With Kids

ELi’s Brad Minor reports on an annual meet-and-greet event that happens in an upbeat, low-stress environment full of big trucks. We also bring you photos from Raymond Holt.

Eastminster Child Care Center has now been serving the East Lansing community for 50 years. ELi's Mark Meyer spoke with staff and families about what makes the center special and why it continues to play an important role in their lives.

The weather forecast this weekend calls for plenty of sunshine and numerous options to explore the outdoors in and around East Lansing. ELi's Jonathan Townley pinpoints places and events to consider as you plan your activities.

Chris Wardell previews the annual summertime get-together at the Orchard Street Pump House that offers a cool respite, some good music and a little bit of clowning around.

For fifteen years, Natalie Hool and Jim Matthews have organized a local race to honor their late son Max, raising funds to help families with children facing serious medical problems. Now they're passing the torch. ELi's Andrew Graham explains why.

The next few evenings hold your chance to see our solar system's innermost planet just after sunset, near East Lansing’s west-northwestern horizon. ELi's Aron Sousa and Kepler Domurat-Sousa explain.

The Michigan State University Department of Theatre’s Summer Circle has delighted audiences for the past six decades. ELi reporter Jonathan Townley describes why this venue remains a special destination for performers and theatergoers alike.

GameStop has closed up shop in downtown East Lansing and shifted resources to its Eastwood Towne Center location. ELi's Sarah Spohn reports on the business move and what it means for its customers.

Now in its 10th year, Saturday's Pumpstock festival will fill Bailey Park for six hours with the sounds of Americana and folk music. ELi's Chris Wardell spoke with artists who will play the main stage, and tells us why they're looking forward to performing in East Lansing. 

If you're looking to clean up or clean out, shop for locally grown food, or simply want to have some outdoor time this weekend, ELi's Jessy Gregg has seven ideas.

Since the fall of 2018, Marble Elementary School's Equity Team has been working to make not just the school, but the community a better (and fairer) place. ELi's Victoria Solomon tells you how.

East Lansing High School's spring musical includes a spelling bee, audience interaction, and hours of behind-the-scenes effort. ELi's Sarah Spohn reports.

This Saturday at Fenner Nature Center you can sample maple-based treats, learn about tree tapping, maple syrup distilling, forestry management, and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Nick Wright tells you what you need to know about this annual family event.

The 24^th annual Quiet Water Symposium will be held on Saturday, March 2, at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. Over 200 exhibitors, speakers, and hands-on demonstrations promoting non-motorized outdoor recreation and conservation will be at the event. ELi's Paige Filice reports.