Headlands International Dark Sky Park Program Series
Headlands International Dark Sky ParkThe OSIRIS-REx Mission- Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 5/22/24 – 7pm – 8pm - Join us at the Waterfront Event Center for a presentation on OSIRIS-REx, the first U.S. mission to collect a sample from an asteroid. It returned to Earth on Sept. 24, 2023, to drop off material from asteroid Bennu. The spacecraft […]
Memorial Weekend Activities in Mackinaw City
Saturday, May 25th 9:00 am - Colonial Michilimackinac opens 9:30 am - Michilimackinac Voyageurs' Shoot - A demonstration & competition of 18th century firearms @ Windmill Farms Range 1:00 pm - Mackinaw City's Grand Memorial Parade - The largest Memorial Parade in the State of Michigan. Parade route begins at the Straits State Dock, travels […]
Headlands International Dark Sky Park Program Series
Headlands International Dark Sky ParkNavigating Through The Night Sky- Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 5/29/24 – 7pm – 8pm - Finding objects in the night sky using prominent stars and constellations can be a rewarding and awe-inspiring experience for stargazers. Using well-known constellations, we use their key stars as reference points to navigate the surrounding celestial expanse. Star-hopping […]
Headlands International Dark Sky Park Program Series
Headlands International Dark Sky ParkThe Experience of “Totality” – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 6/5/24 – 7pm – 8pm - Join us and NASA JPL Ambassador, Mick Groszko, at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center for a look back at “Totality”, the total solar eclipse from April 8th, 2024. https://www.facebook.com/events/1078872036566009/
Headlands International Dark Sky Park Program Series
Headlands International Dark Sky ParkComets and Broom Stars of the Night Sky with Kevin Dehne – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 6/6/24 – 7pm – 8pm - Join us at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center where Kevin Dehne will be discussing a brief history of comets, how best to observe them, and the equipment needed for observation. This […]
Mackinaw Area Historical Society 2024 Lecture Series – Mackinaw City Legacies: Audie’s Restaurant, family, food & community!
mackinaw area public library 528 W. Central Ave., Mackinaw City, United StatesZoom meeting ID: 319 998 8836 Passcode: history (lower case)
Great Lakes Pirate Festival
Mackinac IslandHeadlands International Dark Sky Park Program Series
Headlands International Dark Sky ParkIntroduction to Astronomy with Angie Morthland – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 6/26/24 – 8pm – 9pm - Are you interested in celestial objects, space, and what the universe has to offer as a whole? Join Angie Morthland at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center for a fun introduction to Astronomy fit for all ages! […]
Mackinaw Premier Arts & Crafts Show
Conkling Heritage ParkSummer Day in Paradise – Carp Lake/Paradise Lake
Paradise LakeMackinaw Woman’s Club Strawberry Social & Kids Games
Mackinaw City Marina Lawn4th of July in Mackinaw City
Celebrate Independence Day in Mackinaw City! The festivities start with the Mackinaw Woman's Club Strawberry Social from noon to 4 pm. This yearly tradition features delicious strawberries served over vanilla ice cream - a refreshing and sweet treat. Meanwhile, kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of classic games on the marina lawn (FREE), […]
Straits Area Concert Band
Conkling Heritage ParkMusic in Mackinaw – Great Lakes Irish (Irish Folk)
Conkling Heritage ParkMusic in Mackinaw – Live Fire-126th Army Band (National Guard Rock ‘N Roll)
Conkling Heritage ParkMackinaw Area Historical Society 2024 Lecture Series – Mackinaw City Legacies: History of Mackinac Island State Park Commission
mackinaw area public library 528 W. Central Ave., Mackinaw City, United StatesZoom meeting ID: 319 998 8836 Passcode: history (lower case)
Straits Area Concert Band
Conkling Heritage ParkHeadlands International Dark Sky Park Program Series
Headlands International Dark Sky ParkSatellites, Starlink, and Space Junk with Aurelian Balan – Headlands International Dark Sky Park – 7/11/24 – 8pm – 9pm - Remember gazing at the Milky Way and wishing on a shooting star? You might be wishing on a SpaceX Starlink satellite instead! The number of satellites orbiting Earth is skyrocketing, driven by ambitious projects […]