✨ A Full Day of Holiday Cheer From handcrafted gifts to festive treats, family fun, holiday magic, and small-town charm, Christmas in Lights brings Iron River together for a memorable seasonal celebration. 🎄 Event Lineup 🌟 9 AM – 2 PM Windsor Center Arts & Craft Show Iron County Museum Christmas Tree Galleria 🌟 10 AM – 2 PM West Iron District Library Bake Sale, Crafts & Kids Photo Booth 🌟 4 PM – 6 PM WID Library Chili … read more Christmas in Lights 2025
Kick off the holiday fun with the Crystal Falls Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt, a festive community activity perfect for families, kids, and holiday lovers of all ages! Explore Crystal Falls as you search for decorated homes and holiday displays throughout the city. 📍 Map Pickup Locations (starting Dec. 9): • City Hall • Charlies Emporium • Black Dog Printing 🕔 Map Turn-In Deadline: All completed scavenger hunt maps must be turned in by December 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM to … read more Crystal Falls Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
This is your chance to hit the slopes with Olympic Gold Medalist Nick Baumgartner at Ski Brule! Join Nick for three incredible days December 29, 30, and 31 for on snow fun, unforgettable winter experiences, and the best early-season riding conditions. Perfect for fans, families, and anyone looking to level up their love of snow sports. Ski Brule delivers some of the best snow in the Midwest, and riding alongside Nick makes this a can’t-miss part of the holiday week.
⏰ Meet Time: 9:30 AM | Departure: 10:00 AM 📍 Starting Location: Trailhead near the Chippewa Sno-Kats groomer barn at the intersection of Trail 113 and US Hwy 69, downtown Crystal Falls 🛷 Total Distance: Approximately 20 miles 👥 Open to: Members and non-members Join fellow snowmobile enthusiasts for an Antique Snowmobile Relic Ride through Iron County. This casual group ride welcomes riders of historic machines looking for a fun winter outing. The ride begins in Crystal Falls and travels … read more Relic Ride
Winterfest returns to Iron County on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Young’s Golf Recreation Dining in Crystal Falls. This annual winter celebration brings families and visitors together for a full day of outdoor fun, seasonal activities, and community entertainment. Event details will be announced closer to the date, but Winterfest traditionally features winter recreation, kids’ activities, live music, and festive experiences for all ages. Mark your calendar and plan to join the fun.
All That Jazz is a Crystal Theatre fundraiser featuring live music, community energy, and an evening of entertainment in downtown Crystal Falls. This special event supports the continued programming and preservation of the historic Crystal Theatre. 🎷 What to Expect: Enjoy live music from the Michigan Tech Jazz Lab Band along with basket raffles, a silent auction, and a 50 50 drawing. The evening blends great music with interactive fundraising activities in a vibrant theater setting. 🎟 Admission: Admission is … read more All That Jazz Fundraiser | Crystal Falls, MI
The 5th Annual Alpha Ice Bowl is a charity disc golf tournament in Alpha that combines friendly competition with community impact. This event celebrates the long standing Ice Bowl tradition while raising funds and collecting food donations for the Crystal Falls Guardian Angels Food Pantry. 🥏 What to Expect: Participants play three rounds of nine holes at the Alpha Disc Golf Course. Every player receives a commemorative disc, and prizes are awarded throughout the tournament with a raffle and final … read more 5th Annual Alpha Ice Bowl | Alpha, MI
Hosted by Crystal Falls Lions Club 📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: Kick Off 11am 📍 Location: Runkle Lake Complex, Crystal Falls, MI 👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Event Bundle up and head to Crystal Falls for the first-ever Freeze Your Bass Off event at the Runkle Lake Complex! Hosted by the Crystal Falls Lions Club, this winter celebration is packed with fun for all ages. Event highlights include: 🔥 Bonfires 🎶 Music 🥎 Co-ed softball 🐖 Pig roast and additional … read more Freeze Your Bass Off at Runkle Lake
The Knockabouts bring their Celtic music trio to the historic Crystal Theatre for an evening of rich harmonies and dynamic sound. Known for blending traditional, contemporary, and original tunes from around the world, this performance offers an engaging live music experience in the heart of Iron County. 🎻 What to Expect: Audiences can expect a mix of lively, high energy pieces and heartfelt, melodic arrangements. Featuring Tim Demarte, Barb Rhyneer, and Dan Truckey, the trio delivers powerful vocals and musicianship … read more The Knockabouts | Crystal Falls, MI
The 27th Annual Parenting Fair at the West Iron District Library is a free community event designed to connect families with valuable local resources. This long running event brings together organizations, programs, and activities that support children and parents across Iron County. 📚 What to Expect: More than twenty local vendors and organizations share information on health services, literacy programs, youth opportunities, and summer camps. Families can explore community resources all in one convenient location. ⚽ Youth Activities: Parents can … read more 27th Annual Parenting Fair | Iron River, MI
Enjoy Michigan’s Summer Free Fishing Weekend on June 13–14, 2026, when everyone—residents and out-of-state visitors—can fish anywhere in Michigan without purchasing a fishing license. All inland lakes, rivers, and Great Lakes waters are open for free fishing. Standard fishing regulations still apply, but no license is required. As part of Michigan’s “Three Free Weekend,” visitors can also access state parks and boating sites without a Recreation Passport and ride ORV trails without an ORV license or trail permit. All other … read more Free Fishing Weekend Michigan – June 13–14, 2026
Free ORV Weekend gives riders the opportunity to explore Michigan’s designated off-road vehicle routes without an ORV license or trail permit. Iron County visitors can take advantage of nearby ORV trails and forest routes while enjoying a summer weekend in the Northwoods. All standard ORV rules and safety regulations still apply.
During this special June weekend, Michigan waives the Recreation Passport requirement for entry to state parks and boating access sites. Visitors staying in Iron County can enjoy easy access to nearby state parks, trails, beaches, and waterways while planning a summer getaway in the Upper Peninsula.
The Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo returns to Iron River for a full weekend of PRCA rodeo action, community events, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can enjoy professional rodeo performances, downtown activities, a community parade, and special events throughout the weekend, making it one of Iron County's premier summer traditions. The same weekend, visitors can also experience the Crystal Falls Bass Festival, giving travelers even more opportunities to enjoy live music, family activities, outdoor recreation, and community events across Iron County. Festivities … read more Upper Peninsula 58th Championship Rodeo in Iron River
Join a beginner-friendly basket weaving class at American Legion Reino Post 21 in Iron River. Learn traditional techniques as you create a Northwoods-themed basket with guidance from instructor Dianne Mockler. All materials are included, and you will leave with a finished basket ready for staining. Class size is limited to 10 participants, ages 18 and up, and RSVP is required.
906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917
906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903
Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.
