Event Type : Outdoors Recreation

Join Whiting Park for a Selfie Scavenger Hunt as part of their Centennial Celebration on March 30th from 1 – 4 PM.

Pick up Scavenger Hunt Instructions at the Green Building at the park. Bring your friends and don’t forget your camera! There will be prizes!

All ages are welcome to this staycation event.

Call or email to register for this event by March 28th:

231-582-7040

whitingpark@charlevoixcounty.org

Celebrate the start of Spring with the annual Bowling Down Main Street event in Harbor Springs! Join in the fun at the intersection of State and Main on Saturday, April 1 between noon and 2:00 and give it your best shot.

• Get a FREE hot chocolate and donut for the kids at Johan’s!
• Northern Lights Recreation will be giving away a FREE bowling card to all participants.
• Rocking Horse Toy Co. will be giving away a FREEbie!
• Harbor Ice Cream Soup & Sandwiches will be having free ice cream for all kids

This year marks the 63rd Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City. Something for everyone, especially the morel mushroom lovers!
Events include:

Craft Show
Carnival
Friday Wine & Dine
Saturday Taste of Morels Event
Evening Concert featuring The Family Tradition Band, Detroit’s award-winning country rock band
Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt
Painting Classes by Duncan Studios

Check here for more information as it becomes available. ( https://www.facebook.com/people/National-Morel-Mushroom-Festival/ )

This year marks the 63rd Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City. Something for everyone, especially the morel mushroom lovers!
Events include:

Craft Show
Carnival
Friday Wine & Dine
Saturday Taste of Morels Event
Evening Concert featuring The Family Tradition Band, Detroit’s award-winning country rock band
Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt
Painting Classes by Duncan Studios

Check here for more information as it becomes available. ( https://www.facebook.com/people/National-Morel-Mushroom-Festival/ )

This year marks the 63rd Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City. Something for everyone, especially the morel mushroom lovers!
Events include:

Craft Show
Carnival
Friday Wine & Dine
Saturday Taste of Morels Event
Evening Concert featuring The Family Tradition Band, Detroit’s award-winning country rock band
Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt
Painting Classes by Duncan Studios

Check here for more information as it becomes available. ( https://www.facebook.com/people/National-Morel-Mushroom-Festival/ )

During Boyne City’s National Morel Mushroom Festival, the Kiwanis Club of Boyne City will hold a Morel Mushroom Hunt on Saturday, May 20 from 8:30 am – 11:30 am.

Jump on a school bus and head out to the beautiful northern Michigan wilderness for a timed morel mushroom hunt. Participants will be in the woods a total of 90 minutes while soaking in the beautiful scenery, smelling the fresh spring air and soil, and listening to wildlife scuttle through all while keeping a keen eye for those treasured morel mushrooms. After the hunt Kiwanis Club will count your treasures and return them to you. A winner will take home bragging rights and a trophy!

Transportation to and from the hunting location is included in the registration fee.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as there is no guarantee space will be available the morning of the hunt.

This year marks the 63rd Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City. Something for everyone, especially the morel mushroom lovers!
Events include:

Craft Show
Carnival
Friday Wine & Dine
Saturday Taste of Morels Event
Evening Concert featuring The Family Tradition Band, Detroit’s award-winning country rock band
Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt
Painting Classes by Duncan Studios

Check here for more information as it becomes available. ( https://www.facebook.com/people/National-Morel-Mushroom-Festival/ )

Join Top of Michigan Trails for their Stafford’s Hospitality Top of Michigan Festival of Races. This festival of races is situated on Little Traverse Bay at Petoskey’s Bayfront Park. A half marathon, 5k, and 10k run/walks are featured in this event.
Keep an eye out for registration at this link: https://www.trailscouncil.org/event/2023-festival-races/

Questions? Call Top of Michigan Trails Council at 231-348-8280

Celebrating its 21st Anniversary, the Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show kicks off the summer season in northern Michigan, June 16 – 18, 2023. Held annually over Father’s Day Weekend, it has always been a great way to start the summer season and check out the latest in watercraft, boating accessories and so much more. The show times are Friday, Noon to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. There is FREE admission to the show.
Bring the entire family as the show will also feature kid-friendly events and will have live music on both Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Admission and parking for the boat show are free of charge. Don’t forget to stroll our Village boutiques and enjoy our wonderful restaurants located just steps from the Marina.
More information on the show will be updated on our website event page: bayharborboatshow.com. ( https://www.bayharbor.com/bay-harbor-lake-marina/in-water-boat-show/ )
For more information on the Bay Harbor Lake Marina and the In-Water Boat Show, please contact the Bay Harbor Lake Marina at 231.439.3544 or by email at bhlm@bayharbor.com ( mailto:bhlm@bayharbor.com ).

The Michigan Mountain Mayhem (MMM) is a road bike event, and it is a timed challenge ride on the toughest terrain Michigan has to offer. It will test you both mentally and physically. The MMM is one of the most grueling and challenging rides you will ever participate in. It is always held on the third Saturday of June (June 17th, 2023) and is limited to 1,500 riders.
Nothing compares to the hills of this ride matched up with the early season timing. Four routes to choose from: a 50K teaser, a 100K metric century, a 160K, (100-mile century), and for those who dare… a 200K double metric with almost 10,000 feet of climbing!

Petoskey’s Annual Sand Dig Volleyball Tournament is back at the Petoskey State Park on June 17 and 18. Join in on the fun and chances to win cash and prizes at this, the longest-running Beach Volleyball Tournament in Northern Michigan.

There are three different divisions: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Co-ed Doubles with three seeding levels in each.

For more information call the City of Petoskey at 231-347-2500

Celebrating its 21st Anniversary, the Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show kicks off the summer season in northern Michigan, June 16 – 18, 2023. Held annually over Father’s Day Weekend, it has always been a great way to start the summer season and check out the latest in watercraft, boating accessories and so much more. The show times are Friday, Noon to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. There is FREE admission to the show.
Bring the entire family as the show will also feature kid-friendly events and will have live music on both Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Admission and parking for the boat show are free of charge. Don’t forget to stroll our Village boutiques and enjoy our wonderful restaurants located just steps from the Marina.
More information on the show will be updated on our website event page: bayharborboatshow.com. ( https://www.bayharbor.com/bay-harbor-lake-marina/in-water-boat-show/ )
For more information on the Bay Harbor Lake Marina and the In-Water Boat Show, please contact the Bay Harbor Lake Marina at 231.439.3544 or by email at bhlm@bayharbor.com ( mailto:bhlm@bayharbor.com ).

Petoskey’s Annual Sand Dig Volleyball Tournament is back at the Petoskey State Park on June 17 and 18. Join in on the fun and chances to win cash and prizes at this, the longest-running Beach Volleyball Tournament in Northern Michigan.

There are three different divisions: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Co-ed Doubles with three seeding levels in each.

For more information call the City of Petoskey at 231-347-2500

Celebrating its 21st Anniversary, the Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show kicks off the summer season in northern Michigan, June 16 – 18, 2023. Held annually over Father’s Day Weekend, it has always been a great way to start the summer season and check out the latest in watercraft, boating accessories and so much more. The show times are Friday, Noon to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. There is FREE admission to the show.
Bring the entire family as the show will also feature kid-friendly events and will have live music on both Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Admission and parking for the boat show are free of charge. Don’t forget to stroll our Village boutiques and enjoy our wonderful restaurants located just steps from the Marina.
More information on the show will be updated on our website event page: bayharborboatshow.com. ( https://www.bayharbor.com/bay-harbor-lake-marina/in-water-boat-show/ )
For more information on the Bay Harbor Lake Marina and the In-Water Boat Show, please contact the Bay Harbor Lake Marina at 231.439.3544 or by email at bhlm@bayharbor.com ( mailto:bhlm@bayharbor.com ).

Join the Harbor Springs Historical Society for the annual Blessing of the Fleet in Little Traverse, Harbor Springs. In this ‘boat parade’, each vessel is blessed for a safe and fun boating season as they parade. Vessels of all shapes and sizes are welcome.
Check back to the Harbor Springs Historical Society WEBSITE ( https://www.harborspringshistory.org/events/ ) as the date grows nearer to register.

Questions? Contact the Harbor Springs Historical Society at 231-526-9771

Join Boyne City Main Street for their 20th Annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run – with spectating available in Boyne City, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Petoskey, and Harbor Springs.

Each boat will make its way to five checkpoints along the route to pick up a sealed envelope containing a single playing card. At the Saturday evening party, the cards are played and the crew holding the best poker hand is declared the winner.

Friday evening from 6 – 9 PM Stroll the Streets in Downtown Boyne City will be going on. A street party, a collage of music, entertainment, dining, shopping, boat displays, and a car show take over Boyne City.

Join Little Traverse Yacht Club for their Annual Ugotta Regatta Sailboat Race in Harbor Springs. Sailboats from across the U.S. head to Harbor Springs each summer for one of the nation’s best-known sailing traditions: the LTYC “Ugotta” Regatta. Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta brings some of the best sailboat racers in the country to sail in one of the world’s best sailing venues in Little Traverse Bay. The Ugotta Regatta takes place annually on the weekend following the second of the Mackinac Races (Port Huron-Mackinac, Chicago-Mackinac).

Join Little Traverse Yacht Club for their Annual Ugotta Regatta Sailboat Race in Harbor Springs. Sailboats from across the U.S. head to Harbor Springs each summer for one of the nation’s best-known sailing traditions: the LTYC “Ugotta” Regatta. Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta brings some of the best sailboat racers in the country to sail in one of the world’s best sailing venues in Little Traverse Bay. The Ugotta Regatta takes place annually on the weekend following the second of the Mackinac Races (Port Huron-Mackinac, Chicago-Mackinac).

Join Little Traverse Yacht Club for their Annual Ugotta Regatta Sailboat Race in Harbor Springs. Sailboats from across the U.S. head to Harbor Springs each summer for one of the nation’s best-known sailing traditions: the LTYC “Ugotta” Regatta. Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta brings some of the best sailboat racers in the country to sail in one of the world’s best sailing venues in Little Traverse Bay. The Ugotta Regatta takes place annually on the weekend following the second of the Mackinac Races (Port Huron-Mackinac, Chicago-Mackinac).