Things to Do with Kids in East Lansing, MI

  • TripBuzz found 45 things to do with kids in or near East Lansing, Michigan, including 29 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Okemos and Howell.
  • From Spartan Stadium to Pinball Pete's, the East Lansing area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Theaters, Gardens and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Located directly east of Lansing lies the city of East Lansing, Michigan. The city is most popularly known for being home to the beautiful Michigan State University Campus, and offers a thriving residential and tourism landscape. Students, locals and visitors can enjoy the city's many neighborhoods, many of which are historical, as well as the local culture. Popular attractions include the local botanical gardens, museums and golf.
  • TripBuzz found 45 things to do with kids in or near East Lansing, Michigan, including 29 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Okemos and Howell.
  • From Spartan Stadium to Pinball Pete's, the East Lansing area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Theaters, Gardens and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Located directly east of Lansing lies the city of East Lansing, Michigan. The city is most popularly known for being home to the beautiful Michigan State University Campus, and offers a thriving residential and tourism landscape. Students, locals and visitors can enjoy the city's many neighborhoods, many of which are historical, as well as the local culture. Popular attractions include the local botanical gardens, museums and golf.
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46.1 Miles
74% 35 votes
Natural History Museums 175 Limit Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017 MoreLess Info
A perfect way to learn about Natural History is by visiting the Kingman Museum. It is home to a lot of permanent exhibits plus a planetarium too. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, so there's always something new to see here.
46.1 Miles
90% 30 votes
Historic Sites 480 West Van Buren, Battle Creek, MI 49016 MoreLess Info
Featuring historical reenactments and restored buildings, the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center is a recreation of a 19th Century Adventist village. Attractions include a restored one-room schoolhouse and log cabin.
46.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 700 N Lafayette Street, South Lyon, MI 48178 MoreLess Info
Featuring 28 lanes, Pinz Bowling Center hosts both open and league bowling as well as private parties and events. The center offers automatic bumpers and a full-service restaurant and bar with food and adult beverages.
46.4 Miles
79% 14 votes
Other Adventures South end of S. Warren St., South Lyon, MI MoreLess Info
The Huron Valley Rail Trail spans 12 miles, and connects with over 25 miles of trails throughout various other parks and recreational locations throughout the area. The trail itself is composed of a 12 foot wide asphalt path.
46.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Botanical Gardens 928 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a center for nature, culture, and arts at the Leila Arboretum Society. The arboretum spans 85 acres and features 2500 marked trees and plants, several gardens and walkways, and pieces of public art.
46.4 Miles
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Gardens 928 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017 MoreLess Info
Located within the larger arboretum site, the Leila Arboretum Children's Garden is spread over one acre and allows children to explore the world of plants. Hands-on activities give children the opportunity to explore flowers, vegetables, and other plants.
46.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
National & State Parks 300 Dorothy Street, South Lyon, MI MoreLess Info
Approximately 15 acres, McHattie Park is home to Witch's Hat Depot Museum and Little Village Chapel. It has areas for baseball and volleyball, playground equipment, picnic shelters with grills, and open fields.
46.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
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The Lyon

Movie Theaters 126 E. Lake Street, South Lyon, MI MoreLess Info
Showing one new movie at a time, The Lyon is a small movie theater that features digital and 3D projection systems. It has recently upgrading the sound system to include surround sound.
46.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 300 Dorothy St, South Lyon, MI 48178 MoreLess Info
Currently functioning as both a museum and the South Lyon Historical Society is the Witch's Hat Depot Museum. The museum was named for its distinct roof design and has been preserved on the inside to replicate a historic, turn-of-the-century train depot.
46.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Theaters 126 E Lake Street, South Lyon, MI 48178 MoreLess Info
A small, locally-owned independent theater, the Lyon theater maintains an intimate, family-oriented atmosphere. The theater shows two movies at a time, one aimed at children and the other at more mature audeiences, and offers low-priced tickets and concessions.
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