From Stars and Stripes, to Stargazing, plus Pancakes, Plants, and Fine Art!

It’s Freedom Festival time in East Jordan this weekend, with fun events planned foir the whole family! You can enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast in Harbor Springs Saturday morning, then shop the native plant sale in Walloon Lake! You’ll find fine art on Round Lake in Charlevoix, and Saturday night, enjoy an evening of stargazing at Sleeping Bear Dunes!
 
East Jordan Freedom Festival
June 21^st-25^th
Lots of fun including a carnival, block party, cornhole tournament, parades, live entertainment, lots of kids activities and more. Get the complete schedule of events at eastjordanfreedomfestival.org
 
 
Harbor Springs Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, June 24, 8-11am, State Rd Fire Station
Help support the Harbor Springs fire department and enjoy a great breakfast for just $10 a person. There will be fun activities for the kids too.
 
 
Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy Native Plant Sale 
Saturday, June 24th 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Shop on the front lawn of the WLAC office in the Walloon Lake village. They will have pre-packed kits along with individual plants, grasses, and seeds available.
 
 
Charlevoix Summer Art Show
Saturday, June 24^th, 10am-5pm &Sunday, June 25^th, 10am-3pm
Come out to downtown Charlevoix’s East Park and shop a mix of arts and crafts showcased by the hand-selected participating artists. You’ll find a wide variety of fun and unique items at their booths. More details at charlevoix.org.
 
 
Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Saturday, June 24^th, 6pm, Dune Climb, Empire
Drop-in telescope & info stations will be available for you to visit. Stop by the ranger greeter table in the parking lot at the Dune Climb for more info about the stations & their locations. Get more info here.