VegMichigan

ANN ARBOR WARD 4 PARTY
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawton Park, 2125 Mershon Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
ANN ARBOR WARD 4 PARTY
For A2ZERO Week, VegMichigan will be joining Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations to celebrate the city’s climate work! We will be handing out sustainable, plant-based food samples, and signing up attendees 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!

ANN ARBOR WARD 5 PARTY
2025-06-04 17:30 - 19:30 | West Park, 215 Chapin St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
ANN ARBOR WARD 5 PARTY
For A2ZERO Week, VegMichigan will be joining Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations to celebrate the city’s climate work! We will be handing out sustainable, plant-based food samples, and signing up attendees 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!

ANN ARBOR WARD 2 PARTY
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Glacier Highlands Park, 3600 Larchmont Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
ANN ARBOR WARD 2 PARTY
For A2ZERO Week, VegMichigan will be joining Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations to celebrate the city’s climate work! We will be handing out sustainable, plant-based food samples, and signing up attendees 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!

VEGMICHIGAN'S 24TH ANNUAL SPRING VEGFEST
2025-06-01 10:00 - 16:00 | 2810 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207
VEGMICHIGAN’S 24TH ANNUAL SPRING VEGFEST
Join us for our 24th Annual Spring VegFest on Sunday, June 1st at Eastern Market in Detroit!
There will be delicious sweet and savory plant-based food, sustainable shopping, nonprofits working towards great causes, live presentations and cooking demos, music, free massages, fun for the kids, and free samples!
FREE ADMISSION so bring your friends and family for a fun and delicious day in Detroit! See you there 🙂
Check out the full vendor list and more at https://vegmichigan.org/

SCARLETT MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ANN ARBOR
2025-05-23
VegMichigan is participating in Scarlett Middle School’s Climate Justice Expo. We will have a station where students will use a carbon foodprint calculator to determine which food choices contribute the least amount to climate change and which foods contribute the most. Then, they will discuss how we can support one another in making more climate-friendly food choices and how we can make climate-friendly food choices more accessible.
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!”
(This event is not open to the public.)

DEARBORN - DINNER MEETUP AT UNBURGER
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Unburger, 22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
DEARBORN – DINNER MEETUP AT UNBURGER
Unburger is your go-to spot for crave-worthy, plant-based comfort food! From the juicy Ultimate Beef burgers and crispy Chick’n sandwiches to loaded chili cheese fries and dairy-free shakes, there’s something for everyone.
Please RSVP here to save your spot.

DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY (CHASE BRANCH) PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Detroit Public Library (Chase Branch), 17731 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235, 17731 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI, 48235, United States
We will provide a free presentation about the benefits of plant-based eating for health, animals, and the environment. Free plant-based appetizers will be served.
Please RSVP here.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY WALK & WAG
2025-05-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Rolling Hills Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti Township, MI 48197
HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY WALK & WAG

VegMichigan will be sharing information about food choices and climate, signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge, and sharing plant-based food samples with attendees.

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!

FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SPRING FESTIVAL
2025-05-17
FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SPRING FESTIVAL
VegMichigan will share information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating, as well as delicious plant-based pizza samples! Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge, and we will give a brief talk on food choices and climate.
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 - NAMASTE FLAVORS MEETUP
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Namaste Flavors, 400 S Division St. Ann Arbor MI 48104, 400 S Division St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Come enjoy authentic Indian cuisine at Namaste Flavors, which offers a wide variety of plant-based appetizers and entrees made from freshly prepared ingredients.
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!
Please RSVP on Meetup to attend.
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!

3RD ANNUAL ANN ARBOR CLIMATE TEACH-IN
2025-05-04 13:30 - 17:30 | UUAA, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
VegMichigan will have a table at the 3rd annual Ann Arbor climate teach-in. We will provide information about the connection between our food choices and our carbon footprint.
Visit A2 Climate Teach-In for event details, to register, and to support the event. (The event is free, but registration is requested.)
VegMichigan providing an A2ZERO program at this event as a food sponsor 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!

HARRISVILLE - ALCONA BREW HAUS MEETUP
2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Alcona Brew Haus, 676 N U.S. 23, Harrisville, MI 48740, 676 N U.S. 23, Harrisville, MI, 48740, United States
Join us for a fun evening at the Alcona Brew Haus, 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!
Visit our Meetup page to RSVP.

DETROIT - Dinner Meetup at Takoi (SOLD OUT!)
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Takoi, 2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
DETROIT – Dinner Meetup at Takoi (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!)
Join VegMichigan for a special evening at Takoi!
In our recent Meetup survey, a number of respondents said that they would be interested in an occasional elegant dining experience, such as a plant-based tasting menu. This is our first event aimed at fulfilling this request, and we think you’ll love the amazing flavors and fantastic plant-based dishes at Takoi.
**This event is sold out!**

Ann Arbor's Earth Day Festival 2025
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:30 | Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
VegMichigan will have a table at this FREE family-friendly Earth Day event that includes hands-on activities; live entertainment; green building and commuting technologies; energy topics; water awareness; sustainable agriculture; and more. Come out to join us in celebrating environmental preservation and conservation!
To learn more visit the Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival 2025 webpage.

MILAN EARTH DAY FESTIVAL TABLING
2025-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Wilson Park, 89 Wabash St, Milan, MI 48160, 89 Wabash St., Milan, MI, 48160, United States
We will be at the Milan Earth Day Festival providing information about the benefits of eating plant-based for the planet. Come on out to enjoy the festival and stop by our VegMichigan table to say hello.

SIERRA CLUB CROSSROADS GROUP EARTH DAY FEST
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | The Amp: Millpond Trail, Brighton, MI 48116, Brighton, michigan, 48116, United States
SIERRA CLUB CROSSROADS GROUP EARTH DAY FEST
VegMichigan will be sharing information with attendees about the benefits of plant-based eating for the environment, and we’ll have some plant-based goodies to hand out to attendees. Stop by and see us!

TRAVERSE CITY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Grand Traverse Civic Center 1213 W. Civic Center Drive · Traverse City, MI
TRAVERSE CITY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Join us for the annual Traverse City Earth Day celebration! The celebration will feature the making of/ and all things STEAM, PLUS lots of additional great activities and information related to Earth Day. With a focus on plant-based eating, let’s work together to make the world healthier, more humane and sustainable for ALL!

CONSUMERS ENERGY EARTH DAY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2025-04-24
CONSUMERS ENERGY EARTH DAY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING

VegMichigan will give a presentation on plant-based eating and the environment for Consumers Energy employees to celebrate Earth Day! Literature and delicious plant-based food samples will be shared with attendees.

MILFORD DINNER MEETUP AT LEI TING BLUE PEARL
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Lei Ting Blue Pearl, 525 N. Main Street, Suite 150, Milford, MI. 48381, 525 N. Main Street, Suite 150, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
Join VegMichigan for a lovely evening with delicious Asian Fusion Cuisine at Lei Ting Blue Pearl. This is a gem of fine dining in downtown Milford, with a comfortable atmosphere, and tasty vegan options including Home Style Tofu, ​Vegetarian Chicken and Vegetables Stir-Fry, and Famous General Tso Vegetarian Chicken.
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. We hope you are able to join us!
Everyone is responsible for the cost of their own our meal.
We respectfully request that you RSVP here to attend.

MONROE COUNTY EARTH DAY EXPO
2025-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Monroe County Community College, Gerald Welch Health Education Building, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
MONROE COUNTY EARTH DAY EXPO

VegMichigan will be sharing information with attendees about the benefits of plant-based eating for the environment, and will share plant-based food samples with attendees.

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Northville District Library, 212 W Cady St, Northville, MI 48167
NORTHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING

VegMichigan will give a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating, and offer plant-based food samples to attendees.

SIERRA CLUB U-M PLANET PARTY TABLING
2025-04-10
VegMichigan will provide plant-based samples and educational information about the connection between our food choices and climate change at the Sierra Club U-M Planet Party.
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!

TAWAS DINNER MEETUP AT TAWAS BAY PIZZA CO.
2025-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Tawas Bay Pizza Co., 115 E Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763, 115 E Lake St., Tawas City, MI, 48763, United States
We are having a pizza party! Join us at the Tawas Bay Pizza Co, an artisan, high-heat, wood-infused brick oven pizza restaurant with vegan-friendly options, including non-dairy cheese and veggie toppings. This restaurant also has a beautiful view of the lake.
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. We hope you are able to join us!
Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own meal.
RSVP here to save your spot!

DINNER MEETUP AT SEVA ANN ARBOR (LET'S SUPPORT THIS LONGTIME FAVORITE SPOT!)
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Seva, Westgate Shopping Center, 2541 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
DINNER MEETUP AT SEVA ANN ARBOR (LET’S SUPPORT THIS LONGTIME FAVORITE SPOT!)
As you may have heard, Seva recently reached out to the community to ask for help. The Detroit location closed in February, and we want to support the Ann Arbor restaurant, which has been serving mouthwatering plant-based food for over 50 years! Come and have a delicious meal, share your memories of Seva, and help to keep them going for another 50 years!
RSVP on Meetup here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/306849294/?slug=vegmichigan-meetup&eventId=306849294

PLANT FUTURES INITIATIVE U-M VIRTUAL PANEL
2025-03-31
VegMichigan will speak on the Plant Futures Initiatives U-M Virtual Panel to discuss our organization and our programs, and what it is like to work on food sustainability and plant-based living.

NEW ROOTS INSTITUTE PRESENTATION HOSTED BY CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY U-M
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Central Campus Classroom Building, 1225 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, 1225 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, United States
New Roots Institute will present on the environmental impact of animal agriculture hosted by Citizens Climate Lobby U-M. VegMichigan will provide plant-based samples from Vegano Italiano and offer students an opportunity to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
VegMichigan is participating in this event as an 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!

VIRTUAL COOKING DEMO WITH KISA THE VEGANIZER
2025-03-20 18:30 - 19:30
VIRTUAL COOKING DEMO WITH KISA THE VEGANIZER
Join us for a virtual cooking demo with Kisa the Veganizer!
Kisa will focus on three things for her demo. She will veganize a traditional chicken potpie, she will discuss how to source good options for store-bought vegan food, and she will share what she has in her pantry and then demonstrate how to make a plant-based butter and plant-based cashew milk.
Check out the recipes here! – https://docs.google.com/document/d/10s7gdDjyTOUYz_ghXehIoLa-QupSwQBykf_MYsjf7Ws/edit?usp=sharing
No registration required! Join us on Zoom here – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82318505955
Check out Kisa on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kisatheveganizer/

DINNER MEETUP AT LA PITA IN DEARBORN
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | La Pita, 22681 Newman St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Join VegMichigan for a delicious, healthy dinner at La Pita, a Dearborn staple for 30 years! Treat your taste buds to a variety of Lebanese dishes prepared with a Mediterranean flavor. La Pita has many wonderful plant-based options, including two vegan combo plates, and Impossible Kafta!
RSVP on Meetup required. RSVP here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/306398831/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

ROMULUS PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM & FOOD SAMPLING
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
ROMULUS PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM & FOOD SAMPLING

VegMichigan will be hosting a children’s book read aloud, along with a fun activity and plant-based food samples for children and their families.

Madonna University 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge
2025-03-12
