Thanksgiving Week Kicks Off the Holidays
Thanksgiving week in Northern Michigan is packed with several special events kick off the holiday season in style.
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Music, art, food, and fun all come together for a terrific family event celebrating the New Year at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in downtown Petoskey.
This Northern Michigan event is alcohol free and designed for all ages. Participants can choose from a variety of activities and move throughout them all evening. Tickets are $5 for Kids age 2-18, $10 for Adults, and kids under age 2 get in free.
The event is held from 5-9pm at the corner of Division and Mitchell Streets in downtown Petoskey.
461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
The highlight of the evening is the “Midnight at 9” ball drop on Division Street at 9pm!
Find beauty and relaxation in Petoskey. This 6,000 person community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay is a destination for visitors because it has so much to offer. Read the stories below or go to the Petoskey destination page.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
North Central Michigan College's Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Petoskey is a small community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and has many activities and attractions to see..
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
A walking tour of Petoskey actually is a history lesson as many of the buildings date from the 1870's to the 1930's.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
Petoskey, in Northern Michigan, offers fun and eclectic events for people of all ages throughout the year.
Crooked Tree Arts Center
461 E. Mitchell St.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-4337
crookedtree.org
Thanksgiving week in Northern Michigan is packed with several special events kick off the holiday season in style.
The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of their books and the stories.
This annual event includes live musical performances, workshops, vendors, and more all in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Harbor Springs is situated on a natural, deep harbor, and this tiny, beautiful community offers great events and festivals for all.
Enjoy Northern Michigan food favorites by local restaurants, delis, and gourmet shops all for a good cause at Taste of Harbor Springs.
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With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
Beaver Island is located 32 miles offshore of Charlevoix, Michigan and is the largest island in Lake Michigan.
The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the U.S. and stretches from North Dakota to New York, passing through Northern Michigan.
Shop Northern Michigan antiques shops, art galleries, and furniture stores for home furnishings that are unique and affordable.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
Young State Park outside Boyne City is a ‘year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers and nature lovers.
The elegantly restored Cheboygan Opera House is an acoustically superb, Victorian theatre that presents entertainment of many genres.
Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.