Holiday Events in Northern Michigan
Every major US holiday has its own character up north. Fireworks over the bay on the Fourth, ghost tours through downtown Traverse City in October, tree lightings along Petoskey's Gaslight District in December. Browse the pages below to see what each holiday looks like here.
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Halloween
October 31
Halloween in Northern Michigan is a full month of events, not just one night. Peak fall color in early October, cool evenings, and the charm of small-town downtowns make the region one of the best places in Michigan to celebrate October. Haunted trails, harvest festivals, ghost tours of historic buildings, and community trick-or-treat nights fill the calendar from early October through the 31st.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan centers on community. Turkey trot races fill the morning, community dinners serve any…
Christmas
Christmas in Northern Michigan is a full season. From late November through December 25, downtown districts in Traverse…
New Year's Eve
Northern Michigan sends the year off in style. Ski resorts light up with midnight countdowns, waterfront towns put on f…
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Northern Michigan leans into winter. Frozen lakes, snow-covered vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula, …
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day gives Northern Michigan a welcome reason to get out in late winter. It is one of the few nights of th…
Easter
Easter in Northern Michigan lands at the edge of spring. Ice may still be on some of the inland lakes, but maple syrup …
Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is the moment Northern Michigan flips the switch. Cottages open, restaurants extend their hours, s…
Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is Northern Michigan's signature holiday. The region is at peak capacity with visitors and residents…
Labor Day
Labor Day weekend in Northern Michigan is bittersweet. The summer crowds are still here but thinning, the temperature h…
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