

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.
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!
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
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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The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.
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.
Acres and acres of Northern Michigan are abloom with trillium during May, only adding to the beauty of spring Up North!
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the U.S. and stretches from North Dakota to New York, passing through Northern Michigan.
Northern Michigan has many varied settings for kayaking- whether it by river, one of the inland lakes, or Lake Michigan,
The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum is named for a counselor who helped Native American veterans. Native American artifacts fill the museum space.
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