Fun for Young and Old, and great choices for New Year’s Eve!

There’s only a little time left to catch a holiday tradition in Traverse City. You can snowshoe among the vines in Suttons Bay this weekend…and it’s time to make those ever important New Year’s Eve plans! Will you celebrate early, or late…or both!
 
 
Festival of Trains, December 15th through the 31st,                                                                              the Former History Center on 6th Street, TC
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10-6pm, Sundays noon to 4, with special hours on Christmas and New Years Eve from 10-4. Admission is $5, with 4 and under admitted free, or get a special festival family pass for $30. Get more info at https://nomirrc.wordpress.com/about/festival-of-trains/
 
 
 Snowshoes, Vines and Wines, Wednesday, December 26th                                                            through Sunday December 30th, 12-5pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay
Explore  easy to moderate trails then warm up with a glass of mulled wine on the heated Terrace Patio.  The Hearth & Vine Café will be offering house-made chili and other treats to fill your bellies after all your hard work!  Round out your excursion with a tasting featuring award winning wines, ciders and spirits. Get more info at http://www.blackstarfarms.com/snowshoes-vines-wines/
 
 
Countdown to 9 in Petoskey, Monday, December 31st, 5-9pm
There’s fun for all ages at the Crooked Tree Arts Center and Petoskey District Library. Ring in 2019 with a festive entertainment lineup, arts and crafts, balloon art, magic workshops, a pizza buffet, karaoke, and the “Midnight at 9” Times-Square style ball drop on East Mitchell Street. Admission buttons are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and are on sale at Crooked Tree, the Library, and online at mynorth.com
 
 
Charlevoix Bridge Drop, Monday, December 31st
Family activities start at noon with horse drawn wagon rides, s’mores and hot cocoa, a snowman making contest, a free movie at the Charlevoix cinema and more, all capped off with the bridge drop at midnight and fireworks finale!
 
 
Downtown Traverse City’s Cherry-T Ball Drop,                                                                              Monday, December 31st, starting at 10pm
Come downtown for a massive street party, featuring live music and entertainment, capped off with the lowering of the giant illuminated cherry to ring in 2019! Get more info at https://www.cherrytballdrop.org/