Good morning, Lansing.

State Journal photographer Nick King visited Riverside Park, a 6-acre green space on the south shoreline of the Grand River west of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as part of his ongoing Walk in the Park series.

The park offers natural trails and scenic overlooks for quiet picnics and strolls.

The Lansing Model Railroad Club is hosting its annual summer open house today from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 5309 Old Lansing Road, offering free admission for visitors to explore a 700 sqft HO scale model train exhibit and tour the historic Michigan Avenue Tower.

Hundreds of volunteers will clean Lansing’s waterways at a cleanup event led by Michigan Waterway Stewards at Potter Park Zoo & along the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers, Sycamore Creek, and the River Trail.

Participants can use kayaks or work along trails and get perks from the zoo and Lugnuts.

Nip 'n Sip drive-in has served classic 1950s-style food and homemade root beer since 1948 at 2603 N.

East Street in Lansing. It is open Monday thru Saturday from 11am-10pm.

Macy and Annabel attended a gelli printing class at REACH Studio Art Center — they learned how layering paint and textures creates unique designs.

Lansing schools’ free Student Development Program at Don Johnson Fieldhouse offers sports, tutoring and daily meals to middle- and high-schoolers starting Monday, June 8 through Aug.

13. The district and community partners plan facility renovations (extra court and air-conditioning) to remove barriers and foster a welcoming space for students.

Researchers will use the Boxfish Luna (a cinema-grade underwater drone) to explore Superior Maximus, the deepest part of the Great Lakes, today at 1 p.m. and answer public questions during the livestream.

Gov. Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff today at public buildings and the State Capitol Complex to honor former senator and U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz, whose funeral is at 10 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek.

Michigan’s Healthy Michigan Plan recipients will soon receive notices of new Medicaid work requirements set for Jan.

1, 2027 — they must document 80 hours of qualifying activities monthly and renew coverage twice a year. Up to 200,000 residents may lose benefits if paperwork is not submitted on time.

Michigan Medicaid enrollment dropped by more than 5% during a 16-month review, leaving 149,000 people without coverage.

State officials warn that new federal requirements starting next year may cause thousands more to lose benefits.

The East Lansing girls tennis team finished tied for seventh at the Division 2 state tournament (held in Midland) on Thursday, June 4, as Ani Meghea and Evie Laxton reached the doubles semifinals.

Okemos finished 12th at the Division 1 finals (with Isabelle Hult as runner-up at No. 2 singles).

2026 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Lansing Center — Registration required — A pivotal gathering for environmental professionals focused on compliance and networking opportunities.

Covet Concert

8-11 p.m. — Grewal Hall at 224 — $53-$120 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Covet in Lansing's lively concert scene.

Friday Karaoke Night

9:00 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Unleash your inner rockstar at this lively karaoke night featuring social fun and delicious ramen.

Mosaic Style Love Birds Paint and Sip

6:00 – 8:30 PM — Hooked — Alcohol not included — Unleash your creativity with a fun mosaic painting session guided by talented local artists.

Lansing Fiesta & Carnival

All day — Adado Riverfront Park — $10 per day for adults, kids under 10 free — Experience four days of fun with carnival rides, live music, and delicious food options.

Lansing Fiesta & Carnival

June 18-21 — Adado Riverfront Park — $10 per day for adults, kids under 10 enter free — Celebrate community with carnival rides, live music, and delicious food trucks.

Lansing Fiesta & Carnival

4-7 p.m. — Adado Riverfront Park — $10 per day for adults, free for kids under 10 — Celebrate community with rides, music, food trucks, and contests at this vibrant carnival.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Time varies — Court One Training Center — Camp full; waiting list available — Enhance your basketball skills with focused training in East Lansing.

Jhariah Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Green Door — Ticket information available on the official site — Enjoy an exciting live performance by Jhariah in Lansing.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Lansing Lugnuts Baseball

1:05 – 2:05 p.m. — Jackson Field — Free entry with game ticket — Catch exciting baseball action while enjoying the Conservation Carnival festivities.