

Festivals & Events in Northern Michigan
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
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From haunted houses to trick or treating, Northern Michigan is full of Halloween's fun activities during October.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
Apple Fest. Held each year on the second weekend of October, Apple Fest turns downtown Charlevoix into a festive and fun place to be.
Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall's family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting., all at amazing Boyne Mountain!
Fort Fright
This event includes spooky bonfires storytelling, hot mulled cider, cookies, candy, a haunted house, a demon walk, and a werewolf walk. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $8 for children age 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. Colonial Michilimackinac– 800 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Boyne Mountain Skitoberfest
This annual event has fun for the whole family!
Petoskey Rotary Club’s Annual Fall Festival
This free annual event includes pumpkin painting, lawn games, live music, and magic shows, cornhole tournament, food, and more. For more information, visit facebook.com. Petoskey Winter Sports Park- 1100 Winter Park Lane, Petoskey.
Charlevoix Apple Festival
This downtown Charlevoix event includes farmers market, food, and arts & crafts show. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. For more information or a vendor applications, visit business.charlevoix.org.
Charlevoix Apple Festival
This downtown Charlevoix event includes farmers market, food, and arts & crafts show. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. For more information or a vendor applications, visit business.charlevoix.org.
Lions Annual Soup in a Bread Bowl Supper
Tickets are $10 per person and the event will be held at Pancake Chef- 327 E. Central Ave., Mackinaw City.
Mission Point Wedding Show
Tickets are $49 per person. For tickets or more information, visit missionpoint.com. Mission Point Resort Cypress Room- One Lakeshore Dr., Mackinac Island.
Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend
Celebrate Halloween with the Great Turtle Trail Run, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting., all at amazing Boyne Mountain!
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Built during World War II to haul heavy materials during the winter, the Icebreaker Mackinaw was in service for 62 years then became a museum.
Fisherman’s Island State Park has more than 2,600 acres and miles of gorgeous Lake Michigan beach and is located just south of Charlevoix.
The majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
The many ski resorts in Northern Michigan have winter activities for the entire family including sledding, sleigh rides, tubing, and more.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
West Michigan is home to numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!
Acres and acres of Northern Michigan are abloom with trillium during May, only adding to the beauty of spring Up North!
Bicyclists, walkers, and roller bladers can go from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix on the 26-mile long Little Traverse Wheelway.
The elegantly restored Cheboygan Opera House is an acoustically superb, Victorian theatre that presents entertainment of many genres.
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