The following is a listing of events and happenings in the Mid-Michigan Latino community:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – Lansing Latino Health Alliance Town Hall. Location will be Cristo Rey Church San Martin Hall. More details to follow. For more information, please contact Linda Delgado-Kipp ldkllha@gmail.com.
Friday, March 7, 2025 – Cristo Rey Church Fish Fry begins. Long known as one of the best Fish Fry’s around, the Knights of Columbus prepare dinner for everyone from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. For more information please contact their office at 517-394-4639. Location is 201 E. Miller Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48911.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 30th Annual Dia de la Mujer Conference at Michigan State University. The Annual Conference is the largest Latina conference in the Midwest. Held at the Kellogg Center on the Campus of Michigan State University, the conference attracts over 400 people. Vendors and workshops presenters needed. For more information, please contact Juan Flores at floresj2@vps.msu.edu or the MSU Office of Academic Transitions (OCAT) at 517-353-7745. To Register: DIA DE LA MUJER (msu.edu)
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (tentative) – Lansing Community College Cesar E. Chavez Day Celebration 3:00pm – 4:00pm. An afternoon of celebrating Cesar E. Chavez and his legacy through an engaging call to action, performances food and more. This will be at the Cesar Chavez Learning Center which is located in the Arts & Sciences Building 1313 at LCC. For more information, please contact Olga Correa at correao1@lcc.edu.
Thursday, March 27, 2025 (tentative) – 16th Annual City of Lansing Annual Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Celebration. Location: 124 W. Michigan Ave. 10th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933. 12:00pm to 1:00pm with a reception immediately following. For more information, please contact zamorag0109@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 15th Annual Cesar E. Chavez – Dolores Huerta Celebration (CCDHC) – Location – Kellogg Center on the Campus of Michigan State University. 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Celebrating farmworkers through conversation, food dance. More details to come.
Friday, April 4, 2025 (tentative) – Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) Statewide Latino Graduation Ceremony. Ceremony begins at 7:00pm. For more information please contact: Marisa Constantini-Ramos ConstantiniRamosM@michigan.gov
Friday, April 6, 2025 – 3rd Annual Quince Spectacular Event. To be held at the Eagle Eye Cadillac Room 15500 Chandler Rd. Bath, Michigan 48808. For those wishing to become a vendor or more information, please contact Sarah at sarah@pierresbridal.com. Facebook Event Page: Website: Welcome to Pierre’s Bridal – Pierres Bridal. Tickets: TBA
Saturday, April 12, 2025 (tentative) – Labor Council Latin American Advancement (LCLAA). 11th Annual Scholarship Luncheon to be held at the UAW Local 652 at 426 Clare St. Lansing, Michigan 48917 with a start time of 11:30am. For tickets or more information please contact Maria Starr Van Core at mexiemary@gmail.com.
Friday, April 18, 2025 – 42nd Annual Via Crucis/Stations of the Cross. The Via Crucis refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. Cristo Rey Church has performed this walking through the streets of Lansing from the State Capital to Cristo Rey Community Center. For more information, please contact their office at 517-394-4639. Location is 201 E. Miller Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48911.
Sunday, April 27, 2025 – Latin American Coed Softball League – 78th Annual Opening Day for the Latin Leagues. Looking for sponsors. For more information, please contact league President Sein Paul Benavides 517-303-7001. Facebook Page: Latin American Softball League 1948 – 2023 | Facebook
Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Cinco de Mayo Mini Festival in front of the stadium with vendors, children’s activities, and Tejano Band. Lugnuts game at 7:00pm. Fireworks and with a Tejano band to close out the night. For more information, please contact Sein Paul Benavides 517-303-7001.
Friday-Sunday May 23-25, 2025 – 46th Annual Cristo Rey Church Fiesta. Seeking volunteers. For more information, please contact their office at 517-394-4639. Location is 201 E. Miller Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48911.
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – 13th Annual Latino Night with the Lugnuts. Mini Festival in front of the stadium with vendors, children’s activities, and Tejano Band. Lugnuts game at 7:00pm. Fireworks and then Tejano band to close out the night. For more information, please contact Sein Paul Benavides 517-303-7001. Facebook Event Page: 11th Annual Latino Night with the Lugnuts | Facebook
Saturday, August 2, 2025 – BIPOC Business Expo – Inaugural BIPOC Business Expo to be hosted on Multicultural Day at the Ingham County Fair. For more information, please contact Feliz Rodriguez at frodriguez@ingham.org
Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 4th Annual LLEAD Golf Outing – Latino Leaders for Enhancement of Advocacy and Development. For more information, please contact Albert Flores through their Facebook Page: LLEAD Michigan | Facebook
Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 7th Annual Swing Fore Soles Charity Golf Outing. For more information, please contact Geronimo Lerma at 517-862-0197. Facebook Page: Facebook
Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Latin American Coed Softball Season Ending Tournament and Community Picnic. Looking for sponsors. For more information, please contact league President Sein Paul Benavides 517-303-7001. Facebook Page: Latin American Softball League 1948 – 2023 | Facebook
Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 3rd Annual Kids Vote For Favorite Flavor Ice Cream by Labor Council Latin American Advancement (LCLAA). Arctic Corner Ice Cream Shop partners with LCLAA using a real voting booth to teach kids how to vote. Kids under 12 receive a free ice cream cone. For more information please contact: Maria Starr Van Core 517-712-7056.
Monday, September 15, 2025 (tentative) 12:00pm at Lansing City Hall – Located at 124 W. Michigan Ave directly across from the State Capitol. City of Lansing celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. More details at http://www.lansingmi.gov
Monday, September 15, 2025, to October 15, 2025 – Sabor Latino 2025 – Collaboration between the Latino Business Conexión and Cafecito Caliente. For more information, please contact Sein Paul Benavides 517-303-7001.
Fri-Sun September 18-21, 2025 (tentative), Our Space (517) Hispanic Heritage Weekend. Details coming soon. Website: 517 Culture Series | Hispanic Heritage Festival in Lansing, Michigan (ourspace517.com)
Friday, September 26, 2025 – 3rd Annual Cafecito Caliente Group Awards. Sponsorship info upon request. For more information, please contact Sein Paul Benavides 517-303-7001.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 17th Annual Cristo Rey Church Bazaar. Seeking vendors. For more information, please contact their office at 517-394-4639. Location is 201 E. Miller Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48911.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 3rd Annual Latino Business Expo – Latino Business Conexión of Michigan (LBCM). Looking for sponsors. For more details contact the LBCM through their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550101664661.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Capital City Dia de los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll hosted by Footprints of Michigan. Details to be announced at a later date!
Wednesday, December 18, 2025 – 42nd Annual Christmas Symposium. Seeking sponsors. Cost: TBA. For more information to come!