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FINDING YOUR FAMILY FUN IN GREATER LANSING
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By Amy Romback, local Macaroni Kid Publisher
As a mom of two active little ones, finding ways to entertain and exhaust them is one of my top priorities. It’s also kind of my job. I’m your local Macaroni Kid Publisher. I find your family fun! Thankfully, it’s not hard to do in the Lansing area. Our Capital City and surrounding areas are full of family-friendly activities for all ages. No matter the weather, you are sure to find something fun to do both indoors and out. Here are my 5 top “must-explores” in Greater Lansing. DOWNTOWN LANSING: Take a trip to Impression 5 Science Center. My husband and I have as much fun as the kids do with the many exhibits and activities that they have to experience. Take a guided tour of the Capitol. They are available every half hour beginning at 9 AM, Monday-Saturday. After, hit up Lansing Brewing Company for a meal. It’s one of our go-to places to eat when we are with our kiddos. Sweet tooth? Strange Matter Coffee has some of the most delicious and fancy donuts you’ll find in the area. On a nice day you’ll want to catch a Lugnuts baseball game or Lansing Ignite Soccer Game. These are affordable and fun for the whole family! Old Town, the original Downtown Lansing, is not to be missed either. With the many boutiques, galleries and restaurants you could spend all day there. Show your kids how to play some old school video games at The Grid, visit the animals at the famous Preuss Pets or take a short walk down to the Brenke Fish Ladder. 16 BeLocal
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: Being so close to a huge university has major perks. MSU offers so many family-friendly events and activities. Explore the 4-H Children’s Garden. It’s quite literally one of the most magical places on campus. Visit the MSU Museum to learn about fossils, artifacts, and more. See a performance at Wharton Center. We are so lucky to have this incredible performing arts theatre right in our backyard! Check out a planetarium show at Abram’s Planetarium. They offer public shows specifically for children. If you appreciate art go visit the MSU Broad, our contemporary art museum. They host a free Family Day once a month and it’s sure to get your kids creative juices flowing. Local Tip: The cafeterias on campus are open to the public. Eat at Brody Cafeteria (a personal fave). No one fights over what’s for dinner because the kids can pick out whatever they want. Of course, we can’t forget the MSU Dairy Store. Go there. Now. They serve up the area’s most delicious, creamy ice cream. It’s definitely a Lansing area favorite!
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