Northeast Lower Peninsula

Saturdays & Sundays Nov 18- Dec 17, 2023 - See Website for Details

Experience Santa's Farm during the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the Christmas season!
**Lots of Photography Opportunities!**
The farm is on full on holiday mode for this stroll through event where you will get to see how Santa has transformed the farm into his headquarters preparing for the big day.

Take in the beautiful vista of the Mackinac Bridge, the north entrance to the Heritage Route. Spend the day at the 100+ shops in Mackinaw City. Bike on the 62-mile North Central State Trail past sparkling inland lakes and along the Lake Huron shoreline. Float down the 38-mile inland waterway from Lake Huron to Crooked Lake.

JULY 4 @ 9:00 AM

This annual event held on the 4th of July! Professional stone skippers will bring their best skipping skills and compete for the much coveted trophy! There will also be a Gerplunking Division (age 5 & under), a Pebbles Division (ages 6-12), and an Open Division (age 13 & up).

Join Cooks Family Farm for a horse drawn sleigh ride through God’s country! Private sleigh rides run around 40 minute with hot chocolate and cookies to follow. The Sleighs can hold between 10-12 adults.

Call and make reservations for the season.

Opening: September 29, 2023

Factory of the Dead is Saginaw's LARGEST Haunted House located at 906 Lapeer Ave. in Downtown Saginaw, MI. Just blocks from the DOW Event Center.

Experience a dazzling 110-acre display of annuals and perennials punctuated by distinctive bridges, towering pines, and delightful water features. A variety of tours are available to fit your needs and group size!

Looking for the best Toboggan runs in Michigan? Check out The Toboggan Run at City Forest in Midland Michigan each run is over a tenth of a mile in length!

December 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm

The Parade of Lights on Main Street comes alive with the lights of the Holiday season. Watch the many colorful floats, marching groups, and listen to the seasonal songs as they meander down Main Street. Children will beam with excitement as they watch for Santa Claus and his sleigh. This is not an event to miss!

Saturday, November 17, 2023 at 6:30pm

The Annual Northville Hometown Holiday is a festive community celebration that kicks off the holiday season. The season begins near middle November with the Holiday Lighted parade followed by the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree in Town Square.

The annual pumpkin patch starts again this October. Call Brandie today to make a reservation at (989) 272-3312.

Weekend hay rides are on a regular schedule at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Other times are available by appointment. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early!

U – Pick: Opens late June
Corn Maze: Opens in August

Make Jacob's Corn Maze your family fall tradition!

Life sized corn mazes are fun for everyone, young and old alike. Experience our world class computer designed 10 acre corn maze creation, unlike any other in Northern Michigan!

February 16-17, 2024

The Higgins Lake/Roscommon WinterFest is a two-day celebration of winter in the Higgins Lake/Roscommon Area, held the same weekend as Michigan DNR’s Free Fishing weekend. Your badge will get you entry to events including pancake breakfast, cardboard sled race, broomball, Kids Karnival, chili cook-off and more.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 11 am- 5 pm

Come downtown for the annual Cocoa Crawl on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 11 am- 5 pm. Participating shops and businesses will be passing out cocoa-themed treats, including hot cocoa, chocolates, and more. Bundle up and enjoy a cozy day of shopping and visiting your favorite stores downtown.

Make your vacation memorable by staying at Blackies Cabins in Harrison, MI. Our recently renovated rental cabins include every amenity you need.

amp Deer Trails is located on beautiful Long Lake in Harrison, MI. We offer 140 wooded acres of nature, hiking, 3 beaches, and more! At our campground, you can enjoy rustic camp sites, RV sites, and small cabin rentals.

Saturday December 9, 2023 at 5 PM

Hometown Christmas Parades are absolutely the most fun family events mark your calendars to attend Harrison's Annual Fire Department Lighted Christmas Parade

Spending time this Christmas Season at the Rooftop Reindeer Farm will be a joy for the entire family. Find dates and times when you can visit and maybe even see Santa on Roftop Reindeer Calendar.

The Purple Martin Inn and Guest House is located on the beautiful shore of Lake Huron and nestled in the quaint community of Rogers City, Michigan. It’s just 40 miles north of Alpena, 40 miles south of Cheboygan, and 40 miles east of I-75 in Indian River.

Creating family memories for 35 years! Enjoy 2 water slides, 4 indoor pools, 3 whirlpools, over 160 video games & so much more!

45,000-square-foot indoor waterpark designed for toddlers, tweens, teens, and adults. It will feature a waver rider, one body slide, one bowl slide, a rock climbing wall, lazy river, children's play area and a private adult pool, hot tub & sauna.

In operation since 1876, the lighthouse is the feature of the Tawas Point State Park, situated on a 200 acre peninsula that defines the southeast boundary of Tawas Bay. The 70 foot lighthouse is open for tours six days a week from May through September.

The Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce is a network organization comprised of businesses, civic non-profit groups, publicly funded entities and individuals who work together toward a common vision:
Prosperity in Business. Strength in Community.

May 25 & 26, 2024

Held on the Saturday and Sunday of the Memorial Weekend Holiday, this year’s show will host over 100 crafter booths in Shoreline Park in Tawas City, right off of US-23. Be sure to come out and browse through their beautiful and unique hand-made arts and crafts.

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