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Fourteen Valentine's Events in Northern Michigan

Feb. 9, 2026

Northern Michigan’s mid-February calendar is serving up plenty of ways to celebrate a weekend of love, whether you’re planning a classic Valentine’s date, a friends’ night out, or a family-friendly winter outing. This week's Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker, has you covered with ideas to plan a perfect weekend. From cozy wine-and-cheese pairings to cocoa-forward bistro dinner or ice sculptures downtown, these events across the region offer a little romance, a little adventure, and a whole lot of reasons to get out of the house and explore!

The Northern Express is available to read online, or pick up a free copy on newsstands at more than 650 locations in 13 counties across northern Michigan.

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