EAST LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) will be hosting Parks, Recreation and Arts Day at the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) this Sunday, July 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.
Community members are invited to stop by to enjoy the market and learn more about all that ELPRA has to offer. ELPRA will also be hosting a variety of fun, free activities for the community during the event, including, but not limited to:
- a Parks, Recreation and Arts tote bag giveaway to the first 300 customers
- a Hoop Dance Class at 11 a.m.
- face painting from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- outdoor games from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- rock painting from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Live music during this Sunday’s ELFM will include a performance by Deacon Earl from 10 a.m.-noon and Coffee at Midnight from noon-2 p.m.
Community members can learn more about the ELFM at https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket. Community members can learn more about ELPRA at https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/2075/Parks-Recreation-Arts. A resolution approved by the East Lansing City Council at its June 21 meeting acknowledging July as Parks, Recreation and Arts Month in the City of East Lansing can be viewed here.