Season: Spring Events
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for the Boutique Crawl on March 15 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM! Explore local shops, discover unique finds, and enjoy a day of fun with special discounts and raffles.
Visit all participating businesses to be entered for a chance to win a $50...
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Quack Walk Sale: April 25th - April 27th
Get ready for a quack-tastic shopping extravaganza in Petoskey! From April 25th to April 27th, join us for the Quack Walk Sale, where four beloved local businesses will be offering irresistible deals of UP TO 75% OFF! Embrace the spirit of spring and div...
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Hey, bargain hunters! Are you ready for the Grandpa Shorters Memorial Day Garage Sale? Make a stop at Trapper's Cabin, our entrance on Petoskey St. (just around the corner from Grandpa Shorters) part of your Memorial Day weekend. We'd love to see you there.
There will be well over 2,000 items on ...
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Welcome to Petoskey's Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza!
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure through the heart of Petoskey as we celebrate Easter with a unique twist! Join us on Saturday morning for a thrilling scavenger hunt that will take you on a journey through 16 of Petoskey's beloved busines...
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Who doesn't love Girl Scout Cookies? You can get yours during the first week of March. Grandpa Shorters is excited to welcome to Troop 8684 Girl Scouts.
During the first week of March, Grandpa Shorters will be hosting a multi-level troop from Boyne City. The girls range from Kindergarten to 4th g...
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St. Patrick’s Puzzling Party Tickets 03/15/23
Celebrate with your friends and family at this new event! Love puzzles? Love snacks? Love drinks? Put it all together on this night of fun and join The Katydid for our St. Patrick’s Day Puzzling Party! This event is sponsored by The Katydid, and G...
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Easter Bunny Pictures with Kids
March 29th, 2025:
Easter Bunny visits at GSG. 9:30AM-11:30AM, 1PM-3PM
Join us on March 29th for free photos with the Easter Bunny! He’ll be at Grandpa Shorter's Gifts from 9:30-11:30 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM. Don’t miss this chance to capture special Easter memori...
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10:30am
A small ceremony is held by Carl O. Weaver Post 194 at the Greenwood Cemetery. A wreath is placed, followed by a short prayer, and honor guard firing, and finished with Taps.
11:15am
Following the ceremony at Greenwood Cemetary, a similar observance can be witnessed at Mineral W...
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Second Sunday of May - Grandpa Shorter’s Exclusive
Mom deserves the best for all she does! Leave the hard work to the people at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts in Petoskey! Choose a price point, answer a few questions, and leave the shopping and wrapping to our Personal Shoppers this year. Shop in st...
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March 1st - 30th, 2024 - Grandpa Shorter’s Exclusive
Did you know that the Easter Bunny, just like Santa, loves to get letters from fans? Yep! So, write a letter to the Easter Bunny and drop it off in Easter Bunny’s mailbox out front of Grandpa Shorters.
The mailbox will be outside starti...
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