Good morning, Lansing.

Area farmers markets in 2025 offer many choices for shoppers, with year-round events and seasonal schedules running through October.

The schedule highlights include the Allen Farmers Market operating Wednesdays from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at 1629 E. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing — along with other markets such as the Farmers Market at the Capitol on select dates.

The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center at 6400 Abbot Road will open on May 31 for the summer season and operate daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept 1, weather permitting.

It will close from Aug 25 to Aug 28—due to local school schedules and staffing shortages.

Rebecca Titus, owner and CSA manager of Titus Farms in Leslie, has sold vegetables, cut flowers and eggs at local farmers markets since she began farming as a child and started a community-supported agriculture program in 2005 to help cover costs between harvests.

The farm uses sustainable methods with passive solar hoop houses and steady CSA memberships of about 250 in summer and 100 in winter while her parents continue to assist on the farm.

Nigerian-born chef Sean Sipeolu opened his new downtown restaurant, Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge, after a ribbon cutting last week—he said the lounge serves dishes like jollof rice with a mix of American and Caribbean cocktails and will host DJs and live jazz on weekends.

MSU Libraries Special Collections and Archives will launch an exhibit on the Vietnam War’s impact on campus life at the main library on June 5.

The exhibit shows documents, photos, and letters that explain how MSU worked with South Vietnam—and details the era’s protest culture while inviting former students to share scrapbooks to complete the story.

Michigan State University was named one of the top 40 U.S. institutions by the National Academy of Inventors for granting utility patents, rising from 49 to 36 this year with 60 patents granted.

The global ranking improved as well with MSU reaching No. 57—showing its strong record in research and innovation since 2023.

Michigan lawmakers are considering two bills that would let police use an oral drug test during traffic stops—tests that might lead to handcuffing a driver even if the result does not prove impairment.

Critics like the ACLU and legal experts warn that the new testing method could misidentify cannabis use and infringe on individual rights as the measures head toward a vote.

Lansing Match Play Championship

May 31 - June 1 — Groesbeck Golf Course — Entry fee required — Compete in a two-day individual match play tournament with multiple divisions.

Father’s Day Pottery Painting

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Playing Picasso — $45 per piece — Create a special pottery frame to celebrate Dad while enjoying a fun morning of art and snacks.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 2205 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living amenities and experience top-rated care services.

MATS Annual Clinical Symposium

7 AM – 5 PM — Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center — Registrations start at $22.50 — A full day of professional development for athletic trainers and sports professionals.

Play Board Games at The Gaming Cantina

1-10 p.m. — The Gaming Cantina — Free gaming — Enjoy a night of board games and meet fellow gamers in East Lansing.

Splash Pad Play Date at Jaycee Park

10-11 a.m. — Jaycee Park — Free — A delightful meetup for families to cool off and enjoy playtime at the splash pad.

Latin Nights Salsa Concert Fundraiser

6:30-11 p.m. — East Lansing Hannah Community Center — Donation-based entry — Celebrate Latin Caribbean culture with live salsa music and dance while supporting local artists.

Lansing Fiesta & Carnival 2025

4 PM – 8 PM — Adado Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with vibrant music, diverse food, and cultural discovery.

Splash Pad Play Date

10-11 a.m. — St. Johns Community Spray Park — Free entry — Meet local families and cool off while the kids enjoy the splash pad fun.

2025 Max's Race for The Davies Project

8-9 a.m. — MSU International Center — Registration fee required — Participate in the 20th annual 5k run/walk featuring a scavenger hunt of Max's favorite things.