Festivals & Events in Northern Michigan
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
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Mail letters to the Easter Bunny
Mailbox in front of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Michigan Spring Festival: Meet Baby Farm Animals
This family-friendly event invites visitors to meet adorable newborn animals including lambs, baby yaks, and more while enjoying a relaxed, authentic farm setting. Cost is $10 per person with a $25 minimum, and $9 per person for groups of 6 or more. Pre-registration is required by visiting kiwidinkok.com. For more information, email Jim & Dawn at kiwidinokfarm@gmail.com. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak Petting Farm- 1735 South Wilson Rd., Boyne City.
Easter on Main
Multiple activities happening at 403 N. Huron St., Cheboygan. Visit facebook.com for the details.
Easter Egg Hunt
Children ages 0-8 will have their egg hunt in Washington Park and kids 9 and up will have theirs in Major City Park. All children are encouraged to bring their own Easter baskets to collect eggs. Hosted by Cheboygan Main Street-Downtown Development Authority. Washington Park- E. Elm St. Major City Park- 1101 N. Huron St., Cheboygan.
Fairgrounds Egg Scramble
Egg hunts, food, and more for all ages. Bring your own basket. Emmett County Fairgrounds Community Center- 1129 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey.
Easter Egg Hunt with visit from the Easter Bunny
Children of all ages are welcome and bags will be provided to collect eggs. Zorn Park- 151 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs
Easter Luncheon & Egg Hunt
Age groups are: 2 and under, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, and 7-10 years. The hunt will include 4500 prize-filled eggs. Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Hosted by Charlevoix State Band and the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce. Charlevoix at East Park- 400 Bridge St., 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
Treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny
Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Easter Brunch
Stafford’s Weathervane- 109 Pine River Lane, Charlevoix.
Mail letters to the Easter Bunny
Mailbox in front of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Michigan Spring Festival: Meet Baby Farm Animals
This family-friendly event invites visitors to meet adorable newborn animals including lambs, baby yaks, and more while enjoying a relaxed, authentic farm setting. Cost is $10 per person with a $25 minimum, and $9 per person for groups of 6 or more. Pre-registration is required by visiting kiwidinkok.com. For more information, email Jim & Dawn at kiwidinokfarm@gmail.com. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak Petting Farm- 1735 South Wilson Rd., Boyne City.
Frostbite Trail Tasting Event
This event takes participants on a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure through Antrim and Charlevoix Counties. Local businesses offer small bites paired with a 2oz wine pour, a cider or beer tasting, or a sample cocktail. The event takes place monthly and is a pay-as-you-go event with no tickets required. Each month has a different theme. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny
Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pet photos with the Easter Bunny
Grandpa Shorter’s Gift, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Mail letters to the Easter Bunny
Mailbox in front of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Michigan Spring Festival: Meet Baby Farm Animals
This family-friendly event invites visitors to meet adorable newborn animals including lambs, baby yaks, and more while enjoying a relaxed, authentic farm setting. Cost is $10 per person with a $25 minimum, and $9 per person for groups of 6 or more. Pre-registration is required by visiting kiwidinkok.com. For more information, email Jim & Dawn at kiwidinokfarm@gmail.com. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak Petting Farm- 1735 South Wilson Rd., Boyne City.
Treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny
Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Rotary Club of East Jordan Father & Son Banquet
East Jordan High School Auditorium- 101 Maple St., East Jordan. Visit facebook.com for more info.
Boyne Appetit!
Restaurants and food retailers in Boyne City and neighboring towns offer delectable specialties with affordable price points for both lunch and dinner. For more information, visit boynecitymainstreet.com.
Business Expo & Taste of Boyne
This annual event includes about 60 exhibitor booths from area businesses and organizations, food, networking, and music. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, visit boynechamber.com.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
The Headlands, just west of Mackinaw City, is one of six International Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and one of nine in the world.
Spring brings lots of outdoor activities to Northern Michigan but one often ends up on pancakes: making maple syrup.
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.
Charlevoix has beaches on Lake Michigan and also offers the warmer swimming waters of inland lake beaches on Lake Charlevoix.
Northern Michigan builder Earl Young created the unusual mushroom houses in Charlevoix. Tours are available.
Mackinaw City’s Heritage Village lets visitors explore life in the Straits of Mackinac as it was during the era of 1880-1917.