Dr. Grubaugh’s 4 Favorite Summer Events

It feels like it just started yesterday, yet summer is flying by already. It’ll be time for school to start back before we know it, but there’s still plenty of time to have a fun-filled adventure or two before then! Fortunately, Lansing has no shortage of exciting opportunities to get you and your family out and about, enjoying everything our city has to offer in the warmer months. Dr. Grubaugh has put together a list of things he’s most looking forward to doing this summer. Take a look below for Dr. Grubaugh’s 4 favorite summer events! 

Old Town Art Feast

1232 Turner Street

Lansing, MI 48906 

08/17/2019

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Old Town is the place to be in August if you’re looking for awesome local art, shopping, food, and fun! The Art Feast combines local art with delicious treats, showcasing dozens of art vendors along Turner Street with a mouth-watering food truck rally in the afternoon. If that’s not enough to tempt you, there will be sidewalk sales and special performances associated with the Renegade Theatre Festival. Enjoy theater and live music along with the handmade crafts on display for an afternoon of all-around artistic goodness! 

DeWitt’s Downtown Farmers Market

414 E W Main St

Dewitt, MI 48820

Tuesdays from June 4th – October 8th 

4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

Dr. Grubaugh loves the Market so much that Grubaugh Orthodontics sponsors it! Bring the whole family to browse what’s on offer from numerous Mid-Michigan vendors and producers. You’ll find a wide variety of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious baked goods, specialty gourmet foods, local honey and maple syrups, jellies, poultry, beef, pork, rabbit, flavorful fresh herbs, and farm-fresh eggs. If that’s not enough, there will be seasonal garden plants and plant starts available, as well as handcrafted items from local artists. Several vendors offer ready-made food so you can eat on the go, and there is live weekly music, too. 

The first Tuesday of every month is Kid’s Activity Day, and the theme this year is Real Life SuperHEROES.

June 4: Police and Firefighters

July 2: Military

August 6: Farmers

September 3: Teachers

October 1: Dress-up as your favorite SuperHERO and trick or treat at the Market

There will be several other special events at the Market throughout the season, including the annual Bike Parade on July 2 and a pumpkin decorating contest on October 8. The Market operates rain or shine, so be sure to swing by this summer to enjoy everything it has to offer! 

St. Johns Mint Festival

Clinton County Fairgrounds

800 W Sickles St

St Johns, MI 48879

August 9-11, 2019

Dr. Grubaugh attended this festival every year growing up, and it’s still one of the things he looks forward to the most every summer. The St. Johns Mint Festival is held the second weekend of August every year, and provides tons of fun for the entire family!  Over 75,000 people explore arts and crafts, a flea market, antiques and collectibles, softball, basketball and tennis tournaments, tractor pulls, and children’s activities spread across the city park and county fairgrounds. There’s also free daily entertainment, the Mint Queen Pageant, and lots of mint-themed information and foods. Don’t miss the Grand Mint Parade on Saturday, and make sure you get a scoop of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream to cool you down while you walk around!

The Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop

9448 E M-21

Ovid, MI 48866 

Dr. Grubaugh’s favorite ice cream shop is only open in the summer, so make a special effort to try it out before it’s gone for another year! This is a hot spot in the warmer months, so it stays pretty packed, but don’t let the long lines discourage you – they move fast. Sometimes they showcase local musicians outdoor under their pavilion, and you can score sweet deals on 3-gallon tubs of their ice cream at the end of the summer to get you through the long Michigan winter. 

Speaking of ice cream…Blue Moon features over 100 flavors and combinations in premium hand-dipped, premium soft serve, and frozen yogurt! Pick your favorite and enjoy it in a homemade waffle cone, shake, malt, flurry, sundae, or enjoy a slushie or glacier with homemade popping bobas. If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, they offer hot dogs, chili dogs, brats, Polish and BBQ sandwiches, and even fried pickles and green beans!

Keep your child’s smile in shape this summer

Whatever you’ve got on the calendar this summer, we want our orthodontic patients to have fun without losing sight of their treatment plan. That means keeping up with caring for their braces or aligners so that treatment isn’t interrupted – even if your regular routine is!

To help your child get through the summer with their braces and treatment schedule intact, we offer a few helpful recommendations like:

• Keep an orthodontic kit with you for braces care on the go, and include a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a little orthodontic wax
• Put our phone numbers and email address in your phone or write it down somewhere, so we can walk you through any unexpected emergencies that may occur while you’re out and about
• If your child is in braces, make sure they stick to treats that are orthodontist-approved, and avoid offering anything that’s too crunchy or chewy
• Be sure your child’s dental hygiene routine is maintained and that they are brushing at least twice a day for two minutes each time and flossing every night before bed

By following the tips we’ve outlined above, you can make the most of the summer without sacrificing your child’s smile! Don’t forget that you can always count on our talented team for expert support and advice if you ever have any questions or concerns, too. Grubaugh Orthodontics is here to help your child achieve a healthy smile this summer – and the rest of the year, too!

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