Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Mackinac State Historic Parks has decided to cancel its popular “Fort Fright” event, scheduled for October 9-10, at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City. A … Read More ►
Month: July 2020
Central Michigan – A golfer’s paradise
Whether you’re looking for championship layouts and challenges or a relaxing weekend of oasis golf, the Central Michigan area has it all. Spend your days enjoying rolling links and wooded fairways, while … Read More ►
A Change of Scenery: Benzie County
Your bags are packed, and the gas tank is full. The road ahead is dotted with forests decorated in their autumn best, leading you toward quaint towns and crystal blue … Read More ►
Laugh With ‘What Mad Pursuit’
For those looking for a night out filled with plenty of laughter, Tibbits Summer Theatre offers “What Mad Pursuit,” an original show spun from the 1939 Noel Coward story Aug … Read More ►
Artists Wanted for “Once Upon a Time” Art Gallery Exhibit
From fairy tales, wings, and castles, to watches, clocks and more, the latest exhibit by Arts Alive, hosted at Tibbits Opera House, invites artists to submit artwork of all mediums … Read More ►
Superhero Day at John Ball Zoo – Tuesday, August 4
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superhero Day at John Ball Zoo! Come dressed as your favorite superhero and meet amazing superheroes on Tuesday, August 4 from 9:00 a.m. … Read More ►
Movies at Fifth Third Ballpark
Grab your blankets and chairs and head to the field at Fifth Third Ballpark for a family friendly showing on the outfield video board! The West Michigan Whitecaps season may … Read More ►
Kirk Cousins Kicks Off Red Panda Cubs’ Naming Contest for John Ball Zoo
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings and former Michigan State University quarterback, is helping John Ball Zoo choose names for the newborn red panda cubs. John Ball Zoo asked Kirk Cousins to … Read More ►
Winners Announced for “A Day in the Park” Art Exhibition at Manoogian Art Museum
Mackinac State Historic Parks is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 juried art exhibition, “A Day in the Park – Celebrating 125 Years of Mackinac Island State Park,” … Read More ►
Phil Porter to Retire from Mackinac State Historic Parks
After serving 49 years with Mackinac State Historic Parks, including 17 as its director, Phil Porter will be retiring from the organization in October. Porter announced his decision at the … Read More ►
