Photo by Matthew Fournier on Unsplash.com

Downtown Petoskey Winter Wonderland Weekend

February 14th-16th, 2025

Celebrate the winter at Winter Wonderland Weekend in downtown Petoskey. As of 2020, this event is in partnership with the long-running Winter Sports Park Winter Carnival.

Here's the most updated schedule for the 2025 event:

All Weekend

  • Explore the ice sculptures displayed in front of downtown businesses and in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St.
  • Cupid’s Clues: A Downtown Valentine’s Word Hunt. Visit participating businesses to collect hidden letters that spell out a special Valentine’s message. Solve the puzzle for a chance to win exciting prizes.
  • Winter Warmer Drink Contest – Downtown cafés, bars, restaurants, and coffee shops will be serving various beverages. Participants vote for their favorite to crown the Winter Warmer Champion.

Friday, February 14th, 2025

  • 1-6pm – Sweet Treat Stroll 
    through downtown shops and enjoy sweet treats offered by participating stores. Participating Stores: Glik’s Boutique, Glik’s Men’s Shop, JoJo Beez, and Somebody’s Gallery.
  • 7-10pm – Dueling Pianos at Noggin Room Pub– 118 Lewis St. Performances by Piano Bar Detroit. For more info, visit nogginroom.com.
  • Dusk – Winter Wonderland Walk. Stroll through the twinkling path in Pennsylvania Park, admire beautifully carved ice creations, and enjoy the serene beauty of a winter’s night in Downtown Petoskey.
  • Bumpjumper Scavenger Hunt – Look for photos throughout downtown shops and restaurants for a chance to win $200, $300, and $500 in Downtown Dollars. When you spot the photo, scan the QR code and complete the quick entry form.  
  • Downtown Dollars Contest – Enter to be awarded $500 in Downtown Dollars. Fill out the form and upload up to 5 receipts to prove you’ve shopped Downtown Petoskey during the event weekend. No specific dollar value has to be spent—one entry is allowed per person. 
  • Epic Ice Sculpture Hunt – Find all the sculptures hidden throughout Downtown Petoskey and fill ou a form to share where you discovered them. Three lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive $500 in Downtown Dollars. Please note: only one entry per person/email address.

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

  • 10am-1pm – Free Open Studio at Crooked Tree Arts Center – 461 E. Mitchell St. Free, family friendly event to explore the unique designs and patterns of snowflakes with salt painting. Visit crookedtree.org for more info.
  • 10am-4pm – Drop In Friendship Bracelets at the Petoskey District Library- 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey.
  • 11am-3pm – Explore the Watershed Discovery Center– 426 Bay St. The event will include hands-on activities, exploration, and crafts. Attendees can meet Winnie, the new sturgeon, and her aquatic pals while enjoying cocoa and cookies.
  • 12pm – Live Ice Carving in Pennsylvania Park. Ice carvers will transform blocks of ice into stunning masterpieces. 
  • 2-4pm – Downtown Petoskey Chili Trail. Visit each participating store for chili samples and fun. Go to facebook.com for more information.
  • 7-10pm – Dueling Pianos at Noggin Room Pub– 118 Lewis St. Performances by Piano Bar Detroit. For more info, visit nogginroom.com.
  • Dusk – Winter Wonderland Walk. Stroll through the twinkling path in Pennsylvania Park, admire beautifully carved ice creations, and enjoy the serene beauty of a winter’s night in Downtown Petoskey.

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

  • 12-4pm – Winter Wagon Rides. Free Clydesdale drawn wagon rides around Downtown.

Experience Petoskey

Find beauty and relaxation in Petoskey. This 6,000 person community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay is a destination for visitors because it has so much to offer. Read the stories below or go to the Petoskey destination page.

For more information on the Downtown Petoskey Winter Wonderland Weekend, please contact the event organizer:

Downtown Petoskey

216 Park Avenue
Petoskey, MI 49770

(231) 622-8501

Winter Wonderland Official Info

What's going on now in Northern Michigan?

Discover Northern Michigan Events throughout the year!

Zoo-de-Mack Bike Ride

This 25-year-old rite of spring in Northern Michigan is a bike ride from the Zoo Bar at Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, to Mackinaw City.

Emmett-Charlevoix County Fair

Emmett-Charlevoix County Fair

The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is held at the fairgrounds on Charlevoix Avenue, and is a mix of carnival rides, food, exhibits, and more.

Scroll below for more articles about Activities and Attractions in Northern Michigan.
 

Explore Activities and Attractions of Northern Michigan

Charlevoix Circle of Arts

The Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a vibrant, cultural center in downtown Charlevoix that presents six major visual exhibits annually.

Northern Michigan Beaches

Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.