National Morel Mushroom Festival
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
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Charlevoix, Michigan celebrates Ground Hog Day with this celebration that includes games, food, music, prizes, awards, and more.
Indian River's Winterfest is packed with fun things to do including a poker run, bonfires, music, food, kid's events, and more.
Celebrate the winter at Petoskey's Winter Wonderland Weekend, in partnership with the Winter Sports Park Winter Carnival!
Candlelight Hike at Mt. McSauba
Self-guided hiking, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing along a candlelit trail ending with a fire and hot cocoa. Trek begins at the sledding hill parking lot. For more information, contact the Charlevoix Recreation Department at (231) 547-7183. Mt. McSauba- 09223 McSauba Rd., Charlevoix.
First Friday Charlevoix
This event includes a cocktail trail, shopping, fun activities to enjoy, and a chance to win Downtown Dollar Gift Cards. For more information, visit downtowncharlevoix.com. Downtown Charlevoix
Mackinac Island Twilight Turtle Trek
A 2-mile, lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. Begins at the corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road. with a bonfire and hot chocolate. For more information, visit mackinacparks.com.
Love You to the Yak ‘n’ Bak Indoor Petting Farm Event
Enjoy petting and feeding well-behaved animals with provided animal-friendly snacks. Create and deliver a love note to your favorite animal in the barn, and also share a sweet Valentine’s photo op with the farm’s cherished pets. Cost is $10/person and advanced reservations are required by visiting eventbrite.com. For more information, call Jim Dixon at (248) 935-4024. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak and Petting Farm- 1735 S. Wilson Rd., Boyne City.
Downtown Petoskey Winter Carnival
Celebrate the winter at Petoskey’s Winter Carnival in downtown Petoskey. This event is held in partnership with the long-running Winter Sports Park Winter Carnival.
Indian River’s Winterfest
This annual, two-day event has fun for all ages. Downtown Indian River.
Sledding & S’mores
Free sledding and s’mores at Kiwanis Park- 1100 Arbor St., Harbor Springs. For more information, call Rachel Roon at (231) 526-2104.
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
Each August, the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival celebrates this delight with music and activities throughout the weekend.
Music, dance, art, and theater all come together for an event celebrating the New Year at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in downtown Petoskey.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
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In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.
Disc golf is hot everywhere and especially in Northern Michigan because of it’s many courses and beautiful scenery.
West Michigan is home to numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!
The history Northern Michigan’s Inland Water Route is preserved at the Inland Water Route Historical Museum in Alanson.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
Founded in 1875, Bay View in Petoskey is a National Historic Landmark community with community-owned buildings, cottages, and two inns.
Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
The history of the fur trade in Northern Michigan is captured at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City.