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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, call (231) 547-3253. Mt. McSauba- 09223 McSauba Rd., Charlevoix.
Sledding & S’mores
Free sledding and s’mores at Kiwanis Park- 11 N. Arbor St. (off East Lake St.), Harbor Springs. For more information, call Rachel Roon at (231) 526-2104.
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 facebook.com.
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
Harbor Springs Ice Fest
The two day event includes live ice carvings, dueling chainsaws, scavenger hunt, s’mores & hot dogs, and more. For more info, visit facebook.com. Downtown Harbor Springs.
Beat the Winter Blues Craft & Vendor Show
VFW Post 2051- 599 W. Conway Rd., Harbor Springs. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Indian River’s Winterfest
This annual, two-day event has fun for all ages. Downtown Indian River.
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.
Indoor Sidewalk Sales
Participating businesses offer deals and discounts in Charlevoix.
Ice Fishing Tournament
Prizes will be awarded by categories based on the largest catch. The entry fee is $10 per person with kids 12 and under free with a paid adult. Registration begins at 8:30am with the tournament lasting from 9am-12pm. Prizes will be awarded at 12:30pm. A fire will be going on the beach to warm folks up when they return. Lake Louise Camp & Retreat Center- 11037 Thumb Lake Rd.,
Boyne Falls.
Harbor Springs Restaurant Week
Enjoy creative culinary offerings and exclusive deals, showcasing the best of the Harbor Springs area dining scene. For a list of participating restaurants and more information, visit .
harborspringschamber.org
Mom 2 Mom & Craft Sale
Sale of kids clothes, toys, as well as a craft sale of handmade items. Mill Street Campus- 951 Mill St., East Jordan.
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 Sweet ‘n Spicy. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Torchlight Snowshe
Experience the beauty of Camp Daggett’s snow-covered trails, illuminated by torchlight as you snowshoe through campus. After your adventure, warm up in the lodge with hot cocoa and cookies. Event is free but donations are appreciated. Camp Daggett- 3001 Church Rd., Petoskey. For more info, visit charlevoix.org.
Northern Michigan Camping & RV Show
Friday from 12-8pm, Saturday from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Admission is $8 for Adults, $2 for Kids age 6-15, and Kids age 0-5 get in free. The Ellison Place- 150 Dale Dr., Gaylord. For more information, visit facebook.com.
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
The Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant in Mackinaw City is the U.S.’ longest running free Memorial Day historical program.
People come from all over to celebrate the July 4th in Harbor Springs for the gorgeous setting along the water and many great activities.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British
It’s just for kids–a fishing pond in Petoskey! Kids can throw a line in this one acre pond stocked with trout.
The many ski resorts in Northern Michigan have winter activities for the entire family including sledding, sleigh rides, tubing, and more.
Historic Mill Creek Discover Park has 625 acres along Lake Huron, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, a reconstructed saw mill, mill dam, and more.
Travel along the Tunnel of Trees in Northern Michigan and you will pass through Good Hart and see historic Saint Ignatius Catholic Church.
Sailing is a special pastime that often brings friends together in Northern Michigan. And no wonder. The sailing here is wonderful.