Fun Things To Do in Lansing MI: The ULtimate Guide

If you’re searching for fun things to do in Lansing, Michigan, you just found the answer. Whether you’re planning a date night, looking for something to do with the kids, trying to survive a rainy Saturday, or just need to blow off steam after work with friends, we’ve got you covered.

High Caliber Karting & Entertainment is a 105,000 square foot indoor amusement and entertainment center in Okemos, MI with high-speed go kart racing, axe throwing, rage rooms, epic games, a full arcade, and a whole lot more, including a full-service bar and restaurant. Open to ages 5 and up, every day of the week, rain or shine.

High-Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing

This is what started it all, and it’s still the main attraction. High Caliber’s electric race karts reach speeds up to 50 mph on two indoor tracks. The Red Track has long straightaways where you can go full throttle, and the Blue Track has tighter turns that test your technical driving skills.

On select days, both tracks combine into the MEGA TRACK for the largest indoor karting experience in Michigan. These karts are not the sluggish gas-powered karts you’ve ridden at the county fair. The 11KW electric motors deliver instant torque and are the equivalent of 14.75 horsepower — significantly faster than the 9 hp gas karts found at most entertainment venues. No exhaust fumes, no headaches, just speed.

Each race includes a sight lap followed by 6 minutes of competitive racing. You’ll get your lap times emailed to you after every race, so you can talk trash to your friends and have the receipts to back it up. Mini Go Kart races are available for ages 5 and up with no height restriction, so even the little ones can get in on the action. Race credits never expire, meaning you can use leftover credits on your next visit.

Click here to book your races now.

Rage Rooms

Do you sometimes experience bouts of uncontrollable rage (that you manage to keep under control)? Perhaps from time to time you find yourself in need of a positive way to channel your anger and blow off some steam? Maybe the kids have been testing your limits, or your boss has been extra hard on you this week? Whatever the reason you are in luck, because High Caliber Karting and Entertainment has a safe, effective, and most importantly, FUN solution for your needs! Welcome to the Rage Room.

The Rage Rooms at High Caliber let you smash plates, glasses, electronics, and whatever else is on the menu using baseball bats, crowbars, and other tools of destruction. You pick your music, you pick your weapons, and you go to town.

Sessions are 15 minutes long and priced by group size, starting at $40. Additional breakable items can be added for $2 to $50 each. Ages 13 and up, closed-toe shoes required.

If you’ve never done a rage room before, it’s one of the most fun and weirdly therapeutic things you can do in Lansing. There’s something deeply satisfying about smashing a TV with a baseball bat while your favorite song plays in the background. It’s cheaper than therapy and way more fun. Click here to book your Rage Room session.

Axe Throwing

Channel your inner lumberjack (or lumberjill) across 16 lanes of axe throwing at High Caliber. But this isn’t your Grandmother’s axe throwing, this is Gamified Axe Throwing. Throwing axes at a plain bullseye painted on a piece of wood is sooo 2019. The future is now, and High Caliber welcomes you!

You’ll still be throwing axes at pieces of real wood, but that’s where the similarities end. Rather than painting a target on a piece of wood like primitives, High Caliber Karting and Entertainment uses modern technology to project targets and graphics onto the end grain of stacked, 6″ x 6″ lumber. This means your Axe will stick better, it means there are fewer wood chips, and yes, it means they can project games onto the wood too! Choose from classic bullseye targets or gamified options including tic-tac-toe, battlefield, and zombie hunt.

Sessions are booked in 30-minute blocks, but if nobody’s waiting behind you, keep going as long as you want. That’s right, this is UNLIMITED AXE THROWING! Come see why High Caliber was voted Best Axe Throwing in Lansing during City Pulse’s Top of the Town. High Caliber has also brought back GLOW AXE! Every Friday night from 6pm to close you can throw axes under black lights for an extra level of fun.

Archery Tag

Have you ever wanted to hunt people down like prey and shoot them— but not in a “bloodlust-y” kind of way, and more of a sportsman-like way? Well then you would probably love trying archery tag inside The Battlefield at High Caliber. You’re probably wondering what exactly Archery Tag is? Well it’s sort of like dodgeball, except instead of balls, you’ll use a bow and arrow to take our your enemies. Test your skills on offense and defense. There are barricades to take cover behind, but move quickly and do your best to return fire against your opponents before they hit you first.

Gellyball Blasters

Does a bow and arrow feel a bit too old school for you? Maybe too Hunger Games? Fear not, for we have another type of weapon you can charge into battle with. Step onto the The Battlefield and load up your ‘blaster’ with Gellyballs! What are gellyballs you ask? They’re small biodegradable capsules that give you the thrill of a live action shooter battle, without the pain of something like real paint balls. Round up your family and friends and get yourselves pumped to shoot one another and let all that pent up, passive aggressive behavior loose on the battlefield.

Video Arcade Games

From pac-man and asteroid to top golf and air hockey, grab your best high-tops and embrace your inner 80s & 90s child at East Lansing’s favorite arcade. With dozens of activities to choose from, including single and multiplayer games, the fun in the arcade is endless. And best of all, there’s also prizes! Be the hero to your sweetheart by winning that giant stuffed bear that you will undoubtedly be carrying home later. High Caliber recently expanded their arcade with dozens of new games and updates. Read about some of the newer games over here. The arcade is open to everyone of all ages during all normal business hours.

Try Your Hand at Throwbowling

What is Throwbowling you ask? Great question. Imagine that you were bowling, but instead of heaving a heavy ball into the gutter every time, you get to throw a football to knock down your pins instead. That pretty much sums up Throwbowling, one of the many fun activities for adults at High Caliber Karting and Entertainment.

Just line up across from your opponent, set up your pins on the custom platforms (each one features unique art from local artists) and start throwing! You can get an unlimited pass and ThrowBowl for as long as you want.

FREE Weekly Events

Looking for some fun that costs little to nothing? Then look no further than FREEBIE EVENTS hosted inside Double Clutch Lounge at High Caliber. Every Thursday is Trivia Night at High Caliber Karting, where you get the best bespoke trivia around Lansing. It is curated weekly to be new themes, but you can catch a regular General Knowledge trivia on the first Thursday of every month.

Every Friday you can steal the biggest karaoke stage in Lansing at High Caliber. We offer Karaoke from 7-11 PM every Friday night, and have the best set up in all of Michigan in our opinion. multiple mics for large groups to sing and a projection screen behind the stage so you can sing along to all the best tunes. It’s the most interactive karaoke experience you can find in Lansing, probably all of Michigan if you ask our humble opinion.

Both Trivia and Karaoke are FREE! There is no age restriction either, since we’re a family entertainment center, so all ages can take part in Karaoke and Trivia! Bring the kiddos and have fun for the whole family.

Best of all? All the other activities at High Caliber are just around the corner. So whether you’re stopping in to catch your breath and cool down, or staying to rock the night away, the Double Clutch has you covered.

Check the full events calendar for special events, themed nights, and seasonal activities by clicking here.

COMBO PACKAGES: MORE FUN & BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

If you want to do more than one activity (and you will), High Caliber offers combo packages that save you money:

Thrills to Kill

The Thrills to Kill package is $75 and includes a go kart race, unlimited axe throwing, and a rage room session. Ages 13 and up, available every day.

All Access Pass – Adults

The All Access Pass is $95 for adults and juniors (ages 13 – 15) and includes up to 3 go kart races, unlimited axe throwing, unlimited throwbowling, unlimited battlefield activities (gellyball and archery tag), unlimited pocket soccer, and rage room access. It’s the best deal in Lansing entertainment.

All Access Pass – Youth

The Kids All Access Pass is $75 for ages 5–12 and includes up to 3 go kart races, unlimited throwbowling, unlimited battlefield, and unlimited pocket soccer.

Date Night in Lansing

Tired of dinner and a movie? High Caliber is one of the best date night spots in the Lansing area. Race each other on the go kart tracks, throw axes side by side, smash stuff in the rage room together, then wind down with drinks and food at the Double Clutch Lounge.

It’s a date your partner will actually remember.
Friday nights are especially good for date night — glow axe throwing is running, karaoke is going at the lounge, and the energy in the building is hard to beat. The full bar means you can make a proper evening of it.

Fun for Families & Kids

High Caliber isn’t just for adults — it’s one of the best things to do with kids in the Lansing area. Mini Go Karts (ages 5+, $18) let the little ones experience the thrill of racing without any height restriction. Kids 5 and up can also do throwbowling, gellyball battles, archery tag, dodgeball, pocket soccer, and the arcade. The Kids All Access Pass ($75) bundles it all together for a full day of fun.
For birthday parties, High Caliber offers packages for both kids and adults with VIP rooms, a personal Event Concierge, and customizable activity selections. Click here to learn more.

Indoor Fun, Rain or Shine

One of the best parts about High Caliber: weather doesn’t matter. The entire 105,000 sq ft facility is indoors and climate-controlled. Whether it’s a rainy spring day, a freezing January night, or a sweltering August afternoon, every activity is available year-round. That makes it one of the most reliable things to do in Lansing regardless of season.

Hours, Location & How to Book

High Caliber Karting & Entertainment is located at 1982 W Grand River Ave #800, Okemos, MI 48864, inside the Meridian Mall. Free parking is available.
Hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Activities are first come, first served. You can book online at highcaliberkarting.com or walk in during business hours. For group events, birthday parties, or corporate outings, contact events@highcaliberkarting.com or call (517) 721-1794.

High Caliber serves the Greater Lansing area including East Lansing, Okemos, Mason, Holt, DeWitt, Haslett, Bath, Williamston, Charlotte, and Grand Ledge. Rated 4.7 stars with over 2,700 Google reviews.

More Things to Do in Lansing

High Caliber is our favorite thing to do in Lansing (we’re biased), but the Greater Lansing area has a lot to offer. For a full alphabetical tour of Lansing attractions ranging from the MSU campus to the Riverwalk to Wharton Center, check out our official ABCs of Lansing, MI guide by clicking here.