Community Events
Find healthy living activities and community events from CAHA and our partners!
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November 06, 2025
Spread the Warmth Community Event
Eastside Community Action Center presents the 5th Annual Spread the Warmth Community Event, with a FREE WINTER COAT GIVEAWAY. All ages, all sizes, 1 coat per person (you must be present). UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic will be onsite providing FREE health screenings. FREE.
November 08, 2025
Vaccine Clinic
Get vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, pneumonia. HIV & STI testing also available. Bring your insurance card if you have it. Housing and basic needs resources available. Provided by the Ingham County Health Department.
November 08, 2025
2025 Women's Health Experience
What if taking care of yourself felt simple again? The 2025 Women's Health Experience will bring you back to the basics. They keyonte speakers are presenting the two most-requested topics from last year: Nutrition - Back to the Basics: Buildling a Balanced Plate and Pelvic Health. Don't miss this FREE annual community event that focuses on women's health, featuring educational and interactive booths, health screenings, chatting with medical providers, local vendors, and more. Join us, learn something new, and take home tools to support your health every day! *Pre-registration is NOT required* FREE.
November 14, 2025
South Side Food Distribution
This winter, South Side Community Coalition is holding one free food distribution per month (November - January). All food distributions will be held at 12:00pm. FREE.
November 18, 2025
Narcan Training
Learn to Save a Life! Join us for a FREE educational session on the opioid epidemic and how to use Narcan, a life-saving nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, take part in a hands-on demonstration, and receive a free Narcan kit to take home. Need accommodations? Please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3qvMgTZ or contact Rebekah Condon at (517) 541-2694. Presented by the Barry-Eaton Health Department. FREE.
December 19, 2025
South Side Food Distribution
This winter, South Side Community Coalition is holding one free food distribution per month (November - January). All food distributions will be held at 12:00pm. FREE.
January 23, 2026
South Side Food Distribution
This winter, South Side Community Coalition is holding one free food distribution per month (November - January). All food distributions will be held at 12:00pm. FREE.
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Ongoing Activities
These healthy living activities take place on a regular (weekly, monthly, etc.) basis. Also be sure to check out more Healthy Living Resources to support you on your path to better health.
Barry-Eaton Baby Café: Baby Café is a place where individuals who are breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding can meet-up, ask breastfeeding questions and receive advice from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), enjoy some free snacks, and meet other moms. Meets Tuesdays 10am-12pm at the Hastings Public Library and Wednesdays 10am-12pm at AL!VE in Charlotte. FREE.
Good Form Running Clinics: Learn to run easier, healthier, and faster. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.
Good Form Walking Clinics: Learn to walk light and easy. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.
Market Walk (Allen Neighborhood Center): Each summer, ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! **Market Walk 2024 season ends in September.** Call (517) 367-2468 for more information. FREE.
NAMI Connection (Peer Led Support Group): A confidential and safe support group for adults living with mental health conditions. Meets every other Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.
NAMI Family Support Group: For loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Meetings every other Thursday from 4:00-5:15 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.
Return To Play Clinic: Done with your physical therapy rehabilitation but not quite back to 100%? Get an initial assessment and diagnosis by MSU Health Care experts in physical and occupational therapy. Every Monday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm at MSU Health Care Physical and Occupational Therapy in East Lansing. Visit MSU Health Care to register. Cost: $42.50 per session.
Sports Injury Saturday Walk-In Clinic: Saturday walk-in clinic at MSU Health Care for all adolescent, high school, and collegiate athletes with acute, non-urgent sports injuries and sports head trauma. Onsite imaging is available. Saturdays 8:00-11:00 a.m. No appointment necessary, most insurances accepted.
Stretch, Strengthen, & Roll: Learn the best practices to remain injury free whether you're running, walking, biking, or skipping around town. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form. FREE.
Strong Start | Healthy Start Health Workshops: Strong Start | Healthy Start hosts free workshops for expectant moms, dads, and parenting families with a child less than eighteen months old. All workshops are free and open to the community. A variety of topics are available, from yoga and journaling to family budgeting and breastfeeding. Information you can use for a healthy pregnancy and once your baby is born. In-person workshops include refreshments, giveaways, and transportation assistance. For current scheduled workshops please contact Ali at arogers@ingham.org. FREE.
Tri-County Office on Aging Evidence-Based Programs & Workshops: The Tri-County Office on Aging provides a number of evidence-based programs and workshops to meet the needs of older adults, their families and caregivers. All programs come with fully trained staff and all materials needed for any workshops.
Walk-In Wednesdays: Walk-In Wednesdays at Cristo Rey Counseling Center are every Wednesday, 8:45AM - 2:45PM. Anyone 18 years old or older can be screened for substance misuse-related services and supports without an appointment. Eligible individuals can receive a comprehensive drug and alcohol assessment also without an appointment. Individuals are served on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit https://catholiccharitiesiec.org/ or call 517-372-4700 ext 140.
YMCA Turning Point Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: Supportive breast cancer fitness and yoga classes for patients and survivors.
Barry-Eaton Baby Café: Baby Café is a place where individuals who are breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding can meet-up, ask breastfeeding questions and receive advice from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), enjoy some free snacks, and meet other moms. Meets Tuesdays 10am-12pm at the Hastings Public Library and Wednesdays 10am-12pm at AL!VE in Charlotte. FREE.
Good Form Running Clinics: Learn to run easier, healthier, and faster. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.
Good Form Walking Clinics: Learn to walk light and easy. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.
Market Walk (Allen Neighborhood Center): Each summer, ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! **Market Walk 2024 season ends in September.** Call (517) 367-2468 for more information. FREE.
NAMI Connection (Peer Led Support Group): A confidential and safe support group for adults living with mental health conditions. Meets every other Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.
NAMI Family Support Group: For loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Meetings every other Thursday from 4:00-5:15 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.
Return To Play Clinic: Done with your physical therapy rehabilitation but not quite back to 100%? Get an initial assessment and diagnosis by MSU Health Care experts in physical and occupational therapy. Every Monday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm at MSU Health Care Physical and Occupational Therapy in East Lansing. Visit MSU Health Care to register. Cost: $42.50 per session.
Sports Injury Saturday Walk-In Clinic: Saturday walk-in clinic at MSU Health Care for all adolescent, high school, and collegiate athletes with acute, non-urgent sports injuries and sports head trauma. Onsite imaging is available. Saturdays 8:00-11:00 a.m. No appointment necessary, most insurances accepted.
Stretch, Strengthen, & Roll: Learn the best practices to remain injury free whether you're running, walking, biking, or skipping around town. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form. FREE.
Strong Start | Healthy Start Health Workshops: Strong Start | Healthy Start hosts free workshops for expectant moms, dads, and parenting families with a child less than eighteen months old. All workshops are free and open to the community. A variety of topics are available, from yoga and journaling to family budgeting and breastfeeding. Information you can use for a healthy pregnancy and once your baby is born. In-person workshops include refreshments, giveaways, and transportation assistance. For current scheduled workshops please contact Ali at arogers@ingham.org. FREE.
Tri-County Office on Aging Evidence-Based Programs & Workshops: The Tri-County Office on Aging provides a number of evidence-based programs and workshops to meet the needs of older adults, their families and caregivers. All programs come with fully trained staff and all materials needed for any workshops.
Walk-In Wednesdays: Walk-In Wednesdays at Cristo Rey Counseling Center are every Wednesday, 8:45AM - 2:45PM. Anyone 18 years old or older can be screened for substance misuse-related services and supports without an appointment. Eligible individuals can receive a comprehensive drug and alcohol assessment also without an appointment. Individuals are served on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit https://catholiccharitiesiec.org/ or call 517-372-4700 ext 140.
YMCA Turning Point Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: Supportive breast cancer fitness and yoga classes for patients and survivors.