Young Americans Dinner Theatre
Broadway-style theater dinner with a rich and extensive history. June 20-Aug. 16. The Highlands, Harbor Springs; highlandsharborsprings.com
Yoga in the Sky
Enjoy a transformative yoga session on the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge. June 21-Oct. 5. Boyne Mountain; boynemountain.com
National Cherry Festival
A Michigan tradition for nearly 100 years. June 28-July 5. Multiple venues, Traverse City; cherryfestival.org
Mementos
Huntington Woods native Julie Muszynski’s first solo painting exhibition presents a nostalgic story of summers on Mackinac Island. The NYC- and Detroit-based artist/designer once worked as a host at Hotel Iroquois. July 1-31. Mackinac Island Public Library, Mackinac Island; find them on Facebook
2025 Sunset Sound Healing
Reconnect with nature through meditation and mindful breathing on the shores of Lake Michigan. July 7-25. Lake Lawn at Inn at Bay Harbor; innatbayharbor.com
Alpenfest
Live music, which includes performances from the Petoskey Steel Drum Band and Mainstreet Soul, and a fun run in the heart of Gaylord. July 8-12. Downtown Gaylord; gaylordalpenfest.com
Blissfest Music Festival
Annual folk and roots festival featuring camping and family activities. July 11-13. Blissfest Festival Farm, Harbor Springs; blissfest.org
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
Music, carnival rides, art, parades, and more. July 19-26. Downtown Charlevoix; venetianfestival.com
Western Michigan Fair
Animal shows, games, and rides for the whole family. Aug. 5-9. Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington; masoncountyfairgrounds.com
Ugandan Cultural Dinner Experience
This immersive cultural experience at The Inn at Stonecliffe, overlooking the Straights of Mackinac, features a chef-curated five-course dinner with wine pairings and traditional Ugandan drumming. All proceeds go to Lasting Smiles Uganda’s Home for Hope 2025 campaign. Aug. 17. The Inn at Stonecliffe, Mackinac Island; theinnatstonecliffe.com
HarborFest
Three days of live music on the lake. Aug. 21-23. Lower Harbor, Marquette; marquettewestrotary.org
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Close out summer with musical performances on the Straits Lawn. Sept. 11. The Inn at Stonecliffe; theinnatstonecliffe.com
This story originally appeared in the July 2025 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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