If you and your family are looking for upcoming winter events and holiday shopping, youâve come to the right place! November and December hold many opportunities in the Greater Lansing area for you and your family. Click the links below to explore future events and register if required!
Holiday Shopping
Online â Student-Made Michigan State: This holiday season, give back to the MSU student community by purchasing gifts from the Student Marketplace!
November 14 â Holiday Shopping Night at Impressions 5: Kick off this holiday season at this annual event and find unique STEM-related gifts, toys, books, and more for your loved ones! Enjoy festive drinks, music, and gift wrapping, as proceeds go 100% to a mission-based non-profit organization, Impressions 5.
November 29 â South Lansing Holiday Market: Shop local this holiday season at the South Lansing Farmers Market. With over 60 vendors offering handmade gifts, foods, decor and more, visit the former TJ Maxx storefront to see it all. There will be live music, activities for the whole family, raffles and more!
December 6 â DeWitt Holiday Showcase: A fun time to make and take holiday craft projects, stroll through a Festival of Trees, or take pictures with Santa.
December 6 and 7 â Winter Arts & Crafts Show: The Annual Arts and Crafts Show is a beloved event here at MSU, and also serves as a fundraiser for the University Activities Board (UAB). All vendor booth proceeds go directly to UAB, and this event will be held in the MSU Union.
Campus Events
November 1 â Family Day: FLOW: First Saturday means Family Day at the MSU Broad Art Museum! Make creative connections with our exhibitions through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the museum. All ages are welcome to learn about how ideas move in art.
November 19 â Native American Heritage Month Events and Educational Programs: Join the MSU Native American Institute for Echoes of the Earth: Native American Drumming Traditions followed by a hand drum building workshop.
November 28 â December 21 â Season of Light Show: Visit the Abrams Planetarium for a viewing of the Season of Light show! Learn about how many customs we observe during the holiday season have an astronomical connection.
December 6 â Symphony Orchestra and Choirs: AlegrĂa Navideña: Celebrate the season with one of MSUâs most treasured musical traditions. Lee R. KesselmanâsâŻFestival of LightsâŻoffers a vibrant setting of English and Hebrew texts, and the evening concludes with a joyful audience sing-along. Conducted by Sandra Snow and Octavio MĂĄs-Arocas.
December 17 and 18 â World Ballet Company: Nutcracker: Visit the Wharton Center and celebrate the season with The Nutcracker, a heartwarming ballet that brings dreams into reality for audiences of all ages.
December 13 â Cocoa and Collection at the Broad Art Museum: Bring the whole family to the Broad Art Museum to enjoy hot chocolate and create wintry works of art inspired by collections!
Learning Opportunities
November 13 â Cultural Competency I: One of MSUâs guiding principles is to lead inclusively, actively, and intentionally to promote full participation and a sense of safety and belonging for all employees and staff.
November 20 â Cultural Competency II: Participants will engage in deep dialogue around power and privilege, positionality, intersectionality, and how these dynamics impact relationships in the workplace. Participants will learn ways to improve communication and treatment of team members and learn actionable practices and strategies.
December 2 â Business Writing for Results: Writing skills can make a big difference to your efficiency, productivity, and career success. Learn to apply proven guidelines to get the attention of your readers and say more with fewer words.
December 3 â A Guide to Names and Pronouns: Learn appropriate and respectful ways to use names and pronouns to promote gender inclusivity in the workplace. Participants will understand why safety and privacy around gender, names, and pronouns matter, as well as how to recover when mistakes happen.
December 18 â Everything DiSC: Productive Conflict: Prior to the course, you will take an assessment that will help you better understand your own personal responses in conflict. During the course, you will learn techniques to improve self-awareness around conflict behaviors so conflict can become more productive, improving workplace results and relationships.
Greater Lansing Area Events
November 15 â Pie Making Class: Learn the first key technique in pie baking â creating a tender, flaky crust. Each student takes home one âready-to-bakeâ apple lattice topped pie!
November 21â Silver Bells in the City: Are you ready to see the entire city shine? Visit Downtown Lansing for a tradition of lights, music, and more to celebrate the city and the start of the holiday season.
November 22 â December 23 â Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo: Take a leisurely stroll through the zooâs festively illuminated pathways, where youâll be surrounded by the warm, inviting glow of twinkling light. Santa will be available for photos on zoo grounds during the Wonderland of Lights event on Fridays and Saturdays only.
December 5 â Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festivities: The Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade packed full of lots of lights and music!
DATES POSTED SOON â East Lansing Winter Fest: Come by the Hannah Community Center for a celebration of all things winter. This free event will have indoor and outdoor activities, ice carving, crafts, and more!