The Northern Center

The Northern Center We are a 19,200 sq. ft. multi purpose, full service, event center w/ large banquet space & gymnasium.

Our original owner, Mark Edwin Vick, was born November 25, 1951 in West Branch, MI. He was a 1969 Houghton Lake High School graduate, and a lifelong, 71 year resident of Roscommon County. Thru the years he recalled the booming ages of Houghton Lake, when Tip Up Town, The Music Box and The Playhouse attracted national acts and statewide visitors. Over time the area went thru changes, but he envisio

ned a re-birth of sorts. The idea of an event center for weddings, banquets and other events to draw business to town came to mind. Coupled with a family passion for sports and a noticeable void of community space for use, plans to build a multi-purpose facility began to form in the early to mid-2010’s. Ground was broke in 2017, with the banquet center and gymnasium opened in December 2018. When our food and liquor license was approved, it was determined that The Fox Den Restaurant would become an immediate reality. Beginning in May of 2019 we began serving quality meals in a clean comfortable environment, even if it wasn’t a part of the initial plan. While our dining room may not appear as a traditional dining space, other events also use this space. Sitting on 4.5 acres, our property has foot traffic nearly 365 days a year with various activities utilizing all our spaces, making our business model and mission viable. With Mark’s passing in September 2022, his legacy lives on as his tireless efforts will be forever remembered and embraced with each and every visitor who visits us!

🦊🍽️🤤 Open Saturday 2-9pm, Sunday 2-8pm. 989-202-4888. Located inside The Northern Center at 7784 Stone School Road Ho...
06/06/2026

🦊🍽️🤤 Open Saturday 2-9pm, Sunday 2-8pm. 989-202-4888. Located inside The Northern Center at 7784 Stone School Road Houghton Lake MI. 1/4 mile off M55 2 miles east of Old 27.

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Around this time of year, we at The Northern Center and The Fox Den Restaurant shift gears towards our busy summer rest...
06/04/2026

Around this time of year, we at The Northern Center and The Fox Den Restaurant shift gears towards our busy summer restaurant season, but that doesn't mean The Northern Center takes a break, we've still got fitness classes offered 5 days a week, open gym daily, plus walking Mon-Fri at 4pm and Mon Wed Fri at 8a. Cardio Drumming Mon Wed Fri at 530. Power Walking Mon Wed Fri at 8a, Tue and Thu at 530p

But we've got a summer packed full of live entertainment and events for everyone! MicroMania Tour visits June 12. Then June 20 our first ever Mid Michigan Collector and Toy Show . On July 10 Musical talent Carla Gill brings Cher, Dolly, Shania and many more to life for an incredible! July 12 returns our friends from High Praise Cards for a sport card and trading card show! All ticketed shows can be purchased in advance from us daily during operational hours, saving online fees!

August 1st will bring The Comedy Series with Mitch Fatel and Sport Shows Promotions will have a gun and knife show on August 29-30.

989-202-4888 for more information! We are located at 7784 Stone School Road Houghton Lake MI.

DYK: The Northern Center believes in and loves our awesome community members and neighbors, so much that we sponsor the...
06/01/2026

DYK: The Northern Center believes in and loves our awesome community members and neighbors, so much that we sponsor the Neighborhood Nice Guy with our friends at 98.5 UPS-Classic Hits !

Visit their page to nominate someone! https://wups.com/pages/neighborhood-nice-guy

Winner each month gets dinner from The Fox Den Restaurant ! 🍽️🤤🦊

It's time to honor our NEIGHBORHOOD NICE GUY for May: Dale Nelson of Houghton Lake!!

Dale was nominated by Christopher Tribelhorn who said: "Dale is the person in the neighborhood that if anyone needs anything he's the guy to call.

In 2 and a half years, I have put my garbage can away less than 10 times. It's always put away by time I get home from work, as is everyone else on the street.

I work long hours, 7 days a week in the summertime and come home to a mowed lawn just about every week.

He showed up the first day that I owned my home and helped move out furniture that was left by the previous owners.

Dale is the type of guy that if you need anything, all you need to do is call and he will be there."

Way to go DALE!!

Check us out! Getting some coverage for one of our most popular events!
06/01/2026

Check us out! Getting some coverage for one of our most popular events!

Co****le player Jessica Mitchell of Traverse City winds up for a throw in the Pour Shots Co****le Tournament. She was one of several women participating in the tournament. (Photo by Cheryl Holladay) By Cheryl Holladay Pour Shots Co****le awarded plaques and monetary awards April 27 in a Co****le To...

Who wants to grab free tickets to MicroMania (MIDGET WRESTLING) Tour invades Houghton Lake, Michigan! ? Live at The Nort...
06/01/2026

Who wants to grab free tickets to MicroMania (MIDGET WRESTLING) Tour invades Houghton Lake, Michigan! ? Live at The Northern Center

Enter to win 👇. Contest runs June 1-5! This show is the real deal, get them while they're hot!

🚨GIVEAWAY🚨

We're giving away tickets to see Micro Mania Wrestling at The Northern Center on June 12, 2026!

Visit our website for your chance to enter: https://wups.com/pages/2026-register-to-win-micro-mania

(Contest runs June 1st - 5th)

Address

7784 Stone School Road
Houghton Lake, MI
48629

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9am
4pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 9am
4pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
3:30pm - 7pm
Friday 8am - 9am
4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 4pm - 7pm
Sunday 4pm - 7pm

Telephone

+19892024888

Website

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