There's no time for the winter blues. Michigan has a slew of stuff to do in February.
South Haven's 31st Annual Ice Breaker Festival leads off the list.
West Michigan’s preeminent winter festival presents dazzling ice sculptures, cardboard sled races, a chili cook-off, pub slide, outdoor ice skating, roasting s’mores and so much more.
Ice Breaker hits the streets of South Haven Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2.
The Plymouth Ice Festival tops the bill February 1 and 2 with cool ice carving demos and stunning ice sculptures.
That's in addition to a family petting zoo, juggling variety show and tubing run. Plus don't miss the dueling chainsaws.
Michigan Tech's Winter Carnival is the main attraction February 5-8 in Houghton.
Aside from Broomball, Cross-Country Skiing and Curling, the carnival offers Ice Bowling, Snow Soccer, Snow Volleyball and Speed Skating.
Dog Sled Rides and Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides are offered as well.
East Tawas becomes Perchville USA February 6-9.
Among the highlights are: ATV barrel races, a bazaar, and The Royal Feast.
U.P. city Negaunee is the place to be for Heikki Lunta Winter Festival 2025 . The festival is happening February 7-9.
Heikki Lunta is a celebration of all things winter. It will feature Friday night's Irontown Rail Jam, Saturday's Teal Lake Ice Fishing Tournament, activities at the UP Luge Club Lucy Hill, and Saturday's Freeze Yer Fanny Fat Tire Bike Race. This early Feb. gathering is guaranteed fun for everyone embracing the winter spirit of the UP.
An ice fishing tourney and fish fry are on the menu along with a hockey tournament and snowshoe lantern tour of historic Old Town.
Grab your favorite snacks and settle in as Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm plays host to the February Film Festival.
Featured presentations will be: Common Ground, The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery, Food Inc, 2 and The Biggest Little Farm.
Films will be shown Friday nights at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors/students.
If you are a thrill seeker, go and see the open air hockey championship in Michigan’s U.P.
The Labatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Championship will be decided February 13-16 in St. Ignace.
Select 4-on-4 teams face off for state supremacy near the banks of Lake Huron.
This one is sure to be a thriller.
Circle your calendar for a very unique Ice Climbing Festival Up North.
The Michigan Ice Fest is February 12-16 in Munising.
Whether you’re brand new to climbing, or have been going to Munising for decades, you’re part of something bigger here.
With classes taught by the best ice climbers in the world, evening presentations to inspire your next adventure, and the unequaled beauty of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Ice Fest is an event for everyone.
An array of after parties are also planned.
For all the lovebirds, Friday, Feb. 14 is Valentine's Day! Cheers to all the celebrants!
Downtown Petoskey's Winter Wonderland Weekend will be held February 14-16
The weekend includes Dueling Pianos, a Petoskey Chili Trail, and Winter Wagon Rides, to name a few.
Gear up for Grand Rapids' wondrous World of Winter — known as the nation's largest Winter Festival.
World of Winter showcases dozens of awe-inspiring art installations with light-based works from around the world.
That runs through March 2 in the Downtown district.
Sips & Soups will happen Saturday, February 8 in Ludington.
Each participating business will offer a 2-ounce sample to visitors after a self-guided walking route. Each will provide a non-alcoholic drink or soup sample. Sips & Soups will run from 12 to 3 p.m.
Sip and Ski: A Leelanau Wine Country Ski Tour is scheduled for Sunday, February 2 in scenic Suttons Bay.
Start with a wine-tasting at Shady Lane Cellars then trek four miles down the Leelanau Trail to Farm Club and finish with a famed Bon Fuego.
The 2025 Great Lakes Comic Convention comes to Macomb Community College in Warren later this month.
Several special guests are scheduled to appear, they include Kevin Eastman of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fame.
Great Lakes Comic-Con happens February 21-23.
The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival sets the sky alight February 21-23 at Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte
A variety of demos are on the docket, such as blacksmithing and mead making.
Aside from which, there will be archery, drums and dance shows.
A Mid-Winter Feast will be served in the Nordic tradition. Haper Det Smaker!