Dark Sky Events

Watch the night sky become transformed into a canvas of colors and shapes in Traverse City, MI.

SIX teams, TWO nights of amazing shows!
Save the date: September 5th & 6th 2025Fireworks that will leave you speechless. 

Team announcements & ticket details coming soon! We can't wait for another

A rare opportunity to enjoy an evening at this 1770s fur trading village to watch the sunset over the Straits of Mackinac, talk with interpretive staff and learn about nighttime routines of the historic residents of Michilimackinac, and explore select buildings in the fort. This event is by donation

Experience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, we’ll enjoy a stroll to the highest point of the island at Fort Holmes. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise over Lake Huron, illuminating

Welcome to 'Unplug & Reconnect' – a journey of transformation amidst the awe-inspiring vistas of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Leave behind the bustling cityscape, the relentless buzz of the ever present cell phone, and the intrusive presence of social media. Step into the tranquil embrace