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

After a snowy week, this weekend has hockey, music, egg hunts and extra on the schedule. 

Here’s what we advocate: 

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Watch the Battle of the Badges

See firefighters and cops conflict within the Battle of the Badges charity hockey recreation on Saturday, March 21. 

The recreation is about to happen at 2 p.m. at Pullar Arena in Sault Ste. Marie. Proceeds from the sport will profit the Chippewa County Victim Services Unit. 

For extra data, go to saultstemarie.com. 

Enjoy stay bluegrass music

The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band will carry out at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 20 on the Cheboygan Opera House. 

The group consists of Grammy-winning John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic guitar and vocals. 

Tickets are $10-$40. 

Find out extra at theoperahouse.org. 

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Sample some candy syrup

You can be taught all about maple syrup manufacturing and have the possibility to purchase some candy treats throughout Harwood Gold’s annual open home. 

The occasion will happen at Parsons Centennial Farm, positioned at 61 Parsons Road in Charlevoix, from 11 a.m. to three p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Guests can stroll the sugarbush, see how sap is collected, watch the boiling course of and extra. 

Stay updated at facebook.com/harwoodgold. 

Shop the craft and vendor present

The third Annual Gaylord Winter Craft and Vendor Show is again on Saturday, March 21. 

The present is going down from 9 a.m. to three p.m. on the E-Free Church, positioned at 1649 M-32 East. Entry is by donation. 

For extra data, go to gaylordmichigan.net.

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Hunt for Easter eggs on the Petoskey library

The Petoskey District Library is kicking off the Easter enjoyable early with an allergy-free egg hunt on Saturday, March 21. 

The occasion is finished in partnership with MSU alumni and Emmet County 4-H. The egg hunt, going down from 10-11 a.m., is meant for ages 2-6. 

For extra seasonal enjoyable, the library may also be internet hosting a “Cluck-tastic Chicken Talk” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 as a part of their third annual Chicken Hatch-along. 

This discuss is meant for adults who’re interested by elevating chickens and need to be taught extra about having yard chickens. 

Find out extra at petoskeylibrary.org. 

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.