5 enjoyable issues to do that weekend in Northern Michigan Jan. 16-18, 2026

Whether you wish to get outdoors and benefit from the snow or cozy up inside with a traditional film, there’s lots to do that weekend in Northern Michigan. 

Here’s what we suggest: 

Carve the slopes all evening lengthy

If you merely can’t match sufficient hours within the day to ski or snowboard, Boyne Mountain has some late evening choices arising this winter. 

Mountain ’til Midnight will preserve the enjoyable going till midnight on Jan. 16 and Feb. 13. 

The Mountain Express and Ramshead lifts will probably be in operation till midnight on these Friday nights, with Disciples 8 open till 10 p.m. The Red Bull DJ Truck can even be offering music from 8-11 p.m. 

For extra data, go to boynemountain.com/upcoming-events/mountain-til-midnight. 

Enjoy traditional cinema on the Indian River library

The Indian River Area Library is about to indicate the 1941 movie “Citizen Kane” at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. 

The screening is a part of the library’s Classic Movie Matinee collection. 

Popcorn, chips and water will probably be offered, however friends can carry their very own snacks in the event that they’d like. No registration is required. 

Find out extra at indianriverlibrary.org. 

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Experience classical music at LSSU

The Lake Superior State University Arts Center will host the Lysander Piano Trio at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. 

The trio has carried out at many prestigious venues similar to Carnegie Hall and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Their efficiency will embody music by Beethoven, Rebecca Clarke and Dvorak. 

Tickets are $20 for normal viewers, $10 for youngsters age 10 and beneath, and free for LSSU college students, employees and college. 

To buy tickets or discover extra data, go to lssu.edu/centers/arts-center/arts-center-overview. 

See quick fats bikes in motion

Fat & Flurrious will have a good time its tenth anniversary with an exciting race day at Avalanche Mountain Preserve in Boyne City at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17. 

The race begins in downtown Boyne City behind Stiggs Brewery, the place contributors could have a police escort to Avalanche Mountain. From there, racers will full 1-3 laps across the mountain, relying on their class class. 

Don’t overlook to hold round for the after celebration at Stiggs Brewing the place there will probably be meals, drinks and awards.

To register, go to fatandflurrious.com. 

Dance the evening away

Daughters will probably be within the highlight on Saturday, Jan. 17 throughout “A Daughter Dance – The Enchanted Snowflake Ball” at The Talcott Event Center in Walloon Lake. 

Each woman is invited to carry one VIP — whether or not that may be a dad or mum, grandparent or one other vital grownup for them — to the occasion. There will probably be music, dancing, a photograph sales space and lightweight refreshments. Guests are inspired to decorate up and have a good time the night. 

The dance takes place from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $20, and all proceeds will go to the Boyne Area Gymnastics Boosters fund. The fund helps with competitors charges, journey bills, uniforms and different wants. 

For extra data, go to facebook.com/BoyneAreaGymnastics. 

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.