Things to Do
A Place for All Seasons
Our area has something to offer in every season of the year. As the year opens we live in a winter wonderland. It’s like living in a Christmas card scene. Winter gives way to spring and the awakening of nature as gardens come alive and our fruit farms provide us with the spectacular show of cherry blossom time.
In summer our lakes and beaches are filled with people enjoying the summer sunshine and the beauty and pleasure of time spent on the Great Lakes. Fall brings another season of spectacular beauty as the leaves in our forests turn from green to a blaze of color. Come celebrate the seasons with us and enjoy everything our area has to offer.
Planning your Vacation
It’s always a great time to visit the Northport Omena area, but if you’re trying to plan your schedule, here are a few special times of the year or events you may want to think about:
- Winter Carnival: February
- Smelt dipping, perch fishing and the Annual Smelt Dinner: April
- Cherry blossom time: mid-May
- Grand Traverse Lighthouse Maritime Festival and Northport Omena Chamber of Commerce Fish Boil: late June
- Music in the Park: the last Friday of June and every other Friday until Labor Day
- Northport Community Arts Events: May through December
- Northport’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration: July 4
Arts, Culture and History
Galleries
Museums
Music and Theatre
Boating and Life on the Beach
Outdoor Recreation
