The city of East Lansing puts on many free events throughout the summer - grab a lawn chair or a blanket and head downtown for evenings of fun.
Play in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Valley Court Park on Evergreen Street and Valley Court.
July 15 Bike Rodeo, a bike obstacle course with East Lansing Police and Fire Departments
July 22 Fur, Feathers and Slime - touch, see and learn about live animals
July 29 "Jack and the Beanstalk" puppet show presented by Greg Lester Puppet Adventures
Moonlight Film Festival: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays in Valley Court Park, behind Beaner's Gourmet Coffee, 270 W. Grand River Ave.
July 10 "Lilo & Stitch"
July 17 "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"
July 24 "Spy Kids II"
July 31 "The Goonies"
Fountain Square Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Fridays at M.A.C. and Albert avenues
July 11 Carmen Electra Paradise, modern-day folk music
July 18 Ray Kamalay, vintage music
July 25 Ingham County Regulars, honky tonk
Aug. 1 Boogie Bob Baldori, boogie blues and roots rock
Live! At Ann Street Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at M.A.C. and Albert avenues
July 12 Matt Watroba and Robert Jones, blues and folk
July 19 Sea Cruisers, '50s and '60s music
July 26 Hot-Toe-Mitty, gypsy grass
Source: city of East Lansing