Ski season is winding down, and this weekend you can enjoy some brews slope side, check out some amazing figure skaters or get back into garage sale hunting shape. Gardening and home remodeling have great events to help your imagination. Lots to do… for almost everyone!
It’s going to be great weekend to ski and enjoy some brews! Hops N’ Highlands is Saturday from 9am-10pm, at Highlands of Harbor Springs. A craft beer-tasting weekend with brews from all over the state including Ore Dock Brewery, New Holland Brewing Co., Short’s Brewery, Bell’s Brewery, & many more. There will also be live music, food trucks, keg bowling, IFOSH Stein Hoisting Winter Championships, & more.
Check out amazing skating as the TC Figure Skating Club presents “Under The Sea Adventures”, Saturday, 11:30am and 4:30pm, Centre Ice Arena. Skaters will take you on a journey through “The Little Mermaid,” “Moana,” “Finding Nemo,” & “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Enjoy amazing skating, music, props & lighting. Get tickets at MyNorthTickets.com
If you’re ready for some spring planting, don’t miss the seed exchange. It’s Saturday from 10 until noon at the Boardman River Nature Center in Traverse City. Bring your garden seeds – any vegetables, fruits, or flowers that you enjoy growing – & plan to leave with seeds & dreams for your 2024 garden. You do not have to bring seeds to attend this event. Shelly Stusick, Go Beyond Beauty specialist with the Invasive Species Network, will be on-site with info on avoiding invasive plants, planting native, & the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network.
Ready to garage sale? The Community Sale is at Castle Farms, Saturday from 10am – 1pm. Explore a wide array of pre-loved treasures as community members clear out their closets and offer unique yard sale items. Crafters’ Corner: Immerse yourself in a world of creativity! Talented crafters from our community will showcase handmade goods, bringing an artistic flair to your day. Direct Sale Delights: Discover fantastic products and services from local direct sale businesses. Admission is free.
And if spring home improvements are on your calendar, check out the HBA Home Expo at Grand Traverse Resort. This year’s EXPO features exhibits of over 90 building contractors, remodelers, landscapers, financiers, and other businesses related to the region’s construction and remodeling industry. Meet the professionals who will feature the latest design trends and ideas for your kitchen, bathroom, deck, or outdoor living space. Show hours are Saturday, March 11th, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, March 12th, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Advance ticket sales are at My North Ticketwire. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event.
