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You are here: Home / Area Events /  A Perfect Day Of Wintery Family Fun In Grayling

 A Perfect Day Of Wintery Family Fun In Grayling

Tue, October 15, 2019 by Grayling Visitor's Bureau

 A Perfect Day Of Wintery Family Fun In Grayling – If you’re one of the 72% of Americans with unused vacation leave, there’s still time to book in a trip to Grayling. With endless opportunities for outdoor activities, cozy indoor fun, and great family food options that will appeal to everyone, there’s something to help every family get reconnected this winter. This welcoming city is even dog-friendly, so no family member needs to be left behind. A world of festive fun and memory making opportunities awaits. Here’s what you could squeeze into your days.

Grayling’s great outdoors

If your family enjoys getting active, Grayling can certainly rise to the challenge. From snowmobiling to skijoring, and winter hiking to skiing, the city’s numerous trails offer breathtaking scenery, exhilarating adventure and plenty of fresh air. When you consider that the average child spends an alarming 5-8 hours in front of a screen, Grayling offers the perfect excuse to ditch the devices and head outdoors together for some much needed quality time. If you’re visiting in mid November, make sure you join in the holiday spirit with Mainstreet’s Christmas Walk on the 16th, and get to know the local businesses as you explore the area on foot.

Festival of Trees –  A Perfect Day Of Wintery Family Fun In Grayling

Time to refuel

With any family trip, one of the key considerations is when and where to feed everyone, particularly when it’s cold outside and you’ve been working up an appetite. Grayling is well equipped for places to feed and warm up the whole family. One thing you may be pleasantly surprised by is the area’s provision for various dietary requirements; this is becoming increasingly important given that food allergies affect 1 in 13 children and at least 1 in 10 adults at present, and those figures are rising. While most local restaurants are friendly and attentive enough to accommodate the most common food allergies such as nuts and shellfish, special mention should go to the city’s new candy shop, The Sweet Life, Goodale’s Bakery and Ray’s BBQ, all of which offer gluten free options.

Ray’s

Chilling out

After a busy morning snowshoeing and a hearty lunch at one of Grayling’s welcoming eateries, you may feel in need of a more relaxing activity. Enjoy some peace at Lake Margrethe, Kneff Lake or Wakeley Lake while you try your hand at Ice-Fishing. Take a gentle stroll through the Festival of Trees from mid-late November, or enjoy a Hot Fudge Coca Cola Dreamcake at Dawson & Stevens after browsing their Coca-Cola Museum.

After dark

Grayling is home to a number of cozy and friendly places to stay, many of which have children’s playgrounds and family rooms available.  For families with slightly older kids, you could catch a festive film at the Rialto Theater, or try the Gray Rock Pub & Grub or Tinkers Barn for a range of weather-proof entertainment options that might appeal to both the young and the young at heart. And if you’re lucky enough to have a willing sitter, the Paddle Hard Micro Brewery can make for a fun date night.

For a winter vacation that gets the whole family feeling warm and fuzzy, Grayling is packed with opportunities. From outdoor adventures that will blow the cobwebs away, to cozy retreats where you can talk and reconnect as a family over great food, the city is a real winter wonderland. Put that vacation leave to good use and get planning today.

Author Sally Perkins

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Hartwick Pines State Park is hosting the Kirtland’s Warbler Tours in cooperation with Michigan Audubon. Tours are offered May 27th-June 30th at 7:00 am. There is an additional tour on […]

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Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

1 event, 30

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

Hanson Hills Courses: 3 mile-ish Trail Run features, 2 tracks trail, Relatively flat with one uphill climb. Custom Socks while supplies last. Walkers allowed. 5 mile Trail Run features, 2 […]

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

CANCELLED Wellington   Did you know that Wellington Farm USA is home to not one but two operating Steam engines? The 1912 Frick and 1914 Advance! We also have a […]

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

Tinker's Junction is hosting Bridge Between Band on June 10.With a raw, energetic sound that incorporates a unique mix of rock, blues, and folk influences, the Bridge Between has been […]

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

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Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

Summer Kitchen @ Wellington Farm Watch and maybe even help the the ladies in the summer kitchen as they make sticky buns from scratch the way they did in 1932. […]

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 9
June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 10
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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 16
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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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