From fine art to polka music, stately homes to a star party-find it all this weekend!

This weekend you can get a look inside some of Northern Michigan’s most fashionable homes, kick up your heels to live polka music in Cedar, and take in the wonder of a star filled sky at Sleeping Bear Dunes! You’ll also find unique arts and crafts in Traverse City and Charlevoix!
 
HBA Parade of Homes, Friday, June 22nd through Sunday June 24th
Tour 5 different elegantly decorated homes in Alanson. Harbor Springs, Boyne City and East Jordan. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 11am to 7pm, and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Tickets are $15 if purchased online or at the HBA of Northern Michigan office, $20 if purchased at any of the homes on the day of the event. Get more info at https://www.hbanm.com/paradeofhomes/
 
 
37th Annual Cedar Polka Fest, June 21-24, Downtown Cedar
Come enjoy a weekend celebrating Cedar’s Polish heritage with family-friendly activities, great food, dancing, and of course, the ever-popular polka mass on Sunday. More info at cedarmichigan.biz
 
 
Charlevoix Summer Art Show, Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday,                                                June 24th, 10am-3pm, East Park
Featuring a mix of fine art and fine crafts displayed on the shores of scenic Round Lake in downtown Charlevoix. Learn more at http://business.charlevoix.org/events/details/20th-annual-summer-art-show-7421
 
 
Summer Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes, Saturday, June 23rd, 9pm
This will be an extraordinary opportunity to view the night sky with spectacular views of planets, galaxies, star clusters and other deep space objects. Park rangers and members of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society will be on hand to answer questions and help you unravel some of the mysteries of the night sky. Visitors are encouraged to bring a red-filtered flashlight, binoculars, beach chairs or blankets and bug spray. The event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or heavy cloud cover. Call 231-326-4700 for updates!
 
 
Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair, Sunday, June 24th, 10-5pm, Union Street, Traverse City
Stroll through the Old Town District while browsing among booths of more than 90 artists and crafters displaying and selling their work. Get more info at downtowntc.com