Skip to contentNovember 2026–March 2027 / the winter calendar
Put something good on the calendar.
One real date can turn a cold weekend into a story. Below: confirmed events from organizers and towns and, kept separate, ideas for the Saturdays with nothing on them.
Real dates / Your own little escape
A date worth getting out for.
Snowfest / Frankenmuth
February 3–7, 2027
Walk a town transformed by snow and ice sculpture. Take warming breaks between displays and pick a favorite over lunch.
Make it a day
Sculptures in daylight, a warm meal, then a town browse before heading home.
Make it a weekend
Arrive the evening before your chosen visit, then leave the following morning for breakfast and a slower departure.
Dates: Frankenmuth tourism bureau. Reviewed October 24, 2026. Program times and extras vary; this is an editorial suggestion.
Zehnder’s visitor contact: (844) 794-5981
Winter Carnival / Houghton
February 3–6, 2027
Explore Michigan Tech’s intricate snow statues and the university’s winter traditions.
Make it a weekend
Allow a travel day, a day for the campus and community displays, and a flexible return. Choose individual programs from the dated schedule.
Dates: Michigan Technological University. Reviewed October 24, 2026. Activities may require registration or tickets.
Organizer dates checked October 23, 2026. A date listing does not guarantee tickets, weather, individual program hours or operation. This is a growing selection, not every Michigan event.
