Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (March 6-8, 2026)

Welcome to your weekend plans.

Our highlights include parties all across northern Michigan, a lumberjack festival in Lansing, and a women’s expo in Grand Rapids.

As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you want me to highlight, send me a note here (please send suggestions at least one week before the event).

West Michigan

1. West Michigan Women’s Expo

March 6-8

DeVos Place (303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids)

“From local boutiques and emerging brands to health and wellness pros, beauty experts, cooking demos, giveaways, and more, the West Michigan Women’s Expo is your ultimate girls’ day out (and yes, the guys enjoy it too).”

2. March Mannequins

Friday, March 6, 6-7:30 p.m.

Downtown St. Joseph

“Watch storefronts of participating businesses come alive during March Mannequins in downtown St. Joe. Windows will display community volunteers as they pose perfectly still, like mannequins. Vote for your favorite window.”

3. KNC Maple Sugar Festival

Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Kalamazoo Nature Center (7000 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo)

“Join in the fun for the 61st annual Maple Sugar Festival. Each year we celebrate the first signs of spring, from the festival’s humble beginnings of a kettle on a tripod to today’s full day of activities with the all-important pancake breakfast topped off with real Michigan maple syrup.”

4. Grand Rapids Bourbon Fest

Saturday, March 7

New Vintage Place (889 Broadway Ave. NW, Grand Rapids)

“The event features 100+ rare / high end whiskeys and bourbons, classic cocktails and local distilleries. In addition we’ll have food vendors, live music, and other vendors.”

Northern Michigan/UP

5. Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon

Saturday, March 7

Swedetown Trails (Swedetown Road, Calumet)

“The Great Bear Chase offers cross country ski races to skiers of all abilities and ages, and is known for its laid-back, friendly atmosphere.”

6. Sylvan Daze

Saturday, March 7

Treetops Resort (3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord)

“Join us for the throwback celebration of the year as Treetops returns to its roots for Sylvan Daze. We’re taking a nostalgic journey back to 1954, when we first opened as Sylvan Knob Ski Area.”

7. Hops ‘N Highlands

Saturday, March 7, 12-5 p.m.

The Highlands (600 Highlands Drive, Harbor Springs)

“Winter at The Highlands sets the scene for a day of Michigan craft beer, music, friendly competition, and après-style fun – all served slopeside.”

8. Mardi Gras on the Mountain

Saturday, March 7

Crystal Mountain (12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville)

“Join us for the throwback celebration of the year as Treetops returns to its roots for Sylvan Daze. We’re taking a nostalgic journey back to 1954, when we first opened as Sylvan Knob Ski Area.”

9. Mount Bohemia Mardi Gras Madness

Saturday, March 7

Mount Bohemia (6532 Lac La Belle Road, Lac La Belle)

“Pool party with live DJ, limbo and much more.”

10. Suds & Snow 2026

Saturday, March 7, 1-6 p.m.

Timber Ridge Resort (4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City)

“The theme for this years event is D E T R O I T!!! Think sports, music, Motown, use your imagination! Attendees will enjoy a half-mile hike to the backwoods where the event will take place. Once arriving at the winter wonderland they will be greeted by over 20 beverage vendors and two food trucks.”

Mid/South Michigan

11. Brrs, Beards, & Brews

Saturday, March 7, 12-5 p.m.

Old Town Lansing

“We’re once again braving the mean streets of Old Town (otherwise known as the 1200 block of Turner Street) to share with the world Michigan’s Least Professional Beard Competition, the amazing Feats of Strength (requiring both brawn and brains), vendors, bourbon, beer, games and food, all set to amazing music in a fabulous location!”

Southeast Michigan/Thumb

12. Michigan Sneaker Xchange

Saturday, March 7, 12-7 p.m.

Huntington Place (1 Washington Blvd., Detroit)

“The state’s biggest sneaker and streetwear tradeshow brings rare heat, top vendors, exclusive drops, and thousands of sneakerheads together for one high-energy day of buying, selling, and trading.”