4 enjoyable issues to do that weekend in Northern Michigan Jan. 23-25, 2026

It’s going to be a chilly weekend in Northern Michigan, will you courageous the freezing temps for some outside actions? (Just make sure you gown warmly!)

Here’s what we suggest: 

Celebrate at The Highlands

The Highlands at Harbor Springs might be celebrating its Anniversary Weekend Jan. 23-25. 

The welcome reception takes place 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. On Saturday, there might be a winter market from 11 a.m. to six p.m., a classic ski race at 1 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. 

Find out extra at highlandsharborsprings.com/events/anniversary-weekend. 

Explore Camp Daggett by torchlight

Camp Daggett will host a Torchlight Snowshoe in partnership with Bearcub Outfitters from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. 

The camp’s scenic trails might be lit by torchlight. Bearcub might be on website to supply snowshoes and assist with sizing. After the stroll, company can heat up within the lodge with sizzling cocoa and cookies. There will even be an opportunity to win raffle prizes.

This occasion is free, and no RSVP is required. Donations are appreciated.

For extra data, go to campdaggett.org/events/torchlight-snowshoe-with-bearcub-outfitters. 

Take the Polar Plunge at LSSU

You can assist elevate funds for Special Olympics Michigan on the Polar Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 25 at Lake Superior State University’s Norris Center. 

The Sault event has a purpose of elevating $18,000. Check-in and registration opens at 10 a.m., and the costume parade might be at 11 a.m. Following the plunge, stick round for the After-Splash Bash, awards and raffles. 

You can register to plunge or make a donation at plungemi.org. 

Enjoy “Stories, Songs and Story Songs” in Cheboygan

If it’s too chilly, head over to the Cheboygan Area Public Library to heat up with “an afternoon of melody, laughter, ideas, good friends and refreshments” on Sunday, Jan. 25. 

Dale Rieger and the Jug Band might be performing “Stories, Songs and Story Songs” at 2 p.m. Tickets aren’t required and all are welcome to attend. 

For extra data, go to cheboyganlibrary.org.

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.