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Spring Murder Mystery Weekend

Available Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026

Description

Consider yourself warned: Not everything is as it seems at Grand Hotel during this unforgettable Spring Murder Mystery Weekend. Step into a thrilling world of secrets, suspense, and surprises as you and your team work to crack the case before time runs out. Clever twists, hidden motives, and unexpected clues will keep you guessing at every turn. Trust no one, follow the evidence, and see if you have what it takes to solve the mystery and claim victory at Grand Hotel’s most intriguing weekend of the season.

This season, step back into the moment America was born, where a shocking crime threatens to derail history itself. A Declaration of Murder invites you into an immersive mystery set among the minds shaping a new nation, where every conversation could reveal a clue. Question suspects, follow the evidence, and race to uncover the truth before it is lost to history. And don’t forget your themed American Revolution or Founding Era attire!

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Friday Welcome Reception
  • Friday after dinner event
  • Saturday morning and afternoon investigation sessions
  • Sunday morning “Who Done It” closing session

This Murder Mystery Weekend package is also available to book by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Tentative Agenda

Friday

May 1, 2026

Registration

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Terrace Room. 

Welcome Reception & Act I

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Theatre. 

Dinner

6:30 PM – 8:45 PM in the Main Dining Room. 

Investigation Time

9:30 PM – 10:00 PM in the Theatre. 

Saturday

May 2, 2026

Breakfast

7:30 AM – 10:00 AM in the Main Dining Room. 

Act II

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM in the Theatre. 

Crime Scene Investigations

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in Guestrooms. 

Lunch On Your Own

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Please Visit Grand Coffee & Provisions, The Jockey Club, or Gate House. 

Crime Scene Investigations

2:30 PM4:00 PM in Guestrooms. 

Act III

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in the Theatre.

Dinner

6:30 PM – 8:45 PM in the Main Dining Room. 

Final Investigations

9:00 PM10:00 PM. 

Lower Lobby Level. Admissions, Baroque, Theatre, Parlor, Trophy Room, & Moments in Time Room. 

(Please be respectful of other guests enjoying the areas) 

Sunday

May 3, 2026

Breakfast

7:30 AM – 10:00 AM in the Main Dining Room. 

Closing Act & Awards

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in the Theatre. 

Spring on Mackinac: A Grand Getaway Filled with
Dining, Activities & Island Charm

Spring is a magical time on Mackinac Island, and Grand Hotel’s Spring on Mackinac packaged stay is designed to make your spring getaway unforgettable. From vibrant tulips blooming in the Secret Garden to thoughtfully curated experiences and savings, you’ll enjoy one-of-a-kind accommodations, daily breakfast and dinner, a $50 credit to Woodlands Activity Center, a $15 credit to Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor, 25% off green fees plus complimentary club rental, a daily guided tour of Grand Hotel Stables & Carriage Museum, and complimentary sports court usage. Grand Hotel offers the ultimate setting to create lasting spring memories.