Community invited to Michigan’s Downtown for an afternoon of Easter-themed, family-fun activities
LANSING, Mich. (March 3, 2025) – Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI), the downtown management agency for Michigan’s Downtown, has announced that it will host the 61st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn followed by Bunny Hop on the Square on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, the community is invited to come to Downtown Lansing to get candy and treats and enjoy fun activities with Downtown Lansing businesses.
“Over the past 60 years, Lansing Jaycees have done such an incredible job bringing together our community for the Easter season,” said Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of DLI. “We’re so proud that the Lansing Jaycees have passed the torch to us to combine this event with Bunny Hop on the Square. This Easter, we invite the community to come out for an afternoon of family fun and supporting local in Michigan’s Downtown.”
The Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants will be divided into the following groups:
- 10:30 AM: Egg Scramble for ages 3 and under
- 10:45 AM: Egg Scramble for ages 4 to 6
- 11:00 AM: Egg Scramble for ages 7 and up
After the easter egg hunt, the community is invited to bring their baskets to 100-300 blocks of S. Washington Square for Bunny Hop on the Square to collect eggs and other goodies from local businesses from 11:30 to 2 p.m. No purchase is necessary to participate and collect items. Participants are encouraged to visit and shop with downtown businesses, which will also have a variety of special deals and promotions running during the event.
Street parking is free in Downtown Lansing on Saturdays. There are also plenty of paid parking spaces available. Learn more at https://www.lansingmi.gov/167/
For more information about each event, visit DowntownLansing.org/Events.
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About Downtown Lansing Inc.
Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) is the downtown management agency dedicated to revitalizing and promoting economic development and community engagement in Michigan’s Downtown. A certified Main Street organization, DLI’s mission is to strengthen and nurture the culture, health, and sustainability of Downtown Lansing. Downtown Lansing is home to nearly 200 unique businesses, offering global dining experiences, wide-ranging retail offerings and unique events and attractions for all ages at all times of the day. In 2024, DLI received recognition as an industry-leading Main Street organization after being named a top 10 semifinalist in the 2024 Great American Main Street Award. Learn more about DLI at DowntownLansing.org.
