5 enjoyable issues to do that weekend in Northern Michigan Feb. 20-22, 2026

Whether you wish to expertise a fish throwing contest or a romantic ballet, you possibly can see it this weekend in Northern Michigan. 

Here’s what we suggest: 

Experience “Romeo and Juliet” on stage

The Interlochen Academy Dance Division will current a ballet adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 on the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

This model of the basic Shakespearean story options Sergei Prokofiev’s rating and unique choreography by Director of Dance Joseph Morrissey. 

There can be a pre-performance dialog at 6 p.m. for attendees to debate the efficiency with Morrissey. 

Ticket costs begin at $25 for adults and $15 for college students. 

To buy tickets, go to greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/romeo-and-juliet. 

Explore the Indian River Winterfest

Wintry enjoyable can be celebrated on Friday and Saturday with a full schedule of actions throughout the Indian River Winterfest. 

Friday kicks off at 5 p.m. when the leisure tent opens. There can be dwell music with Lee Fayssoux and The Blitz. 

On Saturday, there can be a corn gap match at midday, a fishing contest from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., youngsters actions on the library and leisure tent, a Poker Run, dwell music, a fish throwing contest and rather more. 

You can view the total slate of actions at facebook.com/TuscaroraTownship. 

Honor veterans at George & Martha Washington Tea

The American Legion Unit 3 Auxiliary in Sault Ste. Marie invitations the group to attend their ninety fifth Annual George & Martha Washington Tea on Saturday, Feb. 21. 

The occasion, happening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the American Legion Post 3, honors feminine veterans in addition to Gold and Blue Star Mothers. 

Tea, espresso, sandwiches, soup and dessert can be served, and visitors are requested to put on dressy informal apparel. 

There isn’t any cost to attend. 

For extra data, go to facebook.com/AmLegionPost3. 

Celebrate Ice Breaker Boyne

Ice Breaker Boyne will supply an opportunity for individuals to heat up from the winter blues in Boyne City. 

Taking place from 9 a.m. to three p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, the pageant highlights embody an artisan market, a downtown passport stroll and an out of doors sauna. Activities are happening on the Veteran’s Park Pavilion and all through downtown. 

Find out extra at boynecitymainstreet.com/event/beat-the-winter-blues-artisan-market. 

See “The General” on the large display

You can take pleasure in a a hundredth anniversary screening of Buster Keaton’s well-known silent film “The General” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 on the Cheboygan Opera House.

Guests are inspired to don interval apparel for this distinctive exhibiting. Tickets are set at particular 1926 costs — simply 25¢ — and you’ll pay proper on the door on the day of the occasion.

The movie soundtrack can be carried out dwell by Cheboygan pianist George Krawczyk.

For extra data, go to theoperahouse.org/2026/02/10/the-general-screening. 

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.