Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is filled with events and the celebration of the Island’s many varieties of lilacs.
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Celebrate the winter at Petoskey's Winter Wonderland Weekend, in partnership with the Winter Sports Park Winter Carnival!
Charlevoix, Michigan celebrates Ground Hog Day with this celebration that includes games, food, music, prizes, awards, and more.
Indian River's Winterfest is packed with fun things to do including a poker run, bonfires, music, food, kid's events, and more.
Candlelight Hike at Mt. McSauba
Self-guided hiking, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing along a candlelit trail ending with a fire and hot cocoa. Trek begins at the sledding hill parking lot. For more information, contact the Charlevoix Recreation Department at (231) 547-7183. Mt. McSauba- 09223 McSauba Rd., Charlevoix.
First Friday Charlevoix
This event includes a cocktail trail, shopping, fun activities to enjoy, and a chance to win Downtown Dollar Gift Cards. For more information, visit downtowncharlevoix.com. Downtown Charlevoix
Mackinac Island Twilight Turtle Trek
A 2-mile, lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. Begins at the corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road. with a bonfire and hot chocolate. For more information, visit mackinacparks.com.
Love You to the Yak ‘n’ Bak Indoor Petting Farm Event
Enjoy petting and feeding well-behaved animals with provided animal-friendly snacks. Create and deliver a love note to your favorite animal in the barn, and also share a sweet Valentine’s photo op with the farm’s cherished pets. Cost is $10/person and advanced reservations are required by visiting eventbrite.com. For more information, call Jim Dixon at (248) 935-4024. Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak and Petting Farm- 1735 S. Wilson Rd., Boyne City.
Downtown Petoskey Winter Carnival
Celebrate the winter at Petoskey’s Winter Carnival in downtown Petoskey. This event is held in partnership with the long-running Winter Sports Park Winter Carnival.
Indian River’s Winterfest
This annual, two-day event has fun for all ages. Downtown Indian River.
Sledding & S’mores
Free sledding and s’mores at Kiwanis Park- 1100 Arbor St., Harbor Springs. For more information, call Rachel Roon at (231) 526-2104.
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is filled with events and the celebration of the Island’s many varieties of lilacs.
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Northern Michigan communities offer many Memorial Day events: a great way to begin another summer season and remember those who gave all.
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