Regular monthly meeting of the Inverness Township Board.
MeetingSummer
📚Education & Learning
Marriage Course
Jun 2·Tuesday 6:00 PM
📍The Covenant Church
Marriage enrichment course at The Covenant Church.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
🎉Community Events
Special Storytime! Plant with us in the Children's Garden
Jun 2·10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Miss Mo will start us off with a story then introduce our special guest Veronica from Vctiny Farm! Veronica will be here to help us put cool plants in the ground in our Children's Garden. Come help us make the garden even more magical!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
📚Education & Learning
Field Trip - Cheboygan Lock System Educational Cruise
Jun 2 – Jun 3·10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM on May 19, May 20, June 2, and June 3
📍Cheboygan Village Marina
FREE educational field trip for local school and homeschool groups. 45-minute cruise through the Cheboygan Lock System covering engineering, river history, invasive species, and ecology. Available at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM on May 19/20 and June 2/3. Up to 25 students per trip.
FreeEventYouth (K-12)Spring
🎵Live Entertainment
Photography Show
May 29 – Jun 18·Daily
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
View photos taken by members of the Cheboygan Photography club on display in the Gallery located on the lower level during regular library hours.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
🎨Arts & Music
Cheboygan Photography Club Photography Show
May 26 – Jun 16·During regular library hours
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Photos by Cheboygan Photography Club members on display in the Gallery located on the lower level during regular library hours.
FreeEventAll ages
🎵Live Entertainment
Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
May 13 – Jun 6·Daily shows beginning June 1st at 7:30pm
📍Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
Pre-season lumberjack show schedule. See complete show schedule at Jack-Pine-Lumberjack-Shows.com
Chamber MemberEventAll agesSpring
🎉Community Events
Storytime
Jun 2 – Jun 30·Every Tuesday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join us for Storytime in the Children's Room with Ms. Mo. Stories and an activity will be offered. All are welcome! Registration is not required. Come join the fun!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
📚Education & Learning
Book Nook Used Book Sale – Cheboygan Public Library
May 30 – Jul 28·Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Used books for sale on the lower level of the Cheboygan Public Library, hosted by Friends of the Cheboygan Library.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Book Nook Used Bookstore
May 30 – Aug 25·Every Saturday, and Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA
The Book Nook is a used bookstore on the lower level of the Cheboygan Area Public Library. It is run by the Friends of the Library volunteer group.
About the Friends: http://www.cheboyganlibrary.org/friends.html
FreeChamber MemberDrop-inAll ages
⚽Team Sports
Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball Team
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Season runs beginning of June through August
Co-ed slow-pitch softball team in Cheboygan looking for female players to join for the season. Contact Lawrence Duffiney via Facebook message if interested.
LeagueAdultsSummerDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Hammond Bay 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Two-tank dive charter to Hammond Bay, approximately 20 miles offshore from Cheboygan. Features 4 deep wrecks averaging 170 feet: Bentley, Johnson, Persian, and Newell Eddy. Groups of 4-6.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Landlubbers Lock Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·1 hour 30 minutes; multiple departures available
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Gentle 1.5-hour boat tour through the newly refurbished Cheboygan locks and around the breakwall. Perfect for those new to boating, families with young children, or anyone interested in maritime engineering. No open-water conditions.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Lighthouse Tours
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour cruise; departure from Mackinaw City
📍Mackinaw City dock
4-hour narrated lighthouse cruise departing from Mackinaw City aboard the Huron Explorer. Visit St. Helena Light, White Shoal Light, Greys Reef Light, McGulpin Point Light, and Waugoshance Light. Up to 6 guests.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Mackinac Straits 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
World-class scuba diving charter in the Straits of Mackinac area. Two-tank dive for experienced divers. Variety of sites from shallow wrecks to technical diving. Groups of 4-6. Outside food and beverages welcome.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🎉Community Events
Rivertown Readers & Beyond Book Club - Cheboygan Library
Jun 9·11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Rivertown Readers & Beyond Book Club
WhenTue, September 10, 11:00am 12:30pm
WhereCheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA (map)
DescriptionBook Club meets second Tuesday of the Month at 11am. Open to the public.
EventAll agesSummer
💪Fitness & Wellness
Cheboygan Recovery Meetings
Every Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 PM
📍Salvation Army – Cheboygan
Recovery meetings open to all. SMART Recovery, LifeRing and Recovery Dharma.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesRecurring — check source for current schedule · Source
📚Education & Learning
Book Nook Used Book Sale – Cheboygan Public Library
May 30 – Jul 28·Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Used books for sale on the lower level of the Cheboygan Public Library, hosted by Friends of the Cheboygan Library.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Book Nook Used Bookstore
May 30 – Aug 25·Every Saturday, and Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA
The Book Nook is a used bookstore on the lower level of the Cheboygan Area Public Library. It is run by the Friends of the Library volunteer group.
About the Friends: http://www.cheboyganlibrary.org/friends.html
FreeChamber MemberDrop-inAll ages
🎉Community Events
3rd Annual Safety Day
Jun 5·Thursday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍K of C Parking Lot
Fun, hands-on activities for families. Games and prizes.
FreeEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
An Evening at the Cheboygan Opera House Fundraiser Gala
Jun 5·5:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Opera House
A special evening on stage including drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, raffle, scavenger hunt with prizes, live music by Nathan Towne and special guests, live collaborative painting with Nola Creative Arts, and photography by Suzanne Francis Photography. Tickets limited to 100. Funds support programming and capital improvements.
Chamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Safety Day
Jun 5
Community safety day event in Cheboygan.
EventAll agesSummer
👦Youth Programs
CASTFor Kids Fishing Event - Cheboygan
Jun 6·Saturday 10:30 AM
Free kids fishing event in Cheboygan.
EventYouthSummer
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 6·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Made in Cheboygan Craft Show - June Weekend 1
Jun 6 – Jun 7·Saturdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sundays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍Washington Park
Local craft show featuring handmade items and artisans
Chamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Cheboygan Photography Club Photography Show
May 26 – Jun 16·During regular library hours
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Photos by Cheboygan Photography Club members on display in the Gallery located on the lower level during regular library hours.
FreeEventAll ages
⚽Team Sports
Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball Team
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Season runs beginning of June through August
Co-ed slow-pitch softball team in Cheboygan looking for female players to join for the season. Contact Lawrence Duffiney via Facebook message if interested.
LeagueAdultsSummerDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Hammond Bay 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Two-tank dive charter to Hammond Bay, approximately 20 miles offshore from Cheboygan. Features 4 deep wrecks averaging 170 feet: Bentley, Johnson, Persian, and Newell Eddy. Groups of 4-6.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Landlubbers Lock Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·1 hour 30 minutes; multiple departures available
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Gentle 1.5-hour boat tour through the newly refurbished Cheboygan locks and around the breakwall. Perfect for those new to boating, families with young children, or anyone interested in maritime engineering. No open-water conditions.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Lighthouse Tours
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour cruise; departure from Mackinaw City
📍Mackinaw City dock
4-hour narrated lighthouse cruise departing from Mackinaw City aboard the Huron Explorer. Visit St. Helena Light, White Shoal Light, Greys Reef Light, McGulpin Point Light, and Waugoshance Light. Up to 6 guests.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Mackinac Straits 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
World-class scuba diving charter in the Straits of Mackinac area. Two-tank dive for experienced divers. Variety of sites from shallow wrecks to technical diving. Groups of 4-6. Outside food and beverages welcome.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🎨Arts & Music
Ottawa Park Student Artists Summer Exhibit 2026
Jun 1 – Oct 31
📍Ottawa Park
Call for student artists K-12 to create patriotic artwork for Ottawa Park Summer Exhibit with theme 'Happy Birthday USA!' celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Four artists selected for large panels, additional artists for small panels.
FreeEventAges 5–18Summer
🎉Community Events
Special Storytime! Plant with us in the Children's Garden
Jun 2·10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Miss Mo will start us off with a story then introduce our special guest Veronica from Vctiny Farm! Veronica will be here to help us put cool plants in the ground in our Children's Garden. Come help us make the garden even more magical!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
📚Education & Learning
Field Trip - Cheboygan Lock System Educational Cruise
Jun 2 – Jun 3·10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM on May 19, May 20, June 2, and June 3
📍Cheboygan Village Marina
FREE educational field trip for local school and homeschool groups. 45-minute cruise through the Cheboygan Lock System covering engineering, river history, invasive species, and ecology. Available at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM on May 19/20 and June 2/3. Up to 25 students per trip.
FreeEventYouth (K-12)Spring
🎉Community Events
Book Nook Used Bookstore
May 30 – Aug 25·Every Saturday, and Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA
The Book Nook is a used bookstore on the lower level of the Cheboygan Area Public Library. It is run by the Friends of the Library volunteer group.
About the Friends: http://www.cheboyganlibrary.org/friends.html
FreeChamber MemberDrop-inAll ages
🎉Community Events
Storytime
Jun 2 – Jun 30·Every Tuesday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join us for Storytime in the Children's Room with Ms. Mo. Stories and an activity will be offered. All are welcome! Registration is not required. Come join the fun!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 3·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
3rd Annual Safety Day
Jun 5·Thursday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍K of C Parking Lot
Fun, hands-on activities for families. Games and prizes.
FreeEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 6·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 10·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 13·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Children's Trail Event-Summer Reading Kick off!
Jun 13·11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Children's Trail, Major City Park
Join us at the Children's Trail in downtown Cheboygan for a free fun family event. Library staff will be on the trail with goodies, give aways, and information about our summer reading program. Unearth A Story is our summer reading theme. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Trail!
The Children's Trail is located in Cheboygan's Major City Park behind the Cheboygan Recreation Center and ballfields at 400 Cleveland Avenue.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🎨Arts & Music
Paint a Dinosaur!
Jun 15·1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paint a plaster dinosaur to be your summer pal: the perfect size to fit in the palm of your hand. No cost or registration to participate. Ages 6-12. While supplies last!
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 17·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Michigan Fossil Discovery with Raven Hill
Jun 17·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join educator Cheri Leach from Raven Hill Discovery Center and learn about fossils. Participants will select, identify and polish a Michigan fossil to take home, while supplies last. Intended for kids 6-12. No fee to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
🎉Community Events
20th Anniversary Ceremony in Mackinaw City
Jun 20·Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; official ceremony 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
Celebrate 20 years of the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Official anniversary ceremony from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM followed by a parking lot party with free food, ship tours, and community celebration.
FreeEventAll agesSummer
📚Education & Learning
Marriage Course
Jun 2·Tuesday 6:00 PM
📍The Covenant Church
Marriage enrichment course at The Covenant Church.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
📚Education & Learning
Field Trip - Cheboygan Lock System Educational Cruise
Jun 2 – Jun 3·10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM on May 19, May 20, June 2, and June 3
📍Cheboygan Village Marina
FREE educational field trip for local school and homeschool groups. 45-minute cruise through the Cheboygan Lock System covering engineering, river history, invasive species, and ecology. Available at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM on May 19/20 and June 2/3. Up to 25 students per trip.
FreeEventYouth (K-12)Spring
📚Education & Learning
Book Nook Used Book Sale – Cheboygan Public Library
May 30 – Jul 28·Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Used books for sale on the lower level of the Cheboygan Public Library, hosted by Friends of the Cheboygan Library.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Needle Felting Class with Kena Mitchell @ Nola Creative Arts Studio
Jun 4·Thursday 6:00 PM
📍Nola Creative Arts Studio
Needle felting art class taught by Kena Mitchell at Nola Creative Arts Studio.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
👦Youth Programs
CASTFor Kids Fishing Event - Cheboygan
Jun 6·Saturday 10:30 AM
Free kids fishing event in Cheboygan.
EventYouthSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Kinetic Card Making Class @ Nola Creative Arts Studio
Jun 9·Tuesday 6:00 PM
📍Nola Creative Arts Studio
Kinetic card making art class at Nola Creative Arts Studio.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Children's Trail Event-Summer Reading Kick off!
Jun 13·11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Children's Trail, Major City Park
Join us at the Children's Trail in downtown Cheboygan for a free fun family event. Library staff will be on the trail with goodies, give aways, and information about our summer reading program. Unearth A Story is our summer reading theme. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Trail!
The Children's Trail is located in Cheboygan's Major City Park behind the Cheboygan Recreation Center and ballfields at 400 Cleveland Avenue.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🎨Arts & Music
Paint a Dinosaur!
Jun 15·1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paint a plaster dinosaur to be your summer pal: the perfect size to fit in the palm of your hand. No cost or registration to participate. Ages 6-12. While supplies last!
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
👦Youth Programs
Rainforest Falls VBS
Jun 15
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Vacation Bible School - Exploring the Nature of God
EventAges 4–12Summer
👦Youth Programs
VBS for Cheboygan
Jun 15·Monday 9:00 AM
Vacation Bible School program for children in Cheboygan.
EventYouthSummer
🎉Community Events
Michigan Fossil Discovery with Raven Hill
Jun 17·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join educator Cheri Leach from Raven Hill Discovery Center and learn about fossils. Participants will select, identify and polish a Michigan fossil to take home, while supplies last. Intended for kids 6-12. No fee to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Dinosaur Day with Paleo Joe!
Jun 22·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paleo Joe will talk about how fossils are formed and what fossils are. The forces of the earth are described in ways that children will easily understand the dynamics of the earth and it’s formation. Paleo Joe will engage kids and talk about dinosaurs, covering T-Rex and Velociraptor, the theory of Dinosaurs and Bird relationships. Kids will then challenged to be detectives and try to figure out if T-Rex was a super predator, scavenger or opportunistic hunter.
Many casts will be showcased including a Utah Raptor Foot, T-Rex tooth, T-Rex denary (a small piece of a T-rex Jaw, a Pachycephalosaurus skull, Velociraptor skull and more.
• Paleo Joe takes you on a trip back in time to learn about the victims and perpetrators, life and death of the prehistoric. Learn the techniques used in the investigation of how these creatures lived and died. See the evidence and discover the stories that are told through Dinosaur CSI.
• Paleo Joe recently returned from a Dinosaur dig to tell tales of Dinosaur Hunting in the famous Morrison formation in Utah. Join Paleo Joe as he takes you on a trip back in time and brings you right into the present, searching for and finding these magnificent creatures of long ago.
No cost to attend, registration is not required. All are welcome to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
📚Education & Learning
Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe
Jun 22·Monday 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
A free educational event featuring PaleoJoe, a paleontologist presenting about dinosaurs.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
👦Youth Programs
Illumination Station 2026 VBS
Jun 22·Monday 12:00 PM
Vacation Bible School program — Illumination Station 2026.
EventYouthSummer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Children's Trail Event-Summer Reading Kick off!
Jun 13·11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Children's Trail, Major City Park
Join us at the Children's Trail in downtown Cheboygan for a free fun family event. Library staff will be on the trail with goodies, give aways, and information about our summer reading program. Unearth A Story is our summer reading theme. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Trail!
The Children's Trail is located in Cheboygan's Major City Park behind the Cheboygan Recreation Center and ballfields at 400 Cleveland Avenue.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Dinosaur Day with Paleo Joe!
Jun 22·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paleo Joe will talk about how fossils are formed and what fossils are. The forces of the earth are described in ways that children will easily understand the dynamics of the earth and it’s formation. Paleo Joe will engage kids and talk about dinosaurs, covering T-Rex and Velociraptor, the theory of Dinosaurs and Bird relationships. Kids will then challenged to be detectives and try to figure out if T-Rex was a super predator, scavenger or opportunistic hunter.
Many casts will be showcased including a Utah Raptor Foot, T-Rex tooth, T-Rex denary (a small piece of a T-rex Jaw, a Pachycephalosaurus skull, Velociraptor skull and more.
• Paleo Joe takes you on a trip back in time to learn about the victims and perpetrators, life and death of the prehistoric. Learn the techniques used in the investigation of how these creatures lived and died. See the evidence and discover the stories that are told through Dinosaur CSI.
• Paleo Joe recently returned from a Dinosaur dig to tell tales of Dinosaur Hunting in the famous Morrison formation in Utah. Join Paleo Joe as he takes you on a trip back in time and brings you right into the present, searching for and finding these magnificent creatures of long ago.
No cost to attend, registration is not required. All are welcome to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
SSI: Night Diving SCUBA Class
Jun 26·Friday 6:00 PM
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
SSI night diving SCUBA certification class at Nautical North Family Adventures.
ClassAdults 18+SummerOutdoors
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Fireworks Cruise - Mullett Lake (3rd of July)
Jul 3·5-hour cruise; evening departure
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
5-hour cruise down the Cheboygan River and into Mullett Lake to watch the 3rd of July fireworks display over the water. Light refreshments and festive music on board. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
EventAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Fireworks Cruise Under The Mighty Mac
Jul 4·5-hour evening cruise
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Evening glass-bottom boat cruise from Cheboygan to Mackinaw City for the 4th of July fireworks over the Straits of Mackinac. View underwater world through glass bottom while watching fireworks. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
EventAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Unearth a Fossil Story
Jul 18·10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍Children's Trail of Cheboygan
Help us Unearth A Story on the Children's Trail of Cheboygan located at 400 Cleveland Ave. Hunt for clues hidden along the trail to create a collaborative story. Activities for kids and families! Join us for prizes and surprises! No fee or registration to attend. See you on the trail!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026
Jul 17 – Jul 19·Friday July 17 7:30 PM arrival; group begins ~7:45 PM
📍Cheboygan State Park
Weekend pilgrimage adventure for young adults from across Michigan. Includes two nights camping at Cheboygan State Park on Lake Huron, hiking, rafting down the Sturgeon River, bonfires, swimming, and prayer at the Shrine of the Cross in the Woods. Meals provided for Saturday and Sunday breakfast.
EventYoung AdultsSummerOutdoors
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Hammond Bay 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Two-tank dive charter to Hammond Bay, approximately 20 miles offshore from Cheboygan. Features 4 deep wrecks averaging 170 feet: Bentley, Johnson, Persian, and Newell Eddy. Groups of 4-6.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Landlubbers Lock Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·1 hour 30 minutes; multiple departures available
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Gentle 1.5-hour boat tour through the newly refurbished Cheboygan locks and around the breakwall. Perfect for those new to boating, families with young children, or anyone interested in maritime engineering. No open-water conditions.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Lighthouse Tours
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour cruise; departure from Mackinaw City
📍Mackinaw City dock
4-hour narrated lighthouse cruise departing from Mackinaw City aboard the Huron Explorer. Visit St. Helena Light, White Shoal Light, Greys Reef Light, McGulpin Point Light, and Waugoshance Light. Up to 6 guests.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Mackinac Straits 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
World-class scuba diving charter in the Straits of Mackinac area. Two-tank dive for experienced divers. Variety of sites from shallow wrecks to technical diving. Groups of 4-6. Outside food and beverages welcome.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Private Charter - Huron Explorer (6 guests)
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Duration 1 to 8 hours; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Exclusive private charter for up to 6 guests on the Huron Explorer. Options include weddings and celebrations, memorial services, sunset cruises, and snorkeling expeditions in the Straits of Mackinac.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Private Charter - Yankee Sunshine (28 guests)
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Duration 1.5 to 12 hours; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Fully customizable private charter for up to 28 guests. Options include snorkeling, island hopping to Mackinac or Bois Blanc Island, lighthouse tours, upriver cruise through Cheboygan Locks, and sunset cruises. Perfect for reunions, corporate events, and celebrations.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Shipwreck Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Multiple departure times available including noon and 5 PM
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Glass-bottom boat tour over historic Great Lakes shipwrecks. Cruise the Cheboygan River, past 4 lighthouses and over three shipwrecks. Snorkeling add-on available at noon or 5 PM trips. Family-friendly and educational.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
Cheboygan Community Calendar
🏛️Meetings
Inverness Township Regular Board Meeting
Jun 2·7:00 PM
📍Inverness Township Hall
Regular monthly meeting of the Inverness Township Board.
MeetingSummer
📚Education & Learning
Marriage Course
Jun 2·Tuesday 6:00 PM
📍The Covenant Church
Marriage enrichment course at The Covenant Church.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
🎉Community Events
Special Storytime! Plant with us in the Children's Garden
Jun 2·10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Miss Mo will start us off with a story then introduce our special guest Veronica from Vctiny Farm! Veronica will be here to help us put cool plants in the ground in our Children's Garden. Come help us make the garden even more magical!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
📚Education & Learning
Field Trip - Cheboygan Lock System Educational Cruise
Jun 2 – Jun 3·10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM on May 19, May 20, June 2, and June 3
📍Cheboygan Village Marina
FREE educational field trip for local school and homeschool groups. 45-minute cruise through the Cheboygan Lock System covering engineering, river history, invasive species, and ecology. Available at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM on May 19/20 and June 2/3. Up to 25 students per trip.
FreeEventYouth (K-12)Spring
🎵Live Entertainment
Photography Show
May 29 – Jun 18·Daily
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
View photos taken by members of the Cheboygan Photography club on display in the Gallery located on the lower level during regular library hours.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
🎨Arts & Music
Cheboygan Photography Club Photography Show
May 26 – Jun 16·During regular library hours
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Photos by Cheboygan Photography Club members on display in the Gallery located on the lower level during regular library hours.
FreeEventAll ages
🎵Live Entertainment
Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
May 13 – Jun 6·Daily shows beginning June 1st at 7:30pm
📍Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
Pre-season lumberjack show schedule. See complete show schedule at Jack-Pine-Lumberjack-Shows.com
Chamber MemberEventAll agesSpring
🎉Community Events
Storytime
Jun 2 – Jun 30·Every Tuesday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join us for Storytime in the Children's Room with Ms. Mo. Stories and an activity will be offered. All are welcome! Registration is not required. Come join the fun!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
📚Education & Learning
Book Nook Used Book Sale – Cheboygan Public Library
May 30 – Jul 28·Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Used books for sale on the lower level of the Cheboygan Public Library, hosted by Friends of the Cheboygan Library.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Book Nook Used Bookstore
May 30 – Aug 25·Every Saturday, and Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA
The Book Nook is a used bookstore on the lower level of the Cheboygan Area Public Library. It is run by the Friends of the Library volunteer group.
About the Friends: http://www.cheboyganlibrary.org/friends.html
FreeChamber MemberDrop-inAll ages
⚽Team Sports
Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball Team
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Season runs beginning of June through August
Co-ed slow-pitch softball team in Cheboygan looking for female players to join for the season. Contact Lawrence Duffiney via Facebook message if interested.
LeagueAdultsSummerDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Hammond Bay 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Two-tank dive charter to Hammond Bay, approximately 20 miles offshore from Cheboygan. Features 4 deep wrecks averaging 170 feet: Bentley, Johnson, Persian, and Newell Eddy. Groups of 4-6.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Landlubbers Lock Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·1 hour 30 minutes; multiple departures available
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Gentle 1.5-hour boat tour through the newly refurbished Cheboygan locks and around the breakwall. Perfect for those new to boating, families with young children, or anyone interested in maritime engineering. No open-water conditions.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Lighthouse Tours
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour cruise; departure from Mackinaw City
📍Mackinaw City dock
4-hour narrated lighthouse cruise departing from Mackinaw City aboard the Huron Explorer. Visit St. Helena Light, White Shoal Light, Greys Reef Light, McGulpin Point Light, and Waugoshance Light. Up to 6 guests.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Mackinac Straits 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
World-class scuba diving charter in the Straits of Mackinac area. Two-tank dive for experienced divers. Variety of sites from shallow wrecks to technical diving. Groups of 4-6. Outside food and beverages welcome.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🎉Community Events
Rivertown Readers & Beyond Book Club - Cheboygan Library
Jun 9·11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Rivertown Readers & Beyond Book Club
WhenTue, September 10, 11:00am 12:30pm
WhereCheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA (map)
DescriptionBook Club meets second Tuesday of the Month at 11am. Open to the public.
EventAll agesSummer
💪Fitness & Wellness
Cheboygan Recovery Meetings
Every Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 PM
📍Salvation Army – Cheboygan
Recovery meetings open to all. SMART Recovery, LifeRing and Recovery Dharma.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesRecurring — check source for current schedule · Source
📚Education & Learning
Book Nook Used Book Sale – Cheboygan Public Library
May 30 – Jul 28·Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Used books for sale on the lower level of the Cheboygan Public Library, hosted by Friends of the Cheboygan Library.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Book Nook Used Bookstore
May 30 – Aug 25·Every Saturday, and Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA
The Book Nook is a used bookstore on the lower level of the Cheboygan Area Public Library. It is run by the Friends of the Library volunteer group.
About the Friends: http://www.cheboyganlibrary.org/friends.html
FreeChamber MemberDrop-inAll ages
🎉Community Events
3rd Annual Safety Day
Jun 5·Thursday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍K of C Parking Lot
Fun, hands-on activities for families. Games and prizes.
FreeEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
An Evening at the Cheboygan Opera House Fundraiser Gala
Jun 5·5:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Opera House
A special evening on stage including drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, raffle, scavenger hunt with prizes, live music by Nathan Towne and special guests, live collaborative painting with Nola Creative Arts, and photography by Suzanne Francis Photography. Tickets limited to 100. Funds support programming and capital improvements.
Chamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Safety Day
Jun 5
Community safety day event in Cheboygan.
EventAll agesSummer
👦Youth Programs
CASTFor Kids Fishing Event - Cheboygan
Jun 6·Saturday 10:30 AM
Free kids fishing event in Cheboygan.
EventYouthSummer
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 6·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Made in Cheboygan Craft Show - June Weekend 1
Jun 6 – Jun 7·Saturdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sundays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍Washington Park
Local craft show featuring handmade items and artisans
Chamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Cheboygan Photography Club Photography Show
May 26 – Jun 16·During regular library hours
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Photos by Cheboygan Photography Club members on display in the Gallery located on the lower level during regular library hours.
FreeEventAll ages
⚽Team Sports
Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball Team
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Season runs beginning of June through August
Co-ed slow-pitch softball team in Cheboygan looking for female players to join for the season. Contact Lawrence Duffiney via Facebook message if interested.
LeagueAdultsSummerDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Hammond Bay 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Two-tank dive charter to Hammond Bay, approximately 20 miles offshore from Cheboygan. Features 4 deep wrecks averaging 170 feet: Bentley, Johnson, Persian, and Newell Eddy. Groups of 4-6.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Landlubbers Lock Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·1 hour 30 minutes; multiple departures available
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Gentle 1.5-hour boat tour through the newly refurbished Cheboygan locks and around the breakwall. Perfect for those new to boating, families with young children, or anyone interested in maritime engineering. No open-water conditions.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Lighthouse Tours
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour cruise; departure from Mackinaw City
📍Mackinaw City dock
4-hour narrated lighthouse cruise departing from Mackinaw City aboard the Huron Explorer. Visit St. Helena Light, White Shoal Light, Greys Reef Light, McGulpin Point Light, and Waugoshance Light. Up to 6 guests.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Mackinac Straits 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
World-class scuba diving charter in the Straits of Mackinac area. Two-tank dive for experienced divers. Variety of sites from shallow wrecks to technical diving. Groups of 4-6. Outside food and beverages welcome.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🎨Arts & Music
Ottawa Park Student Artists Summer Exhibit 2026
Jun 1 – Oct 31
📍Ottawa Park
Call for student artists K-12 to create patriotic artwork for Ottawa Park Summer Exhibit with theme 'Happy Birthday USA!' celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Four artists selected for large panels, additional artists for small panels.
FreeEventAges 5–18Summer
🎉Community Events
Special Storytime! Plant with us in the Children's Garden
Jun 2·10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Miss Mo will start us off with a story then introduce our special guest Veronica from Vctiny Farm! Veronica will be here to help us put cool plants in the ground in our Children's Garden. Come help us make the garden even more magical!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
📚Education & Learning
Field Trip - Cheboygan Lock System Educational Cruise
Jun 2 – Jun 3·10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM on May 19, May 20, June 2, and June 3
📍Cheboygan Village Marina
FREE educational field trip for local school and homeschool groups. 45-minute cruise through the Cheboygan Lock System covering engineering, river history, invasive species, and ecology. Available at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM on May 19/20 and June 2/3. Up to 25 students per trip.
FreeEventYouth (K-12)Spring
🎉Community Events
Book Nook Used Bookstore
May 30 – Aug 25·Every Saturday, and Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library, 100 S Bailey St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, USA
The Book Nook is a used bookstore on the lower level of the Cheboygan Area Public Library. It is run by the Friends of the Library volunteer group.
About the Friends: http://www.cheboyganlibrary.org/friends.html
FreeChamber MemberDrop-inAll ages
🎉Community Events
Storytime
Jun 2 – Jun 30·Every Tuesday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join us for Storytime in the Children's Room with Ms. Mo. Stories and an activity will be offered. All are welcome! Registration is not required. Come join the fun!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 3·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
3rd Annual Safety Day
Jun 5·Thursday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍K of C Parking Lot
Fun, hands-on activities for families. Games and prizes.
FreeEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 6·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 10·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 13·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Children's Trail Event-Summer Reading Kick off!
Jun 13·11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Children's Trail, Major City Park
Join us at the Children's Trail in downtown Cheboygan for a free fun family event. Library staff will be on the trail with goodies, give aways, and information about our summer reading program. Unearth A Story is our summer reading theme. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Trail!
The Children's Trail is located in Cheboygan's Major City Park behind the Cheboygan Recreation Center and ballfields at 400 Cleveland Avenue.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🎨Arts & Music
Paint a Dinosaur!
Jun 15·1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paint a plaster dinosaur to be your summer pal: the perfect size to fit in the palm of your hand. No cost or registration to participate. Ages 6-12. While supplies last!
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
🎉Community Events
Cheboygan Farmers Market
Jun 17·Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Festival Square
Fresh flavors, local finds, and small-town charm at Festival Square. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, flowers, handmade and unique items. Saturday mornings feature live music from May through August.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesSummer
🎉Community Events
Michigan Fossil Discovery with Raven Hill
Jun 17·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join educator Cheri Leach from Raven Hill Discovery Center and learn about fossils. Participants will select, identify and polish a Michigan fossil to take home, while supplies last. Intended for kids 6-12. No fee to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
🎉Community Events
20th Anniversary Ceremony in Mackinaw City
Jun 20·Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; official ceremony 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
Celebrate 20 years of the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Official anniversary ceremony from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM followed by a parking lot party with free food, ship tours, and community celebration.
FreeEventAll agesSummer
📚Education & Learning
Marriage Course
Jun 2·Tuesday 6:00 PM
📍The Covenant Church
Marriage enrichment course at The Covenant Church.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
📚Education & Learning
Field Trip - Cheboygan Lock System Educational Cruise
Jun 2 – Jun 3·10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM on May 19, May 20, June 2, and June 3
📍Cheboygan Village Marina
FREE educational field trip for local school and homeschool groups. 45-minute cruise through the Cheboygan Lock System covering engineering, river history, invasive species, and ecology. Available at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM on May 19/20 and June 2/3. Up to 25 students per trip.
FreeEventYouth (K-12)Spring
📚Education & Learning
Book Nook Used Book Sale – Cheboygan Public Library
May 30 – Jul 28·Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Public Library
Used books for sale on the lower level of the Cheboygan Public Library, hosted by Friends of the Cheboygan Library.
Chamber MemberDrop-inAll agesSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Needle Felting Class with Kena Mitchell @ Nola Creative Arts Studio
Jun 4·Thursday 6:00 PM
📍Nola Creative Arts Studio
Needle felting art class taught by Kena Mitchell at Nola Creative Arts Studio.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
👦Youth Programs
CASTFor Kids Fishing Event - Cheboygan
Jun 6·Saturday 10:30 AM
Free kids fishing event in Cheboygan.
EventYouthSummer
🎨Arts & Music
Kinetic Card Making Class @ Nola Creative Arts Studio
Jun 9·Tuesday 6:00 PM
📍Nola Creative Arts Studio
Kinetic card making art class at Nola Creative Arts Studio.
ClassAdults 18+Summer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Children's Trail Event-Summer Reading Kick off!
Jun 13·11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Children's Trail, Major City Park
Join us at the Children's Trail in downtown Cheboygan for a free fun family event. Library staff will be on the trail with goodies, give aways, and information about our summer reading program. Unearth A Story is our summer reading theme. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Trail!
The Children's Trail is located in Cheboygan's Major City Park behind the Cheboygan Recreation Center and ballfields at 400 Cleveland Avenue.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🎨Arts & Music
Paint a Dinosaur!
Jun 15·1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paint a plaster dinosaur to be your summer pal: the perfect size to fit in the palm of your hand. No cost or registration to participate. Ages 6-12. While supplies last!
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
👦Youth Programs
Rainforest Falls VBS
Jun 15
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Vacation Bible School - Exploring the Nature of God
EventAges 4–12Summer
👦Youth Programs
VBS for Cheboygan
Jun 15·Monday 9:00 AM
Vacation Bible School program for children in Cheboygan.
EventYouthSummer
🎉Community Events
Michigan Fossil Discovery with Raven Hill
Jun 17·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Join educator Cheri Leach from Raven Hill Discovery Center and learn about fossils. Participants will select, identify and polish a Michigan fossil to take home, while supplies last. Intended for kids 6-12. No fee to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAges 6–12
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Dinosaur Day with Paleo Joe!
Jun 22·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paleo Joe will talk about how fossils are formed and what fossils are. The forces of the earth are described in ways that children will easily understand the dynamics of the earth and it’s formation. Paleo Joe will engage kids and talk about dinosaurs, covering T-Rex and Velociraptor, the theory of Dinosaurs and Bird relationships. Kids will then challenged to be detectives and try to figure out if T-Rex was a super predator, scavenger or opportunistic hunter.
Many casts will be showcased including a Utah Raptor Foot, T-Rex tooth, T-Rex denary (a small piece of a T-rex Jaw, a Pachycephalosaurus skull, Velociraptor skull and more.
• Paleo Joe takes you on a trip back in time to learn about the victims and perpetrators, life and death of the prehistoric. Learn the techniques used in the investigation of how these creatures lived and died. See the evidence and discover the stories that are told through Dinosaur CSI.
• Paleo Joe recently returned from a Dinosaur dig to tell tales of Dinosaur Hunting in the famous Morrison formation in Utah. Join Paleo Joe as he takes you on a trip back in time and brings you right into the present, searching for and finding these magnificent creatures of long ago.
No cost to attend, registration is not required. All are welcome to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
📚Education & Learning
Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe
Jun 22·Monday 2:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
A free educational event featuring PaleoJoe, a paleontologist presenting about dinosaurs.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll ages
👦Youth Programs
Illumination Station 2026 VBS
Jun 22·Monday 12:00 PM
Vacation Bible School program — Illumination Station 2026.
EventYouthSummer
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Cheboygan Children's Trail
Jun 13·Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Cheboygan Recreation Center
Family activity exploring the Cheboygan Children's Trail with free walking wristband and certified team to help families learn about nature and wildlife
FreeEventAll agesSummerOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Children's Trail Event-Summer Reading Kick off!
Jun 13·11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Children's Trail, Major City Park
Join us at the Children's Trail in downtown Cheboygan for a free fun family event. Library staff will be on the trail with goodies, give aways, and information about our summer reading program. Unearth A Story is our summer reading theme. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Trail!
The Children's Trail is located in Cheboygan's Major City Park behind the Cheboygan Recreation Center and ballfields at 400 Cleveland Avenue.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Dinosaur Day with Paleo Joe!
Jun 22·2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Cheboygan Area Public Library
Paleo Joe will talk about how fossils are formed and what fossils are. The forces of the earth are described in ways that children will easily understand the dynamics of the earth and it’s formation. Paleo Joe will engage kids and talk about dinosaurs, covering T-Rex and Velociraptor, the theory of Dinosaurs and Bird relationships. Kids will then challenged to be detectives and try to figure out if T-Rex was a super predator, scavenger or opportunistic hunter.
Many casts will be showcased including a Utah Raptor Foot, T-Rex tooth, T-Rex denary (a small piece of a T-rex Jaw, a Pachycephalosaurus skull, Velociraptor skull and more.
• Paleo Joe takes you on a trip back in time to learn about the victims and perpetrators, life and death of the prehistoric. Learn the techniques used in the investigation of how these creatures lived and died. See the evidence and discover the stories that are told through Dinosaur CSI.
• Paleo Joe recently returned from a Dinosaur dig to tell tales of Dinosaur Hunting in the famous Morrison formation in Utah. Join Paleo Joe as he takes you on a trip back in time and brings you right into the present, searching for and finding these magnificent creatures of long ago.
No cost to attend, registration is not required. All are welcome to attend.
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
SSI: Night Diving SCUBA Class
Jun 26·Friday 6:00 PM
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
SSI night diving SCUBA certification class at Nautical North Family Adventures.
ClassAdults 18+SummerOutdoors
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Fireworks Cruise - Mullett Lake (3rd of July)
Jul 3·5-hour cruise; evening departure
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
5-hour cruise down the Cheboygan River and into Mullett Lake to watch the 3rd of July fireworks display over the water. Light refreshments and festive music on board. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
EventAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Fireworks Cruise Under The Mighty Mac
Jul 4·5-hour evening cruise
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Evening glass-bottom boat cruise from Cheboygan to Mackinaw City for the 4th of July fireworks over the Straits of Mackinac. View underwater world through glass bottom while watching fireworks. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
EventAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Unearth a Fossil Story
Jul 18·10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍Children's Trail of Cheboygan
Help us Unearth A Story on the Children's Trail of Cheboygan located at 400 Cleveland Ave. Hunt for clues hidden along the trail to create a collaborative story. Activities for kids and families! Join us for prizes and surprises! No fee or registration to attend. See you on the trail!
FreeChamber MemberEventAll agesOutdoors
🌲Nature & Outdoors
Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026
Jul 17 – Jul 19·Friday July 17 7:30 PM arrival; group begins ~7:45 PM
📍Cheboygan State Park
Weekend pilgrimage adventure for young adults from across Michigan. Includes two nights camping at Cheboygan State Park on Lake Huron, hiking, rafting down the Sturgeon River, bonfires, swimming, and prayer at the Shrine of the Cross in the Woods. Meals provided for Saturday and Sunday breakfast.
EventYoung AdultsSummerOutdoors
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Hammond Bay 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Two-tank dive charter to Hammond Bay, approximately 20 miles offshore from Cheboygan. Features 4 deep wrecks averaging 170 feet: Bentley, Johnson, Persian, and Newell Eddy. Groups of 4-6.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Landlubbers Lock Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·1 hour 30 minutes; multiple departures available
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Gentle 1.5-hour boat tour through the newly refurbished Cheboygan locks and around the breakwall. Perfect for those new to boating, families with young children, or anyone interested in maritime engineering. No open-water conditions.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Lighthouse Tours
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour cruise; departure from Mackinaw City
📍Mackinaw City dock
4-hour narrated lighthouse cruise departing from Mackinaw City aboard the Huron Explorer. Visit St. Helena Light, White Shoal Light, Greys Reef Light, McGulpin Point Light, and Waugoshance Light. Up to 6 guests.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Mackinac Straits 2 Tank Diving
Jun 1 – Aug 31·4-hour excursion; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
World-class scuba diving charter in the Straits of Mackinac area. Two-tank dive for experienced divers. Variety of sites from shallow wrecks to technical diving. Groups of 4-6. Outside food and beverages welcome.
Drop-inAdults 18+SummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Private Charter - Huron Explorer (6 guests)
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Duration 1 to 8 hours; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Exclusive private charter for up to 6 guests on the Huron Explorer. Options include weddings and celebrations, memorial services, sunset cruises, and snorkeling expeditions in the Straits of Mackinac.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Private Charter - Yankee Sunshine (28 guests)
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Duration 1.5 to 12 hours; schedule by arrangement
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Fully customizable private charter for up to 28 guests. Options include snorkeling, island hopping to Mackinac or Bois Blanc Island, lighthouse tours, upriver cruise through Cheboygan Locks, and sunset cruises. Perfect for reunions, corporate events, and celebrations.
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🏊Water Sports & Swimming
Shipwreck Tour
Jun 1 – Aug 31·Multiple departure times available including noon and 5 PM
📍Nautical North Family Adventures
Glass-bottom boat tour over historic Great Lakes shipwrecks. Cruise the Cheboygan River, past 4 lighthouses and over three shipwrecks. Snorkeling add-on available at noon or 5 PM trips. Family-friendly and educational.
Drop-inAll agesSummerOutdoorsDates estimated — verify with organizer · Source
