Good morning, Lansing.

Potter Park Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event (with costume contests) will bring treats and fun to local families on October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25, while the Lansing Chili Cookoff at Jackson Field lets local restaurants showcase their best chili on October 24.

Grand Ledge's annual Fall Festival kicks off tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Jaycee Park with over 100 local artisans, vendors, live entertainment, and a petting zoo.

A new quiet zone across the street will offer a calm space for visitors sensitive to sounds and lights.

The East Lansing Farmers Market ends its season on Oct.

25 at Valley Court Park and has four remaining Sundays (Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25) featuring events from Autumn Fest to Pet Adoption Day and a Halloween-themed market paired with a Great Pumpkin Walk downtown.

Music fans can see the Lansing Symphony Orchestra perform Symphonie Fantastique at 7:30 p.m. today at Wharton Center on Michigan State campus — and view five Michigan songwriters live at The Green Door on Oct.

4 at 5 p.m., kicking off a vibrant October.

Lansing School District launches Kindness Month and the 517K Challenge to encourage students and community members to complete 517,000 acts of kindness during the month.

Lansing Board of Water & Light customers will face higher electric, water and steam rates starting Thursday after a new rate plan was approved by its Board of Commissioners (the updated plan adjusts service costs).

Joseph Graves Jr., former chief of staff to former mayor Hollister, died on Sept.

24 at age 80 after a long career in public service in Lansing. A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 at Paradise Funeral Chapel (2900 N. Waverly Road).

Health inspectors in Eaton County recorded nearly 20 food safety violations at restaurants and cafeterias in September, noting issues like mold in coolers, improper food temperatures, and insufficient sanitizer levels (including a Lansing site at Steak 'n Shake).

Establishments must correct these issues to meet food code standards.

Lansing-area developer Gary Granger plans a $400 million downtown investment that will upgrade One Michigan Avenue (soon to be renamed Granger Place) and convert the former Kositchek's property into high-end housing, boosting local office, retail, and residential spaces.

The project is set to advance over the coming months.

Michigan State hockey, ranked No. 3, will host Boston College, ranked No. 12, for an exhibition at Munn Ice Arena today at 5 p.m. The Spartans are testing new players, including freshman netminder Joshua Ravensbergen (a touted 2025 first-round pick), as they prepare for their season opener.

Michigan State will face Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Columnist Graham Couch reviews key factors like quarterback play and defense (his prediction favors a win for Wisconsin, 31 to 13).

Local sports writers forecast Week 6 high school football games in Greater Lansing, predicting wins for teams like DeWitt at East Lansing and Olivet at Eaton Rapids.

Predictions from reporters Brian Calloway, Nathaniel Bott (and WVFN's Brock Palmbos) offer insight into upcoming matchups.