Northwest Lower Peninsula

Vintage vendors selling primitive home decor, farmhouse decor, and painted furniture in Sparta, Michigan. The Sassy Chicken pickers who love flea markets, barn sales, and estate sales. We love finding chippy, original pieces or repurposing items into something else.

The tree lighting, Santa’s arrival and the light parade will all take place downtown Traverse City!

Christmas light show in Hesperia, MI. 45 minute long music synchronized light show in Oceana County just west of Hesperia.

Craft Coffee is an art. The difference of craft coffee compared to chains and big box store coffee is similar to the difference of Craft beer and the traditional beer of your Grandpa. Once you taste the difference there is no going back.

Summer Train
We depart historic downtown Coopersville on the dates and times shown on our calendar. During the journey, our friendly Conductor will talk about local railroad history and answer your questions.

The Harrietta Blueberry Festival began in 2007 when local residents wanted to organize an event to bring community members together. Choosing a locally grown product to celebrate provided a great reason to have games, live music, a parade and of course blueberry pancakes, pies and sundaes.

The classic American diner is alive and well in Don's Drive In!

The Family Fun Fair

EAT

Fill up your Holiday Spirit Meter by enjoying a delicious Breakfast with the jolliest man with the big white beard - Old Saint Nick {he’s the real deal!} and Buddy the Elf!

Santa/Buddy Breakfast Seatings: 9am & 10:30am

Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is a 3-day event with a talent show, rides, arts & crafts,flea market, parades, various contests, fireworks and downtown stage with entertainment. Vermontville is the “granddaddy” of them all! We are the home of the original Maple Syrup Festival in Michigan.

Our Michigan resort offers both indoor water park fun and dry-land experiences. Your stay includes access to 37,000 sq ft water park kept at a warm 84 degrees year-round. Book now and go for the moment today.

Double JJ Resort is Michigan's favorite Four Season Destination Resort. Whether you're visiting to explore the woods on horseback, splash in the waterpark, play a round of golf, or just escape from the world for a while, we are eager to meet & exceed all of your expectations.

Blair Acres is your premier stables located in Lake City, MI. We offer everything from trail rides, carriage rides, sleigh rides and cabin rentals for your visit.

Established in 2003, Lavender Hill Farm is just minutes from Petoskey and Charlevoix. We are the largest commercial lavender farm in Michigan. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the fields, join us for Fridays on the Farm or Lunch in Lavender, or cut a u-pick bouquet.

County Wide Adventures is your premier northern Michigan Polaris adventure outfitter for snowmobiles and side-by-sides. Put yourself behind the throttle and hit the trails with a new model Polaris or gear up with our great selection of seasonal riding gear and accessories.

Join your friends and family at the Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00pm in downtown Charlevoix!
3-5pm -Photos with Santa at Charlevoix State Bank
3-5pm- Holiday Craft at the Circle of Arts
5pm- Hot Cocoa in the Park
5:30pm- Holiday Parade
6pm- Tree Lighting

Farm is open the last weekend in September through the last weekend in October.

Petting zoo, haybale mountain, nature playscape, basketball arcade, corn pit, photo-op boards, interactive educational displays and yard games.

Cadillac offers numerous inland lakes and two incredible paddling rivers in the Big Manistee River and Pine River. The fall color along our river basins are second to none! The high banks offers beautiful scenic fall color views from the river below that many have not experienced.

Located in Muskegon, the park is situated on 3 miles of stunning Lake Michigan shoreline and features a modern campground, towering dunes, 10 miles of scenic trails and the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Cente

WaterDog Outfitters is your one stop shop for all things fun in the White Lake area. No need to leave the beautiful lakeshore community, contending with elbow to elbow shoppers at the big box store.

The Cedar Polka Fest is an annual festival celebrating the towns rich Polish history. Lasting 4 days and nights, nearly 10,000 people descend into town for family fun. Join us to eat, drink, and dance the nights away.

The Visitor’s Bureau is your source of information, news, events & local accommodations at Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau County. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of only five National Lakeshore parks within the National Park System.

Annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival! The festival is held in downtown Boyne Falls.