Grab your layers, load up the car, and venture out on these adorable fall-forward Northern Michigan adventures that will delight kids and kids at...

At a bend in the road, you’ll find a farm that’s truly magic. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more...

Home to 35 miles of pristine lakeshore, dozens of hiking trails, sandy beaches perfect for picnics and much more, Sleeping Bear Dunes National...

Treat your kids to pirates, red coats, lumberjacks and more family-friendly activities in Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island and St. Ignace. This...

Does your kiddo love to hug trees? Make felt animals? Put on plays? Compose music? Groom horses? There’s a camp for that. Our interest-stoking,...

Patricia Soutas-Little is trailblazing innovative new child care options for Northern Michigan families. This article first appeared in Traverse...

Help your kids abandon their screens and fall in love with Northern Michigan summers just like you did. These classic sleep-away summer camps will...

PAID CONTENT St. Ignace is set to host its annual Strait U.P. Jeep Creep, a fall-themed trail riding event (exclusively for Jeeps!) at the end of...

Northern Michigan U-Picks: Looking for a place to hand pick local cherries, apples, or blueberries? Here’s a list of the best U-Pick farms in the area.

Roughly 22 percent of American kids will face a severe mental health issue. But getting support and treatment for the under-18 set and their...

Nope, we don’t think the elusive creature exists, but our belief in fun is sure sparked during the wet and wild days of early spring in Northern...

On the hunt for Easter plans? We've rounded up 20 egg hunts, family outings and brunches taking place this weekend, April 8–9, across Northern...

Kick off the first weekend of April with these 10 Northern Michigan events taking place from March 31 to April 2. Hosting an event? Let us know!...

For a family day out or all-ages fun with the grandparents, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite family-friendly outings across Northern Michigan,...

Wrap up the last weekend of January 2023 in Northern Michigan with an enchanted hike to a yurt, ice skating, winter festivals and more, taking place...

Explore all that winter in Northern Michigan has to offer. From cross-country skiing to snowshoeing, here are our favorite winter rental spots...

We’re counting down the final days of 2022! Whether you’re searching for an upscale dinner or a family-friendly holiday party, you’ll want to check...

'Tis the season to celebrate! From a Santa meet and greet to a local Christmas concert or festive shopping experience, here are 10 upcoming holiday...

Go on a journey! From the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to the Upper Peninsula, add these seven children's books by Northern Michigan...

It's Time to get into the Up North holiday spirit! Whether you're looking for holiday events, gift guides, or post-shopping drink spots, here are...

Take one more family camping trip this summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula—and leave the tent at home.This article first appeared in Traverse,...

Changing young lives a few days a week is the perfect way to give back to the community. Here's how two Traverse City healthcare workers chose...

Have you heard the story of Alden’s cutest creatures? Tiny and clever, Dinkies live in Northern Michigan towns much like ours, only much smaller and...

Chasing fairies, crafting in nature, paddling a pristine river—these three simple summer family outings will stoke your nostalgia and leave your...

Add Hungry Ducks Farm in Charlevoix to your family-friendly activity list. From the interactive petting zoo to hayrides, this new Northern Michigan...

Inland Seas Education Association is expanding its Suttons Bay campus and creating new learning opportunities for Great Lakes advocates young and...

| PAID CONTENT Northern Michigan's Lake Ann Camp is a place for young people to come together and expand...

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City brings pediatric specialists from top hospitals to complement care for Northern Michigan’s littlest critically...

It takes a village! Eagle Village, a Northern Michigan nonprofit in Hersey, supports youth through love, education and care—and it needs your help....

Tired of dime-a-dozen tourist trinkets? Here are some places where you can be the maker. Explore glass blowing, pottery or photography in these four...

Now more than ever, teachers deserve a hearty round of applause and recognition for their herculean efforts to educate and encourage students while...

| PAID CONTENT This Northern Michigan hike is always a must on a visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes National...

Magical, kid-friendly and located in Alden, you can't miss the community's Dinky Doors! Learn all about Northern Michigan's Dinky creatures and...

PAID CONTENT With an afternoon promising sunshine, a slight breeze and zero percent chance of precipitation, our family’s planned ride on the...

Northern Michigan Vacations: Kids may be out of school, but with 25 cent matinees at the State and enriching museums, it’s hard to get bored in TC

Three eighth-grade students from Cherryland Middle School in Elk Rapids raised more than $20,000 for Great Lakes preservation on the 46.2-mile...

Winterlochen, the annual family-friendly festival brought to you by Interlochen Center for the Arts and featuring arts exploration and creative fun...

These five, kid-friendly ways to stay in touch virtually with loved ones are especially welcome during COVID-19, but they will be valuable long...

The East Jordan Middle School “Shoe Club” announced plans today to raise $70,000 to build a 30KW solar array at the school—and have it installed by...

The National Writers Series in Northern Michigan is creating classes that will help young people cook, create a children's book, and publish a...

Farm Club has become a welcome escape to country living simplicity, dressed up at a clean and contemporary Leelanau County haven. Already a massive...

When Becky Lancaster purchased the iconic stone building in 2016 that's home to the Northern Michigan toy store, Stoney Cabin Toys, she planned to...

Ten years ago, Northern Michigan professionals dealing with child abuse recognized the damage created when children, already traumatized by abuse,...

With love, support and a new state-of-the-art learning center, traumatized kids can find a path to peaceful adulthood and lifelong success at Eagle...

Northern Michigan’s Child and Family Services nurtures neglected children and struggling families so they can become healthy and whole. On a good...

Discover the magic of shopping locally at these Northern Michigan toy stores, and find the perfect Hanukkah and Christmas gifts for everyone on your...

Battle of the Books Grand Traverse is launching its annual reading competition for area fourth- and fifth-graders with an information session via...

Piper Shumar believes every child who wants a bike should have one, and she’s dedicated to making it happen. Every week for the past three years,...

The potential loss of early education centers and early childhood educators could spell disaster for Michigan’s families and workforce. But not if...

Looking for a safe, family-friendly Halloween event? Through the end of October, Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden is hosting a Spooky Halloween...

Parallel 45 Theatre in Traverse City is expanding its youth educational programming with after-school classes for grades K-8 and private coaching...

As autumn paints its exquisite colors across Crystal Mountain’s 1,500 acres in Thompsonville, the best place to watch the changing leaves is from a...

These local farms and markets all offer plenty of fall fun (think cider, doughnuts, animals), plus plump pumpkins in all colors, shapes and...

A new educational guide is out just in time for school—in whatever form school is taking. "Exploring Sleeping Bear: An Educational Guide" has been...

Norte once again invites families across Northern Michigan to join others from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on...

Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center (TBCAC) has taken its annual Circle of Friends fundraiser online. In lieu of its annual luncheon, TBCAC is...

Norte Executive Director Ty Schmidt shares some awesome news about a new Elk Rapids Bike Library. In the winter of 2016, Norte moved out of the...

2020 has brought about changes and cancelations to numerous events in Northern Michigan. In Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farm has been working with its...

Let nature dim the lights as your yard sets the stage. Here are tips, popcorn recipes and more on how to have an awesome outdoor movie night in...

Kids in the Little Traverse Bay area have an exciting opportunity to take their learning to the next level with Learn Local Academy. Families opting...