There is so much to choose from for New Year's Eve celebrations Up North for families. With both indoor and outdoor activities, New Year's is a fun event in Northern Michigan.

Boyne Highlands 10am, 12pm, 3:30pm, 6pm: Snow-Go Lessons | Adventure Center
*10am, 1pm: Zipline Adventure Tours
*11am, 1pm, 3pm: Horseback Trail Rides
*12:15pm, 2:15pm: Pony Rides
*2-3:30: Crafts & Games, Olympic Room
*4pm: Treats & Hot Cocoa, Tower Lobby
*4-8pm: Twin Zip Rides
*5:30pm: NYE Buffet, Main Dining Room
*6-9pm: Bonfire & S'mores, Ski Valet
*6-9pm: Crafts & Games, Olympic Room
*6pm-12:20am: NYE Kids Party, Highlands Kids Care, reservations by 3pm
*9pm: Chris Calleja Band, Zoo Bar NYE Party
*10pm: Teen Party, Day Lodge
*9:30pm, 10pm, 10:30pm: Groomer Rides, 231-526-3000.

Boyne Mountain
10am-7pm: Kids New Year's Eve Party Hat - Fritz's Snow Fort
NOON-4pm: DJ Mike, Mountain Express
4-7pm: Zike Clemons, Snowflake Lounge
5-8pm: Bonfire with S'Mores, Courtyard
5-8pm: Hay Wagon Rides, Village Circle Drive
5-9pm: Everett's Carved Beef Strip Loin & Shrimp Buffet, $36
5-9pm: New Year's Eve Dinner, Stein Eriksen's
5-9pm: Prime Rib Family Dinner Buffet,Civic Center
6-9pm: Under the Moon - Stein Eriksen's
8-11pm: Pistil Whips - Forty Acres Tavern
8pm-1am: DJ Mike - Snowflake Lounge
10pm-1am: Family Dance Party with DJ Thomas from A+ Entertainment, Civic Center 231-549-7274.

Crooked Tree Arts Center New Year's Eve at the Crooked Tree Arts Center from 5-9pm includes music, dance, art, theater, and refreshments. The evening ends with the "Midnight at 9" ball drop. $7 for adults, $3 for children. 231-347-4337.

Nub's Nob The 6pm torchlight parade is a great family event and is free of charge.

More Northern Michigan Winter Info...

For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in Northern Michigan:

Harbor Springs, Michigan -- Harbor Springs is the place to try new things! Rent a bike or a kayak, go snow tubing, attend a concert or an art fair, or play a round of golf with friends.
Petoskey -- There's so much to do in Petoskey from the Bear River Valley Recreation Area, to Petoskey State Park, to biking, golfing, hiking, and more.
Charlevoix, Michigan -- Visiting Charlevoix in Northern Michigan is a fun-filled vacation with great beaches, boating, skiing, fishing and year 'round family fun.
Things to Do in Boyne City, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like Boyne City in Northern Michigan with camping, boating, skiing, year 'round outdoor activities, and of course, the morel mushroom!
Lots of Activities in Mackinaw City, Michigan -- Explore Mackinaw City in Northern Michigan for history, the International Dark Sky Park, and outdoor activities.
Mackinac Island -- Take a step back in time and find lots of things to do when you visit Mackinac Island by horseback or bike--no cars allowed!
Northern Michigan Activities & Things to Do -- Northern Michigan offers many fun things to do for the entire family whatever the season, whatever the reason!

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