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April Events Round-Up

Published on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

If you and your family are looking for events in April, you have come to the right place! April holds many opportunities on campus and in the Greater Lansing area for you to check out. Visit the links below to explore upcoming events and register if required.

Campus Events

April 4 – RCPD Annual Awards and Appreciation Reception: Each year, the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities hosts an annual awards and appreciation reception to honor the outstanding achievements of scholarship recipients, exceptional faculty and staff, and generous donors supporting the RCPD mission.

April 5 – Family Day: CREATE: The First Saturday of the month means Family Day at the MSU Broad Art Museum, and this month, you and your family have the opportunity to celebrate young artists with hands-on and interactive fun for all.

April 8 – 13 – Chicago: Chicago is a Broadway classic that has it all: a story of fame and fortune with unforgettable music and dance and a battle for the spotlight. With over 27 years on Broadway, 10,000+ performances, 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy, this show, appearing at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, is not one to miss!

April 12 – Museum Tour: Deep-Rooted with Beal Botanical Garden: Join Applied Ethnobotanist and Education Director of the Beal Botanical Gardens Maeve Bassett to learn about the social, historical, and political narratives within plants in the garden and artwork in the MSU Broad Art Collection.

April 12-13 – The MSU Student Horticulture Association Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale: The Spring Show is the MSU Student Horticulture Association’s biggest event of the year! It’s a part indoor garden show and part plant sale, with a different theme every year. It’s perfect for plant lovers, those who are looking for cool garden ideas, or those who would like a small vacation from the cool grayness that is Michigan in early spring.

April 16 – Finals Flex Midday Movement: Stop by the MSU Main Library to wind down from the school year and de-stress. Bring a mat or a towel, and get ready for breathing, stretching, and mobilizing exercises.

April 18 – Night at the Museum: Discover the journey of your food through hands-on art and science activities at the MSU Broad Art Museum! This event is partnered with themes presented in the Farmland exhibition and explores the questions of food knowledge, security, and justice against the background of MSU’s 170-year history in agricultural tradition.

April 21 – Rest With Music: Visit the Abrams Planetarium for our once-a-month Rest with Music session. Music is powerful and can heal the mind, calm the body, and regenerate our mind, body, and spirit. Stop by for 40 minutes of healing, relaxation, and peacefulness for a small break from your busy work week.

April 24 – Take Your Child to Work Day: MSU employees are encouraged to bring their child or a special child in their life to work on Thursday, April 24th! Take Your Child to Work Day is open to all MSU faculty, staff, students, and community and highlights the university’s support for employees. MSU units and departments will have events aimed towards kids aged eight to sixteen, but all ages are welcome. Be sure to sign up and confirm your participation here.

Learning Opportunities

Recurring Tuesdays – Grief and Loss Support Sessions: If you are a part of the Spartan community and have experienced the loss of a loved one, pet, friend, co-worker, neighbor, or other, we invite you to join us for an online MSU grief and loss support session. Via Zoom, learn some skills and strategies to help you move through your grief process with more ease.

April 1, 8, 15, and 22 – Navigating Hard Times with Empathy and Self-Compassion: This Zoom session is here to help give you tips and tricks to show up for your coworkers with love and compassion in tough times. Learn what high-quality self-care can look like and how self-compassion can help our healing process.

April 9 – 12 – 18th Annual Muslim Studies Program Conference: Join the MSU Broad Art Museum, the MSU Muslim Studies Program, and the Association for Modern + Contemporary Art of the Arab World, Iran, and Turkey (AMCA) to learn more about solidarity and Arab American art histories at this three-day online webinar.

April 10 and 24 – Deepening Your Essential Skills: If you have completed a course by Spartan Resilience Education, you are eligible to continue learning at this webinar. Here, you can ask questions, raise topics, and build community with your peers.

April 11 – Teaching and Learning with ADHD: Hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the College of Natural Science, and the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation, this seminar teaches strategies for addressing the unique challenges of ADHD in academia.

April 16 and 17 – Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: This course teaches techniques that allow you to learn how to understand different opinions, find mutual respect, and work openly through disagreements. You will also learn ways to help foster inclusivity, psychological safety, and inclusion in this two-day course.

April 22 – Building Cohesive Teams: Learn methods crucial to building collaboration within a team and skills for influencing team performance at HR’s Building Cohesive Teams course. Discover strategies to establish positive day-to-day collaboration and team awareness and cultivate trustworthiness in the workplace.

April 24 – Strategic Planning: Learn how to move from ideas to actions in the workplace and gain a foundational base for implementing strategic planning in a unit in this workshop.

April 29 – Introduction to Gender, Names, and Pronouns: Check out this course to learn more about how to practice gender inclusivity with students and staff at MSU.

Greater Lansing Area Events

Throughout April – MSU Science Festival: Let your curiosity take flight at the 13th annual MSU Science Festival! Visit the official website to view the 200 plus events that will be held!

April 1, 2, 5, and 6 – Puppy Yoga: Join Canines for Change for an adorable Puppy Yoga session the first week of April! Support the mission to train service and facility dogs, connect with adorable puppies and move your body.

April 5 and 19 – Contra and Square Dance: All dances are taught, and no partner is needed at the Contra and Square Dance class. Wear loose clothes and comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Stop by for a quick and fun dance lesson!

Family-Friendly Events

April 11 – Sensory-Friendly Night at Harris Nature Center: Harris Nature Center invites families and those with sensory processing needs to a special after-hours evening event. Friendly staff will have the building open and exhibits altered to reduce sounds and lighting. The center will also provide a quiet room and have sensory kits on hand.

April 19 – Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn and Bunny Hop on the Square: Join Downtown Lansing for the 61st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn and the Bunny Hop on the Square. From events like Egg Scramble to collecting candy and dancing, there is something for the whole family. Street parking is free in Downtown Lansing on Saturdays, and local businesses will be open and have a variety of deals and promotions during the event.

April 19 – Butterfly Day: Come visit the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden to celebrate another beautiful season of “Butterflies in the Garden.” Here, you will discover the incredible butterfly life-cycle, create butterfly gardens to take home, and more.

April 27 – Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience: Visit Grewal Hall for a Swiftie party like no other! Immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift with live music, photo opportunities, and more for all ages.

Farmers Markets

Recurring Saturdays – Holt Farmers Market: Visit the Delhi Township Fire Department for one of Michigan’s premiere indoor farmers markets. The Holt Farmers market serves as a space to support local farmers and food growers, local artisans, and provide locals the opportunity to purchase wholesome, locally produced foods.

Every Other Saturday – Meridian Farmers Market: Visit the Meridian Farmers Market inside the Meridian Mall! The market vendors offer farm, food, and crafts, and a majority of the products sold are locally grown or made.

March Events Round-Up

Published on February 26, 2025March 5, 2025 by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

If you and your family are looking for events in March, you have come to the right place! Marchholds many opportunities on campus and in the Greater Lansing area for you to check out. Visit the links below to explore upcoming events and register if required.

Campus Events

Throughout March – Women’s History Month Events: Michigan State University annually celebrates Women’s History Month in March. This month-long celebration honors women’s contributions to United States history and highlights the pivotal roles women have played at MSU. Throughout the month, student organizations, offices and units will host events celebrating women with activities, conferences and more.

March 1 – Family Day: NOURISH: The first Saturday of the month means Family Day at the MSU Broad Art Museum! Join from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to make creative connections with our exhibits and learn more about how art connects to the food in our everyday lives.

March 1 – Quiet Adventures Symposium: Quiet Adventures Symposium is the country’s longest running indo expo that is dedicated to promoting non motorized outdoor conservation and recreation. Vendors, exhibitors, and guest speakers from across the Midwest will be there sharing the latest in outdoor and adventure products, news, and activities.

March 9 – Midday Movement Series: Take a midday break and stop by the MSU Library for a variety of classes to help get you moving this spring! From 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., get your move on and bring athletic shoes, water, and a towel

March 11 through 16 – Life of Pi: Life of Pi, winner of three Tony Awards and the Olivier Award for Best Play, is an exhilarating story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives a new life to Broadway.” This is the story of a sixteen-year old boy named Pi and his survival on a lifeboat with four companions – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal Tiger.

March 12 – ARTIST TALK: Michaela Nichelle: From 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., join Michaela Nichelle, an artist who was part of the first cohort of students to graduate from MSU’s African American and African Studies program in 2024, for a talk on the transformative power of food, community and their view on art. Arrive early to see the artist’s work in person.

March 29 – César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Commemorative Celebration: Learn about the 15th annual celebration and register to honor the legacies of farmworkers and Latinx communities, as well as their history, challenges and progress in the U.S. The event is from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Learning Opportunities

Dates in March and April – Breaking the Cycle Stress and Burnout Support for Women in Academia: This group therapy series is designed for women (all are welcome) in academia seeking relief from the demands of stress, burnout, and overwhelm. Together, we’ll explore evidence-based strategies to complete the stress cycle and develop tools for setting boundaries, fostering resilience, and rediscovering joy in your work.

March 7 – TIPS on Disability Dynamics: Theory, Accessibility, and Practice: Join us from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for this hybrid learning experience hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning! Elevate your curriculum development, and learn effective strategies and innovative approaches to being a leader in your community. Registration is required for this free class.

March 11 – Introduction to Gender, Names, and Pronouns: Learn appropriate and respectful ways to use names and pronouns and promote gender inclusivity in the workplace from this course. Understand why safety and privacy surrounding gender, names, and pronouns matter, and become educated on recovering when mistakes happen. This class will be held virtually from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can register through EBS.

March 17 – Equitable Hiring Practices Seminar: The Equity and Compliance Team within the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a seminar designed to engage the Spartan community in efforts supporting equal employment opportunity and affirmative actions in diversifying the workplace. Join us in Erikson Hall from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. for a discussion on inclusive practices in the workplace.

March 21-22 – Malcolm X Centennial Conference: Register for the event (virtual and in-person) and join Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, Associate Professor of African American Studies at Wayne State University, who will give a talk called Malcolm X and the Radical Black Tradition of Peace and Human Rights on March 21. Dr. Akinyele Umoja, Professor of African American Studies at Georgia State University, will give a talk called From Malcolm X to Omowale Malik Shabazz: Towards a 21st Century New Afrikan Nationalism on March 22.

March 26 – 25th Annual William G. Anderson Lecture Series with Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O.: Hosted by the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, listen to Barbara Ross-Lee, a living icon of the American Civil Rights Movement, at the Wharton Center at 5 p.m.

Greater Lansing Area Events

Recurring Sundays – Brunch and Lunch Family Sunday: Join in every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lansing Shuffleboard and Social Club. Games are out, and kids of all ages are welcome to come play in video game tournaments, giant jenga and cornhole in the main hall, and brunch specials will be available!

March 1 and 15 – Contra and Square Dance: All dances are taught and no partner is needed at the Contra and Square Dance class. Wear loose clothes, comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Stop by at 6:30 p.m. for a quick and fun dance lesson!

March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Visit Downtown Grand Ledge for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There will be dancers, bagpipes, and more, starting at 2:00 p.m.!

March 23 – Finders Keepers Vintage Market: The Ingham County Fair Grounds is hosting the Finder’s Keepers Vintage Market with over 150 vendors, an entire food truck rally, free photobooth photos, and free parking. Stop by with your friends and family from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to check out things from handmade crafts to vintage treasures, and more!

March 27 – Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Visit the Robin Theatre in Lansing for the unique, intimate concerts of contemporary chamber music from the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.

Family-Friendly Events

March 9 and 19 – Impression 5’s Sensory Friendly Hours: You and your family have the chance to visit the Impression 5 Science Center’s select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents, and lighting stimuli. Guests can expect a small group capacity, pop-up activities and maps designated for these select areas.

Friday through Sundays – Abrams Planetarium: The Dark Matter Mystery: Have you ever wondered what keeps galaxies together or why the Universe looks the way it does? Visit the Abrams Planetarium to see a show that takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics and learn about Dark Matter and the mysteries behind it!

Recurring Sundays – Abrams Planetarium Children’s Feature Show: Bring your family and friends to the Abrams Planetarium to learn about Celeste: a child fascinated by dinosaurs. Watch her exciting adventure to learn about the start of earth and travel back in time to learn all about dinosaurs and their extension. Tickets coming soon.