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Families can come out to the O'rena for Princess Day at the women's basketball game where you might be able to meet some Frozen friends.
Event cost: $10/general admission
Event time: 1-4 p.m. (game begins at 2 p.m.) Feb. 18, 2023
HappySoles 5k Run/Walk/Bike supports the purchase of food for Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. Registration required.
Event cost: $35/5K run or 5K bike, $45/5K combo
Event time: 7-11 a.m. June 4, 2023
Parents can plan a special night out while kids get to enjoy a night in at the Hawk Community Center. Hawk Recreation Staff will plan and oversee activities for a fun-filled night. For ages 5-11.
Event cost: $25/resident, $30/non-resident
Event time: 6-9 p.m. April 28, 2023
Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-noon May 6, 2023
Families can come out to Dodge Park Ice Rink to receive a free glow stick (while supplies last). Jan. 14 is 80s night, Jan. 21 is 90s night and Jan. 28 is 00s night.
Event cost: Free/residents with valid ID, $5/non-residents, $3/skate rental, $5/skate sharpening
Event times: 7-9 p.m. Jan. 14,...
2023 Run for the House at MSU Federal Credit Union in East Lansing
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Support the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan with in-person 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run. A Children's Carnival Tent will feature PBS giveaways, costume characters and more! Registration required.
Event cost: $35-plus/10K, $25-plus/5K, $10/ages 12 and under Fun Run
Event time: 9:30 a.m./Fun Run, 10 a.m./5K and 10K, March 19, 2023
Wrap up the year at the O’rena when Oakland Men’s Basketball faces Green Bay. Kids will be able to make a post game free throws and might even get to hang out with Grizz.
Event cost: $20-plus, free/ages 12 and under
Event time: 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2022
Wrap up the year at the O’rena when Oakland Men’s Basketball faces Milwaukee. Kids will be able to make a post game free throws and might even get to hang out with Grizz.
Event cost: $20-plus, free/ages 12 and under
Event time: 7 p.m. Dec. 29, 2022
Watch the Harlem Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals in an exciting, trick-filled basketball game.
Event cost: $20-plus
Event time: 2 p.m. Jan. 21, 2022
This annual race will start at Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue and run east on Michigan Ave until a turnaround point just before Old Creek/Maple. The proceeds of this race will benefit The Friends of Saline Cross Country.
Event cost: $20-plus; donations are welcome on website
Event time: 5 p.m. Dec....
This race offers a 10K, 5K and a half-mile race for runners and walkers of all ages. It will feature a make your own hot chocolate, tea or coffee and of course, Guernsey’s chocolate cookie, chocolate milk, candies, pastries and more. This race is dog and stroller friendly.
Event cost:...
This 14th annual fundraiser offers a 5K walk/run to support the youth rowing club at the Wyandotte Boat Club.
Event cost: $42-plus/5K Run/Walk, $20-plus/Kids 5K Run/Walk, Free/Little Reindeer Run (1/4 Mile)
Event time: 8:30 a.m./Little Reindeer Run (1/4 Mile), 9 a.m./5K Run/Walk Nov. 19, 2022