Boots on the Playground Radiothon · November 13, 2026 · 9 AM–6 PM
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2026 community recap

Capital City Día de los Muertos 5K

Our third annual event welcomed a record 221 registered participants on October 24, 2026. Thank you to our runners, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, face painters, and cultural performers for a beautiful celebration.

Learning about and celebrating one another’s cultures brings our community closer together.

November 11, 2026

11:00 AM–1:15 PM

Veterans Day Shoe Giveaway

Join Footprints of Michigan’s Soles4Vets program at the Fraternal Order of Eagles for our Veterans Day shoe giveaway.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM–1:15 PM
Fraternal Order of Eagles
3022 W. St. Joseph St.
Lansing, MI 48917

  • Must provide DD-214 or Military ID.
  • One pair per person; must be present.
  • Men’s and women’s sizes available.
  • Supplies are limited, especially men’s sizes.
  • Spouses may receive a pair.
2026 Veterans Day Shoe Giveaway flyer — November 11, 11 AM to 1:15 PM, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Lansing
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Boots on the Playground Radiothon

Support winter boots for Gier Park Elementary students during our all-day Radiothon with Townsquare Media.

Tune in: 99.1 WFMK · 100.7 WITL · 97.5 NOW FM · 94.9 WMMQ

We need five volunteers at all times to answer phones and record donation pledges. Clear handwriting and a firm commitment to your time block are essential. Let us know your availability through the volunteer form; your shift is confirmed by our team.

Volunteer for the Radiothon →
Boots on the Playground Radiothon, Friday November 13, 2026, 9 AM to 6 PM, with Townsquare Media. Support new winter boots at BootsonthePlayground.com.
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MAY 24
2027

Remembrance · Gratitude · Service

Soles4Vets Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Join us for the Soles4Vets Memorial 5K Run/Walk on May 24, 2027, at Granger Meadows Park in Lansing, Michigan. Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while supporting Footprints of Michigan’s Soles4Vets program, providing footwear to veterans in need. Run or walk with purpose as we come together in remembrance, gratitude, and service.

Time TBA.

Swing Fore Soles

Save the date for a day of golf in support of our footwear mission. Registration and event details will be shared when available.

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