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. If you want to receive updates, join our "Events" WhatsApp group.

Ice Cream Social | August 29th (Friday)

Join us at the MSU Dairy Store for some great ice cream and fun conversation! 

  • Location: MSU Dairy Store (Anthony Hall)
  • Time: 6:30pm

No need to sign up, just join us at the dairy store at 6pm! 

(If you want to receive updates, join our "Events" WhatsApp group.)

Cook Out | Sept 5th (Friday)

Join us at a local park for a fun cookout!

  • Date: Sept 5th
  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: TBD
  • Food: we will have free hotdogs and burgers, but feel free to bring something to cook and share with the group!
  • Rides: sign up below to secure a ride

Jazz Concert | Sept. 26th (Friday)

Join us for a free jazz concert!

  • Date: Sept 26th
  • Time: 7pm
  • Location: University Reformed Church (841 Timberlane St, East Lansing)
  • Rides: sign up below to secure a ride

Apple Picking | October 4th (Saturday)

Join us on a trip to a local cider mill where we will pick apples and enjoy fresh cider and donuts!

  • Date: October 4th (Saturday)
  • Time: 10AM
  • Location: Country Mill (4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813)
  • Rides: sign up below to secure a ride

Our trip is now full! We are not able to offer any more rides. However, if you have a car and would like to meet us at the cider mill, please do so! We'll meet at Country Mill at 10:30am.

Fall Color Tour | October 20th (Monday)

Join us on a trip to see the beautiful fall colors (weather permitting). 

  • Date: October 20th (Monday)
  • Time: 2pm
  • Location: TBD (weather and color permitting)

Ask Nick about this trip if you're interested!

Barn Party | October 31st (Friday)

Join us for a fun, fall party in an old, restored Michigan barn. 

  • Date: October 31st (Friday)
  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: Rosemal Barn (2670 Zimmer Rd, Williamston, MI 48895)
  • Rides: sign up below to secure a ride

Thanksgiving Dinner | November 22nd (Saturday)

Join us for an international Thanksgiving dinner!

  • Date: November 22nd (Saturday)
  • Time: 5pm
  • Location: Peter's House: 3956 Breckinridge Dr, Okemos, MI
  • Food: bring something from your home country to share with the group! (potluck style)
  • Rides: sign up below to secure a ride

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.