Community Events

Find healthy living activities and community events from CAHA and our partners! 

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July 31, 2025

Mobile Health Clinic

Stay healthy this summer, for free! The University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic is visiting the Lansing Community College Downtown Campus Mall from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. Students and the community are invited to swing by for:
- General check-ups
- Physicals
- Blood pressure checks
No appointment, no charge and no insurance needed! The Mobile Health Clinic is funded by donations. FREE.
August 06, 2025

Maternal and Child Wellness Event

Join us for a community event to celebrate and support the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children in our community. Empower your journey with resources for new and expecting moms, raffle prizes and giveaways, walking paths, refreshments, and fun for the little ones too! Let’s celebrate healthy starts and bright futures together. Presented by Barry-Eaton District Health Department and Univeristy of Michigan Health-Sparrow. FREE.
August 06, 2025

Back to School Health Event

Join the Ingham County Mobile Health Unit and Ingham County Health Department for a Back-to-School Health Event during National Health Center Week. This FREE event offers critical health services all in one place. As the new school year approaches, let’s make sure our kids are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. No appointment necessary-just bring your insurance card if you have one. FREE.
August 08, 2025

Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community is a free community event with something for the whole family. Come enjoy free food, Kona Ice, face painting, henna, scavenger hunt, yoga, live stage entertainment, peddle boats, community vendors and more at Hawk Island Park! This is a great opportunity to connect with your community at one of Ingham County's beautiful parks. FREE.
August 16, 2025

Free Back to School Bonanza

Come out to St. Joseph Park for the Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson Free Back to School Bonanza. Featuring the 4th Annual Backpack Giveaway, haircuts, sports physicals, tennis shoes, food, and giveaways. Enjoy entertainment, play games, and visit vendors. Sponsored by Brotherhood Against Drugs. FREE.
August 27, 2025

Grand Opening: Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub

You're Invited to the Grand Opening of the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub to celebrate the opening of a vibrant new space where local nonprofits come together to support, serve, and strengthen our community. This celebration includes tours, giveaways, refreshments, music, a scavenger hunt, balloon art, face painting, crafts and the opportunity to connect with the nonprofit partners that make up the Hub. This event is open to the public and free to attend! FREE.

 

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.
 

OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS POWERED BY: Blue Care Network; Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties; Lansing Community College; McLaren Greater Lansing; Michigan State University; and UM Health-Sparrow