Events Calendar

Come dine, swing or tap your toes to the sounds of the Big Band era! BIG BAND BY THE BARN is a charity event celebrating 25 years as a partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Thursday, August 15 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Families with elementary and middle school-aged children can participate in Family Focused Night Hikes. Rangers will guide families through nocturnal landscapes, educating them about animal adaptations and the wonders of the night sky. Reservations are required for this program. Because of changing snow conditions, the hike location will be decided a few days before the program. […]

Families with elementary and middle school-aged children can participate in Family Focused Night Hikes. Rangers will guide families through nocturnal landscapes, educating them about animal adaptations and the wonders of the night sky. Reservations are required for this program. Because of changing snow conditions, the hike location will be decided a few days before the program. […]

Saturdays, Feb. 8 and 15, from 6-8 pm at the Dune Climb. These events provide an opportunity to explore the serene beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes at night along a one-mile, flat terrain trail lit by luminaries. Attendees may arrive anytime between 6 and 7:30 pm to fully experience the hike alongside knowledgeable park rangers […]

Saturdays, Feb. 8 and 15, from 6-8 pm at the Dune Climb. These events provide an opportunity to explore the serene beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes at night along a one-mile, flat terrain trail lit by luminaries. Attendees may arrive anytime between 6 and 7:30 pm to fully experience the hike alongside knowledgeable park rangers […]

Families with elementary and middle school-aged children can participate in Family Focused Night Hikes. Rangers will guide families through nocturnal landscapes, educating them about animal adaptations and the wonders of the night sky. Reservations are required for this program. Because of changing snow conditions, the hike location will be decided a few days before the program. […]

Join a Community Pancake Breakfast at The Homestead Resort in CQ's Cabin located in The Homestead village. The buffet breakfast includes pancakes, maple syrup, eggs, sausage, potatoes and fruit. $12 for adults $6 for children ages 6-12 Free for children 5 and under The breakfast is sponsored by Sleeping Bear Visitor’s Bureau. Proceeds benefit Preserve […]

Come experience the sugaring process through time.

Celebrate Michigan Log Cabin Day by visiting the Boekeloo Cabin in the Platte District of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

Join us for our Annual Member/Volunteer Appreciation Picnic in the Barn, September 13 5:30

Your adventure begins and ends at the historic Olsen House where after a gentle trek, you will gather in the kitchen for hot cocoa and warm cookies, using Hattie Olsen’s own recipe.