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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.

10/19/2026

Join us for a little boo-gie this Saturday night! 🎃

Something wickedly FUN is brewing at Northern Lights, and you're invited to our Halloween Party!

🎸 Live music with PseudoSilence | 8–11 PM
🍹 Spooky cocktails & Halloween food specials
🏆 Costume contest with prizes for our best-dressed guests!
🦇 A scary good time with your favorite people!

So grab your costumes, summon your crew, and get ready for a night of music, mischief & Halloween fun!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 8 - 11PM

👻 Who's ready to BOO-GIE?! Tag your Halloween crew below!

🎟️ Hit GOING on our Facebook Event and invite your friends!
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZsoy6M8q/

BOO! Trunk or Treat is TOMORROW!Grab your costumes and stock up on candy because we’ve got LOTS of little ghosts & ghoul...
10/17/2026

BOO! Trunk or Treat is TOMORROW!

Grab your costumes and stock up on candy because we’ve got LOTS of little ghosts & ghouls headed our way! 🍬

Stick around after Trunk or Treat for FREE pumpkin carving, c***r & donuts! 🎃🍎

We can’t wait to see everyone in their spookiest, silliest & most creative costumes!

👻 Tag your Halloween crew and share to spread the spooky word! See you tomorrow at Northern Lights! 🕸️

A LITTLE CANDY, A LOT OF COSTUMES, AND SOME PRETTY GREAT MEMORIES IN THE MAKING!There’s something about fall in Northern...
10/15/2026

A LITTLE CANDY, A LOT OF COSTUMES, AND SOME PRETTY GREAT MEMORIES IN THE MAKING!

There’s something about fall in Northern Michigan that makes getting together with family and friends even better. 🍂

And this weekend, we’re giving you a few more reasons to get out of the house!

🎶 Friday night: Pete Kehoe is bringing the live music to Louie’s. Come grab dinner, enjoy a drink, and settle in for a great night!

👻 Sunday afternoon: We’re turning Northern Lights into a Halloween hangout for the little ones! Costumes, candy, pumpkin decorating, c***r, donuts, and prizes for our costume contest!
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat: 1–3 PM
🎃 Halloween Celebration: 12–4 PM

🏈 Sunday football fans: Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you! Game Day Tailgate is happening at Louie’s, and we’ve got Family Funday for the bowling crew, too!

The best part? You don’t need a special occasion to make a great memory. Sometimes you just need to get everyone together. 🧡 We’ll see you this weekend at Northern Lights Recreation!

BIG WEEK AHEAD AT NORTHERN LIGHTS! 🎃🏈Northern Michigan, we’ve got your week planned! From football and trivia to live mu...
10/12/2026

BIG WEEK AHEAD AT NORTHERN LIGHTS! 🎃🏈

Northern Michigan, we’ve got your week planned! From football and trivia to live music and Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone!

🏈 MONDAY | Game Day Tailgate + Rock N’ Bowl
Football, food, contests & prizes at Louie’s, plus Rock N’ Bowl from 7–10 PM!

🧠 TUESDAY | Trivia Night
Grab your crew and put your knowledge to the test at 6:30 PM!

🏈 THURSDAY | Game Day Tailgate
Football, food & drink specials, Gypsy cocktails and chances to win prizes!

🎶 FRIDAY | Live Music with Pete Kehoe
Kick off the weekend with great music, food and cold drinks at 6:30!

🎃 SUNDAY | Halloween Celebration & Trunk-or-Treat!
Bring the whole family for some spooky fun!
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat: 1–3 PM
🎃 FREE pumpkin decorating
🍎 FREE c***r & donuts
👻 Costume contest with prizes!

Plus, Family Funday & Game Day Tailgate on Sunday!

One week. So many reasons to get together! We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend 🎃

Something SPOOKY is happening at Northern Lights this weekend! 👻🎃Calling all little ghosts, goblins, witches, and monste...
10/12/2026

Something SPOOKY is happening at Northern Lights this weekend! 👻🎃

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, witches, and monsters! 🕸️ Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and join us for a frightfully fun afternoon at our Trunk or Treat Halloween Celebration!

🦇 Sunday, October 18
🎃 Halloween Celebration | 12–4 PM
🍬 Trunk or Treat | 1–3 PM

Here’s what’s brewing:
🍭 Safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating
🎃 FREE pumpkin carving & decorating for kids
🍎 FREE c***r & donuts for families
🏆 Costume contest with some SPOOKTACULAR prizes, including FREE bowling, mini golf, and Krazy Darts!

The best part? It’s FREE to join the fun! 🧡

So round up your favorite little monsters and creep on over to Northern Lights Recreation in Harbor Springs for a Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss!

THIS SNOWBOARD IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME… 👀And it could be yours just for making Louie’s your football hangout this seas...
10/11/2026

THIS SNOWBOARD IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME… 👀

And it could be yours just for making Louie’s your football hangout this season! But first… IT’S LIONS GAME DAY!

Grab your jersey, round up your crew, and come cheer on Detroit with us! There's nothing like a room full of Northern Michigan Lions fans, cold drinks, great food, and everyone cheering for the same team.

While you're here, get in on our GAME DAY TAILGATE!
🏈 Watch the game with your crew�🍔 Enjoy Game Day food & drink specials�💰 Call the Score for a chance to win up to $60�🎟️ Grab your Season Passport and start earning stamps toward rewards and entries to win THIS Gypsy snowboard!

The snowboard's already at Louie’s. The only thing missing is YOU!

COME WATCH THE LIONS WITH US TODAY! We’ll see you soon 🏈

🚨 WANTED: ONE LUCKY FOOTBALL FAN! 🏂Northern Lights Recreation is officially on the hunt for the future owner of this Gyp...
10/08/2026

🚨 WANTED: ONE LUCKY FOOTBALL FAN! 🏂

Northern Lights Recreation is officially on the hunt for the future owner of this Gypsy Spirit snowboard!

LAST SEEN: Hanging above the bar at Louie’s. 👀

Think it should be yours?

🏈 Come watch football at Louie’s
🎯 Play the Game Day Contest
🍔 Order an entrée & earn a Season Passport stamp!

Collect stamps, unlock rewards and earn entries into the Gypsy Snowboard Grand Prize Drawing as you reach reward levels!

Your couch isn't giving away a snowboard. We are. 😉

📍 Louie’s Sports Bar at Northern Lights Recreation
🏈 Every Sunday • Monday • Thursday

Our Summer Grand Prize has officially found its winner!Congratulations to Robert Plowdrey and his wife, the winners of o...
10/07/2026

Our Summer Grand Prize has officially found its winner!

Congratulations to Robert Plowdrey and his wife, the winners of our summer grand prize drawing! They stopped by Northern Lights Recreation to pick up their brand-new barbecue grill, and we couldn’t resist grabbing a photo to celebrate. 🎉🔥

Thanks to everyone who participated in the drawing and spent part of their summer with us at Northern Lights. We loved having you!

And it sounds like we’ll be seeing Robert and his wife again soon—this time to grab some food and cheer on the Vikings! 🏈

Congrats again, Robert, and enjoy the new grill!

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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