Fun Events

All our current classes and upcoming events will be listed here. Find a fun community of friends by joining us!

We have a number of events and hangouts planned to introduce you to MSU and mid-Michigan. If you want to connect with American families and have some fun away from studies & research, join us for these fun activities!

Fall Events & Hangouts

Click on an event below to sign up, request a ride, and find more information.

Welcome Party & Cookout | August 30th

We are hosting a welcome party for international students and scholars. Join us at Hawk Island Park in Lansing for a fun, relaxing evening as we cookout and hangout together. You can play volleyball, soccer, play catch with a football, take a walk around the lake, or just talk and make new friends. Sign up below and let us know if you'd like to come!

Location: Hawk Island Park
(1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910)
*Look for us in the Peregrine Shelter.
Time: 6pm to dark (8:30 ish)
Food: we will cook hotdogs, burgers, and chicken.
You are welcome to bring some food to share with the group (we will have a grill if you'd like to cook something).
Rides: sign up below and let us know if you'd like a ride from campus or the East Lansing area.

Welcome Party & Cookout Registration(Required)

YES, I would like to join the cookout!

Sign Up Info

Name(Required)

Gender(Required)

Male

Female

Do you have family members joining you for this event?(Required)

Yes

List their name(s) and age(s)

Ex: Mark (husband), Joe (8), Sally (4)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Home Country(Required)

What is your academic level?(Required)

undergrad

graduate

visiting scholar

other

Do you need a ride?(Required)

Yes

Where can we pick you up?

List: Spartan Village, Campus Dorm, or Apartment Address

Mini Golf | September 6th

Join us a fun round of mini golf at Hawk Hallow golf course in East Lansing. This unique course is one of only three in Michigan and features 18 natural grass putting holes. You can join even if you've never golfed before--it's easy and fun to learn. Plus, the course is beautiful and worth seeing even if you don't play!

Date: Friday, Sept 6th
Time: 6pm
Cost: $15/person
Rides: sign up below to secure a ride

Mini Golf Registration*
- YES, I would like to join for mini golf!
Registration Info
Name(s)*
List your spouse's name if they plan to come.
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Do you have any kids planning to join us?*
This event won't be good for kids under age 10 (we will likely be on the course for about 2 hours)
- Yes
- No
What are their name(s) and age(s)?
Example: Jonny (5), Maria (3)
Phone*
Email*
Home Country*
What is your academic level?*
- undergraduate
- graduate
- visiting scholar
- other
Do you need a ride?*
- Yes
- No
Where is the best place to pick you up?
(If you live on campus, just list your dorm. If you live off campus, list your address)

Jazz Concert | September 27th

Jazz music is a popular form of music in the United States and has had a big influence on American culture. This concert is free and is hosted by several local area musicians. Following the concer there will be several food trucks offering food for purchase.

Date: Friday, Sept 27
Time: 7pm
Location: University Reformed Church (841 Timberlane St, East Lansing)
Cost: free
Rides: sign up below if you'd like a ride

Jazz Concert Registration(Required)

YES, I would like to join the jazz concert!

Sign Up Info

Name(Required)

Gender(Required)

Male

Female

Do you have family members joining you for this event?(Required)

Yes

List their name(s) and age(s)

Ex: Mark (husband), Joe (8), Sally (4)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Home Country(Required)

What is your academic level?(Required)

undergrad

graduate

visiting scholar

other

Do you need a ride?(Required)

Yes

Where can we pick you up?

List: Spartan Village, Campus Dorm, or Apartment Address

Apple Picking | October 5th

A fall favorite for most Michiganders is visiting an apple orchard and cider mill in the fall. On this trip we will pick apples and then enjoy some fresh apple cider and donuts.

Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 10am (we will leave East Lansing around 9:30am)
Cost: the trip is free, but you will need money if you want to buy apples, cider, donuts, or other food at the cider mill.
Location: Country Mill (4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813)
Rides: sign up below if you'd like to join and if you need a ride.
(If you have a car, you are welcome to meet us there.)

Cider Mill & Apple Picking Registration*
- YES, I would like to join the cider mill trip!
Registration Info
Name(s)*
List your spouse's name if they plan to come.
Do you have any kids planning to join us?*
- Yes
- No
What are their name(s) and age(s)?
Example: Jonny (5), Maria (3)
Phone*
Email*
Home Country*
What is your academic level?*
- undergraduate
- graduate
- visiting scholar
- other
Do you need a ride?*
- Yes
- No
Where is the best place to pick you up?
(If you live on campus, just list your dorm. If you live off campus, list your address)

Barn Party | October 25th

Join us for a fun evening of line dancing and fall activities in an old, restored Michigan barn! This barn is a frequent location for weddings and special events, and it's quite impressive to see! Our main event of the night will be line (or square) dancing, something you may have seen in old American movies. Don't worry, it's easy and fun to learn--kids and adults will have fun learning together!

Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Location: Rosemal Barn (2670 Zimmer Rd, Williamston, MI 48895)
Food: we will provide snacks & desserts (mainly apple cider & donuts)
Rides: sign up below to register and request a ride.

Fall Barn Party

Fall Barn Party Registration(Required)

YES, I would like to join the barn party!

Sign Up Info

Name(Required)

Gender(Required)

Male

Female

Do you have family members joining you for this event?(Required)

Yes

List their name(s) and age(s)

Ex: Mark (husband), Joe (8), Sally (4)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Home Country(Required)

What is your academic level?(Required)

undergrad

graduate

visiting scholar

other

Do you need a ride?(Required)

Yes

Where can we pick you up?

List: Spartan Village, Campus Dorm, or Apartment Address

International Thanksgiving Dinner | Nov. 23rd

Thanksgiving is a special time to gather with friends and family and enjoy a large meal--a feast of thanksgiving. As an international themed Thanksgiving, we invite you to bring some food from your home country to share with the group. We will cook some traditional American foods as well.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23rd
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Peter & Rose Lundquist's House (3956 Breckinridge Dr, Okemos, MI 48864)
Food: bring something to share with the group!
Rides: sign up below if you'd like a ride

Sign Up Here*
- YES! I would like to join the International Thanksgiving dinner
International Thanksgiving Sign-Up
Name(s)*

Include your spouse's name if they are planning to come.
Email Address*
Phone Number*
Do you have children coming?*
- Yes
- No
What are their name(s) and age(s)?
Academic Level*
- Undergrad
- Grad Student
- Visiting Scholar
- Other
Home Country*
Do you need a ride?*
- Yes
- No
From where would you like to picked up? (list an address or building on campus)
Are you planning to bring some food to share with the group?*
- Yes
- No
What are you planning to bring?
Note: there will be about 60 people at the dinner, but you don't need to bring food for everyone! Just bring a normal amount.

On-going Classes and Meetings

We have several on-going opportunities during the semester to connect with other students, scholars, and volunteers from the community. All are welcome to join at anytime! Click below to find out more about each gathering.

English Discussion Groups | Wednesday Evenings

International Bible Study | Thursday Evenings

International Fellowship | Sunday Mornings