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24 totally free (& totally fun) things to do in Lansing
Michigan’s state capital isn’t all business—here are fun, free things to do in Lansing, from museum tours to hiking.
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Capital City’s fall bucket list: 11 must-do October activities in Lansing
Pull your sweaters out of storage and sip your cider: It’s time to hit up these fall activities in Lansing.
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Happy hour in Kalamazoo: 6 places to hit up for sips and savings
Feeling thirsty? Visit these hotspots for happy hour in Kalamazoo to enjoy a drink and a bite without breaking the bank.
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That one time in Michigan: Ford doubled workers’ pay overnight (with a catch)
Read about how Ford Motor Company furthered the concept of a living wage with its Detroit ‘Gold Rush,’ even if its tactics were unconventional.
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Oct. 2-4, 2026)
A roundup of some of the best events across the state this weekend.
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This family-run Lansing pet store might be the best in Michigan
Step inside Preuss Pets, the family-run Lansing pet store where exotic animals, education, and community come together.
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The 10 freakiest UFO sightings in Michigan history
It’s a drone! It’s a shooting star! It’s a satellite! Nope—it’s an unidentified flying object. These are the most infamous UFO sightings in Michigan.
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Fall fun in Lansing 2026: Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, & hayrides, oh my!
The fall fun has just begun in Lansing—here’s our guide to finding corn mazes, pumpkin patches, apples, and more.
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Book explores northern Michigan’s climate haven potential
Northern Michigan is a paradise for residents and visitors. The temperate climate, buffered by the Great Lakes, also makes it a hotspot for climate migration, a theme explored in “This Magnetic North.”
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Driftwood dragon, opal butterfly, 7 deadly sins, more at ArtPrize 2026
Meet three self-taught artists from humble beginnings and their spectacular works at ArtPrize.
