Name: Summer Circle Theatre
Address: 542 Auditorium Rd., Room 113, East Lansing, MI, 48824

For over 60 years Summer Circle Theatre has been presenting FREE outdoor theatre for families of all ages on the banks of the Red Cedar River. SCT offers a blend of old favorites, musicals, and provocative new plays produced in collaboration with MSU Theatre and community guest artists in a relaxed, informal setting, rain or shine. Visit the website for shows and dates. A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

Summer Circle Theatre

WELCOME TO GREATER LANSING, MICHIGAN

The Lansing Sports Commission (LSC) is your resource for sports tournament and event planning in Michigan's Capital Region. As a full-service sports commission, we will work with you on every aspect of your event, as dedicated to its success as you are. Located in the heart of Michigan, Greater Lansing is convenient to reach and easy to navigate. Our region is full of well-equipped lodging, first-rate athletic venues, entertainment options for the team and so much more. No matter the size of your event or the sport you've come to play, the LSC is ready to help plan and support your event. Let's get started!

Lansing Sports Commission

Offers year-round bicycle rentals, sales and repair services to the campus community and visitors. A free 24-hour air station is also available outside the Center. A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

MSU Bike Service Center

The MSU Museum is an innovative and experimental collaboratory that exists to catalyze creativity. Here, people can openly explore, express, and experiment with ideas across disciplines and interests, and indulge their natural curiosity about the world. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is the state’s first Smithsonian Affiliate. The MSU Museum is a registered scientific institution with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and a member of the International Coalition of Sites Of Conscience.

Since 1857, the Museum has been collecting objects and specimens and creating exhibitions that reflect our shared histories and experiences. Collections and exhibitions are used as a catalyst in teaching, learning, and research creating a vital collaboratory for student and faculty success.

MSU Museum

The Michigan State University campus provides 3 intramural athletic facilities (Circle, East and West) offering sports surfaces of all kinds. The facilities are close to one another and numerous parking opportunities are available at all three sites. Spectator capacity varies depending on the sport, however; as the facilities are designed for student use, the overall space committed to spectator seating is minimal. This facility is handicapped accessible. This facility has one swimming pool. This facility is great for tournaments and special events.

IM Circle - MSU

Students and faculty present a series of main stage and student productions annually, ranging from the classics to contemporary fare and including musicals and repertory dance concerts. Affordable ticket prices and exciting new talent of student actors, dancers, designers and technicians make this a must-see attraction. Visit the website for shows and dates. A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

MSU Department of Theatre

Did you know that a cricket's ears are on its knees? Or that a fly has taste buds on its feet? A visit to the Bug House will explain these fascinating facts and more. In addition to viewing the amazing pinned displays, you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a whole room of creepy crawlers. Donations accepted.

MSU Bug House

The Mid-Michigan Spartans are the regional club for alumni and friends of Michigan State University living in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. The club’s mission is to build awareness and support of university programs and to enhance the involvement of alumni and friends through activities and community outreach. After many years of active existence within the community, the club rebranded and reincorporated itself in 2021. It is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity by the Internal Revenue Service. As a non-profit organization, contributions to the Mid-Michigan Spartans may be tax-deductible to the maximum extent permitted by law.  
  
The Mid-Michigan Spartans sponsor various charitable, community, and member events and programs throughout the year, both on campus and off. Some of these have included:  
  
- Service projects including Spartan Move-In, Notecards, Finals Week, and more to serve the students.  
- Textbook Scholarships for incoming MSU first-year students.  
- Quality in Undergraduate Teaching Awards.  
- MSU sporting activities, including game watches and behind-the-scenes tours of athletic facilities.  
- Opportunities to participate in MSU activities, including the Homecoming parade and tours of MSU cultural & educational facilities.  
- Community events such as Lansing Lugnuts games, euchre tournaments, and others.  
- and many more!

Welcomes inquires from sports groups.

Mid-Michigan Spartans

*CLOSED JULY 27 - AUGUST 21 FOR EXHIBIT CHANGES.*

The MSU Broad Art Museum connects people with art through experiences that inspire curiosity and inquiry. With a focus on the art of our time—in dialogue with the historical—the museum encourages engagement with timely issues of local relevance and global significance. Through a program that features local, national, and international artists, a permanent collection of over 10,000 works, and dynamic public programming, the MSU Broad Art Museum advances the values of quality, inclusion, and connectivity that are paramount to Michigan State University.

Welcomes visiting athletes and their families.

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University

Featuring various types of venue space as well as a wide variety of fresh, innovative options including: Strange Matter Coffee, Spartan Spirit Shop, Sparty’s Mini-Market, MSUFCU and more.

MSU Union

Featuring various types of venue space as well as a wide variety of fresh, innovative options including: Strange Matter Coffee, Spartan Spirit Shop, Sparty’s Mini-Market, MSUFCU and more. A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

Featuring various types of venue space as well as a wide variety of fresh, innovative options including: Strange Matter Coffee, Spartan Spirit Shop, Sparty’s Mini-Market, MSUFCU and more. Welcomes inquiries from sports groups.

Brody Square is a vibrant, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located on campus and open to the public.

Designed to satisfy every appetite, Brody Square offers a wide variety of fresh, flavorful food options, including pasta, sandwiches, burgers, southwestern fare, pizza, American classics, pan-Asian cuisine, soups, and dedicated vegan and vegetarian selections.

Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you'll find something delicious to enjoy in a welcoming, community-oriented setting. Come experience the diverse tastes and quality dining that make Brody Square a favorite for students and visitors alike.

Brody Square is a vibrant, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located on campus and open to the public.

Designed to satisfy every appetite, Brody Square offers a wide variety of fresh, flavorful food options, including pasta, sandwiches, burgers, southwestern fare, pizza, American classics, pan-Asian cuisine, soups, and dedicated vegan and vegetarian selections.

Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you'll find something delicious to enjoy in a welcoming, community-oriented setting. Come experience the diverse tastes and quality dining that make Brody Square a favorite for students and visitors alike.

Explore [other campus dining options](https://lansing.simpleviewcrm.com/lookup/Explore%20other%20campus%20dining%20options%20like%20Thrive,%20an%20allergen-free%20dining%20hall%20that%20excludes%20the%20top%20nine%20major%20allergens.) like Thrive, an allergen-free dining hall that excludes the top nine major allergens plus gluten in all of their menu selections.

All MSU dining halls are welcoming to athletes, coaches, sports officials and their families.

Brody Square

The Mr. & Mrs. Bowling Tournaments are a series of four weekend bowling competitions in Michigan’s Capital City. Hosted at Royal Scot Golf & Bowl, these tournaments welcome both seasoned competitors and casual players for a fun, inclusive event.&#x20;

Enjoy a stress-free experience with everything you need to compete or cheer on your team, and explore Lansing’s vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment scene during your visit. Whether you're aiming for the top score or just here for the camaraderie, these tournaments promise memorable moments on and off the lanes.

Mr. & Mrs. Bowling Tournaments

Get ready for the Mitten Kitten Tournament 2026 - Michigan's premier roller derby season finale! Watch some of the state's teams battle it out in a weekend of fast-paced, hard-hitting competition as they close out the 2026 season.

Whether you're a longtime derby fan or experiencing the sport for the first time, this is a weekend you won't want to miss.

[https://www.lansingsports.org/mitten-kitten/](https://www.lansingsports.org/mitten-kitten/)

Mitten Kitten 2026 Slash Up XIII

Join the **Midwest Fall Brawl Lacrosse Tournament**, the premier lacrosse showcase for boys and girls teams in the Midwest. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Hope Sports Complex in Lansing, Michigan, this **October 10–11, 2026** event features high-energy competition across divisions from U10 to Varsity.&#x20;

Boys divisions play three guaranteed games on October 11, while girls divisions compete in 8v8 small-sided matches concluding by 2:00 PM on October 10, perfect for homecoming festivities.&#x20;

Enjoy on-site vendors, certified officials, and direct access to college recruiters with recruiting packets available. Ideal for teams seeking top-tier competition and exposure in a fast-paced, well-organized tournament environment.

Midwest Fall Brawl Lacrosse Tournament

The **2nd Annual Comet Classic** is a collegiate bowling tournament hosted by The University of Olivet.  This one day event taking place at Royal Scot Golf & Bowl will feature approximately 30 teams.

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