News Flash

East Lansing Summer Concert Series to Kick Off this Friday, July 8

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce that the 2022 East Lansing Summer Concert Series will kick off this Friday, July 8 with a free, live performance by the Keynote Sisters from 7-9 p.m. in downtown East Lansing’s Ann Stre...

Albert EL Fresco Returns to Downtown East Lansing

The popular Albert EL Fresco pedestrian-friendly space has made its return to downtown East Lansing for the summer. 

East Lansing Farmers Market Open for 2022 Season

The East Lansing Farmers Market is officially open for its 2022 season! Market days will take place every Sunday through the end of October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park. Rain or shine!

DMB Welcomes Playa Bowls™ to Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to welcome Playa Bowls™ to downtown East Lansing. 

This new downtown East Lansing business, located at 225 E. Grand River Ave., uses fresh, high-...

DMB Welcomes More Than Vintage to Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to welcome More Than Vintage (MTV) to downtown East Lansing.This new downtown East Lansing business, located at 108 Division St., is owned and operated by Michigan...

Mental Health Awareness Murals Installed in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A series of mental health awareness murals were installed last week in downtown East Lansing, brought to the community by the Associated Students of Michigan State University’s (ASMSU) Mental Health Awareness Init...

Live Parking Availability in Downtown East Lansing

Find a real-time count of available parking spaces in downtown East Lansing's gated garages and lots.

Downtown East Lansing eGift Card Program

Community members can give the gift of shopping and dining local with the purchase of Downtown East Lansing eGift Cards.

Parking Validation in Downtown East Lansing

Find a list of the businesses in downtown East Lansing that validate parking for their customers.

Parking Options in Downtown East Lansing

Convenient, ample and affordable parking is located throughout downtown East Lansing. Garages and surface lots are just steps from the shops, eateries and other businesses that make downtown East Lansing a unique destination. Parking is also located just ...

NEW! Downtown East Lansing Web App Launches

The City of East Lansing has launched Explore Downtown East Lansing, a new web app that allows community members to find the location, business name, address, block number and website for each business in downtown East Lansing using an interactive map. Th...

Resources for Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

To help downtown East Lansing businesses during this difficult time, a webpage with a list of known resources has been created. The webpage will continue to be updated as City staff becomes aware of additional resources.View the Resources for Businesses D...

City of East Lansing Launches Small Business Relief Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched a Small Business Relief Program that focuses on job retention throughout the East Lansing community.East Lansing businesses with income-eligible employees can apply to receive up to $10,000 in gr...