If you received new snowshoes for Christmas, there are 3 different chances to try them out this weekend….plus, do you want to ring in the New Year at midnight, or a little earlier? You have choices there as well!
Snowshoes, Vines and Wines at Black Star Farms, Daily through December 31st, Noon-5pm
Explore easy to moderate trails, & then warm up with a beverage on the Terrace Patio. Snowshoe rentals will be available. Get details online at http://www.blackstarfarms.com/snowshoes-vines-wines/
New Years Eve Outside with the Crooked Tree Arts Center, Friday, December 31st, 6-8pm, Bidwell Plaza, Petoskey
Bundle up & ring in 2022 on the corner of Division & Mitchell Streets , with music, cocoa & cookie stations, bonfire pits with s’more kits, a DJ & more family-friendly fun. The ball drops at 8pm. Learn more here.
Cherry-T Ball Drop in Downtown Traverse City, Friday, December 31st, 10:00pm-12:20am
The large cherry drops from the sky, followed by fireworks as you ring in the New Year! Admission is a 3$ donation with all money going to local charities. More info at https://www.cherrytballdrop.org/
Snowshoe Hike at Michigan Legacy Art Park, Saturday, January 1st, 11am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville
Executive Director Angie Quinn will lead a snowshoe tour over about two miles of hilly wooded trails to view the sculptures in the Art Park. The tour is free with 5$ park admission. Learn more at https://www.crystalmountain.com/event/snowshoe-tours/
Winter Wine Walk at Otsego Resort, Gaylord, Saturday, January 1st, Noon-3pm
Walk from the River Cabin to the bonfire at the Beaver Dam. Along the trail, visit three wine tasting stations that are paired with light food. Tickets are $38. Make reservations here.
https://www.otsegoclub.com/event/winter-wine-walk-11/