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The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
Thanksgiving week in Northern Michigan is packed with several special events kick off the holiday season in style.
Ladies Night
Shopping & cocktails. Downtown Cheboygan. For more info, visit cheboyganmainstreet.org.
Craft & Vendor Show
VFW Post 2051- 599 W. Conway Rd., Harbor Springs. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Kris Kringle Craft & Vendor Show
Entry by donation to benefit the Up North Busker Festival. Senior Center Mill Street Campus- 95 Mill St., East Jordan.
Holiday Heroes Gift Drive
Gift/stocking stuffer drive for kids and senior citizens at the EMS/Fire Station- 55 Maple St., East Jordan.
Holidays Lasers on the Ore
A light display, operated by Fresh Coat Light Lab, will transform the Ore Dock with the colors of the season. Free and open to the public. Marquette Ore Dock- Lake Shore Boulevard on Presque Isle Harbor, Marquette. For more info, visit travelmarquette.com.
Holiday Heroes Gift Drive
Gift/stocking stuffer drive for kids and senior citizens at the EMS/Fire Station- 55 Maple St., East Jordan.
Earlier Than The Bird in Boyne City
This holiday shopping event has shoppers wandering the downtown Boyne City shops in their pajamas to score big savings prior to Black Friday.
Holiday Gift & Craft Show
Shop a wide variety of incredible local artists, small businesses, and other vendors. Donations will be collected for the Manna Food Project. Interested vendors should contact Sandy Williams at swilliams@odawacasino.com or (231) 348-5544. Odawa Casino- 760 Lears Rd., Petoskey.
Kiwanis Boyne City Turkey Trot 5k & Fun Run
Begins at Veterans Park Pavilion- 207 N. Lake St. Boyne City. Fee is $30 in advance or $35 day of the event. To register or for more information, visit facebook.com.
Friendsgiving
Free Thanksgiving dinner and games at St. Joseph Catholic Church- 207 Nichols St., East Jordan.
East Jordan Lion’s Club Christmas Tree Sale
Monday-Saturday from 12-6pm & Sundays from 12-4pm. Jordan Inn- 228 Main St., East Jordan.
Christmas in Indian River
Christmas Craft Show: 9am-4pm at Inland Lakes School-363 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River. For an application, click here. Parade & Tree Lighting at 5pm- Downtown Indian River.
Charlevoix Merchant Open House, Holiday Parade, & Tree Lighting
The event includes Black Friday Deals, photos with Santa, holiday crafts, and parade at 5:30pm to be followed by the tree lighting. Downtown Charlevoix.
Holly Jolly Boyne
Boyne City’s downtown sparkles for this family fun event. Businesses stay open, and the parade begins at 6 pm. Join Santa as he travels to the tree lighting in Old City Park. Lake & Main Streets in Boyne City
Small Business Saturday
Local businesses will hae events, sales, specials, and promotions during their business hours. East Jordan.
Harbor Springs Tree Lighting
In addition to the tree lighting, sing carols and celebrate the winners of the annual window decorating contest.
Christmas Craft Show
Lake Louise Retreat Center- 11037 Thumb Lake Rd., Boyne Falls. For an application, call Vicki at (231) 549-2728 on Mondays or Tuesdays.
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Charlevoix, Michigan celebrates Ground Hog Day with this celebration that includes games, food, music, prizes, awards, and more.
Disc golf is hot everywhere and especially in Northern Michigan because of it’s many courses and beautiful scenery.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula.