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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.
Sledding & S’mores
Free sledding and s’mores at Kiwanis Park- 1100 Arbor 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
Beat the Winter Blues Craft & Vendor Show
VFW Post 2051- 599 W. Conway Rd., Harbor Springs. For more information, visit facebook.com.
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.
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.
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.
Love You to the Yak ‘n’ Bak Indoor Petting Farm Event
Enjoy petting and feeding well-behaved animals with provided animal-friendly snacks. Create and deliver a love note to your favorite animal in the barn, and also share a sweet Valentine’s photo op with the farm’s cherished pets. Cost is $10/person and advanced reservations are required by visiting eventbrite.com. For more information, call Jim Dixon at (248) 935-4024. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak and Petting Farm- 1735 S. Wilson Rd., Boyne City.
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.
Indian River’s Winterfest
This annual, two-day event has fun for all ages. Downtown Indian River.
Enjoy amateur snow carving, outhouse races, sleigh rides, poker walk, chili cook-off, and more at Mackinaw City’s Winterfest Celebration!
The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of their books and the stories.
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
Northern Michigan builder Earl Young created the unusual mushroom houses in Charlevoix. Tours are available.
With Lake Michigan on one side and Lake Huron on the other side, Mackinaw City is a true Great Lake’s spot with lots of things to do!
Visit the Deer Park in Harbor Springs to see deer up close. Fun for the entire family.
The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the U.S. and stretches from North Dakota to New York, passing through Northern Michigan.