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 2, 2019
    Karen Bonnici

    Bonnici combines music and stories to create a unique storytelling performance that will teach, engage and encourage audiences of all ages.
    July 9, 2019
    NASA Space Food

    Eating in space presents unique challenges for astronauts. Why? No gravity! Hear about the fascinating history of space food with music, magic, juggling and more!
     
    July 23, 2019
    Baffling Bill the Magician

    For more than 30 years, Baffling Bill the Magician has been amazing audiences with his magic shows that are filled with comedy, illusions and his partner, Gus the Bunny.
    July 30, 2019
    Greg Lester's Puppet Adventures

    This Michigan-based touring theater brings its ensemble of hand-crafted puppets to put on an engaging, entertaining shows for audiences of all ages.
    Aug. 6, 2019 Zeke the Wonderdog - RESCHEDULED 

    An MSU football game favorite is making his way to Play in the Park! Zeke the Wonderdog is an agile, frisbee-catching entertainer that leaves audiences amazed by his tricks.