Downtown Lansing Inc. connects businesses, creatives, residents, and leaders to build a more vibrant and thriving future for Michigan’s Downtown. As a volunteer-led organization, the people and places that contribute their time and talents as Downtown Lansing volunteers are vital to make our ongoing projects and programming a reality in Michigan’s Downtown.
Lansing Shuffle, a popular food hall in the city, is undergoing changes with the closure of Beirut Kitchen and the upcoming openings of two new restaurants - University Weiner and Finger Lickin’ Chicken & Fish. The new eateries are slated to open sometime after April 1, with University Weiner aiming to open in May.
Tucked along the Lansing Riverwalk in the heart of Downtown Lansing, the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum celebrates the legacy of automotive pioneer Ransom E. Olds, founder of Olds Motor Works and REO Motor Car Company, and an early innovator of assembly line production.
We’re excited to continue enhancing the look and feel of Michigan’s Downtown through our Hanging Basket Program.
Local businesses and organizations have the opportunity to sponsor vibrant hanging flower baskets that will be installed throughout the district. These beautiful floral displays help create a welcoming, lively atmosphere for residents, workers, and visitors while adding to the overall charm of our downtown community.
For more than a decade, Dana Kromer has been a dedicated force behind many of Downtown Lansing’s most beloved events and initiatives. Her long-standing commitment and collaborative spirit have made her an invaluable member of Downtown Lansing Inc.’s volunteer community.
April is National Brunch Month, and Downtown Lansing is the perfect place to celebrate. Whether you prefer a quick coffee and pastry for a satisfying weekday pick-me-up, a hearty breakfast sandwich to get you through your list of things to do, or a relaxed weekend meal with friends, downtown offers a wide variety of brunch options to explore all month long.
From locally owned cafés to globally inspired restaurants, each stop brings its own flavor to Lansing’s growing food scene.
Earth Day is the perfect time to explore small changes that make a big impact. Whether you are shopping local, reducing waste, or choosing sustainable ways to get around, Downtown Lansing offers many opportunities to live a little greener while supporting local businesses and community spaces.
Here are a few easy ways to celebrate Earth Day while spending time downtown.
DLI is pleased to announce the return of Match on Main grants through the State of Michigan. Match on Main is a reimbursement-only grant program administered by the MEDC. Grant funding supports defined, place-based projects that help activate commercial districts, encourage private investment, and strengthen local economies.
Different from some other grant programs, your business does not apply directly to MEDC. DLI applies on your behalf.
By Sophia Saliby (via WKAR-MSU)
Downtown Lansing’s Nelson Gallery is celebrating its fifth anniversary this week.
The art gallery on Washington Square has hosted fifteen exhibitions and work from dozens of local artists since 2021. A reception celebrating the milestone is taking place Friday, March 20 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
LANSING, Mich. - Midtown Brewing Company is a locally owned brewery in the heart of Downtown Lansing, Michigan.
Midtown features 40 taps that they serve daily, alongside their own classic house beers and a vast variety of Michigan base beer, cider and mead.
This Lansing staple also features a full scratch-kitchen with a delicious variety of burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, wraps, seasonal rotating soups, along with a rotating scratch-made cheesecake.
