5 enjoyable issues to do that weekend in Northern Michigan Jan. 11th of September, 2026

It’s a great weekend to get outdoor, and Northern Michigan has loads of winter actions on the calendar. 

Here’s what we advocate: 

Try out curling in Petoskey

The Petoskey Curling Club is internet hosting an open home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10. 

The membership is kicking off its 2025-26 season on the Emmet County Fairgrounds, the place their ice home is positioned in entrance of the grandstands. 

The open home will embrace demonstrations and drop-in curling for members. 

If you’re considering studying easy methods to play — particularly with the Winter Olympics developing! — the membership might be internet hosting Learn to Curl classes in the course of the season. 

Find out extra at petoskeycurling.com. 

More: Petoskey Curling Club opens second season with bigger house

Find a brand new houseplant

Jan. 10 is Houseplant Appreciation Day, and in case you’re on the lookout for some new greenery this winter the Boyne District Library is internet hosting a plant alternate. 

Through the remainder of January, you possibly can cease in to undertake a free plant or donate certainly one of your individual for others to propagate from.

For extra info, go to boynelibrary.org. 

Join the jigsaw puzzle problem

Are you a grasp puzzler? Then collect up your workforce and be a part of the jigsaw puzzle competitors on Sunday, Jan. 11 on the Chebogan Area Public Library. 

Teams of as much as 4 will compete to see who can full a 500 piece puzzle first. If a workforce doesn’t end within the allotted time, the items nonetheless left might be counted to find out the winner. 

The contest begins at 1:30 p.m. There is not any value to register.

For extra info, go to cheboyganlibrary.org. 

Journey alongside the Frostbite Trail

The Frostbite Trail, described as a singular tasting journey throughout Antrim and Charlevoix counties, is again this winter. 

The 10 companies on the path will current a particular foods and drinks for contributors with a unique theme every month. The Frostbite Trail on Saturday, Jan. 10 is themed Retro Potluck. 

The path is open from 12-6 p.m. The occasion is pay-as-you-go and no tickets are wanted. 

Find out extra at visitcharlevoix.com/events/frostbitetrail. 

Enjoy the Free Snowmobiling Weekend

Michigan’s Free Snowmobiling Weekend is again Jan. 10-11. During this weekend solely, you possibly can legally journey with out the requirement of a snowmobile registration or path allow. 

The DNR encourages folks to take a look at snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (the place licensed). All riders ought to comply with Ride Right security precautions and journey responsibly. 

Conditions are pretty good throughout the area. For instance, the Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association posted on Facebook on Wednesday, Jan. 7 that “the snow is still very soft, which does make moguls appear faster. Things smoothed out really nicely, and this thaw/refreeze cycle will really help lock in the trails now.”

Be positive to examine together with your native snowmobile group for essentially the most up-to-date situations. 

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.