Meteorologists and students may have reason to believe summer is over, but is it? The weather still allows for plenty of summer fun, yet the calendar hints at fall. Decide for yourself. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in September 2021. Be sure to check with organizers in advance to make sure of any
Vehicles, music, foods, even the wild and wacky, take center stage this month around the state. Get your summer fun on at some of these intriguing events. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in August 2021. July 30-August 8 Coast Guard Festival – Grand Haven Of all the summer festivals, this is one of
Our state has reopened and many of our favorite events are back. Summer hits full swing this month with fireworks, parades, and plenty of beach time. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in July 2021. July 9-11 Blake’s Lavender Festival – Armada It’s lavender season and it smells so good! Take a tranquility break
It’s warm, sunny, and we appear to be seeing a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Restrictions are easing. So, for the first time in over a year, our suggestions of things to do includes all live events. Get out and enjoy life this month! Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in
Events are starting to make their way off our screens, and back out into the real world. Although we highly recommend visiting each event’s official website to know exactly what to expect. Let the fun begin with our 12 things to do in Michigan in May 2021. May 1-9 Tulip Time – Holland In the 1840s, thousands of Dutch
Flowers blooming, the occasional warm breeze, and abundant blue skies are making us all want to get out and enjoy life, as well we should. Events are still less frequent than the norm for this time of year, but there are abundant opportunities for safe, fun experiences. The first item on our 12 things to do in
Butterflies emerging, crocuses popping out, NCAA basketball madness, what’s not to love about March? Make your month even better. with our 12 things to do in Michigan in March 2021. March 1-31 Women’s History Month at the Wright – Detroit The Charles H. Wright Museum is hosting several programs and events in conjunction with Women's History Month.
What’s not to love about the shortest month of winter? It brings us the Super Bowl. Then there's a day dedicated entirely to love. Finally, there are our 12 things to do in Michigan in February 2021. February 1-6 Craft Beverage Week – Kalamazoo Traditionally known as the town’s Beer Week, this year, Kalamazoo is expanding its
It's a new year, and boy are we happy to see it arrive! Let's celebrate. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in January 2021. Jan 1-May 1 100 Years of Women’s Rights Exhibit – Midland America is celebrating a century of the women’s right to vote. Hence, the Midland Center for the Arts is
This will undoubtedly be an unusual holiday season with many event cancellations due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of cool ways to celebrate. This is a particularly good year for drive-thru events. Be sure to check with event organizers to make sure times and availability have not changed. Mask up and head
We’re all getting a bit of cabin fever by now, and that is without even getting into the frigid temps of winter. So, be sure to get outside and enjoy some fresh air with a walk, hike, bike, or camping trip. For other ideas, here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in November 2020. Nov
Some things may be different this October, but we’re still a state filled with crisp autumn air, stunning shores, spectacular fall foliage, and of course cider and doughnuts. Fall means plenty ways to have fun, even this year. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in October 2020. October 1-3,8-10,15-17,22-24 Glass Pumpkin Fest – Dearborn
As we continue to adjust to our new reality, some live events are taking place in modified form. Meanwhile, others are being adapted to a virtual form. Either way, there are lots of fun options to explore this month. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in September 2020. September 1-5 Chairlift Ride at Crystal
There are still not too many events up and running. However, there are definitely many summer destinations to explore. Grab your mask and hit the road. For example, consider trying our 12 things to do in Michigan in August 2020. Summer Saturdaze at Gilmore Car Museum The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners is happily welcoming guests
Events remain rare around the state, but many summer destinations and adventures are available again. So, grab your mask and hit the road. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in July 2020. Hunt for Murals Many museums are still closed, but that doesn’t mean we have a shortage of available art to admire. On
While some of the state, and a variety of businesses, have begun to reopen, most events remain canceled due to the pandemic. However, there still plenty of unique and entertaining things to enjoy this month. For your consideration, here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in June 2020. Hit the Links Golf courses reopened in
We usually share a dozen uniquely Michigan events worth attending each month, but these are of course unprecedented times and events have been cancelled. Thankfully, that does not mean we can’t still enjoy some delightful entertainment born out of what makes our state so special. Here are 12 things to do in Michigan in May 2020. Hunt
These are crazy times. Thus, this is one of the most unusual 12 Things to Do posts we’ve ever created. Yes, we’re all staying at home to keep each other safe. But, there are still opportunities for fun and growth. Stay informed and be inspired by our state’s creativity. Here are our 12, mostly virtual, things to
Butterflies emerging, crocuses popping out, NCAA basketball madness, what’s not to love about March? That includes our 12 things to do in Michigan in March 2020. March 1-8 Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week – Marquette Celebrate the local flavors of Downtown Marquette’s dining scene during the seventh annual Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week, March 1 – 8, 2020. Participating
There’s an extra day for fun this month, as we celebrate a leap year. Why not take some extra time to enjoy this special month? Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in February 2020. February 1 Treetops Annual Wine & Beer Festival – Gaylord What could be more relaxing than spending an evening in
The North American International Auto Show is moving to the summer, which means many people will be in search of some new ways to spend this month. So, check out our 12 things to do in Michigan in January 2020. January 4-6 and 11-13 MIS Backyard Hockey Tournament – Brooklyn Michigan International Speedway has created a unique experience for
The holiday season is all about festivities and starting 2020 off on a magical note, like our 12 things to do in Michigan in December 2019. Dec 1-31 Premium Pour – Leelanau Peninsula Toast the year’s most festive season along the Leelanau Peninsula. During the month of December, guests may taste a wide selection of the best
Thanksgiving is coming soon, but first there is a ton of other fun to be had. Check out these 12 things to do in Michigan in November 2019. Nov 1-5 East Lansing Film Festival – East Lansing The East Lansing Film Festival is the longest-running non-experimental film festival in the state. The goal is to bring independent
Football games, corn mazes, and leaf-peeping mark a glorious season in our state. In addition, there are these 12 things to do in Michigan in October 2019. Oct 1-31 The Hunt for the Reds of October – Leelanau Peninsula Our state’s wide variety of white wines has become common knowledge. However, many local oenophiles have yet to
When the kids go back to school it feels like summer is over, but we actually have several weeks of the season left to enjoy warm weather and cool events. So enjoy our 12 things to do in Michigan in September 2019. September 5-10 Bright Walls – Jackson For the second year in a row, muralists from
