5 Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 4/28/11 - 5/1/11

Here are 5 fun things to do in Michigan this weekend!

• Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival - 4/29 to 5/1 - Lots of fun events and tasty maple treats.
• Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show and Swap Meet - 5/1/11.
• Whitefish Point Bird Observatory Spring Fling - 4/29 to 5/1.
• National Trout Festival in Kalkaska - 4/27 to 5/1 - parade, car show, flea market, and more.
• Archaeology Saturday at the Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown - 4/30/11 - bring your trowel and be ready to get some dirt under your fingernails as you dig at an old house site.

Five Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 4-14 - 4-17

Here are five fun events happening across Michigan this weekend, April 14th through the 17th.

1. Last Dinner on the Titanic - 4/14/11 - Marquette - The chefs at The Landmark Inn will recreate the entire six course dinner served to the First Class passengers. Call the Maritime Museum at the Convention & Visitors Bureau (906) 228-7749.
2. Weekend Flea & Farmers Market - 4/16/11 - Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers Market will be open on Saturday from 7am-3pm - (269) 383-8761.
3. Catch Mama Mia in Detroit this weekend.
4. Michigan Pinball Expo - 4/14 - 4/17 at the Oakland Center At Oakland University, 2200 N. Squirrel Road in Rochester.
5. International Wine Expo in Novi - 4/15 - 4/16

Five Spooky happenings across Michigan this weekend - 10/21 - 10/24

It's that time of the year. No, not the time of the year where the department stores put up their Christmas displays in conjunction with the remains of the Halloween displays. Well, they are doing that, but seriously, that's not what this post is about so I'll get back to it :). I want to highlight five fun Halloween related events happening across Michigan this weekend.

1. Dr. Scream's Spook Show Revival at the historic Riviera Theatre in Three Rivers - October 21 at 7:30pm. A live comedic/spooky magic show will be followed by a screening of the horror classic "Night of the Living Dead."
2. The Great ZooBoo is still going on at the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. Kids can trick or treat and see magicians, storytellers, and other entertainers.
3. The Haunted Farm at Wellington Farm Park near Grayling will feature "depression-era" spooks and goblins 10/22-23 and 10/28-30.
4. The S.S. City of Milwaukee Ghost Ship 10/22-23 and 10/29-30.
5. The Farm Center at Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township is offering a Trick or Treat event this Saturday, October 23rd from 6-9pm. Also, on 10/22 and 10/23 there are Halloween Haunting activities from 6pm to 8pm.

Five things to do in Michigan this weekend 10/8 - 10/10

The fall colors are peaking all across the lower peninsula so if you can't do any of the things on this weekend's list - take a drive, take a hike, or ride a bike. Just get out and enjoy the beauty of Michigan :).

1. The Game. University of Michigan versus arch-rival Michigan State. Should be one heckuva entertaining game. I lucked out and got a ticket to the game! Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm and you can watch all the action on your local ABC affiliate.
2. Fort Fright haunted house at Colonial Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City - 10/8 - 10/9. 6:30 to 9:00pm and admission is $18 for a family, $6 for adults, Youth (5-17) $3, and 4 and under are free.
3. Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival in Alpena - 10/7 - 10/10. Lighthouse tours, vendors, artists, authors, and more.
4. Color Cruise and Island Festival in Grand Ledge - 10/8 - 10/10. Covered wagon and riverboat trips to view the fall colors. Pioneer demonstrations include cider pressing, folk dancing, fur trader encampment, and numerous activities for the entire family.
5. Little River Halloween Train in Coldwater - 10/9 - 10/23. Climb aboard this classic steam locomotive for a 1.5 hour ride of scary fun.

Five things to do in Michigan this weekend 10/1-10/3

This weekend Flannel Festivals, lumberjack meals, sweet chocolate, and vintage restored trains will be celebrated and enjoyed across Michigan.

1. Fayette State Park Fall Festival 10/2. Enjoy hayrides, campsite decorating, haunted trail, and more family-friendly activities at historic Fayette.
2. Lumberjack Breakfast and Logging Contests at The Tahquamenon Logging Museum - 10/2. Breakfast runs from 7am to 12pm and costs $7.50. You will enjoy a "breakfast of bacon, eggs, homemade sausage, pancakes and fried potatoes cooked over an authentic wood stove and served in the Cook Shack as it was done 100 years ago."
3. Cedar Springs Red Flannel Festival 10/1 - 10/2. Events include a lumberjack supper, entertainment, bed races, arts & crafts, a parade, and more.
4. This is the last weekend for the Michigan Renaissance Festival up in Holly - 10/1 - 10/3. The weekend's theme is their 10th annual Chocolate Festival.
5. Railroad Enthusiasts will be gathering in Grayling 10/2 - 10/3. There will be opportunities to view and ride in restored passenger coaches, LEGO train display, Model Train Show & Swap, Farmer's Market, Tractor Show, and many more events around Grayling.

Five Things to do in Michigan this weekend 9/24-9/26

This weekend's Top Five list takes you from the village of Clinton on up to Leelanau State Park. Get out and enjoy some Pure Michigan this weekend!

1. Clinton's Fall Festival - 9/24-9/26. They pack a lot of events into their annual festival - car show, live music, hundreds of arts & crafts vendors, food, bull riding, and a huge parade.
2. Detroit History Highlights Trolley Tours - 9/25. "Climb aboard our nostalgic trolley and enjoy a ride back in time as our experienced guides present the real Detroit story and its role in shaping our nation and the world."
3. 19th Century Lumber Days at Hartwick Pines State Park - 9/24-9/26. "Historic logging demonstrations, Musical/entertainment programs, other historical activities and demonstrations."
4. Curran Black Bear Festival 9/25-9/26. Visit the "Black Bear Capitol of Michigan" this weekend for "displays and information about black bears as well as woodcarvers, live music, wildlife exhibit, vendors and crafts, and food."
5. Leelanau State Park Harvest Festival - 9/25. "Event has an agricultural background with various vendors displaying products, conducting educational programs, leading games and outdoor activities such as nature hikes, apple press/cider making, candle making, nature craft making."

Bonus - Corn mazes and apple orchards abound across Michigan. Check here for a statewide listing and find one close to you!

Double Bonus - enjoy this unofficial Pure Michigan ad created by Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures.