Each year, Santa seems to start visiting towns earlier and earlier, but this time I’m happy about it. If you are too, and want to start harnessing the Christmas spirit, attend a celebration. Your own community may be hosting a sing-along, tree or street lighting, or a parade, but if not, these are some of the best
Maybe it’s because I grew up near an outdoor shopping mall that featured a Salvation Army band playing every Christmas, not just a bell ringer, but I love an open-air holiday market. One of the best ways to find creative gift ideas is to shop pop-up markets filled with local goods. Plus, the brisk air, hot drinks,
If you’re going to find yourself in a grocery store buying food to entertain family and friends this month, you are certainly not alone. Most of us tend to eat more during the holiday season, so it stands to reason more money will be spent on food and beverages. An upside to all of that indulgence is
Not surprisingly, our 12 things to do in Michigan in December, includes a lot of holiday-themed events, and also other uniquely Michigan fun. Dec 1-21 The Naughty List – Marshall How about dinner and a show? Then Cornwell’s Turkeyville is the place to go. This unique Michigan business is home to a country gift shop, restaurant, campground,
Whenever Halloween rolls around, I find myself thinking back on all the warnings from childhood about how bad all that candy is, especially for your teeth. Sure, there were alternatives like fruit and nuts that could be healthy, but aside from making a house very unpopular to trick or treaters, it still wasn't candy. There were some
As fall colors fade, this month presents a lot of opportunities to walk a popular trail, stroll an empty beach, and enjoy the quiet moments before the skiers and snowmobilers come out in throngs. Fun awaits at our 12 things to do in Michigan in November. Nov 6-9 Hockeytown Centennial Fanfest – Detroit In some ways it
At this time of year, you can find them for sale around nearly every corner. That’s because we love Halloween, but also because Michigan farmers grow nearly 80 million pounds of pumpkins each year. You can carve them, roast the seeds, toss some in a smoothie, make soup, and a myriad of other things. Of course, lots
The year’s cookiest holiday is becoming more and more popular. Each year, new ideas, décor, and attractions arise. However, most of these autumnal opportunities have been around for decades. Have some harvest family fun, or get your spook on, with these uniquely Michigan Halloween traditions. Pick Pumpkins from a Patch Whether you’re decorating the whole house for
Pumpkins are filling patches, apples are filling trees, so it’s time for our 12 things to do in Michigan in October. This month is a treasure trove of fall splendor. Oct 1-31 (weekdays only) The Hunt for Reds of October – Leelanau Peninsula What a wonderful time of year it is to soak up yellow, orange, and
There are so many ways to enjoy fall leaves in Michigan. Take a walk through the woods, and smile as a leaf picks that moment to drop in front of you. Drive one of our many winding roads and marvel at the colors as they run alongside. Occasionally you’ll happen upon an open area where the palette
It may seem counterintuitive, but most Oktoberfests are actually held in September, in keeping with German tradition. The original fest in Munich was a wedding celebration that took place over five days in October 1810, hence the name. It was so much fun that it became an annual tradition, which grew in size and length. Eventually they
As trips to beaches give way to cider mill visits, the craving for the fruits of one of Michigan’s fastest growing industries naturally increases. In recent years, hard cider has become a quintessential component of our craft beverage industry. Stop by a hard cider tasting room, and you'll find it's just as much fun as seeking out
Kids are heading back to school. Cider mills are opening for the season. The lush greens of summer are just beginning to make way for fall color. This month is filled with fun activities that embrace one season or the other. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in September. September 5-7 Arts & Apples
5:00pm-9:00pm Free Balloon-Twisting Always one of the most popular aspects of any BMNFest, take the kids over toward get a cool balloon sword, crown, or other unique object, amazingly twisted by our costumed artist, April. You'll also find facepainting available from a vendor throughout the weekend. 5:00pm-9:00pm Pottery Project Art project with The Painted Croc Art Gallery
10:00am-4:00pm WHMI Live Come by the corner of Lake and Lafayette (known to some as 10 Mile and Pontiac Trail) and visit our friends from WHMI radio. Aaron Jack will be broadcasting LIVE. There will be chances to get into their 93 Days of Summer Promotion, where you will have the chance to win 1 of 13
9:00am-2:00pm South Lyon Farmers Market The shopping opportunities start extra early on Saturday with the opening of the popular Farmers Market in lots on S. Lafayette Street at 8am. Stock up on some fresh, seasonal produce, grab a little breakfast, and then enjoy the full fest as it opens up at 10am. 10:00am-8:00pm Try Your Hand at
The state’s harvest is in full swing this month, and there are plenty of events that offer scrumptious tasting opportunities. That, and good old fashioned summer fun. For your consideration, here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in August 2023. August 1-3 Buy Michigan Now Festival – South Lyon We’re starting our list close to
It's been a crazy summer of up and down weather so far, but the Tigers have been very hot. Catch a game if you can. Cool events are also around every corner. Here are some of the state’s best in our 12 things to do in Michigan in July. July 1-5 National Cherry Festival – Traverse City
The Buy Michigan Now Festival is coming to Downtown South Lyon Aug 1-3, 2025. In keeping with tradition, the event offers Michigan-based authors an opportunity to sign and sell books at no cost. Traditionally, over the course of the weekend, 25-30,000 people attend this upbeat celebration of Buy Michigan Week. BMNFest Writers selected to participate will be
If you’ve never heard of, or been to Dixboro, I’m not surprised. It’s a bit off the beaten path. Actually, more accurately, it’s got a very beaten path called Plymouth Road, running right through the center of it. But if you blink, you could miss this tiny hamlet. It is just northeast of Ann Arbor. The history
Michiganders wait all winter for the opportunity to fire up the grill again and enjoy hot dogs, burgers, chicken, ribs, steaks, fish, and just about anything else we can think of. Any of those items can be fine on their own, but the right enhancements can really take your backyard barbecue from an ordinary meal to an
Kids are getting out of school, boats are filling our waterways, blue skies are becoming a common occurrence again. Let’s get out there and enjoy the summer we’ve been waiting for, starting with our 12 things to do in Michigan in June. June 5-7 Gizzard Fest – Potterville As food fests go, this has to be one
Wisconsin may be known as the land of Cheeseheads, but that doesn’t mean it’s cornered the market on making or selling cheese, glorious cheese. In fact, it should come as no surprise that a state with well over 1,200 dairy farms, there is in fact, a Michigan cheese trail. If you are a cheese lover, then this
They say the best thing isn't owning a boat, it's having a friend who does. Whether you are that friend, or just someone who longs to spend summer hours out on the water, it’s time to hop aboard a Michigan boat. Luckily, there are some incredible options in unique destinations. Tall Ships There are few sights more
