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Indian River's Winterfest is packed with fun things to do including a poker run, bonfires, music, food, kid's events, and more.
Charlevoix, Michigan celebrates Ground Hog Day with this celebration that includes games, food, music, prizes, awards, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Indian River’s Winterfest
This annual, two-day event has fun for all ages. Downtown Indian River.
Downtown Petoskey Winter Wonderland Weekend
This event featurse ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, downtown shopping, dining delights, and more. Downtown Petoskey.
Indoor Sidewalk Sales
Participating businesses offer deals and discounts in 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.
Downtown Petoskey Winter Wonderland Weekend
This event featurse ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, downtown shopping, dining delights, and more. Downtown Petoskey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
Indian River celebrates summer in Northern Michigan with Old Fashioned Days, an event with five days of family fun.
This 3-day festival in Boyne City begins with a run along Lake Charlevoix and ends with fireworks, with food, fun, and more in between!
Founded in 1875, Bay View in Petoskey is a National Historic Landmark community with community-owned buildings, cottages, and two inns.
The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the U.S. and stretches from North Dakota to New York, passing through Northern Michigan.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.
Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
This Inland Waterway covers 38.2 miles from outside of Petoskey to Cheboygan. Find state parks, fishing, swimming, and more along the way.