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Crystal Mountain – Independence Day Celebration – July 1 – 7, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

We’re celebrating our independence in good old fashioned red, white and blue style.


Monday, July 1

Family Crafts – Held at the Park at Water’s Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

  • Sand Art: 10am – 11:30am
  • Glitter Tattoos: 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm – 4pm

Tuesday, July 2

Family Crafts – Held at the Park at Water’s Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

  • Painting Studio: 10am – 11:30am
  • Glitter Tattoos: 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm – 4pm

Wednesday, July 3

Family Golf Scramble – 9am: Gather your family and friends for a nine-hole golf scramble on Betsie Valley. Sign up by June 29!

Family Crafts – Held at the Park at Water’s Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

  • Sand Art: 10am – 11:30am
  • Glitter Tattoos: 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm – 4pm

Chairlift Rides  – Held from 4pm – 8pm on the Buck Quad Chairlift

Bike & Golf Cart Parade

Held at 5:15pm. Our theme is Red, White, Blue, and Americana Fun! Free to participate. Guests must use their own personal bikes or golf carts for the parade.

Registration available from June 24 – July 2, 2024 at the Mountain Adventure Zone or call us at 231-378-2071 . Each participant will receive a number to display on their bike or golf cart. Entries are subject to review. Registrants must be lined up at 5pm at the Mountain Adventure Zone for judging. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 golf carts and top 3 bikes!

Golf Cart Prizes

  • First Place: Four unlimited Action Pack Passes
  • Second Place: Four unlimited Alpine Slide passes
  • Third Place: Four single Alpine Slide tickets

Bike Prizes

  • First Place: One unlimited Action Pack Pass
  • Second Place: One unlimited Alpine Slide pass
  • Third Place: One single Alpine Slide ticket

Barr Park Party with Music, Carnival Games & Activities

Held from 5:30pm – 9pm. Enjoy music and dancing plus carnival games, lawn games, treats and more!

  • DJ – We’ll be playing your favorite tunes from 5:30 – 9:30pm in Barr Park, centrally located between the Lodge, Inn and Peak Fitness Center. Come party with us!
  • Carnival Games – A variety of carnival games will be available to play. Tickets will be required to play the games. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased in Barr Park at the event, or purchased in advance from the Park at Water’s Edge or Mountain Adventure Zone on July 3.
  • Independence Day Sand Art Bottles – 5 tickets. Create your own patriotic work of art!
  • Fourth of July Glitter Tattoos – 10 tickets. Get star spangled with our themed glitter tattoos!

We’ll also have glow and light up items available for purchase. Pricing will vary.

Outdoor Movie in Barr Park: 9:30pm – 11pm, featuring The Sandlot. Free to attend!


Thursday, July 4

Family Crafts – Held at the Park at Water’s Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

  • Nature Frames: 10am – 11:30am
  • Glitter Tattoos: 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm – 4pm

Local Firework Shows: Dusk
Our local towns put on excellent firework displays!  See Firework Displays »


Friday, July 5

Fourth of July 5k Fun Run: Held at 9am. Continue your Independence Day celebration by participating in our Fourth of July 5K Fun Run! A commemorative medal will be provided to all participants upon 5k completion. Details »

Family Golf Scramble – 9am: Gather your family and friends for a nine-hole golf scramble on Betsie Valley. Sign up by June 29!

Family Crafts – Held at the Park at Water’s Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

  • Painting Studio: 10am – 11:30am
  • Glitter Tattoos: 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm – 4pm

Guided Bike Ride Held at 4pm. Take a 90 minute guided ride along our on-site mountain bike trail system.  Minimum age to participate is 12 years old. The ride pace is moderate. Reservations required, call the Mountain Adventure Zone, 231-378-2071.

Cost with Rental: $50
Cost without Rental: $30


Saturday, July 6

Family Crafts – Held at the Park at Water’s Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

  • Sand Art: 10am – 11:30am
  • Glitter Tattoos: 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm – 4pm

Chairlift Rides – Held from 6pm – 8pm on the Buck Quad Chairlift

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – Receive a list of clues ranging from 5 to 20 points each. Each team must have 4 – 8 people, and team members must be in the photos for them to count. Additional points are up for grabs for teams dressed in coordinating outfits or costumes. Each team must use their own smart phone or camera for this activity. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams with the top overall team winning ice cream vouchers from Crystal Scoops!

We’ll begin taking reservations on June 24, 2024. Reservations are required for this activity. Call the Mountain Adventure Zone at 231-378-2071.

Time: 7pm – 8pm
Where: Scavenger Hunt begins and ends at the Mountain Adventure Zone
Cost: $10 per team


Sunday, July 7

Family Crafts   – Held at the Park at Water’s Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.

  • Nature Frames: 10am – 11:30am
  • Glitter Tattoos: 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm – 4pm

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Suttons Bay Art Festival ~ August 3 ~ 4, 2024

Suttons Bay Art Festival

This annual art fair takes place next to the beautiful Suttons Bay Marina Park on the first weekend of August (August 3 & 4, 2024, Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm). One hundred artists along with community groups, a community library book sale, food vendors and a children’s area make this the perfect place to spend an art-filled weekend at the beach.

A committee of volunteers oversees the selection of visiting artists and the distribution of funds generated by the event. Thousands of dollars have been contributed to local arts-related education projects. These include music and dance performances, artist in residence programs and scholarships for local art students. Starting last year Crooked Tree Arts Center has begun the process of managing the art fair. Over the next two years the transition will be completed. Artists and visitors will likely not notice the transition has taken place.

Come to Suttons Bay in August, participate – as an artist, as a shopper or as a volunteer. Join in the fun!

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Crystal Mountain ~ Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend ~ November 21 ~ 25, 2023

Crystal Mountain - Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend

Join us Thanksgiving weekend for a holiday full of special family activities.

Tuesday, November 21

Thanksgiving Take & Bake   – Must order By Noon on Tuesday, November 21!
If you’d prefer to dine at home, let our talented culinary do the cooking! Learn about our  Thanksgiving Take & Bake Dinner »

9am – 4pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

Wednesday, November 22

Thanksgiving Take & Bake: Pick-Up at the Crystal Center
Held from 4 – 7pm.

9am – 4pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

Thursday, November 23

5k Turkey Vulture Trot 
Give your metabolism a boost over Thanksgiving Weekend with our Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! A portion of the proceeds will benefit  North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. Learn More »

Thanksgiving Buffet at the Wild Tomato
Feast on our delicious Thanksgiving Dinner! See details »

9am – 4pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »


Friday, November 24

9am – 9pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm: Archery Sessions
For ages 7+. $20 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

5 – 5:30pm: First Light Celebration 
Santa will kick off the festivities at 5pm with a Horse Drawn Surrey ride down Crystal Mountain Drive starting from Kinlochen. He’ll hop off at the Crystal Center and use his holiday magic to help us light our tree at 5:30pm sharp!

5:30 – 8pm: Holiday Trail Celebration
Enjoy a festive tour through Crystal’s quaint resort village. Each trail stop offers unique activities, plus food & beverage and retail sales. Get your “trail stop stamps” at five or more locations to receive a chance to win one of several great prizes! Starts at 5:30pm.  Learn More »

5:30pm: Horse Drawn Surrey Rides
First rides begin at 5:30pm. $12 per person. No charge for children under 2 years old.  Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

5:30pm: Outdoor Laser Tag
First session begins at 5:30pm. Geared for ages 7 and up. $15 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

Saturday, November 25

9am – 9pm, Outdoor Hot Tub
Come warm up at the Park at Water’s Edge! Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members during public hours.  Learn about our Private Hot Tub Rental »

2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm: Archery Sessions
For ages 7+. $20 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

3 – 4pm:  Birds of Prey Program
Hosted by North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. This complimentary activity held at the Crystal Center gives guests an up-close experience with wildlife in a fun learning environment! Held at 3pm. Want to support the North Sky Raptor Sanctuary? Consider running in our annual Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and Fun Run !

5:30pm: Horse Drawn Surrey Rides
First rides begin at 5:30pm. $12 per person. No charge for children under 2 years old.  Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

5:30pm: Outdoor Laser Tag
First session begins at 5:30pm. Geared for ages 7 and up. $15 per person. Reservations required by calling the Park at Water’s Edge,  231-378-2238 .

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Crystal Mountain ~ Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1~Mile Fun Run ~ November 23, 2023

Crystal Mountain - 5K Turkey Vulture Trot

Give your metabolism a boost over Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend with our Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! The 5K will begin at 9am on Thursday, November 23 on our Mountain Center Road course. The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 10am. A portion of the proceeds will benefit North Sky Raptor Sanctuary .

A commemorative medal will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in each age group for the 5K race. All Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The overall male and female winner of the 5K will receive a Crystal Mountain Prize Pack valued at over $200.

Registration

Online registration will begin September 25 and will close at Noon on Wednesday, November 22.

Pre-Registration through November 22 (Online Only):
5k Cost:  $25 per person
1-Mile Fun Run Cost: $10 per person

Registration Opens September 25, 2023 »

Day-Of Registration
5k Cost: $40
1-Mile Fun Run Cost: $25

The first 100 5k racers to sign up will receive a water bottle. Race supplies will be available for advance pickup at the Park at Water’s Edge on Wednesday, November 22 from 9am – 4pm. Check-in on race day will be in the Kinlochen Lobby outside of The Thistle. Awards ceremony will take place at approximately 10:30am at the Lodge Pavilion Tent, slopeside near the Crystal Clipper.

For more information, please contact the Park at Water’s Edge, 231-378-2238 .

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