Local News and Events in East Lansing, MI

Red Cedar Roots Festival Opens Downtown

Friday, August 14, 2026 · East Lansing, MI

The new Red Cedar Roots Festival begins Friday, Aug. 14, and continues Saturday, Aug. 15, in downtown East Lansing along Albert Avenue between Grove Street and M.A.C. Avenue. The city describes the festival as a new summer event intended to build an annual folk festival tradition. The current city notice confirms the two-day dates and downtown location, while performance times and lineup details are to be announced as available. Residents planning to attend should check the city's event updates for the latest schedule before going.

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Upcoming Community Events in East Lansing, MI

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Early Voting Ends Ahead Of Primary

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Monday, August 3, 2026

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

State Primary Polls Open Tuesday

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Zoning Board Hears Burcham Variance Request

East Lansing's Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road. The application concerns 1156 Burcham Drive and requests variances for a...

Thursday, August 6, 2026

National Night Out Offers Touch A Truck

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Friday, August 7, 2026

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