It’s a long weekend in Northern Michigan, what activities do you have planned?
Here’s what we recommend:
Carve on the Victor Glacier
Boyne Mountain is making history with its longest ski season ever.
One run, the Victor Glacier, is still open and Boyne Mountain is throwing a party from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 to celebrate. The event incudes coffee, donuts, some final spring skiing and a silent auction hosted by the Boyne Forever Foundation.
Find out more at boynemountain.com/upcoming-events/victor-glacier-party.
Enjoys Mornings on Main
Cheboygan Main Street will launch its Mornings on Main summer series on Saturday, May 23.
The series, which takes place one Saturday each month through September, is all about connecting with downtown Cheboygan. As residents and visitors stroll through downtown, they can enjoy a cup of coffee, shop local stores, see live sidewalk performances and more.
The festivities run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, visit cheboyganmainstreet.org/event/mornings-on-main.
Explore Arbor Fest in Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs will host Arbor Fest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 in Zorn Park.
Starting at 11:30 a.m., there will be storytime with tree-themed books, followed by a history talk from Molly Ames Baker and Eric Hemenway. Guests can also see old-time hand tools used for lumberjacking, experience the first-ever Zorn Park Log Jam, make crafts, play Tree Bingo and even take home a free seedling.
Find out more at cityofharborsprings.com.
Compete in the PDL Chess Championship
The 2026 Petoskey District Library Chess Championship will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 at the Carnegie Building.
The library’s end-of-school-year tournament features a five-round, Swiss-style USCF tournament with a time control of 25 minutes per player with a 5-second delay. Trophies will be awarded by age bracket.
For more information, visit petoskey.librarycalendar.com.
Set sail on a Spring Boatnerd Cruise
Original Soo Locks Boat Tours will welcome freighter fans on board for a special Spring Boatnerd Cruise on Saturday, May 23.
Guests will enjoy freighter viewing, light appetizers, pizza and soft drinks. There will also be games, prizes, giveaways and special guests.
Departure is at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $28 for adults and $8 for kids.
Find out more at saultstemarie.com/event/spring-boatnerd-cruise.
— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: 5 fun things to do this weekend in Northern Michigan
Reporting by Jillian Fellows, The Petoskey News-Review / The Petoskey News-Review
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