Northern Lights Recreation

Northern Lights Recreation Northern Michigan's Entertainment Center! Bowling, laser tag, mixed reality gaming at Valo Arena, arcade fun & great food at Louie's Sports Bar & Grill.

Battle in our 2-story Laser Tag Arena or mini golf at Rocky's Beer Garden! Where Adults Meet Friends and Family for FUN!! Northern Lights Recreation is Northern Michigan's premium Entertainment Center. Bowling, Laser Tag, Billiards, Bar and full service Restaurant! The Sassy Loon Bar and Grill at Northern Lights Recreation is our full service 150 seat restaurant. Serving lunch and dinner daily,

beginning at 11:00 am. We're a great restaurant which just happens to have a bowling alley! The Sassy Loon Bar and Grill was recently nominated "Best Casual Restaurant", "Best Overall Restaurant" AND "Best Bar" and more by the Petoskey News Review every year since 2014. Try one of our delicious menu items such as a half-pound burger using local meat, hand tossed pizza, fish, pasta or a Mexican entree. Northern Lights boasts one of the largest selections of beer, craft and local beer, wine and liquor choices in the area with 20 beers on tap. We are where adults meet and where the night life begins. Some of the BEST local and nationally recognized bands play HERE. Check our schedule for full details. We welcome large groups for lunch, dinner, birthday parties and more. Open daily at 11:00 AM, we are located on M-119 near the Harbor Springs airport. This is like no other bowling alley. Come in and see what the local buzz is about. Bowling, Laser Tag, dining and entertainment all together here. We are located between Petoskey and Harbor Springs Michigan - just a 5 mile drive from either downtown area! LASER TAG IS NOW OPEN!!! Check our website at www.NorthernLightsRec.com for all the details, including game times. Our Two Level State of the Art Arena will change the way you look at laser tag. Our themed arena will take you to the Lost City and beyond! Get ready for a New Generation of Play! Please note: Cash, Credit or Debit Card payments only. No Personal Checks Accepted.

FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party TODAY at 3PM! 🌎🏆Catch all the action outside in Rocky’s Beer Garden or inside at Louie’...
07/19/2026

FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party TODAY at 3PM! 🌎🏆

Catch all the action outside in Rocky’s Beer Garden or inside at Louie’s Bar & Grill. Grab a cold drink, cheer on your favorite team, and experience the biggest match in soccer at Petoskey’s go-to sports bar!

📍 Northern Lights Recreation
⏰ Kickoff: 3PM

See you there! 🍻⚽️

Looking for something to do tonight? We’ve got you covered. 🎶⚽Kick off your evening by catching the FIFA Club World Cup ...
07/18/2026

Looking for something to do tonight? We’ve got you covered. 🎶⚽

Kick off your evening by catching the FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal at 5:00 PM in Louie’s Bar & Grill, then stick around as Two Track Minds takes the stage from 6:30–9:30 PM.

Grab your friends, order your favorite food and drinks, and make a night of it. Whether you’re wrapping up a day at the lake, looking for a fun family outing, or just want a great place to spend your Saturday evening, Northern Lights is the place to be.

See you tonight! 🍻🎳🎵

📍 Northern Lights Recreation
⚽ FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal | 5:00 PM | Louie’s Bar & Grill
🎶 Live Music: Two Track Minds | 6:30–9:30 PM

Smoke has rolled into Northern Michigan, and with rain in the forecast this weekend, there’s no better time to head indo...
07/16/2026

Smoke has rolled into Northern Michigan, and with rain in the forecast this weekend, there’s no better time to head indoors.

Spend the day at Northern Lights with bowling, Krazy Darts, laser tag, great food from Louie’s Bar & Grill, and fun for the whole family—all under one roof.

🎳 Looking to bowl today? Stop in and see us! For tomorrow and the rest of the weekend, be sure to reserve your lane ahead of time before spots fill up. Same-day bowling reservations are not available. Book your lane through the link in our bio or give us a call.

🧠 Trivia starts tonight at 6:30 PM! Grab your team, enjoy dinner and drinks, and put your knowledge to the test.

📞 (231) 347-3100
🕚 Open today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

With smoke settling into Northern Michigan from the Canadian wildfires and a rainy weekend ahead, it’s the perfect time ...
07/16/2026

With smoke settling into Northern Michigan from the Canadian wildfires and a rainy weekend ahead, it’s the perfect time to plan your day at Northern Lights Recreation! 🎳

Escape the haze and enjoy a fun-filled indoor adventure with bowling, great food, cold drinks, and family-friendly entertainment—all in a comfortable indoor space.

Looking to bowl today? Stop in and see us! 🎳 For tomorrow and the rest of the weekend, be sure to get your lane reserved ahead of time before spots fill up.

🎳 Reserve your bowling lane here:
https://us.partywirks.com/storefront_express/main/vendor/northernlightsrecreation/372/4225/11510?package=4225
📞 (231) 347-3100
🕚 Open today from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The World Cup excitement is heating up… and Northern Lights Recreation is the place to watch it all! The semifinals are ...
07/14/2026

The World Cup excitement is heating up… and Northern Lights Recreation is the place to watch it all!

The semifinals are here! Join us today at 2:30 PM as France takes on Spain in a match you won’t want to miss. 🇫🇷⚔️🇪🇸

Grab your friends, wear your favorite team colors, and settle in for all the goals, cheers, and unforgettable moments. We’ll have the game on, featured World Cup-inspired cocktails, great food, and the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the action!

📅 Upcoming Watch Parties:
⚽️ Today — France vs. Spain | 2:30 PM
⚽️ July 15 — England vs. Argentina | 2:30 PM
⚽️ July 18 — Third-Place Match | 5:00 PM
⚽️ July 19 — World Cup Final | 3:00 PM 🏆

Whether you’re a soccer superfan or just looking for a fun summer outing in Northern Michigan, come cheer on the world’s biggest tournament with us! 🌲⚽️🍻

📍 Northern Lights Recreation Cold drinks. Big moments. Good times. See you for kickoff! 🙌

Your perfect Northern Michigan summer day starts here ☀️Sunshine? Check. 😎Mini golf? Check. ⛳Cold drinks at Rocky’s Beer...
07/13/2026

Your perfect Northern Michigan summer day starts here ☀️

Sunshine? Check. 😎
Mini golf? Check. ⛳
Cold drinks at Rocky’s Beer Garden? Check. 🍻
Giant Yahtzee and Giant Jenga bragging rights? Absolutely. 🎲

When the weather is this good, there’s only one thing left to do—grab your friends, bring the family, and head to Northern Lights Recreation for an afternoon of fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition.

Whether you’re visiting Northern Michigan or lucky enough to call it home, there’s no better place to soak up the summer vibes and make the most of a beautiful day Up North!

Day 5 of our Grand Opening Celebration!Bring your smartest friends and enjoy an evening of trivia, live music, mini golf...
07/09/2026

Day 5 of our Grand Opening Celebration!

Bring your smartest friends and enjoy an evening of trivia, live music, mini golf, food, drinks, and giveaways.

🧠 Trivia Night starts at 6:30 PM
🎸 Live Music by Evan Archambo
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Also enjoy:
⛳ Mini Golf
🔥 Outdoor Fire Pits
🎁 Daily Prize Giveaways
🎲 Giant Yard Games
🍔 Food & Drinks

📅 Thursday, July 9
📍 Northern Lights Recreation
📞 231-347-3100

Come compete, relax on the patio, and celebrate with us!

🎉 NORTHERN MICHIGAN, IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! 🎉Join us at Northern Lights Recreation for our Grand Opening Celebration We...
07/07/2026

🎉 NORTHERN MICHIGAN, IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! 🎉

Join us at Northern Lights Recreation for our Grand Opening Celebration Week as we officially welcome the all-new Rocky’s Beer Garden & Mini Golf and showcase everything that’s new at Northern Michigan’s premier family entertainment destination!

Get ready for:
🎶 LIVE MUSIC every night from 6:30–9:30 PM
🎁 Daily raffles & grand prize giveaways
⛳ Brand-new mini golf at Rocky’s Beer Garden
🔥 Outdoor fire pits & summer night vibes
🍔 Great food & cold drinks
🎲 Giant Jenga, Giant Yahtzee & Cornhole
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family

Northern Lights Recreation has been completely reimagined with new ownership, new attractions, and a fresh new vibe—including Rocky’s Beer Garden & Mini Golf, Louie’s Sports Bar & Grill, Krazy Darts, Valo Arena, bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and more. Come see why everyone is talking about Northern Michigan’s newest family entertainment destination!

Whether you’re a local, a summer resident, or just visiting Northern Michigan, this is the perfect week to grab your friends, bring the family, enjoy live entertainment, and make some unforgettable summer memories.

📍 Northern Lights Recreation
📞 231-347-3100

07/06/2026

Don't miss Northern Lights Recreations Grand opening events happening this week!

Address

8865 Harbor Petoskey Road (M-119)
Harbor Springs, MI
49740

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12313473100

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