Lots of Winter Fun, and plenty of ways to warm up when you’re done!

 Warm up on Saturday tasting chili in TC, or sipping soups and wine in Leelanau County. There’s fun on the slopes at Boyne Mountain, you can enjoy a day in the snow with the family in Bellaire, and then hit the trails for a snowshoe trek in Thompsonville on Sunday!
 
 
Downtown TC Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, January 12th, 11-3pm
Local restaurants bring their best chilis to compete in several categories, including 1, 2, and 3 alarm, white, seafood and more! Attendees can sample 8 different chilis, then vote for their favorites. Get more details at downtowntc.com
   
Sips and Soups on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, Saturday, January 12th, noon-5pm
Enjoy soups and chilis paired with local wines at each stop along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail-with 20 different wineries participating! Your $20 admission includes a souvenir wine glass, plus $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to local food banks. Learn more at lpwines.com/events/sips-soups
  
 70th Anniversary Celebration at Boyne Mountain, January 9th through the 12th
Be a part of the 70 hour Mountain Challenge to benefit Challenge Mountain. Events also include the Vintage Party, Mountain Challenge Party and more-get details at boynemountain.com
  
 Grass River Winterfest, Saturday, January 12th, noon-2pm, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire
Enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, plus a roaring fire to keep you warm. Fun for the whole family, all free! Get more info at grassriver.org/classes-and-programs.html
 
 Art Park Snowshoe Tour, Sundays, January 6-27 at Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville
Bring snowshoes and wear layers. $5 per adult, 17 and under free with adult. Snowshoe rentals are available at Crystal Mountain at the Park at Water’s Edge. Learn more at michiganlegacyartpark.org