Play in the Park

Play in the Park, an interactive children's entertainment series, has become a tradition in East Lansing. Children and their families can bring a picnic, blanket and/or lawn chair and enjoy family friendly entertainment in a beautiful park setting.

Play in the Park takes place in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, at 7 p.m. on all five Tuesdays in July. It's free! *Canceled in the event of rain or severe weather.
  • Tuesdays in July
  • The fun begins at 7 p.m.
  • Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court
  • It's free!
  • Tuesdays in July
  • The fun begins at 7 p.m.
  • Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court
  • It's free!

    • Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.     


    July 3
    Greg Lester Puppet Adventures
    Join Greg Lester as he brings us on an adventure the whole family will love with his reenactment of the magical story of Jack and the Beanstalk! 
    July 10
    Cirque Amongus
    We are bringing the circus right here to East Lansing as Cirque Amongus puts on a show filled with a surprising combination of comedy, circus skills and audience participation!
    July 17
    Magic with P.J. Weber
    Channel your inner magician and come check out some amazing magic by P.J. Weber as he puts on a high-energy show full of magic, comedy and illusions that will bring smiles and laughter to the whole audience.
    July 24
    Tunes N’ Tales
    Come on out for a night full of interactive tunes and music that will have you singing the whole ride home!
    July 31
    Zeke the Wonderdog
    Join us as Zeke the Wonderdog, a beloved entertainer at Michigan State University athletic events, brings us an evening full of interactive, high-flying, Frisbee-catching dogs that are sure to entertain the whole family!