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March is a big month for the ski resorts Up North. Visit Nub's Nob, The Highlands at Harbor Springs, and Boyne Mountain for winter fun!
There are many Easter Egg Hunts and activities to be enjoyed by families throughout Northern Michigan each spring.
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.
Hops ‘n Highlands
This annual event includes a beer tasting, live music, ice bar, food trucks, keg bowling, and more. The Highlands- 600 Highland Dr., 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
EJPS Extravaganza
This event is a fundraiser for East Jordan Public Schools and tickets are $65 until February 17th and $75 each from February 18th until the event. Tickets include dining, dancing, and a complimentary Happy Hour from 5:30-6:30pm courtesy of The Landing Restaurant. Only 200 tickets will be sold and are available at the District or Middle School/High School Offices. The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix- 204 Water St., East Jordan.
Northern Michigan Home and Outdoor Living Show
Visit with more than 70 booths at the Home and Outdoor Living show. See kitchen and bath specialists, decks, home systems, builders, designers, and more. Cost is $5 for adults, free for those age 17 and under. Show runs Friday from 11am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-4pm at North Central Michigan College- 1515 Howard St., Petoskey. For more info, email Lyn Ann at info@hbanm.com.
Leapin’ Leprechaun 5k
Proceeds from the race are being donated to the Munson Medical Center’s new Family Birth and Children’s Center. Along with the race, there will also be a costume contest. The race will start and end right next to Brady’s Bar- 401 S. Union St., Traverse City. Register at runsignup.com.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Pub Crawl
Parade at 5pm on Nelson Street north from Huron Street to Festival Square, Cheboygan. Pub Crawl to follow. For more info, visit cheboyganmainstreet.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Pub Crawl
403 N. Huron St., Charlevoix. For parade registration and more info, visit facebook.com.
Mardi Gras
The annual event includes activities and competitions for all ages. Nub’s Nob- 500 Nub’s Nob Rd., Harbor Springs.
Kids Spring Blast Party Activities include games, prizes, lunch, an Easter egg hunt cake walk, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Church of the Straights- 307 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Ring in Spring
This weekend long event includes the slush cup, live music, wine tasting, and the chance to ski across the pond. The Highlands- 600 Highland Rd., Harbor Springs.
Carnival Weekend
Three day event with many activities for adults including slush cup, snow beach party, music, and more. Boyne Mountain Resort- 1 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls.
Mail letters to the Easter Bunny
Mailbox in front of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Michigan Spring Festival: Meet Baby Farm Animals
This family-friendly event invites visitors to meet adorable newborn animals including lambs, baby yaks, and more while enjoying a relaxed, authentic farm setting. Cost is $10 per person with a $25 minimum, and $9 per person for groups of 6 or more. Pre-registration is required by visiting kiwidinkok.com. For more information, email Jim & Dawn at kiwidinokfarm@gmail.com. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak Petting Farm- 1735 South Wilson Rd., Boyne City.
Treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Inc.- 301 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
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.
Charlevoix, Michigan celebrates Ground Hog Day with this celebration that includes games, food, music, prizes, awards, and more.
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
Get off the ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to Mackinac Island and the first thing you’ll see is the historic downtown area.
The majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
The many ski resorts in Northern Michigan have winter activities for the entire family including sledding, sleigh rides, tubing, and more.
It’s just for kids–a fishing pond in Petoskey! Kids can throw a line in this one acre pond stocked with trout.
Mackinaw City’s Heritage Village lets visitors explore life in the Straits of Mackinac as it was during the era of 1880-1917.