VegMichigan

ANN ARBOR - Brunch Meetup at The Lunch Room
2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe, 2200 Fuller Ct # 8B, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
ANN ARBOR – Brunch Meetup at The Lunch Room
Join us for a delicious brunch at The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe! This cozy and vibrant spot is known for its mouthwatering vegan dishes and baked goods—perfect for connecting over great food and conversation.
Please RSVP here to reserve your spot.

ALPENA - DINNER MEETUP AT FRIENDLY FOODEES
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Friendly Foodees, 108 N. 3rd Ave., Alpena, MI, 49707, 108 N. 3rd Ave., Alpena, MI, 49707, United States
Join the Northeast VegMichigan chapter for a casual, plant-based dining experience at Friendly Foodees! All are welcome to enjoy delicious vegan food, connect with others, and learn more about our community and resources. Explore their menu here – https://order.toasttab.com/online/friendly-foodees-108-n-3rd-ave
RSVP to save your spot here.

ANN ARBOR YMCA BLOCK PARTY
2025-06-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W Washington St., 400 W Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
We will have a table at the Ann Arbor YMCA Block Party to spread awareness about the connection between eating more plant-based and lowering one’s carbon footprint, serving plant-based samples, and inviting people to take our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

CITY OF ANN ARBOR EMPLOYEES 30-DAY PLANT-BASED PLEDGE
2025-06-17
City of Ann Arbor Employees had the opportunity to sign-up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge to receive a free bag of plant-based food and commit to eating more plant-based for 30 days. Participants will receive weekly supportive emails throughout the month and complete a short survey at the end of the program. We are delivering their free bag of plant-based food today.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.

Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
2025-06-18 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-23 07:00 - 15:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
VegMichigan will be tabling at the market, sharing information about food choices and climate, and handing out delicious plant-based food samples!
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

HOLLY - JACQ N' DIANE'S JUICE BOX & OPTIONAL HIKE
2025-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Jacq N’ Diane’s, 3034 Grange Hall Rd. Holly, MI 48442, Holly, MI 48442, 3034 Grange Hall Rd., Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Let’s celebrate the beginning of summer at Jacq N’ Diane’s Juice Box. This cozy cafe is 100% vegan, and offers healthy options from smoothies made of whole fruits and veggies, to sandwiches and wraps, rice bowls, organic salads, and more.
Lunch will finish around 2:30 and will be followed by an optional hike at Wildwood and Valley Lake Trail in Holly Recreation Center. The trail is about a 15 min drive from the restaurant. Everyone will be responsible for their own transportation from the restaurant to the trail. It is a 2.5-mile loop (we will be hike a portion of the loop for up to 1 hour), and described as an easy level walk that is good for beginners. If you are joining us for the hike, please be sure to prepare accordingly (e.g., bring a filled reusable water bottle, sunscreen, good walking shoes, trail mix/health bar/fruit, sunglasses, hat). Individuals joining us for the hike will be asked to sign a waiver at the restaurant.
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal/vegan snacks while attending our events. Attendees are responsible for the purchase of their own meal. We hope you are able to join us!
RSVP here to save your spot!

Webinar for City of Ann Arbor Employees
2025-06-25
VegMichigan will give a webinar to City of Ann Arbor employees as part of their wellness program.
VegMichigan is providing this program in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

VEGANO ITALIANO BRUNCH POP-UP AT LOWERTOWN BAR AND CAFE
2025-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 | LowerTown Bar & Cafe 1031 Broadway Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Join us for this unique Meetup featuring brunch from Vegano Italiano and drinks from Lowertown Bar and Cafe. Vegano Italiano is a delicious all vegan Italian food truck and they are serving a special brunch menu, as well as some of their regular menu items as a pop-up at Lowertown, a neighborhood gathering spot offering a wide-variety of refreshing mocktails, rich teas, robust coffee, and cozy latte’s with non-dairy milk options.
TWO VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:

We would love you to come to our event, but please note that we have a maximum limit of 16 attendees so please ONLY RSVP if you are committed to coming. If something changes with your schedule we understand, but please update your RSVP right away so we can provide Lowertown with an accurate head count and if someone is on the waitlist they will be able to attend.
There is a two beverage minimum, so you MUST purchase two drinks from Lowertown if you attend this Meetup.

We welcome everyone, but we do ask that everyone order vegan/fully plant-based items at our Meetups. Everyone is responsible for the purchase of their own drinks/food.
We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP here to save your spot.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | West Bloomfield Twp Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
VegMichigan is giving a free presentation on the benefits of eating plant-based for health, ethics, and the environment. Appetizers will be served.
RSVP here to attend.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND BACK 2 SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
2025-07-19
We were invited back to the New Hope Tabernacle Church’s annual community health fair and back to school block party. We will provide literature on the benefits of plant-based eating and serve free plant-based samples to attendees.

Detroit Abloom 6th Annual Vegan Fest
2025-07-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Detroit Abloom, 248 Manistique Street Detroit, MI, 48215
We will be sharing information about the benefits of plant-based eating and handing out free snacks at this amazing festival!

DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY (DOUGLASS BRANCH) PLANT-BASED SAMPLING & DISCUSSION
2025-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Detroit Public Library (Douglass Branch), 3666 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208, 3666 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
We will sample a variety of plant-based milk, plant-based cheese, and other plant-based foods, while discussing some of the health, ethical, and environmental benefits of adding more plant-based foods into our lifestyle.

Please RSVP here.

Humane Society of Huron Valley Teen Animal Care Residency Guest Presenter
2025-07-24
We will provide an interactive program about farmed animal welfare, food choices and climate change, and plant-based living for teens who are attending the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s Animal Care Residency.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION AT THE ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY (DOWNTOWN)
2025-07-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Ann Arbor District Library (Downtown), 343 S. 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
VegMichigan is hosting a plant-based cooking demonstration with Chef Rhoda St. Luce, a.k.a. The Platinum Chef, to support individuals interested in plant-forward eating for their health and the environment. Chef Rhoda is making, Sauteed Curry Chickpea & Organic Quinoa Pilaf Lettuce or Kale Wraps served with Coconut Cream Dill Dip. Samples will be provided to attendees and individuals will have a choice of organic romaine or kale as their wrap.
It is FREE to attend, but space is limited, and we want to make sure we have enough samples for everyone, so we kindly ask that you RSVP here.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

Island City Assisted Living Presentation
2025-07-30

BAY CITY - DINNER MEETUP AT GATSBY'S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
2025-07-30 17:00 - 19:00
BAY CITY – DINNER MEETUP AT GATSBY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
Join us for a fun evening at Gatsby’s Seafood & Steakhouse, which offers some delicious vegan options!
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. Attendees are responsible for the purchase of their own meal. We hope you are able to join us!
RSVP on Meetup to save your spot – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/309119076/?slug=vegmichigan-meetup&eventId=309119076
Check out the menu HERE

DETROIT - Dinner Meetup at Yum Village
2025-07-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Yum Village, 6500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Join VegMichigan and try some rich and flavorful Afro-Carribean cuisine! Guided by a mission to create social impact, Yum Village prioritizes paying living wages to their team and sourcing 85% of their ingredients locally to support the community.
Please RSVP here to attend!

ANN ARBOR - CINNAHOLIC DESSERT MEETUP
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Cinnaholic, 121 E Liberty St. · Ann Arbor, MI
Come out for a fun evening to enjoy Cinnaholic, an all vegan bakery in downtown Ann Arbor. Join us to enjoy gourmet cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, and our delicious treats. This event is an open house so feel free to come anytime. When you order, let them know that you are there for the VegMichigan Meetup to receive a 10% discount. Space is limited so we will have additional seating available in the street in front of Cinnaholic (part of Liberty Street is closed to motorized vehicles as part of Ann Arbor’s Summer Streets initiative).
RSVP here to attend. Looking forward to seeing you then!
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
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TheRide BUS MEET & GREET
2025-08-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority – Dawn Gabay Operations Center 2700 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
TheRide BUS MEET & GREET
VegMichigan will be chatting with attendees about the connection between food choices and climate, sharing free plant-based snacks, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge!
Click here for more event details.
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

AT&T HEALTH FAIR TABLING
2025-08-13

DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY (HUBBARD BRANCH) PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Detroit Public Library (Hubbard Branch), 12929 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235
DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY (HUBBARD BRANCH) PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
What if one simple change could boost your health, help the planet, and improve animal welfare? VegMichigan will share how eating more plant-forward does all that–and more! We will share easy tips and inspire you with tasty, practical ideas to get started.
Free appetizers will be served. Please RSVP here.

LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE HEALTH
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
Join us for an important evening focused on preventive medicine, with featured guest, Kelly Wilson, a registered dietitian nutritionist and board-certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner from Trinity Health. Kelly will discuss the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and the steps we can take every day to prevent, treat and reverse chronic illness and live healthier lives. VegMichigan will provide a FREE delicious and healthy food tasting following the talk.
RSVP at the Livonia Civic Center Library here.

ANN ARBOR CITY HALL CLOTHING SWAP
2025-08-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Ann Arbor City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Council Chambers/Promenade (2nd Floor), 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
VegMichigan will provide information about food and carbon, plant-based food samples, and an opportunity for individuals who are new to plant-based eating to sign-up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge at this clothing swap hosted at Ann Arbor City Hall. Come to donate clothing items, get some “new to you threads,” and learn about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating.
For full details and to register to attend visit: https://lu.ma/b9r2u8m3
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!”

LEAFLETING AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
2025-08-24
LEAFLETING AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
VegMichigan will be leafleting at Michigan State University promoting the benefits of plant based eating and letting students know about the plant-based options on and near campus.

ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL
VegMichigan will be tabling at Ann Arbor’s Local Food Festival, sharing information about the connection between food choices and climate. We’ll have delicious plant-based food samples from a local restaurant to share, and will be offering our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge to attendees. Come out and visit our table!
More About the Event
Join the Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, Ann Arbor Farmers Market, and Argus Farm Stop for a delicious evening celebrating Michigan food & farming! The Ann Arbor Local Food Festival brings together farmers, chefs, food lovers, and makers for a lively night of tastings, demos, music, and more! Meet your growers, sample seasonal fare, discover new flavors, and learn how local food builds a stronger, more sustainable community. Chefs Joe Van Wagner of Echelon Kitchen + Bar and Dugan Walser of Washtenaw Community College will be preparing and sampling seasonal dishes. Food trucks & vendors will be on site with locally sourced meals available for purchase. Plus, enter for a chance to win prizes from local food businesses! The Local Food Festival is free to attend. For more information, please visit a2gov.org/localfoodfest.
Collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor
VegMichigan is participating in this A2ZERO program in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-11
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
VegMichigan will be tabling at WCC’s Welcome Day to share information with students about the connection between food choices and climate, and to sign up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge!
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

YPSI VEGAN FEST PRESENTED BY VEGMICHIGAN
2025-09-14 11:00 - 16:00
YPSI VEGAN FEST PRESENTED BY VEGMICHIGAN
Come out to this FREE admission event. Join us for delicious plant-based food, sustainable shopping, cooking demonstrations and presentations, and kids activities. Everyone who likes good tasting food is welcome!
Get all the details HERE!

A2ZERO MONTHLY CLOTHING SWAP
2025-09-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Ann Arbor Larcom City Hall, City Council Chambers/Promenade, 2nd floor, 301 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
A2ZERO MONTHLY CLOTHING SWAP
VegMichigan will provide information about food and carbon, plant-based food samples, and an opportunity for individuals who are new to plant-based eating to sign-up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge at this clothing swap hosted by Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations. Come to donate clothing items, get some “new to you threads,” and learn about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating!
Click here for full details and to register.
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

ANN ARBOR GREEN FAIR - DOWNTOWN ON MAIN ST.
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00
We will have a table at Ann Arbor’s annual Green Fair, a street fair celebrating sustainability, community, and climate action! We will provide information about the connection between food and climate change, and for individuals who are new to plant-based eating, they will have an opportunity to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
Visit each of their five theme areas to explore how you can be part of a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. We will be tabling on “Circularity Street” which is all things food, reuse, repair, thrifting, and waste reduction. For full details visit the event page here.
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
