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You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
From haunted houses to trick or treating, Northern Michigan is full of Halloween's fun activities during October.
The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of their books and the stories.
Enjoy Northern Michigan food favorites by local restaurants, delis, and gourmet shops all for a good cause at Taste of Harbor Springs.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
Boyne City's Harvest Festival is held each September and fills the downtown with music, crafts, and fall produce.
Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk
This free walk begins in St. Ignace at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, and in Mackinaw City at the south end of the bridge in the Lower Peninsula. For more information, visit mackinacbridge.org.
Depot Teen Center Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds benefit the Depot Teen Centers programs. To register, visit ejdepot.org. The Mallard- 9569 Bailey Rd., East Jordan.
Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Parade
Staging area is located two miles west of Mackinaw City on West Central Avenue. For more info, visit mackinacbridgecrossing.com.
8-Mile Run & Walk
Beginning and ending at Mission Point Resort, this is one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan. The course takes runners around the island with sights like historic Victorian homes, the Straights of Mackinac, the Mackinac Bridge and more. Mission Point Resort- One Lake Shore Dr, Mackinac Island. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
Paddle Antrim Festival
This event celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. It includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Participants can choose to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so the trip can be anywhere from 7 to 42 miles. For more information and to register, visit paddleantrim.com.
Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show
This annual event allows viewing of semi-trucks with customized cabs, extraordinary paint/artwork and neon light displays at Little Bear East Arena- 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace and in downtown St. Ignace. For the most updated information, visit mackinawchamber.com.
Petoskey Harvest Showcase
This annual event takes participants to 15 wineries in the region where they’ll sample wines paired with small plates. Tickets are $65 per person and available at petoskey.wine.
Balloons Over Bay Harbor
This annual event offers viewing of hot air balloons and many more activities. Visit facebook.com/balloonsoverbayharbor for more info. 4000 Main St., Bay Harbor.
Taste of Harbor Springs
Annual food and drink festival to benefit the Mary Ellen Hughes Culinary Scholarship fund. Harbor Springs Waterfront.
East Jordan Fall Fest
This annual event includes live music, beer tent, food trucks, softball tournament, kid’s activities, and much more. East Jordan Tourist Park- 218 N. Lake St., East Jordan. For the most updated information, visit facebook.com.
Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
This annual event is a three-day celebration of readers, writers, books, and literary craft. 153 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.
Harvest Festival
Culminating event of the outdoor Boyne City Farmers Market featuring children’s games, local harvests, fall fun, and decorations. Veterans Park- 207 N. Main St., Boyne City. For a vendor application, click here.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
Music, dance, art, and theater all come together for an event celebrating the New Year at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in downtown Petoskey.
The Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a vibrant, cultural center in downtown Charlevoix that presents six major visual exhibits annually.
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.
The many ski resorts in Northern Michigan have winter activities for the entire family including sledding, sleigh rides, tubing, and more.
Travel along the Tunnel of Trees in Northern Michigan and you will pass through Good Hart and see historic Saint Ignatius Catholic Church.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
Charlevoix has beaches on Lake Michigan and also offers the warmer swimming waters of inland lake beaches on Lake Charlevoix.