Self-Guided Things to Do During Family Weekend: On Campus

Dairy Store Observation Deck
Hours for the weekend: noon–9 p.m.
474 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing MI 48824

Horticulture Gardens
Garden Hours for the weekend: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
1066 Bouge Street, East Lansing MI 48824

SustainaBEALity Volunteer Extravaganza
October 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Beal Botanical Garden
Get down in the dirt and volunteer with your favorite botanical garden! We will be hosting an all-hands volunteering extravaganza as we get the garden ready for winter. No experience necessary; we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Bring your friends, club, or class. Stay for just 20 minutes or the full 4 hours. You must be 18 years+ to volunteer with us.

MSU Broad Art Museum
Hours for the weekend: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., self-guided tours, no charge
547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Go Green! Go Art! Stop by the museum and make something to show your Spartan spirit! We’ll have everything you need to create your own green and white flair outside the museum.

MSU Museum
Open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
409 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823

Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden
Garden Hours for the weekend are 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
1066 Bouge Street, East Lansing MI 48824

Michigan State University Radiology Healing Gardens
846 Service Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
Guests are asked to stay on pathways and gardens

MSU Tours
If you would like to create your own experience, MSU Tours also offers walking tours that give you the freedom to follow your own schedule and set your own pace. Learn more.
 

Things to Do in the Lansing Area

Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

Michigan History Center
702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915

High Caliber Karting
1982 W Grand River Ave Suite 800, Okemos, MI 48864

Burchfield Park Disc Golf
Burchfield Park, Holt, MI 48842

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933

State Capitol Building
100 N Capitol Ave

Horrocks Farm Market
7420 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

Pins and Pints Bowling Alley
2120 E Saginaw Hwy, East Lansing, MI 48823

Uncle John’s Cider Mill
8614 US-127, St Johns, MI 48879

Dexter Cider Mill
3685 Central St, Dexter, MI 48130

Valley Court Farmer’s Market (Sunday mornings)
280 Valley Ct, East Lansing, MI 48823

Fenner Nature Center
2020 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910

Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center
100 E North St, Lansing, MI 48906

Pinball Petes
220 Albert St, East Lansing, MI 48823

Preuss Pets (pet store)
1127 N Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48906
 

Off-Site Restaurants

East Lansing and Lansing have no shortage of yummy spots to grab a bite or gather with other Spartans to watch the game! Check out this list from the Lansing Chamber of Commerce.