
Festivals & Events in Mackinaw City
While it may be the gateway to Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City offers it’s own set of awesome festivals and events.
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Music, art, food, and fun all come together for a terrific family event celebrating the New Year at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in downtown Petoskey.
This Northern Michigan event is alcohol free and designed for all ages. Participants can choose from a variety of activities and move throughout them all evening. Tickets are $5 for Kids age 2-18, $10 for Adults, and kids under age 2 get in free.
The event is held from 5-9pm at the corner of Division and Mitchell Streets in downtown Petoskey.
461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
The highlight of the evening is the “Midnight at 9” ball drop on Division Street at 9pm!
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.
It's just for kids--a fishing pond in Petoskey! Kids can throw a line in this one acre pond stocked with trout.
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
A walking tour of Petoskey actually is a history lesson as many of the buildings date from the 1870's to the 1930's.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
North Central Michigan College's Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Petoskey, in Northern Michigan, offers fun and eclectic events for people of all ages throughout the year.
Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
Petoskey is a small community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and has many activities and attractions to see..
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
Founded in 1875, Bay View in Petoskey is a National Historic Landmark community with community-owned buildings, cottages, and two inns.
Crooked Tree Arts Center
461 E. Mitchell St.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-4337
crookedtree.org
While it may be the gateway to Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City offers it’s own set of awesome festivals and events.
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The Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant in Mackinaw City is the U.S.’ longest running free Memorial Day historical program.
With miles of scenic trails terrain and local snowmobile clubs, Northern Michigan is the place to bring the snow sleds in the winter.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
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 has many varied settings for kayaking- whether it by river, one of the inland lakes, or Lake Michigan,
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Get the sleds and the skates out, put on the cold weather clothes, and enjoy sledding and ice skating in Northern Michigan.