Celebrate the Winter Season at Dickinson Area Events
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Annual Winter Activities and Community Events in the Dickinson Area
From celebrating the holidays and community fundraisers to world-class spectator sports and events, the Dickinson area has much to offer during the winter months.
Lights at the Lake
The Lake Antoine Park Partners invite businesses and organizations to create Christmas light displays at the campsites. This free community event is open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
Lake Antoine Park, S Lake Antoine Rd, Iron Mountain, Michigan, 49801
The Nutcracker Ballet
From the Staubaum’s parlor to the Land of Sweets, Northern Michigan Dance Academy and the Dickinson Ballet Company bring The Nutcracker to life on stage. Set to Tchaikovsky’s score, the timeless classic has become a holiday tradition at The Braumart.
The Braumart,106 East B Street, Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801
Downtown Christmas Walk
The first Friday in December, Downtown Iron Mountain hosts its annual Christmas Walk. The event begins in the early evening, where kids can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and work on crafts at the Dickinson County Library, and then visit a live Nativity at the downtown stage before joining the foot parade to the community tree lighting ceremony.
Downtown Iron Mountain, 501 S Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801
Christmas in Norway
Downtown Norway hosts Christmas in Norway the first weekend of December. This holiday celebration includes a Santa Parade with fireworks, followed by an opportunity for kids to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at City Hall. Each year, the Norway DDA board adds new activities for kids and adults alike.
Downtown Norway, 915 Main Street, Norway, Michigan 49870
Christmas in Florence
The Florence County Chamber of Commerce hosts Christmas in Florence at the high school. This holiday event features a large variety of vendors selling crafts and homemade art. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to meet with children.
Florence High School, 425 Olive Avenue, Florence, Wisconsin 54121
Stomp the Snow
Stomp the Snow is a lantern-lit snowshoe event organized by the Family Snowshoe Association to raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. Each year, the group selects 1-2 organizations that will receive proceeds from the event. The free, family-friendly event is held at Pine Grove Country Club each year in January.
Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W Hughitt St, Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801
Toilet Bowl Trauma Trot & Chili Cook Off
The Toilet Bowl Trauma Trot & Chili Cook Off is a new event in Niagara that benefits the Niagara Area Emergency Unit, Inc. The main attractions are the Porta Potty races and Chili Cook Off.
Niagara, Wisconsin
Night of Wizardry
The Night of Wizardry is a fundraiser for the Dickinson Area Community Foundation, benefiting its Community Impact Grants. The annual event takes place at the end of January at Pine Grove Country Club. The club is transformed into a famous school of witchcraft and wizardry, with an immersive dinner-theatre theme.
Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W Hughitt St, Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801
K.O.A.L.A. - Kites Over Awesome Lake Antoine
Professional kiters from the upper Midwest bring larger-than-life kites to awesome Lake Antoine. The Lake Antoine Park Partners host this free, annual event, which is great for the entire family.
Lake Antoine Park, S Lake Antoine Rd, Iron Mountain, Michigan, 49801
FIS Intercontinental Cup Ski Jumping Tournament
Every year, tens of thousands of spectators gather to watch world-class ski jump athletes participate in the International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jump Continental Cup tournament at the Pine Mountain Ski Jump in Iron Mountain. Known as one of the U.P.’s biggest tailgate events, the event hosted by the Kiwanis Ski Club is one of the only places in the U.S. to see world-class ski jumping.
Keyes Peak Up Hill Truck Drags
One of the biggest events in Florence County, the Keyes Peak Up Hill Truck Drags attracts competitors from all over. The annual event raises money for the Florence Volunteer Fire Department, Keyes Peak Ski Hill committee, and the Blue Ox Trail Riders.
4960 WI Hwy 101, Florence, Wisconsin, 54121
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