WINTER PROGRAMS
Photo by Patrick Conlon
For Mackinac Island's nearly 600 winter residents, the colder months are a time of reflection, time spent with friends, and an opportunity to repair and improve infrastructure. Community members enjoy bingo nights, trivia, open mics, karaoke, dancing, and (of course) snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing all over the island. The Mackinac Arts Council is pleased to provide artistic and creative opportunities for islanders throughout the winter months.
WInter workshops
Join us for our Winter Workshops at the Community Hall on Mondays in January and February 2026. These free, hands-on programs are open to all and offer something for everyone.
Sing your heart out at I Can’t Sing Chorus from 5:00–6:00 pm, step onto the dance floor for Ballroom Dancing from 6:00–7:00 pm, or explore your creativity in our Art Workshops, with times varying by session. Come for one workshop or stay for the evening. No experience required.
Winter Movies
Mackinac Arts Council is pleased to host film presentations in the Mission Point Theater every year in winter months. Updates to the theater including a new movie screen and sound system enable island residents to enjoy films on two special movie weekends. Titles are selected by a popular vote of residents. Head to Facebook for titles and times by clicking below.
Community Theatre
Mackinac Island Community Theatre, a program of the Mackinac Arts Council, presents plays and musicals featuring local talent from the island. Each year, the theater offers four productions, including a holiday show timed with the Island's Christmas Bazaar, a winter and spring musical, and a play during the height of the summer season, providing the community with engaging performances and opportunities to celebrate the arts.
Art in the School
In 2020, students at Mackinac Island Public School (MIPS) are receiving specialized art instruction in a unique online environment with Crooked Tree Arts Center (CTAC) thanks to a special program set up by Mackinac Arts Council. MIPS art and music teacher Heather May works in tandem with CTAC to deliver high quality fundamentals of visual art to students at all grade levels. This special program has been made possible special funding from the Mackinac Island Community Foundation.
A Very Merry Mackinac
Mackinac Arts Council partners with the Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar to bring artistic and creative winter activities to the community during the annual holiday celebration. Each year the Mackinac Island Community Theatre hosts an exciting Christmas pageant variety show including music, storytelling, handbells, carols, and more!