By Sophia Saliby (via WKAR Public Media)
A new business in downtown Lansing caters to players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games.
Dungeons & Flagons located on Washington Square has a game room available for rent with props, lighting, costumes and special effects for groups running campaigns and offers help leading games among other experiences.
By: Matthew Dae Smith (via Lansing State Journal)
LANSING, Mich. — On December 1, 2025, the Gillespie Group officially kicked off a major redevelopment effort in Lansing’s Stadium District, unveiling the Brick Row project — an $8 million plan to renovate a cluster of six century-old buildings along the 600 block of East Michigan Avenue.
By: Morning Blend (via FOX 47)
LANSING, Mich. — As the holiday season ramps up, The Peanut Shop — a longstanding downtown Lansing staple — is encouraging shoppers to “give the gift of nuts” this year. On the December 2, 2025 episode of The Morning Blend, co-owner Adam Seyburn shared how the shop offers a ready-made way to delight friends, family, and coworkers.
Thanks to support from Resch Strategies, Downtown Lansing Inc. was able to kick off Small Business Saturday and the start of the holiday season by offering BOGO Downtown Digital Dollars – supporting your business! And this year, we sold out of the matching downtown gift cards before 12:00 noon!
by: Karina Prieto (via WLNS)
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Local shops are looking forward to welcoming customers who set out to shop small and support our local economy this Small Business Saturday.
Small Business Saturday happens annually on the Saturday following Black Friday.
Ring in 2026 with style, mystery, and memorable moments at the New Year’s Eve Masquerade at Midnight hosted by DoubleTree by Hilton. This exclusive celebration brings together all the glamour of a masquerade ball with the comfort and convenience of a luxurious overnight stay.
By Leigh Ann Towne (via WKAR)
The day after Black Friday is known as Small Business Saturday, a chance for Mid-Michigan residents to show some love to hometown stores that have fewer than 500 people.
Guest Writer: Alexander Rusek
The holiday season is an especially powerful time to give. It is a moment when our community’s goodwill can be channeled into real, lasting progress by supporting the people, places, and programs that keep Downtown Lansing vibrant, equitable, and growing. Holiday giving is more than a tradition: it is an investment in the health and future of our city.
