Discover Beaver Island

America's Emerald Isle
&
International Dark Sky Sanctuary

First Time Visitors Start Here
What 1st Time Visitors Need to Know- Links and most common questions answered!

Notice

Beaver Island Township Airport
 Has Reopened as of Friday June 26, 2026

BEAVER ISLAND BOODLE
Saturday, June 6, 2026

beaver Boodle 2022Come take part in this 5K walk/run. New date in 2026 as part of Lilacs & Lyrics,  Saturday, June 6. Race begins at 9:30 AM  the Community Center. It is fun for every one no matter what ability or level of seriousness. Registration: Adults- 25 dollars Children/seniors (60 and older) – 25-dollars Family of 4- 95 dollars. Prizes/medals awarded for adults and youth in 1st/2nd and third place. Registration also gets you a free boodle shirt. 

Explore Beaver island

The largest island in Lake Michigan, Beaver Island hosts many activities for every nature lover. The year round population is approximately 600 – with a large percentage of Irish descent. Time slows down here, offering a peaceful, relaxed way of life. Tour the Island by bicycle, or bring your car over on the ferry or rent a car to circle the Island in an afternoon.

Things To Do And See On Beaver Island

Dark Skies

Because of our location in the middle of northern Lake Michigan Beaver Island is one of the finest dark skies star gazing locations in the United States. We are far away from the light pollution of any large metro areas.

Dark Skies

Island Webcam

See what is going on at Paradise Bay, weather, traffic and more…

View More Webcams at WVBI Webcam

Visitors Guide

Water Trail

Learn more about the NEW Beaver Island Water Trail. Fun for all on beautiful Lake Michigan surrounding Beaver Island.

Water Trail Info

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BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN:
Unspoiled — Unhurried —
Unmatched in Natural Beauty!

🌺 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ✨𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔✨ 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱—𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹! 💃
𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟲 𝙖𝙩 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝙋𝙈 | 𝙏𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨

This year, we’re taking it to a floor that knows how to move: 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹. This hall has a long-standing tradition of hosting parties that leave the walls shaking and the floorboards bouncing, and our annual gala is set to keep that legacy alive!

Step into the vibrant spirit of old Havana for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and giving. Guests will be immersed in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Cuba, enjoying an exquisite plated dinner of authentic Cuban cuisine, all while supporting the operation of Beaver Island Community Center and WVBI.

The energy comes alive on the dance floor with a captivating performance by 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝘆𝗶𝗮 & 𝗢𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗢, bringing infectious Afro-Cuban rhythms, Spanish melodies, and jazz horns to the shores of Beaver Island. 🎺🥁

From lively music and delicious food to raffle, silent, and live auction items, the 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 promises a memorable evening where every moment makes a difference.

🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 $𝟳𝟱. Buy your ticket at the 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀—they’re selling fast!

Want to experience the evening in true style? Ask about our exclusive 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲—call the front desk at (𝟮𝟯𝟭) 𝟰𝟰𝟴-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 for details.

See you on the dance floor! 🌴✨
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Beaver Island Community Calendar

WVBI Community CalendarThe Beaver Island Community Calendar is maintained by WVBI. Content here is included in WVBI’s weekday on-air Community Calendar report at 9, noon, 3 and 6. These events are also shown on the digital displays around town and across as well as in previews for movies at the BIC Center.  Want digital signage at your business or rental? Learn more here

NOTE: This version of the calendar does not include community board and governance meetings or other events not likely to be of interest to visitors.  To see those or to view more than the events for the next two weeks shown below, visit the full WVBI Community Calendar.

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