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’d like me to highlight,
please send me a note here (suggestions should be submitted at least one week before the event).
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Michigan resort cancels women’s Mardi Gras contest, free skiing (The Detroit News): A Michigan ski resort has canceled free skiing for women and a women-only beads contest at its upcoming Mardi Gras event after receiving an anonymous email threatening legal action under the state’s civil rights law. Mount Bohemia said it scrapped the promotions on advice of counsel to avoid costly litigation.
Toddler found alive inside impounded car (WXYZ): A 13-month-old child was found alive inside an impounded vehicle at an Eastpointe tow lot after spending days alone in a car that had been parked on a metro Detroit street; the toddler is in stable condition and expected to recover. The child’s father is in custody and Child Protective Services is involved as the investigation continues.
Oakland County man arrested for allegedly smashing license plate readers (ClickOnDetroit): A Clarkston man is facing felony charges after police say he smashed multiple license plate reader cameras in Waterford Township, damaging them beyond use. The 24-year-old was arraigned on Feb. 27 and was released on a $500 cash bond, with a court appearance scheduled later this month.
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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.”
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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.”
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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!”
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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.”
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