Calendar of Events

• May 2026

• Tue 5
  

  Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Opening Day

  May 5, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

  Mackinac State Historic Parks 102 W. Straits Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, United States

  The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse will open for its 2026 season on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Wed 6
  

  Colonial Michilimackinac Opening Day

  May 6, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  Mackinac State Historic Parks 102 W. Straits Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, United States

  Step into Michilimackinac 1776: First Strike, as Colonial Michilimackinac opens for the 2026 season and we continue our America250 celebration!

• Fri 8
  

  Jeep the Mac

  May 8, 2026 @ 12:00 am

  St. Ignace, MI

   This event features a Mackinac Bridge parade, scenic trail rides, and vendor displays.  Must register in advance in St. Ignace.

• Fri 15
  

  Zoo De Mack bike ride

  May 15, 2026 – May 17, 2026

  Harbor Springs to Mackinaw City

  A weekend of music, scenic bike rides, sunshine and the Mighty Mac Bridge.  Starts at the Highlands, and ends in Mackinaw City.