As we make the transition from winter to spring, you’ll find some low key events that you can enjoy with the whole family. It’s been a busy winter, so take a deep breath and do something for you this weekend!
Spring is here officially and this weekend kicks off a Northern Michigan tradition, making maple syrup. Maple Sugaring Days at the Sleeping Bear Dunes is Saturday, March 22, 10-5pm. Experience the full maple sugaring process across two historic farm sites in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Sample warm syrup, enjoy kid-friendly activities, & witness sap boiling demonstrations. From 5-8pm each evening, visitors can visit the Dechow farm for the self-guided maple sugaring history hike along lantern-lit paths. No registration required. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass.
Do you sing? Play an instrument? Write poetry? Dance? Paint? Make cookies or have some other creative gift? Join other creative people at the Carnegie Building in Petoskey for Creative Cafe – a free, unique open mic event to share your creative gifts with the community. No prior experience is needed and people of all sizes, shapes, ages, and abilities are encouraged to participate. Refreshments will be for sale with the doors opening at 6:30pm for mingling, followed by open mic starting at 7:00pm. Robin Lee Berry will be the featured guest and emcee for the March 22 event.
If you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids, check out Spring Break at the Dennos Museum, March 21 thru the 30th. They are open 11-4 on the Northwestern Michigan College Campus. Kids are free this week with accompanying adults. A new scavenger hunt will be available at the front desk. Turn it in to receive a prize!
Do you have a birthday or wedding coming up and you’re looking for a gift, check out the Spring Market at the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd in TC, 11-2pm on Saturday. Celebrate Spring among local nature-themed artisans. Find the perfect gift for a friend, loved one, or treat yourself!
And if you’re looking for new reading material, the Cheboygan Library is having their use book sale on Saturday from 10:30 to 2pm. It’s a great place to pick up some interesting books at a really cheap price!
