost her business, Now Marketing, for future paid work. She just wants to see Lansing shine. This new form of story telling was not asked to be compiled by any brands, organization, or new businesses in the area. Krumnow just did it. It is not sponsored, paid with advertising, or anything else. If you appreciated this article, video, or any of Krumnow’s other work, consider tipping her on “buy me a coffee.” Where you can help support this type of on the ground, citizen journalism, which she compiles when she can, in her free time.
Stay well informed, do more research on local events, new businesses and brands in town, and get out there and enjoy what Lansing, Mi has to offer both our local residents and wonderful travelers coming to the city.
There’s always something fun to do in Lansing, Michigan.
Sometimes you just need to ask your local master of mischief what’s popping off.
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