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Chalk of the Town

Saturday, June 3rd

Get ready for a day of vibrant art and fun in the streets of Old Town! Come out to watch local artist make our streets a little more colorful. Beginning in the morning artists will take to the streets creating masterpieces on their assigned piece of sidewalk using chalk only. The creations will be completed by the afternoon when the judging will commence.

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Lansing Pride Festival

Saturday, June 17th

Join us in 2023 to celebrate Pride and Diversity in the Greater Lansing Area! Go to the official website for additional information https://www.lansingpride.org/

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Arts Night Out

Friday, July 14th

Arts Night Out is a monthly event hosted in Old Town Lansing on the first or second Friday of each month May through October. Join us as we celebrate local artists and businesses! From live music to curated exhibits, art demos and crafts, you're sure to find something new to love and explore. Come. Meet the artists. Explore that cool shop you've been meaning to step into. Fill your Friday night with creativity!

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Scrapfest 2023

Friday, July 14th

ScrapFest began as a scrap metal artwork competition, and has grown into a full art festival that focuses on up-cycled and repurposed artwork. Now, the festival has not only the scrap metal sculpture competition, but also eco-art booth vendors, family activities, live music, food, The Great Scrap Run 8k run/walk (with family fun run), and a Refashion Show! For the competition portion, teams get an hour to pick up to 500 lbs (or 250 lbs ...

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Jazz Fest

Thursday, August 3rd

We are so pleased to welcome JazzFest Michigan back to the streets of Old Town, Lansing. With over 30 different performances, we have a terrific line-up of artists who are as excited to get back in front of an audience as we are to hear them. There will be something for everyone—even the kids! Enjoy a weekend of energy, excitement, music and coming together again as a community, where we can reconnect with old friends ...

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Old Town offers unique experiences through special events, incredible people, eclectic shops and a rich history.

Discover Old Town

The Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Lansing’s Old Town through socioeconomic development, promoting Old Town and its businesses, historic preservation, business recruitment, community outreach, and educating the public through our exciting walking tours. Rich and vibrant streetscapes provide a gateway to our livable, walkable and family-friendly community. Residents of Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods are invested and engaged in the success of the Old Town community.

News

April 5, 2023

Mark Chamberlin Gallery Showing at Katalyst Gallery

Mark Chamberlin has been Old Town’s resident photographer for over 12 years. You have seen LOTS of his photos at all the major Old Town events for the last twelve years. This month he has a gallery showing of some of hist creative work at Katalys Gallery and Gift Boutique at 1214 on Turner Rd […]

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