Ice Fest Week has arrived. Michigan Ice Fest, the UP200, the Midnight Run and the Jack Pine 30 bring winter excitement to the region, alongside plenty of local happenings to keep you busy. Whether you’re cheering on mushers, climbing frozen waterfalls or warming up with live music and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone.
As always, event details are subject to change, especially with unpredictable weather. We recommend checking with organizers before heading out.
Friday, Feb. 7
• Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Munising Hockey Association: open skate; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Moose Lodge: fish fry; 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Moose Lodge
• American Legion: fish fry; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Legion
• Alger Reads Book Club: “Never Caught” by Erica Armstrong; 5 p.m.; Munising Public Library
• Galentine’s Day Ladies Night Out; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; $5 entry fee; Gallery Coffee Co.
Saturday, Feb. 8
• Long Riders 33rd Annual Relic Ride for Charity; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jack Pine Lodge, 5350N Michigan 94, Manistique. A vintage snowmobile ride with judging contests and a trip to Thunderbowl for lunch. Friday registration from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Jack Pine Lodge. Saturday breakfast and registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., judging at 10 a.m., ride at 11 a.m., lunch at 1 p.m., and return at 3 p.m.
• Deep Blue Fitness: stretch and mobility class (30 minutes); 8:30 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Jelly Roll Rug Class, Part 1; 9 a.m.; Miss Good Stitch
• Lego Day: 10:30 a.m.; Munising Public Library
• Lions Club: soup cook-off; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Life on the Rocks
• Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance: connection reception; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Soo Theatre, 534 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie; free and open to the public
Sunday, Feb. 9
• Silent Book Club; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock
• Super Bowl LIX: kickoff at 6:30 p.m.; free potluck dinner; Whisky Dick’s
Monday, Feb. 10
• Deep Blue Fitness: weightlifting class (30 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation • TaleSpinners Storytime; 10:30 a.m.; Munising Public Library
• Munising Hockey Association: open skate; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 5:30 p.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• 6th Annual Market Walk: earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track
• Moose Lodge: bingo; doors open at 5 p.m.; Moose Lodge
• Lions Club: member meeting; 6 p.m.; Vietnam Vet Building, Christmas • Au Train Township: board meeting; 6 p.m.; Au Train Township Hall/ Community Building
• Wetmore Community Club: member meeting; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Munising Township Hall
• Munising Hockey Association: adult drop-in hockey; 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
Tuesday, Feb. 11
• Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Rotary Weekly Meeting; noon; Foggy’s Steakhouse
• 6th Annual Market Walk: earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track
• Happy Lamb Knitting Club; 5 p.m.; Munising Public Library
• Burt Township: regular meeting; 6 p.m.; Community Center, Grand Marais
• Onota Township: Planning Commission meeting; 7 p.m.; Onota Township Hall
Wednesday, Feb. 12
• Michigan Ice Fest; all day; various locations
• Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Chatham Playgroup: friendship, community and creative play; 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Rock River Community Library
• Kiwanis Club of Alger County: board meeting; noon to 1 p.m.; Westminster Hall, First Presbyterian Church
• Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore: live music; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore
• Munising Hockey Association: open skate; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• 6th Annual Market Walk: earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track
• Moose Lodge: member meeting; 6 p.m.; Moose Lodge
• Alger County 4-H: “The Relationship Between Tribes and Fish” (ages 12-19); 6:30 p.m.; pre-registration required
Thursday, Feb. 13
• Michigan Ice Fest; all day; various locations
• UP200 and Midnight Run; details at up200.org
• Munising Playgroup; 10 a.m. to noon; Tot-Ville, Alger Parks & Recreation • Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 5:30 p.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Haiku 101; 3 p.m.; Munising Public Library
• Sip, Swirl & Savor! Wine Tasting + Shopping; 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Life on the Rocks
• 6th Annual Market Walk: earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track
• Moose Lodge: live music; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Moose Lodge
Friday, Feb. 14
• Michigan Ice Fest; all day; various locations
• UP200 and Midnight Run; details at up200.org
• Local author Kristin Bosworth: “Redemption” book release (for mature audiences only); all day; Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore
• Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Deep Blue Fitness: stretch and mobility class (30 minutes); 8:30 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Deep Blue Fitness: strength and fitness class (60 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation
• Happy Valentine’s Day Storytime; 10:30 a.m.; Munising Public Library
• Munising Hockey Association: open skate; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Sip, Swirl & Savor! Wine Tasting + Shopping; 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Life on the Rocks
• 6th Annual Market Walk: earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track
• Moose Lodge: fish fry; 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Moose Lodge
• American Legion: fish fry; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Legion
• Live music — Cajun Chocolat: Valentine’s themed event; 6 p.m.; Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore
• Life on the Rocks: The Make-Believe Spurs live; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Life on the Rocks
• The Barge Inn: Spun performance; 9 p.m.; The Barge Inn
Saturday, Feb. 15
• Michigan Ice Fest; all day; various locations
• UP200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30; details at up200.org
• Free fishing day; all day; statewide
• Alger County 4-H: Animal Science Career Quest (ages 12-19); 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; MSU Main Campus, East Lansing; pre-registration required • 41st Annual Moose Lodge Ice Fishing Derby: registration 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.; fishing 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free for ages 12 and under with an adult; awards and food at 4:30 p.m.; Moose Lodge, Au Train Lake
• Jelly Roll Rug Class, Part 1; 9 a.m.; Miss Good Stitch
• 2025 Munising Polar Plunge: presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Michigan; plunger check-in at 1 p.m.; plunge at 2:15 p.m.; Pre-Splash Bash and After Splash Bash at East Channel Brewing Co.
• 6th Annual Market Walk: earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track
• Munising Seventh-Day Adventist Church: skating, fun and fellowship; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena; admission, bring a snack to share
Sunday, Feb. 16
• Michigan Ice Fest; all day; various locations
• UP200 and Midnight Run; details at up200.org
• Silent Book Club; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock
• 6th Annual Market Walk: earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track
Upcoming events with open registration
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• 6th Annual Market Walk; Monday, Feb 10 to Friday, May 1; earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track. Walkers earn tokens for each mile walked, redeemable for fresh produce at Bay Shore Park on Mondays (May through October). Open to Tribal Members and all Alger County residents. Limited to 50 tokens per participant.
• Sault Tribe Internship Program; 40 hours per week; $15.50 per hour. Monday, June 9, through Friday, Aug. 15. Internship opportunity for college juniors through graduate students who are Sault Tribe members. Positions available in various fields, including education, health, law enforcement, administration and more. On-site placements only. Deadline to apply: Friday, March 7. For more information or to request an application, email internships@saulttribe.net.
• Munising Bay Cruisers; volunteers needed; Friday, Sept 19, and Saturday, Sept 20. Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up canopies, signs, activities, registration, door prizes and photography. Those who volunteer for one to three hours will receive a Munising Bay Cruisers shirt. For more information, contact @ MunisingBayCruisers via Facebook.
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