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November Events in Northern Michigan 2026

November in Northern Michigan is a quieter time, but it has its own kind of charm. The pace slows down, the crowds fade, and the first signs of the holiday season begin to appear.

It is a great time to visit if you enjoy peaceful scenery, cozy small towns, and the early build up to the holidays.

🦃 Northern Lower Peninsula

November 28, 2026
Santa at the Bay, Suttons Bay

Kick off the holiday season in Suttons Bay with a cozy, small town celebration. You can shop local, visit with Santa, and enjoy festive touches like decorated trees and seasonal displays. It is a relaxed and welcoming way to start the holidays.

November 28 to December 31, 2026
Sparkle in the Park, Bear Lake

This light display transforms the park into a glowing holiday scene filled with festive decorations. Visitors can walk or drive through, making it an easy and family friendly way to enjoy the season.

🍁 Upper Peninsula

Events are still being announced for this time of year. We will continue to add new festivals and activities as information becomes available, so feel free to check back as plans for the season take shape.

❄️ November Festival and Events

While November may not be packed with events, it offers a chance to experience Northern Michigan in a different way. The focus shifts from busy summer weekends to simple moments and seasonal traditions.

As more holiday events are announced, this list will continue to grow, making it a helpful guide as the season approaches.

Discover What’s Happening Throughout the Year

If you enjoy discovering what’s happening around Northern Michigan, we update and share new event guides like this throughout the year as each season unfolds. You can check back each month for the latest, or follow along on social media to see what’s coming up next.

Looking for other months? View our full Northern Michigan events guide or jump to another month:

May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December

Events are added and updated as new information becomes available.

Marisa Fancy along with her husband and four children dreamt of moving “Up North”. They had vacationed for years in northern Michigan and in 1995 they finally made the move.

The family was always out exploring, but with 4 kids there was some limitations on what they could do. Marisa discovered the amazing network of trails in Northern Michigan after Steve died and she would walk for miles. The trails provided her with peace, comfort and solitude at a difficult time in her life. Later, after meeting Guy who would become her second husband, she learned to golf and found another passion she could enjoy in beautiful Northern Michigan.

Marisa has been the family historian, writer, and poet for as long as she can remember. She has always loved to write and has now found a creative outlet for it other than family. You can read her articles in Adventures in Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan History and Golf Up North.