Festivals, flowers and cartoons are on the schedule this weekend in Northern Michigan.
Here’s what we recommend:
Celebrate the summer solstice
The summer solstice on Friday, June 20 marks the longest day of the year.
If you happen to be on Mackinac Island that day, you can join a Mackinac State Historic Parks naturalist at 3 p.m. on the deck of the Milliken Nature Center at Arch Rock for a special summer solstice stroll.
The walk is set to be about 1.5 miles, and the group will explore the plants, animals and geological features of Mackinac Island’s North Woods along the way.
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com.
Northland Players: Summer Youth Theater present “The Lion King Jr.”
Simba, Nala and the rest of the cast of “The Lion King” will be on stage this weekend at the Cheboygan Opera House as the Northland Players: Summer Youth Theater presents “The Lion King Jr.”
Through the summer youth theater program, local young performers rehearsed for three weeks and learned a wide range of new theatrical skills — such as mask-making and puppetry — for the show.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for students.
For more information, visit theoperahouse.org.
Cars and boats in Bay Harbor
The Bay Harbor Classic Car & Boat Festival will feature a collection of classic, future classic and rare cars and boats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
Hundreds of unique, one-of-a-kind cars and boats will be on display, including a rare collection of every 1957 Ford model ever built.
There is free parking and free admission for the festival.
For more information, visit bayharbor.com/events.
Cartooning for kids
The Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting a cartooning workshop with Maureen Shelleau from 12:30-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
The workshop is geared towards tweens and teens ages 11-18. They will learn animation and cartooning techniques with Shelleau, a former Disney animator.
Registration is required and there are limited spots available.
To register or for more information, visit bayliss.ploud.net.
Petoskey blooms
Petoskey is hosting its first-ever Flower Festival June 20-22.
A variety of downtown stores and restaurants are participating with special floral inspired meals and drinks or displays.
Activities during the weekend include arts and crafts, a tablescape and floral exhibition in Pennsylvania Park, a live painting demonstration, face painting, photo opportunities and more.
View the full schedule of events on the Downtown Petoskey Flower Festival Facebook page.
— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Fun things to do this weekend: Here are 5 possibilities around Northern Michigan
Reporting by Jillian Fellows, The Petoskey News-Review / The Petoskey News-Review
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