LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Capital City Comic Con is back in Lansing for the tenth year. Starting up at three in the afternoon today at the Lansing Center. The event made its debut in 2015, drawing thousands of fans and cosplayers to the Lansing area.
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Fireworks capped a day of Fourth of July celebrations across Mid-Michigan on Saturday, with residents gathering for parades, concerts, and, of course, those firework displays throughout the region.
Residents said the holiday carries personal meaning alongside the public festivities.
Downtown Lansing welcomed hungry competitors and cheering spectators back to JJ’s Dog House on Independence Day for its annual hot dog eating contest, adding another fun tradition to the city’s Fourth of July festivities.
Downtown Lansing is about to welcome a flavorful new addition to its growing dining scene. Sea Leveaux Cajun Boil will officially open its doors on Wednesday, July 2, at 11 AM, located at 200 S. Washington Square, marking the culmination of years of planning, investment, and community collaboration to bring another locally owned business to the heart of downtown.
Drivers parking in Downtown Lansing and Old Town will see several changes beginning this summer, including a new free 15-minute parking option, shorter enforcement hours and expanded parking time limits.
The changes were approved by the Lansing City Council in May following recommendations from a citywide parking study and feedback from business owners and community stakeholders.
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The Lansing restaurant scene has experienced a lot of movement over the last six months. We’ve seen a mix of restaurant openings and closings—with the numbers leaning slightly in favor of the openings.
Now, we have another opening to add to the list.
If you’ve been waiting for this seafood place to open, you’re in luck, because Sea Leveaux Cajun Boil is planning its grand opening soon.
This Fourth of July and the remainder of the summer is likely to bring high temps to the Greater Lansing area once again. Here is how to beat the heat while enjoying everything Downtown Lansing has to offer.
The City’s annual Independence Day fireworks display will once again be held at 10:00 PM on July 4, 2026, at Adado Riverfront Park. Attendees can attend the show in Adado Riverfront Park itself or from any number of locations throughout Downtown Lansing.
Downtown Lansing Inc. is proud to recognize Finger Lickin’ Chicken & Fish and University Weiner as our July Businesses of the Month.
Good news for anyone planning a trip downtown this summer! The City of Lansing has introduced several parking improvements designed to make visiting downtown more convenient and customer-friendly. Based on feedback from residents, businesses, and visitors, these updates make it easier to stop in for a quick errand, spend more time exploring, or enjoy an evening downtown.
Downtown Lansing continues to experience significant residential growth, with several new housing developments adding hundreds of apartment units to the area. Below is an overview of recently completed projects and developments currently underway.
