Things to Do with Kids in Lansing, MI

  • TripBuzz found 44 things to do with kids in or near Lansing, Michigan, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like East Lansing and Okemos.
  • From Potter Park Zoo to Spare Time Entertainment Center, the Lansing area offers 47 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • The capital of Michigan, Lansing is one of the largest cities in the state. Just minutes from Michigan State University, the city is rich in arts, history and culture. This includes a local orchestra, theater, ballet and dance company. Visitors and residents of Lansing can also enjoy an array of educational programs and opportunities such as a children's science center and zoo.
  • TripBuzz found 44 things to do with kids in or near Lansing, Michigan, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like East Lansing and Okemos.
  • From Potter Park Zoo to Spare Time Entertainment Center, the Lansing area offers 47 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • The capital of Michigan, Lansing is one of the largest cities in the state. Just minutes from Michigan State University, the city is rich in arts, history and culture. This includes a local orchestra, theater, ballet and dance company. Visitors and residents of Lansing can also enjoy an array of educational programs and opportunities such as a children's science center and zoo.
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Flap Jack Restaurants 6927 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI MoreLess Info
Menu includes cranberry walnut french toast, steak and eggs, three-cheese BLTs, housemade soup, and smothered mushroom swiss burgers
4.3 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 960 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI 48824 MoreLess Info
Named for a former East Lansing city manager, Patriarche Park spans 1.2 acres and can be used for basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball. It has pavilions and picnic tables, a play field and a playground.
4.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Water Parks 6400 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 MoreLess Info
Open during the summer season, East Lansing Family Aquatic Center provides the community with a water playground for children and adults. The park consists of tubing slides, wading pools, a splash zone, and other water activity areas.
4.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Hiking Trails 6400 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 MoreLess Info
Running approximately two miles in length, the Northern Tier Trail is a paved trail suitable for walking, hiking, running, or biking. It runs through a quiet wilderness area with scenic vistas.
4.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Theaters Michigan State University, Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, MI 48825 MoreLess Info
A free outdoor theater that hosts a variety of dramatic productions, the MSU Summer Circle Theatre invites visitors to bring their own chairs or blankets and picnic while enjoying the show.
6.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Monuments 4734 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI MoreLess Info
As a Michigan Historic Site, Okemos Methodist Church Historical Marker notes the place that the early settlers of Michigan first put up a church. The marker depicts the story of how this church was established.
6.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Historic Sites Corner Okemos Road and Hamilton Road, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
The Okemos Village Historical Marker is a landmark that commemorates the Chippewa people and their leader named Chief Okemos. The marker signifies the vicinity in which the Native Americans settled.
6.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 4540 Okemos Rd, Meridian Charter Township, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
One of the most frequented parks in the Meridian Township is Ferguson Park. The park features an array of recreational activities including canoe and kayaking, picnic areas, a play ground and fishing.
6.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 4555 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
A beautiful community park in Okemos is Wonch Park. The park is nestled in a bend of Red Cedar River and features volleyball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
6.6 Miles
40% 5 votes
National & State Parks 1960 Gaylord C Smith, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
Nancy Moore Park is a 40-acre expanse of open green grass, gardens and athletic fields. The park offers basketball, baseball, sand volleyball, a playground, hiking trails, picnic pavilions and more.
6.8 Miles
86% 58 votes
Movie Theaters 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
Studio C! is a movie theater that shows the latest film releases to those who visit. The cinema also contains a bistro that offers a full menu, including items like sliders, hot dogs, and draft beers, and many others.
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