There’s lots to learn this weekend, plus plenty of fun as well!

This Friday you can take a walk in the woods to identify owl calls…then Saturday, hop from store to store in downtown Gaylord, learn to cook what’s fresh this spring with a virtual cooking class, or find all sorts of ways to get creative with a little help from Interlochen Arts Academy! And on Sunday, you can catch a great concert in Charlevoix.
 
Moonlight Owling at the Grass River Natural Area
Fri March 26, 7pm
Do you know which owl you’re hearing night? Learn about the calls and habits of local owls and then take a hike under moonlight to listen for owls. Make sure to bring a light. There is limited space for this event-pre-register at grassriver.org
  
Easter Hop, Downtown Gaylord
Sat March 27, 11am-1pm
Downtown Gaylord 3rd annual EASTER HOP is Saturday. Bring the kids downtown and HOP from SHOP to SHOP for Easter Treats.
  
Michigan Spring-Virtual Cooking Class with Fustini’s Oil and Vinegars
Sat March 27, 12pm-1:30pm
Celebrate what’s fresh this time of year in Michigan with delicious recipes and cooking tips. Cost is $39 per household.  Register here.
 
Winterlochen
Sat March 27, 11am-2pm
Winterlochen, the annual family-friendly festival brought to you by Interlochen Center for the Arts and featuring arts exploration and creative fun for children of all ages, held virtually this year for the first time. Free virtual programming will encompass live interactive sessions and pre-recorded offerings led by Interlochen Arts Academy faculty and students. Get more info at interlochen.org
 
Sunday Concert with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
Sun March 28, 4 p.m.
Drumheads and special guest Tony Manfredonia on Sunday at St. Mary Parish, on Bridge Street in Charlevoix. It is a free concert, but seating is limited -call the office to reserve tickets at: 231-487-0010 or fill out the google form at www.glcorchestrrg.