Christmas & Holiday Activities in Northern Michigan
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
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Mail letters to the Easter Bunny
At the mailbox in front of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
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
Mail letters to the Easter Bunny
At the mailbox in front of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
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. The theme for this month is BBQ. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Pet photos with the Easter Bunny
Grandpa Shorter’s Gift, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Mail letters to the Easter Bunny
At the mailbox in front of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
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.
Easter Luncheon & Egg Hunt
Luncheon from 11am-1:30pm. Egg Hunt from 2-3pm. 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.
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, click here.
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.
Morel Hunting Camp
Anthony Williams, expert in morel hunting, will give tips on how to look and find morels. This is sponsored by the Taylor Series at Christ Episcopal Church- 200 State St., Charlevoix, A reception will follow in the parish hall. It is open to the public at no cost.
Babies on the Farm
Cuddle baby chicks, baby donkeys, kid goats, baby lambs, young yaks and alpaca. Advanced registration is required by visiting eventbrite.com. Cost is $10 per person and there are three tours each day. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak Petting Farm- 1735 South Wilson Rd., Boyne City. For more information, email kiwidinokfarm@gmail.com or call (248) 935-4024.
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
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The Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant in Mackinaw City is the U.S.’ longest running free Memorial Day historical program.
Young State Park outside Boyne City is a ‘year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers and nature lovers.
The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the U.S. and stretches from North Dakota to New York, passing through Northern Michigan.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
The majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.
Beaver Island is located 32 miles offshore of Charlevoix, Michigan and is the largest island in Lake Michigan.