
July 4th Up North
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
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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.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
Petoskey is a small community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and has many activities and attractions to see..
Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
North Central Michigan College's Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
It's just for kids--a fishing pond in Petoskey! Kids can throw a line in this one acre pond stocked with trout.
Petoskey, in Northern Michigan, offers fun and eclectic events for people of all ages throughout the year.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
A walking tour of Petoskey actually is a history lesson as many of the buildings date from the 1870's to the 1930's.
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
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
The many ski resorts in Northern Michigan have winter activities for the entire family including sledding, sleigh rides, tubing, and more.
Disc golf is hot everywhere and especially in Northern Michigan because of it’s many courses and beautiful scenery.
The National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods is a 55′ x 22′ redwood cross cut from one redwood tree and with a 28′ tall bronze crucifix.
Mackinaw City’s Heritage Village lets visitors explore life in the Straits of Mackinac as it was during the era of 1880-1917.