Things to Do in Lansing for 517 Day This Year

One of the biggest days in Lansing, Michigan is drawing closer: 517 Day!

517 Day is an annual tradition where the whole day dedicated to everything that is Lansing and its famous 517 area code.

This year, the celebrations fall on a Sunday. And if you want to make the most of what's happening in and around Lansing, you'll want to know what's going on.

How to Celebrate 517 Day in Lansing This Weekend

From the City of Lansing to individual businesses, there is so much going on. Check out all the happenings below and start making your itinerary!

Lansing Restaurant Week

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Lasing Restaurant Week is a celebration of everything delicious all over the 517. Over 100 different restaurants have come together to participate in offering $7 signature dishes and, in some cases, $5 specialty drinks. Restaurant Week goes from May 9-17. Bon appetit!

517 Day with the Lansing Lugnuts

Nothing screams *Lansing* like an olive burger. So, the Lugnuts will change to the Olive Burger for the day's game against the Quad Cities River Bandits. There will specialty jerseys and hats, fun for the kids, a special 517 ticket, and more!

Get a New Tat

Would you like to immortalize your love of Lansing forever on your skin? Devil's Day Tattoo in Downtown Lansing is doing a special 517 Flash event from 12-7 p.m. You can choose from an array of prefixed Lansing-inspired tattoo designs and wear your love for the 517 forever.

Get Artsy in East Lansing

The 63rd Annual East Lansing Art Festival is taking place on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 in Downtown East Lansing. There are dozens upon dozens or vendors with all kinds of wares: home decor, art, clothes, accessories, jewelry, food, drink, camping needs, and more.

Downtown Lansing 517 Day Celebrations

Downtown Lansing will be bustling with all kinds of activities and events for the whole family. There will be live music, art, vendors, and more. Plus, there will be all kinds of activities on Saturday, May 16 at Rotary Park and Lansing Shuffle from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Grand Opening of Okemos Coffee Shop

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While Okemos Coffee Shop quietly opened this spring, they're throwing grand opening celebrations this Saturday and Sunday. To celebrate, they'll be brewing up some special drinks; there's live music on Saturday at 5 p.m.; and there will be local artists and vendors there with they're unique wares. Grab a coffee, check out the GIANT disco ball, and relax.

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Things Lansing Needs That it Doesn't Have

When it comes to the city of Lansing, there are most certainly things about it that its residents love. I mean, why else would the hashtag, #LoveLansing exist if there wasn't some facet of the city that its people enjoyed? However, that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. We asked you what kind of businesses and services you'd like to have in Lansing. Check out the list below to find out what things Lansing needs that it doesn't have.

Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews

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We took the scores from Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, and Yelp and averaged them to determine the 10 best rated restaurants in Lansing. See if your favorites made the list.

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