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!

New hours for one of our friends here in Houghton Lake! Packy's Pet Supplies
08/10/2025

New hours for one of our friends here in Houghton Lake! Packy's Pet Supplies

Good morning The Northern Center fans! Here is our new weekly gym and fitness schedule for August 11 thru September 6. ...
08/10/2025

Good morning The Northern Center fans! Here is our new weekly gym and fitness schedule for August 11 thru September 6. Glow Cardio Drumming Wednesday Aug 13. Come check out our power walking classes too, 5 days a week. Cardio Drumming Monday Wednesday and Friday at 530. Open Gym daily too.

Plus Women's and Coed Volleyball will be starting Sept 16 & 17, be on the lookout for sign up information. If you don't have a team, send us a message and we can get you connected! Co****le will return Oct 6 too!

Houghton Lake Chamber will be hosting their annual Senior Citizen Expo October 1. Plus a The Comedy Series show in November, another G & K Show in November with Sport Shows Promotions and a special fun, unique one of a kind *Bingo Event* is coming in October too! Stay with us or give us a call to stay connected with all the fun we have going on here in beautiful Houghton Lake! 989-202-4888.

08/07/2025

Change in the gym schedule.

Today Thursday Aug 7th there is no Open Gym. We have gun show this weekend and the tarps are down covering the gym floor, plus their tables will be set up this afternoon. Therefore, there is no Open Gym today, sorry for the change in the schedule.

However next week it will be opened back up.
Aug 11th Monday 330-515
Aug 12th Tuesday 330 -7pm
New schedule will be posted soon! See ya next week!

Wednesday: Open Gym 330-515. Cardio Drumming 530-630. And Wing Wednesday The Fox Den Restaurant .Also note, the gym wil...
08/06/2025

Wednesday: Open Gym 330-515. Cardio Drumming 530-630. And Wing Wednesday The Fox Den Restaurant .

Also note, the gym will be closed the rest of the weekend, until Monday due to the upcoming Sport Shows Promotions G&K Show!

Yes! It's confirmed! Yes it's happening! Sport Shows Promotions returns to Houghton Lake here at The Northern Center ! ...
08/04/2025

Yes! It's confirmed! Yes it's happening! Sport Shows Promotions returns to Houghton Lake here at The Northern Center ! Saturday 9a-5p, Sunday 10a-3p Ticket fees and info, and coupons 👇
www.migunshow.com

Houghton Lake Show is this weekend at the The Northern Center. Open Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 10am-3pm.
We are excited to see you there!

Open Gym 330-6 plus 👇👇The Fox Den Restaurant Sundays at The Fox Den Restaurant:*KIDS EAT FREE! (12& under, w/minimum pur...
08/03/2025

Open Gym 330-6 plus 👇👇
The Fox Den Restaurant
Sundays at The Fox Den Restaurant:
*KIDS EAT FREE! (12& under, w/minimum purchase)
*BOGO $5 any and all sandwiches and burgers!
*PRIME RIB one more time for the weekend!

Open 4-8pm, for delivery take out and dine in! 🍽️😋🦊

Y'all know we've got awesome food, check out these awesome reviews too!!!! 👇👇👇Join us tonight or let us deliver to you! ...
08/02/2025

Y'all know we've got awesome food, check out these awesome reviews too!!!! 👇👇👇
Join us tonight or let us deliver to you! 989-202-4888.

The Fox Den Restaurant in Houghton Lake is open 4-9pm Friday and Saturday. Sunday 4-8pm too. Delivery Take Out and Din...
08/01/2025

The Fox Den Restaurant in Houghton Lake is open 4-9pm Friday and Saturday. Sunday 4-8pm too. Delivery Take Out and Dine In! 989-202-4888. 🍽️😋🦊

We ♥️ love our Fox Den 🦊 friends and fans so much, every Thursday we will now be offering special pricing on our two mos...
07/31/2025

We ♥️ love our Fox Den 🦊 friends and fans so much, every Thursday we will now be offering special pricing on our two most popular items! 👇👇👇

Delivery, Dine In, Take Out. 989-202-4888. We are located at 7784 Stone School Road Houghton Lake MI. 989-202-4888.

Good Monday morning all! Below is our gym and fitness schedule thru August 9. Walking and Open Gym Basketball (and Voll...
07/28/2025

Good Monday morning all! Below is our gym and fitness schedule thru August 9. Walking and Open Gym Basketball (and Volleyball). Cardio Drumming and Power Walking Fitness classes!

Don't forget we've got a Sport Shows Promotions Gun Show coming up Aug 8&9. Friends of Trestle Park could visit us Thursday July 31 or Aug 14, *rain plan*! Plus The Comedy Series will return in November for a hilarious, big name show with Gabriel Rutledge!

Plus our sports leagues will return in September/October. Men's basketball, Women's and Coed Volleyball, and POUR SHOTS CO****LE will officially return October 7th.

Give us a call for more information on any of these activities, or to book your own event! 989-202-4888.

Address

7784 Stone School Road
Houghton Lake, MI
48629

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19892024888

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