Event Series Maritime Michilimackinac

Maritime Michilimackinac

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Colonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked […]

Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum

The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac Island

Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 6 - June 14 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! ABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: Nowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. In complement to the natural […]

British Landing Nature Center Opening Day

British Landing Nature Center Mackinac Island

On your way around M-185 include the British Landing Nature Center to learn more about the plants and animals that call Mackinac Island home. The British Landing Nature Center is located across from British Landing. The center includes information on the geology, plants, habitats and wildlife found on the island. Additionally, a large cedar tree […]

Movie in the Fort

Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MI

Settle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Wizard of Oz on the big screen. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. Movie begins at dusk, closer to 10:00 p.m. This is a free event! #thisismackinac

Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum

The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac Island

Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 6 - June 14 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! ABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: Nowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. In complement to the natural […]

Lilacs and Warblers Birding Adventure

Marquette Park

Birders of all ages will enjoy this unique guided adventure, searching for spring songbirds during the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in Marquette Park at the statue of Father Marquette. Amidst thousands of fragrant lilac blossoms, we’ll stroll through the park, then up the hill, looking for migrating warblers, raptors overhead, and […]