Schedule:

Start Time - End Time - Event

Times Vary - Sip N' Sail Cruises
Morning, specialty, and sunset cruises with Sip N 'Sail Cruises. Enjoy live music, a cash bar, and one of the best and a memorable experience on the water!
Prices Vary
Arnold Freight / Coal Dock

Times Vary - Tours: Kayaking, Snorkeling, and Paddle Boarding
Enjoy Mackinac Island from the water! Contact Great Turtle Kayak Tours for a variety of water experiences including sunrise/sunset kayaking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding.
Prices Vary
Great Turtle Kayak Tours

9:30 AM 11:30 AM - Walking Tour: Michigan Governor's Summer Residence
See where Michigan's Governors spend their summers with a 15 minute gueded tour of the beautiful Mackinac Island Governor's Residence.
FREE
Michigan Governor's Summer Residence

10:00 AM 7:00 PM - Family Fun Playground
Enjoy a free 15-foot customized coloring mural.
FREE
Windermere Point

10:00 AM 6:00 PM - Lilac Festival Poster Exhibit
Collection of all past Lilac Festival and top 20 posters from this year’s Lilac Festival Poster Contest on display.
FREE
Center for the Arts, Lobby of the Mission Point Resort Theatre

10:00 AM 5:30 PM - Art Exhibition: Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
FREE
Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

11:30 AM 1:00 PM - Walking Tour: All about the Lilac
Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.

11:30 AM 12:00 PM - Garden Tour: Island House Hotel
This tour unveils the rich history and timeless beauty of Victorian-style gardens. Meet at the Island House Hotel front porch.
FREE
Island House Hotel

Afternoons - Kite Flying with Great Turtle Toys
Weather and staff permitting
FREE
Windermere Point

12:00 PM 3:00 PM - Activity: MSU Master Gardeners "Smart Gardening Program"
Q&A, Resources, and Smart Gardener program information. Near The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum in Marquette Park. Free, come and go event.
FREE
Marquette Park

1:00 PM - Walking Tour: Fort Mackinac
A special lilac themed walking tour following the 1:00 pm cannon firing at Fort Mackinac.
Included in Fort Mackinac Admission Fee
Fort Mackinac

3:00 PM 4:00 PM - Seminar: Lilac Planting, Pruning & Propagation
Learn to plant & care for your Lilacs during this hands on seminar.
FREE
Ste. Anne Catholic Church Grounds

Evenings - Night life on Mackinac Island
Explore downtown after dinner to enjoy our local pubs featuring live music, island cocktails, new friends, and memorable nights. Look out for our special Lilac Festival lager on tap or in the can!
FREE
Downplatown Mackinac Island

4:00 PM 6:00 PM - Garden Tour: Mission Point Resort
Led by the Mission Point Grounds Manager, Garden Tours offer informative and fun opportunities to learn about what's in bloom and how their dynamic team provides seasonal and daily beauty for guests and visitors.
FREE
Mission Point Resort

5:00 PM 6:30 AM - Movie Screening: Somewherein Time
Experience Mackinac Island featured in the famous movie, Somewhere in Time. Hosted by the Mackinac Arts Council at the Mission Point Resort theatre. Previews begin at 4:30!
FREE
Mission Point Theater

5:30 PM 6:30 PM - Walking Tour: Mackinac in the 1830s
Explore Mackinac Island in the 1830's with this guided walking tour hosted by Mackinac State Historic Parks
FREE
Meet near the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.

6:00 PM 7:30 AM - Walking Tour: All About the Lilacs
Take a walking tour with a lilac docent. Learn about the history, varieties, and sustainability initiatives of lilacs on Mackinac Island. Will cover about 1 mile, primarily on grass.
FREE
Meet behind the The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, near the playground in Marquette Park.

7:00 PM 8:00 PM - Open House: Artist-in-Residence Program
Join our resident artist for a free program detailing work done during the artist residency.
FREE
Station 256 above the State Park Visitors Center