Independence Day Celebrations
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Saturday, July 5, 2025
We're celebrating our independence in good old fashioned red, white and blue style.
Wednesday, July 2
Garden Tour - 10am: Take a tour with our master gardeners! Please call 231-378-2238 to reserve your spot. $10 per person. Complimentary to resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members.
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Sand Art: 10am -11:30am
- Build-A-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm - 4pm
Chairlift Rides - Held from 5pm - 8pm on the Buck Quad Chairlift.
Thursday, July 3
Family Golf Scramble - 9am: Gather your family and friends for a nine-hole golf scramble on Betsie Valley. Sign up by July 1!
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Nature Frames: 10am - 11:30am
- Puffy Pillow Workshop: 2:30pm - 4pm
Chairlift Rides - Held from 5pm - 8pm on the Buck Quad Chairlift
Bike & Golf Cart Parade
Our theme is Red, White, Blue, and Americana Fun! Free to participate. Guests must use their own personal bikes or golf carts for the parade.
Parade Time: 5:15pm
Registration
Registration available from June 28 - July 3, 2025 at the Mountain Adventure Zone or call us at 231-378-2071 . Each participant will receive a wristband at registration once a valid waiver has been completed or verified. Entries are subject to review. Registrants must be lined up at 5pm at the Mountain Adventure Zone for judging. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 golf carts and top 3 bikes!
Golf Cart Prizes
- First Place: Four Action Pack Passes
- Second Place: Four unlimited Alpine Slide passes
- Third Place: Four single Alpine Slide tickets
Bike Prizes
- First Place: One Action Pack Pass
- Second Place: One unlimited Alpine Slide pass
- Third Place: One single Alpine Slide ticket
Star-Spangled Bash
Held from 5:30 - 9pm. Enjoy music and dancing plus carnival games, barbecue, lawn games, treats and more!
- DJ - We'll be playing your favorite tunes from 5:30 - 9:30pm on the Crystal Center Lawn, located near the base of the Alpine Slide. Come party with us!
- Carnival Games - A variety of carnival games will be available to play. Tickets will be required to play the games. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the Tickets and Rental windows near the event.
- Independence Day Sand Art Bottles - 10 tickets. Create your own patriotic work of art!
- Fourth of July Glitter Tattoos - 10 tickets. Get star spangled with our themed glitter tattoos!
BBQ Menu
- 1/2 slab of Cherry BBQ Pork Ribs, baked beans, and Great Lakes Chips - $20
- Grilled cheeseburger, baked beans, and Great Lakes Chips - $14
- Grilled hot dog, baked beans, and Great Lakes Chips - $10
- Rainbow Crystal Crispies - $5
- Salted Pretzel Bites w/ nacho cheese & grain mustard - $10
- Popcorn - $4
- Great Lakes Chips - $3
Outdoor Movie on the Crystal Center Lawn: 9:30pm - 11pm, featuring The Sandlot. Free to attend!
Friday, July 4
Family Golf Scramble - 9am: Gather your family and friends for a nine-hole golf scramble on Betsie Valley. Sign up by July 1!
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Painting Studio: 10am - 11:30am
- Build-A-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm - 4pm
Local Firework Shows: Dusk
Our local towns put on excellent firework displays! See Firework Displays »
Saturday, July 5
July 5k Fun Run: Held at 9am. Continue your Independence Day celebration by participating in our July 5K Fun Run! A commemorative medal will be provided to all participants upon 5k completion. Details »
Sidewalk Sales: Held from 10am - 2pm. Visit our retail locations for great deals across the resort!
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Sand Art: 10am -11:30am
- Build-A-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm - 4pm
Chairlift Rides - Held from 5pm - 8pm on the Buck Quad Chairlift
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Held from 7pm - 8pm at the Mountain Adventure Zone. $10 per team.
Receive a list of clues ranging from 5 to 20 points each. Each team must have 4 - 8 people, and team members must be in the photos for them to count. Additional points are up for grabs for teams dressed in coordinating outfits or costumes. Each team must use their own smart phone or camera for this activity. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams with the top overall team winning ice cream vouchers from Crystal Scoops ! Reservations required, call the Mountain Adventure Zone at 231-378-2071 starting on June 28, 2025.
Available Daily
Mountain Adventure Zone
* Indicates reservations are required. Please call 231-378-2071 to reserve or reserve online.
Park at Water's Edge
* Indicates reservations are required. Please call 231-378-2238 to reserve or reserve online .