Woldumar's 'Chili' Winter Evening

Jan 21, 2012| woldumar.org | Volunteer

Warm your toes and your nose by our bonfire and enjoy Celtic dance, music and other cultural traditions. Enjoy docent-led tours and sleigh rides, too!

Frost Fest

Feb 18, 2012 | frostfest.org | Volunteer

Chill out at Lansing's only winter celebration - Frost Fest! This event features a heated MBC microbrew beer tent, a “Cold Butt” euchre tournament, an icy game room and live music.

Fenner Maple Syrup Festival

March 17 & 18, 2012| mynaturecenter.org | Volunteer

The sweetest time of year is spring at Fenner Nature Center! The Maple Syrup Festival is a fun family adventure full of activities and pure maple syrup. Be Sweet at Fenner!

Capital City Film Festival

April 12—15, 2012| capitalcityfilmfest.com | Volunteer

A film industry showcase for independent artists. The festival celebrates and promotes filmmakers with an emphasis on Michigan-made talent. CCFF exposes attendees to engaging films, conversations, documentaries and musical entertainment in a four-day festival taking place in venues across Lansing.

East Lansing Art Festival

May 19 & 20, 2012 | elartfest.com | Volunteer

Fine artists from Michigan and beyond will line downtown East Lansing’s streets to exhibit and sell original works of fine art and fine crafts. Free live music, children’s hands-on arts activities and more.

Be A Tourist In Your Own Town

June 2, 2012 | lansing.org 

Explore a world of possibilities during this one-day event that treats residents and tourists alike to the best of Greater Lansing for just $1! Enjoy museums, interactive activities, attractions and one-day-only tours of the coolest places.

World Day at Hunter Park

JuNE 9, 2012| allenneighborhoodcenter.org | Volunteer (.pdf)

An annual celebration of the rich mix of humanity in the Greater Lansing area. As a local commemoration of World Refugee Day, the free event features performances by refugee groups in Lansing, along with a diverse offering of arts, crafts, activities, food, and music.

LCC Summer Stage Under the Stars

June 20—Aug 8, 2012| lcc.edu

Lansing Community College’s Summer Stage Under the Stars presents a performing arts series featuring music, theater and dance just perfect for a summer evening!

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival

June 22 &23, 2012| eljazzfest.com | Volunteer

Take in a two-day, jazz-infused festival in the heart of downtown East Lansing. This extraordinary FREE event features a high-caliber bevy of local and national jazz performers in the heart of downtown East Lansing. FREE!

Festival of the Moon

June 22, 2012| festivalofthemoon.com | Volunteer

Make one of the shortest nights of the year count at Festival of the Moon. Cool off on a warm summer night with a glass of cold craft-brewed beer while listening to rockin’ regional and national bands. View recycled material sculptures from the “Scrapfest” competition. (www.oldtownscrapfest.com)

Festival of the Sun

June 23, 2012| festivalofthesun.com | Volunteer

Celebrate the summer solstice with the Festival of the Sun, a premier beer, wine and gourmet food- tasting festival. Enjoy fine wine, craft-brews & the Lansing area’s best cuisine & entertainment on two stages. View recycled material sculptures from the “Scrapfest” competition. (www.oldtownscrapfest.com)

Taste of Downtown

July 7, 2012| tasteofdowntown.org

Enjoy a summer afternoon in Downtown Lansing sampling various cuisines and food specialties from Downtown’s finest restaurants. Plenty of food sampling, wine tasting with over 100 varieties of wine from around the world, and live music Downtown on the square!

Common Ground Music Festival

July 9—15, 2012| commongroundfest.com | Volunteer

The Common Ground Music Festival is an annual week-long music celebration. National Headlining artists mix with regional and local favorites to create the summer's hottest seven nights. Enjoy rock, country, blues and more along the scenic Grand River.

Lansing JazzFest

Aug 3 & 4, 2012| jazzlansing.com | Volunteer

Lansing JazzFest is a FREE festival that brings great jazz artists from across the country and state, music clinics, ethnic food, a beverage tent, and fun for all ages to the streets of Old Town Lansing.

MSU Museum’s Great Lakes Folk Festival

Aug 10—12, 2012 | greatlakesfolkfest.net | Volunteer

The MSU Museum presents this three-day celebration of culture, tradition and community. Find music, dance, food, marketplace and more with the roots, the rhythms and the richness of cultures across America and around the world.

Renegade Theatre Festival

Aug 16—18, 2012 | renegadetheatrefestival.org

Three days of free theatre showcased in Lansing’s most artistic district—Old Town; featuring a wide range of performance styles from comedy, puppet shows, musicals, improv, staged readings and more!

Michigan Mosaic Music Festival

Aug 31—Sept 2, 2012 | michiganmosaic.org | Volunteer

Michigan Mosaic Music Festival is a FREE festival celebrating diversity and unity on Labor Day weekend in Michigan’s capital city. Activities include live bands, multicultural dance, ethnic cuisine, beverage tent, labor displays and much more.

Tejano/Latino Music Fest

Sept 15, 2012| lansingforcesarechavez.com

Celebrate the Tex/Mex sound with dancing, food, booths and fun for the entire family. Six different bands will be featured playing a variety of the Tejano sound of polkas, cumbias, merengues and the music of today.

Old Town BluesFest

Sept 21 & 22, 2012| oldtownbluesfest.com | Volunteer

Old Town BluesFest brings together the best blues artists from Lansing and across the country. Music workshops, a beverage tent and ethnic food. This FREE community festival is a tradition in Old Town, where community, creativity and culture thrive.

Old Town Oktoberfest

Oct 5 & 6, 2012| oldtownoktoberfest.com | Volunteer

Old Town Oktoberfest, Lansing’s only German-style festival, features all things German, including live polka, German fare and, of course, wonderful German beers in souvenir mugs to remember the event.

Fenner Apple Butter Festival

Oct 13 & 14, 2012 | mynaturecenter.org | Volunteer

Thirty-nine years (and counting) of making apple butter the old-fashioned way at Fenner Nature Center! Enjoy fall colors, great food and music, and celebrate our ties to the land!

Trick or Treat on the Square

Oct 24, 2012| trickortreatonthesquare.org | Volunteer

[Rain Date: October 25, 2012]
Trick or Treat on the Square is a family-friendly event filled with spook-tacular fall fun! This free event celebrates Halloween in a safe environment that features a hay maze, trick-or-treating, stilt walkers, fire dancers, and more!

East Lansing Film Festival

November 7 -15 | elff.com | Volunteer

A nine-day celebration of world-class independent film in a festive setting. Enjoy features, documentaries and short films from around the world as well as premieres, tributes to stars and parties.

Global Festival

Nov 11, 2012| cvip.isp.msu.edu | Volunteer

A chance to explore cultures from around the world. International students and scholars participate in showcasing their home country with international exhibits, performances and more. Explore art works, jewelry, glassware, clothing and indulge in international cuisine! A free, family event!

Silver Bells

Nov 16, 2012| silverbellsinthecity.org | Volunteer

Celebrate the season in downtown Lansing with the electric light parade, state tree lighting, and fireworks. Visit our Silver Bells village to get a head-start on your holiday shopping. In addition, fifty art and cultural venues feature live performances throughout the night! Free!

Old Town Dickens Village

Dec 1, 2012| iloveoldtown.org

This free event starts the holiday season by celebrating Old Town’s Victorian heritage. Enjoy family-friendly activities such as horse-drawn carriage rides, puppet shows, carolers and more.

Winter Glow

Dec 1, 2012| cityofeastlansing.com | Volunteer

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the winter season in downtown East Lansing! Enjoy winter-inspired activities, a special lighting of luminaries throughout the downtown, merchant specials and much more. FREE!

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