• Boo on the Boat

    Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum 131 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, United States

    Climb aboard for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at the museum ship! Boo on the Boat invites ghosts, goblins, pirates, princesses, and superheroes of all ages to enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the ship. Wander the decks, explore the passageways, and collect sweet treats at festive stations along the way. Wear your favorite costume—we’ll be dressed up too! It’s a fun and family-friendly way to celebrate the Halloween season while exploring the ship in a whole new way. Free for members / Included with regular ship admission. Bring the whole crew and celebrate Halloween with treats, costumes, and a little nautical fun! 🎃👻⚓

  • October’s First Friday: Volunteer Day

    Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum 131 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, United States

    Lend a hand and help keep history afloat! Join us for Volunteer Day, a casual and welcoming opportunity to support the museum and the historic ship. Volunteers can jump in for one hour or stay the whole afternoon—every bit of help makes a difference. Projects change each month and may include paper shredding, painting, organizing supplies, light cleaning, and other hands-on tasks that help care for the ship and museum. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. Whether you’re looking to give back, earn volunteer hours, or simply spend time doing something meaningful, we’d love to have you... Read More »