Upcoming Events
357 coming up — community events, mark your calendar.
5
NOV
Small Works Holiday Exhibit
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Arts & Theatre
5
NOV
Thursday Night Jazz 4 All w/ The Jeff Haas Trio feat Laurie Sears + Lisa Flahive
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
5
NOV
Zonta Festival of Trees — Jingle Mingle Preview
Grand Traverse Mall, Suite 210 (former Gap store)
Charity & Fundraisers
5
NOV
Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone!
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
6
NOV
The City Opera House Presents: The Platinum Series- David Cross
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
6
NOV
Cassie & Maggie
The Platform @ Chalfonte Theatre, Elk Rapids
Live Music
6
NOV
Close to You
The Garden Theater, Frankfort
Arts & Theatre
6
NOV
Kalkaska Festival of Trees
Northland Plaza, Kalkaska
Charity & Fundraisers
6
NOV
Sing & Stomp
East Bay Branch Library
Family & Kids
6
NOV
Winter Market at Oliver Art Center
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
Holiday Events
6
NOV
Festival of Trees
Grand Traverse Mall, TC
Charity & Fundraisers
6
NOV
Storytime & Play w/ Miss Stephanie
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
6
NOV
Soups, Stews & Chili
Royal Farms, 10445 N. US Highway 31, Ellsworth
Food & Drink
6
NOV
HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET
The Dennos Museum Center
Festivals & Fairs
6
NOV
Story Time at the Elk Rapids Library
Elk Rapids District Library, 300 Isle of Pines, Elk Rapids
Family & Kids
6
NOV
2026 State of the Community
Castle Farms, Charlevoix
Business & Networking
6
NOV
TOAST THE SEASON
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Food & Drink
6
NOV
Traverse City Beer Week 2026
Food & Drink
6
NOV
Tinker By Twilight
Tinker Studios
Arts & Theatre
6
NOV
Jeff Bihlman Live at St. Ambrose Cellars
St. Ambrose Cellars
Live Music
6
NOV
Elk Rapids Area Chamber Annual Dinner Celebration
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg
Business & Networking
6
NOV
Friends of TADL Fall Book Sale
Traverse Area District Library, TC
Community Meetings
6
NOV
LIVE MUSIC FT. AVALON
Turtle Creek Casino
Arts & Theatre
7
NOV
Elk Rapids Players Presents - Lionel Bart's "Oliver"
Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall
Arts & Theatre
7
NOV
Crystal Community Ski Club Presents: "Warren Miller's Days Off"
City Opera House, TC
Arts & Theatre
7
NOV
The Claudettes w/ Lost Swimmer
The Alluvion, TC
Live Music
7
NOV
Thanks-for-Giving Glow Skate
GT County Civic Center, Howe Ice Arena, TC
Charity & Fundraisers
7
NOV
Hadestown: Teen Edition — Interlochen Musical Theatre Company
Phoenix Theatre, Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
7
NOV
The Thanksgiving Play
The MATCH, Cherryland Center, TC
Arts & Theatre
7
NOV
Next Fall
Old Town Playhouse, TC
Arts & Theatre
7
NOV
Jay Hunter - Right Brain Brewery
Right Brain Brewery
Arts & Theatre
7
NOV
Art & Craft Show
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC
Charity & Fundraisers
7
NOV
Elk Rapids Community Cupboard Pick-up
Elk Rapids Community Cupboard, 404 Spruce Street, Elk Rapids
Charity & Fundraisers
7
NOV
Annual Trinity Lutheran Church Scandinavian Bazaar & Bake Sale
Trinity Lutheran Church, Frankfort
Community Meetings
7
NOV
Traverse City Children's Book Festival
City Opera House
Family & Kids
7
NOV
43rd Annual Bellaire Holiday Gift Fair
Bellaire Middle/High School complex
Holiday Events
7
NOV
Shop Your Community Day
Downtown TC
Charity & Fundraisers
7
NOV
Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
7
NOV
Wild Turkey Trot 5K
Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire
Sports & Rec
7
NOV
Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge 2026
Kalkaska, MI to Traverse City, MI
Sports & Rec
7
NOV
TOAST THE SEASON
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Food & Drink
7
NOV
4-H Health Corps - Dare to Dream Vision Board
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
7
NOV
Spanish Language Meetup for Teens
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
7
NOV
John Piatek Live at St. Ambrose Cellars
St. Ambrose Cellars
Live Music
7
NOV
LIVE MUSIC FT. AVALON
Turtle Creek Casino
Arts & Theatre
8
NOV
Live at The Bay: Jack M. Senff & The Heartland Mission with Slow Spell
The Bay Community Theatre, Suttons Bay
Live Music
8
NOV
Motown Dance Revival
Willowbrook Mill, Northport
Charity & Fundraisers
8
NOV
Jay Hunter - Right Brain Brewery
Right Brain Brewery
Arts & Theatre
8
NOV
Amvets Breakfast Buffet
Amvets Post 114, 410 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids
Food & Drink
8
NOV
TOAST THE SEASON
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Food & Drink
8
NOV
Preschool Family Storytime
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
8
NOV
Songs of the American Rail
Helena Twp. Community Center, Alden
Live Music
9
NOV
Elk Rapids Township Board Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
9
NOV
Annual Economic Summit 2026
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — Governor's Ballroom
Business & Networking
9
NOV
Make Something
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
9
NOV
Make A Fall Card
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
9
NOV
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
9
NOV
ER School Board Meeting
Peterman Auditorium, Elk Rapids High School, 308 Meguzee Point Road
Community Meetings
9
NOV
Adult Escape Room
Main Library - Traverse City
Nightlife
9
NOV
Medicare Planning
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
10
NOV
Funky Uncle + DJ Ras Marco - Funky Fun Mondays
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
10
NOV
Line Dance Lessons at HERTH
HERTH, 401 River Street, Elk Rapids
Classes & Workshops
10
NOV
Voter Information with the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
10
NOV
Friends of the Library Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
10
NOV
Tech Help at The Library
Elk Rapids District Library, 300 Isle of Pines, Elk Rapids
Classes & Workshops
10
NOV
Mah Jongg
Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden
Community Meetings
10
NOV
Scrabble Club at Art & Connection
Art & Connection, 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
10
NOV
Free Dementia Workshop - Understanding Dementia
Glen Lake Community Library, Empire
Classes & Workshops
10
NOV
Autumn Alphabet Bracelets
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
10
NOV
Finance/ Facilities Committee
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
10
NOV
The Open Page: Queer Writer's Circle
The Folded Leaf, TC
Community Meetings
10
NOV
Author Talk with Bryan Gruley
Traverse Area District Library, TC
Community Meetings
11
NOV
Veterans Day Lunch at Amvets
Amvets, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
11
NOV
Free Wills for Veterans
Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC
Community Meetings
11
NOV
After School Programs - Tweens & Teens: Paint the Night Sky
Elk Rapids District Library, 300 Isle of Pines, Elk Rapids
Classes & Workshops
11
NOV
Board Game Night at Colibri Wine Bar
Colibri Wine Bar
Food & Drink
11
NOV
Benzie Area Chamber 2026 Annual Meeting
Garden Theater
Business & Networking
11
NOV
Elk Rapids DDA Meeting
Elk Rapids Village Office, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
11
NOV
Up North Pride Art Night
Artemis Books, TC
Arts & Theatre
11
NOV
Bingo at Short's Pull Barn
Short’s Pull Barn, 211 Industrial Park Drive, Elk Rapids
Nightlife
11
NOV
Generating Poetry: A Writing Practice Workshop
Traverse Area District Library, Thirlby Room, TC
Classes & Workshops
11
NOV
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group
Art and Connection, Elk Rapids
Classes & Workshops
12
NOV
ER Knitters
Elk Rapids District Library porch
Arts & Theatre
12
NOV
Grand Traverse Musicale Presents The Cherry Capital Chorus
Mission Hill Church, TC
Live Music
12
NOV
Homework Lab at the Elk Rapids District Library
Elk Rapids District Library, 300 Isle of Pines, Elk Rapids
Family & Kids
12
NOV
Sip to Support MS
Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay
Charity & Fundraisers
12
NOV
Live Music at French Valley
French Valley Vineyards
Arts & Theatre
12
NOV
Weaving for Teens
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
12
NOV
ER Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Government Center, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
12
NOV
Everyone Has a Story
Kingsley Branch Library
Community Meetings
12
NOV
Everyone Has a Story: Storytelling Community Circle
Kingsley Branch Library
Community Meetings
12
NOV
2026 IPA CHALLENGE AT LITTLE FLEET
The Little Fleet
Food & Drink
12
NOV
Freestyle Writing Workshop
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
13
NOV
"Jitters" - The Premiere
City Opera House, TC
Arts & Theatre
13
NOV
THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM PRESENTS: BOILING POINT: HOW AMERICA BROUGHT WAR TO UKRAINE
Dennos Museum Center - Milliken Auditorium
Arts & Theatre
13
NOV
Leelanau Energy Presents Dr. Missy Stults
Old Art Building, Leland
Community Meetings
13
NOV
CORKS OVER CAMO
Chateau Grand Traverse
Food & Drink
13
NOV
Toast the Season – Weekend 2
Participating Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries
Food & Drink
13
NOV
DARRYL BROWN ARTIST TALK
The Dennos Museum
Arts & Theatre
13
NOV
Policy and Personnel Committee
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
13
NOV
A Grateful Gathering
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Community Meetings
13
NOV
Try-It Wheel at ClaySpaceTC
ClaySpaceTC
Classes & Workshops
13
NOV
Choir Concert at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart, 143 Charles Street, Elk Rapids
Live Music
13
NOV
LIVE MUSIC FT. SOPHIA MCINTOSH AND THE SAGES
Turtle Creek Casino
Arts & Theatre
13
NOV
WINE & CHOCOLATE TASTING WORKSHOP - BLACK STAR FARMS OLD MISSION
Black Star Farms Old Mission
Arts & Theatre
13
NOV
HARVEST CELEBRATION WINE DINNER
Black Star Farms
Food & Drink
14
NOV
"The Prom"
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium
Arts & Theatre
14
NOV
Christmas on the Peninsula
Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, TC
Holiday Events
14
NOV
Deer Widow’s Weekend 2026 at the Commons
Kirkbride Hall, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Holiday Events
14
NOV
Doe Camp Weekend in Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids
Festivals & Fairs
14
NOV
Craft Show at Amvets
Amvets Post 114, 410 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids
Charity & Fundraisers
14
NOV
Natural Ornament Workshop
Grand Traverse Conservation District
Classes & Workshops
14
NOV
Explore, Learn and Create with Wimee from PBS
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
14
NOV
FREE Second Saturday at Raven Hill Discovery Center
Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan
Family & Kids
14
NOV
Holiday Market
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
Holiday Events
14
NOV
DARRYL BROWN WORKSHOP AT THE DENNOS MUSEUM CNETER
The Dennos Museum
Arts & Theatre
14
NOV
Autumn Showcase
Lee Studio, TC
Arts & Theatre
14
NOV
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
14
NOV
A House United Film Showing
Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC
Arts & Theatre
14
NOV
LIVE MUSIC BY JAKOB ABRAHAM AT LEELANAU CELLARS
Leelanau Cellars
Arts & Theatre
15
NOV
Miriam Pico & David Chown
The Music House Museum, Williamsburg
Live Music
15
NOV
Alluvion Presents: The Fabulous Horndogs
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
15
NOV
SAM RAGER - RIGHT BRAIN BREWERY
Right Brain Brewery
Arts & Theatre
15
NOV
Traverse Area Historical Society
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
15
NOV
Mendelssohn 4, Rorem Concerto
Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC
Live Music
15
NOV
The Mahjong Society: A Wine Country Retreat
Chateau Grand Traverse
Community Meetings
16
NOV
Oryana Food Drive for Northwest Food Coalition
Both Oryana locations
Charity & Fundraisers
16
NOV
Anime Club
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
16
NOV
Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO© models (Ages 9 - 12)
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
16
NOV
High Achiever, Low Battery
Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC
Classes & Workshops
16
NOV
Alluvion Presents: the olllam — Early & Late Shows
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
17
NOV
Antrim County Economic Development Corp.
Board of Commissioners Room 202, Antrim County Building
Community Meetings
17
NOV
Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
17
NOV
TADL Volunteer Happy Hour!
Main Library - Traverse City
Charity & Fundraisers
17
NOV
BINGO!
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
17
NOV
Sharpie Journals
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
17
NOV
French Language Conversation Group at East Bay
East Bay Branch Library
Classes & Workshops
17
NOV
Kitty Donohoe Concert
Main Library - Traverse City
Live Music
18
NOV
Queer Tales Book Club
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
18
NOV
Antrim County Veterans Affairs presents Coffee Talks
M88 Morning Grind, 614 E. Cayuga Street, Bellaire
Community Meetings
18
NOV
Greeting Card Workshop
Glen Lake Library, Empire
Classes & Workshops
18
NOV
Adult Craft & Coloring Night
Main Library - Traverse City
Arts & Theatre
18
NOV
Year of the River — Regenerative Agriculture and Clean Rivers
Boardman River Nature Center
Classes & Workshops
18
NOV
Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
18
NOV
Simplify & Organize: Letting Go & Cherishing More
Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC
Classes & Workshops
18
NOV
Here:Say Storytelling Presents: “Different Strokes” - Season Opener
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Arts & Theatre
19
NOV
Antrim Writers Series - Reading & Book Signing with Lane Regan
BOS Wine, 135 Ames Street, Elk Rapids
Arts & Theatre
19
NOV
Groceries for Good: Northwest Food Coalition
Oryana Community Co-op
Charity & Fundraisers
19
NOV
Elk Rapids Beautification Meeting
Government Center, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
19
NOV
Chair Yoga at East Bay
East Bay Branch Library
Classes & Workshops
19
NOV
Blood Drive at Amvets Post #114
Amvets Post 114 Meeting Room, 410 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids
Charity & Fundraisers
19
NOV
Antrim Writers Series - Memoir Writing Workshop with Lane Regan
Grass River Natural Area Education Center, 6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire
Classes & Workshops
19
NOV
Free Dementia Workshop at the Elk Rapids District Library
Elk Rapids District Library, 300 Isle of Pines, Elk Rapids
Classes & Workshops
19
NOV
Babies & Buddies
East Bay Branch Library
Family & Kids
19
NOV
Knitting for Teens
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
19
NOV
TADL Board of Trustees Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
19
NOV
Hope for the Holidays
Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College
Community Meetings
19
NOV
Heart Sleeve Presents Jacob Ramseyer
City Opera House
Live Music
19
NOV
Crawler Club
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
19
NOV
A Night with Author J.L. Hyde
Kingsley Branch Library
Arts & Theatre
20
NOV
Discovering Michigan's Sunken Secrets
Glen Lake Community Library, Empire
Community Meetings
20
NOV
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS- BRASS AND PERCUSSION
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
20
NOV
Find the Grinch
Downtown Traverse City
Holiday Events
20
NOV
Up North Pride Senior Coffee Morning
The Crows Nest Meeting Room, 3rd floor of Commongrounds, TC
Community Meetings
20
NOV
Holiday Greens Workshops at Pine Hill Nursery @Village Gardens
Pine Hill Nursery at Village Gardens, 1126 Carver Street, Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
20
NOV
Chair Yoga
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
20
NOV
Light Up Downtown Day 1: Traverse City Tree Lighting
Downtown Traverse City
Holiday Events
20
NOV
Try-It Wheel at ClaySpaceTC
ClaySpaceTC
Classes & Workshops
20
NOV
LIVE MUSIC FT. TRILOGY
Turtle Creek Casino
Arts & Theatre
20
NOV
Santa’s House in Downtown Traverse City
Santa’s House, City Centre Plaza, Cass & State Streets, Traverse City
Holiday Events
21
NOV
THE DENNOS MUSUEM PRESENTS: THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS
The Dennos Museum
Arts & Theatre
21
NOV
Laurel Premo "Laments" Vinyl & Book Release Show
The Alluvion
Live Music
21
NOV
Earlier Than The Bird
Downtown Boyne City, Boyne City
Holiday Events
21
NOV
Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up at East Bay
East Bay Branch Library
Classes & Workshops
21
NOV
Nature Sketching & Journaling
Glen Lake Library, Empire
Outdoors & Nature
21
NOV
Community Clay: Coil Woven Baskets
Commongrounds Cooperative, Crow's Nest (third floor), Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
21
NOV
West Senior High School Art & Craft Show
TC West Senior High School
Community Meetings
21
NOV
Annual Winter Member Exhibition
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Arts & Theatre
21
NOV
Holiday Greens Workshops at Pine Hill Nursery
Pine Hill Nursery, 886 US-31 North, Kewadin
Classes & Workshops
21
NOV
Book release and draw-along with Brianne Farley
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
21
NOV
Pickling Basics
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
21
NOV
A Celtic Holiday with Switchback at Castle Farms
Castle Farms
Live Music
21
NOV
Third Annual Holiday Hideaway
City Opera House, Traverse City
Holiday Events
21
NOV
LIVE MUSIC FT. TRILOGY
Turtle Creek Casino
Arts & Theatre
21
NOV
Light Up Downtown Day 2: Traverse City Light Parade
Downtown Traverse City
Holiday Events
22
NOV
The Alluvion World Music Series Presents: Fabiola Méndez
The Alluvion
Live Music
22
NOV
Diwali Celebration at Masala Magic
Masala Magic by Anita, 115 Ames Street, Elk Rapids
Food & Drink
23
NOV
LCN Holiday Needs Program — Family Registration Sessions
Leelanau Christian Neighbors office
Community Meetings
23
NOV
Coding Club w/ Mr. Andy
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
23
NOV
Teen Craft and Chill
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
23
NOV
Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library
Elk Rapids District Library, Cairn Highway location, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
24
NOV
NWS Presents: An Evening with Daniel Kraus
City Opera House, TC
Community Meetings
24
NOV
Molly Moynahan: MotherPerson
Glen Lake Library, Empire
Community Meetings
24
NOV
ORDER IN ADVANCE: THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER TO GO FROM CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Crystal Mountain
Food & Drink
24
NOV
BLACK STAR FARMS THANKSGIVING DINNER TO GO
Black Star Farms
Food & Drink
24
NOV
Tech Tuesday: A.I. — the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Glen Lake Library, Empire
Classes & Workshops
24
NOV
Tuesdays @ Two Book Club
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
24
NOV
Read It, Keep It! (Teen Book Club)
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
24
NOV
East Bay Book Club
East Bay Branch Library
Community Meetings
25
NOV
Elk Rapids Planning Commission Meeting
Elk Rapids Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
25
NOV
Afternoon Book Club
Kingsley Branch Library
Community Meetings
25
NOV
Thanksgiving Eve Party with Luke Woltanksi Band & Juliette Rae at French Valley
French Valley Vineyard
Live Music
26
NOV
Traverse City Turkey Trot
Traverse City Turkey Trot start area
Sports & Rec
26
NOV
TURKEY VULTURE TROT
Crystal Mountain
Sports & Rec
26
NOV
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Food & Drink
26
NOV
BIG DEX'S THANKSGIVING BUFFET
Big Dex's at Leelanau Sands Casino
Food & Drink
26
NOV
THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Crystal Mountain
Food & Drink
26
NOV
Season's Thanksgiving Buffet at Turtle Creek Casino
Seasons at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
Food & Drink
27
NOV
Charlevoix Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Downtown Charlevoix and East Park
Holiday Events
27
NOV
Santa at M22 Glen Arbor Wine Patio — Strolling Lights Festival
M22 Glen Arbor Wine Patio
Holiday Events
27
NOV
Holly Jolly Boyne
Downtown Boyne City, Boyne City
Holiday Events
27
NOV
Deck the Halls at Castle Farms
Castle Farms
Holiday Events
27
NOV
HOLIDAY TRAIL CELEBRATION AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Crystal Mountain
Holiday Events
27
NOV
LIVE MUSIC FT. MAZE AND CLAUSER BAND
Turtle Creek Casino
Arts & Theatre
27
NOV
Up North Pride Game Night
The Crows Nest Meeting Room, 3rd floor of Commongrounds, TC
Family & Kids
27
NOV
Christmas Tree Lighting + Santa's Arrival in Downtown Elk Rapids
Downtown River Street, in front of Bayfront Beach and Bike, Elk Rapids
Holiday Events
28
NOV
FRANKFORT'S HOLLY BERRY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce
Festivals & Fairs
28
NOV
Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale - 2 Locations!
Northport Arts Association & Willowbrook Mill, Northport
Community Meetings
28
NOV
Friends of the Glen Lake Library Used Book Sale
Glen Lake Library, Empire
Charity & Fundraisers
28
NOV
WREATHMAKING WORKSHOP
Delamar Traverse City
Arts & Theatre
28
NOV
Pictures with Santa
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, Williamsburg
Holiday Events
28
NOV
Holiday in the Village & Santa at the Bay
Downtown Suttons Bay
Holiday Events
28
NOV
Alden Christmas Celebration
New Village Center, downtown Alden
Holiday Events
28
NOV
LIVE MUSIC FT. MAZE AND CLAUSER BAND
Turtle Creek Casino
Arts & Theatre
29
NOV
BEAR GREASE: THE MUSICAL
Leelanau Sands Casino
Arts & Theatre
29
NOV
MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY - COMMUNITY DAY AT THE DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER
The Dennos Museum Center
Festivals & Fairs
29
NOV
NORTHPORTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Northport Performing Arts Center
Arts & Theatre
29
NOV
The Alluvion Big Band - With special guest vocalist Carmen Bradford
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
1
DEC
Books & Brewskis
Tank Space on 8th
Community Meetings
1
DEC
Cards For Charity
Main Library - Traverse City
Charity & Fundraisers
1
DEC
Ship Yard Series for Local, Emerging Artists with Meski & Handsome Dan and The Hooligans
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
1
DEC
Mike Ridley Live at the Town Club of Elk Rapids
Town Club, 133 River Street, Elk Rapids
Live Music
1
DEC
Sibling Revelry: Readings by Terry Blackhawk and Tom Bohnhorst
Main Library - Traverse City
Arts & Theatre
1
DEC
ER Village Council Meeting
Elk Rapids Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids
Community Meetings
2
DEC
Recess of Giving - Nonprofit Fair
Event Theory, TC
Business & Networking
3
DEC
Ladies' Night in Downtown Traverse City 2026
Downtown Traverse City
Holiday Events
3
DEC
Hand-Painted Holiday Candles: An À La Table Workshop
Old Art Building
Classes & Workshops
4
DEC
NMC Choirs Holiday Concert at Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Live Music
4
DEC
Wreath Making Workshop at Boardman River Nature Center
Boardman River Nature Center — Community Room
Classes & Workshops
5
DEC
An afternoon of word play: Block Party - Michigan Edition
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
5
DEC
A Starry, Starry Night
Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, 401 River Street, Elk Rapids
Charity & Fundraisers
5
DEC
City Opera House Annual Gala
City Opera House, Traverse City
Charity & Fundraisers
5
DEC
Where Stars Are Born
City Opera House, TC
Charity & Fundraisers
6
DEC
Alluvion Presents: Chris Bathgate Trio & The Antivillains
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
6
DEC
The Haunting of Ebenezer at The Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
Arts & Theatre
6
DEC
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Black Star Farms
Holiday Events
6
DEC
Holiday Craft Fair for Gaza
The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd
Charity & Fundraisers
6
DEC
HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP
Black Star Farms
Arts & Theatre
6
DEC
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens and Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
6
DEC
LIGHT UP INTERLOCHEN
Interlochen Area Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Events
7
DEC
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS - JAZZ COMBOS
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
10
DEC
Ladies Night in Elk Rapids
Downtown Elk Rapids and Ames Street
Holiday Events
10
DEC
2026 MEN'S NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY
Downtown Traverse City
Festivals & Fairs
11
DEC
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
Milliken Auditorium - Dennos Museum Center
Arts & Theatre
11
DEC
LIVE MUSIC BY JEFF LINSELL AT LEELANAU CELLARS
Leelanau Cellars
Arts & Theatre
11
DEC
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT & DINNER—THE HAUNTING OF EBENEZER
Black Star Farms
Holiday Events
12
DEC
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
Milliken Auditorium - Dennos Museum Center
Arts & Theatre
12
DEC
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT—THE HAUNTING OF EBENEZER
Black Star Farms
Holiday Events
12
DEC
INTERLOCHEN CNETER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS - "THE NUTCRACKER"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
12
DEC
Old Mission Women's Club 30th Annual Cookie Sale
Peninsula Community Library, TC
Charity & Fundraisers
12
DEC
Christmas Magic in Beulah
Downtown Beulah
Holiday Events
12
DEC
Holiday Baking with Martin Sorge — Christmas Stollen
Black Star Farms
Classes & Workshops
12
DEC
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
Milliken Auditorium - Dennos Museum Center
Arts & Theatre
12
DEC
Upcycling Workshop
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
12
DEC
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS - "THE NUTCRACKER"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
13
DEC
A Magical Motown Christmas
City Opera House, TC
Live Music
13
DEC
The Haunting of Ebenezer at The M.A.T.C.H.
The M.A.T.C.H.
Arts & Theatre
13
DEC
The Alluvion Jazz Series Presents: Marcus Elliot's Africa/Brass - John Coltrane Tribute
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
13
DEC
INTERLOCHEN CNETER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS - "THE NUTCRACKER"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
13
DEC
HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP
Black Star Farms
Arts & Theatre
13
DEC
Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol (two man adaptation)
Main Library - Traverse City
Holiday Events
13
DEC
An Afternoon with Jeff Daniels
City Opera House, TC
Live Music
13
DEC
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS - "THE NUTCRACKER"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
14
DEC
Alluvion Presents: Claudia Schmidt - Album Release Celebration
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
15
DEC
LCN Holiday Needs Program — Volunteer Gift Sorting
Keswick Church
Charity & Fundraisers
15
DEC
Make A Candy DNA Model
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
17
DEC
Men's Night in Elk Rapids
Downtown Elk Rapids and Ames Street
Holiday Events
17
DEC
Parkinson's Disease 101
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
18
DEC
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS - SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Holiday Events
18
DEC
WRAP IT UP: DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY'S COMMUNITY HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT
Downtown Traverse City
Festivals & Fairs
19
DEC
The Haunting of Ebenezer at Left Foot Charley
The Barrel Room at Left Foot Charley
Arts & Theatre
19
DEC
THE ACCIDENTALS WITH KABOOM COLLECTIVE STUDIO ORCHESTRA
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
19
DEC
CITY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS
City Opera House
Holiday Events
19
DEC
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Kirkbride Hall
Live Music
20
DEC
Alluvion Presents: Bob James & DiSimone Family Holiday Show
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
20
DEC
Home for the Holidays: Let it Swing!
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium
Live Music
20
DEC
Peter Bergin Concert
Main Library - Traverse City
Live Music
20
DEC
THE CITY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: THE PLATINUM SERIES- KRISTIN KEY'S CHRISTMAS
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
22
DEC
3D Christmas Tree Ornaments
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
22
DEC
SOLSTICE SILENT DISCO
The Dennos Museum
Arts & Theatre
23
DEC
Alluvion Presents: Breathe Owl Breathe “Oval Realms” Concert & Traveling Art Show
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
27
DEC
The Alluvion Big Band
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
1
JAN
TRAVERSE CITY NEW YEAR'S EVE CHERRYT BALL DROP
Cass Street and Front Street
Holiday Events
5
JAN
Book Bedazzling For Teens
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
5
JAN
Safe Harbor Community Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Community Meetings
9
JAN
Musical Storytime with the TC Philharmonic
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
10
JAN
The Alluvion Jazz Series Presents: The Bill Sears Quintet
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
11
JAN
D&D DM 101 for Teens
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
12
JAN
Human vs. AI!
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
19
JAN
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PERFORMANCE
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
19
JAN
DIY Snow Slime
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
28
JAN
The Alluvion Jazz Series Presents: Endea Owens and The Cookout
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
29
JAN
Teen Winter Lock-in
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
31
JAN
Frosty Frankfort: A Here:Say Event
The Garden Theater, Frankfort
Nightlife
31
JAN
THE CITY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: THE OVATION SERIES- GUYS ON ICE: THE ICE FISHING MUSICAL
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
2
FEB
The Great Fandom Debate
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids
8
FEB
THE CITY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: THE PLATINUM SERIES-GUNHILD CARLING
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
9
FEB
Anti-Valentine's Day Heart Magnets
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
11
FEB
D&D Basics for Teens
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
13
FEB
"CINDERELLA"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
14
FEB
The Alluvion Jazz Series Presents: Peter Erskine Trio featuring Bob Mintzer
The Alluvion, Traverse City
Live Music
14
FEB
"CINDERELLA"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
14
FEB
CITY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: JURASSIC BARK LIVE – THE PRE-HISTORIC STUNT DOG SHOW!
City Opera House
Family & Kids
15
FEB
"CINDERELLA"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
16
FEB
DIY Sugar Scrub
Main Library - Traverse City
Classes & Workshops
18
FEB
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A WINTER ORCHESTRA
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
20
FEB
WINTERLOCHEN
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Family & Kids
21
FEB
BE LIKE BLIPPI TOUR!
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Family & Kids
25
FEB
MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE AT CITY OPERA HOUSE
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
25
FEB
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A WIND SYMPHONY: NIGHT AND DAY
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
27
FEB
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A WINTER JAZZ COMBO AND ORCHESTRA
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
6
MAR
CITY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: PETER PAN
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
11
MAR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A POPULAR MUSIC ENSEMBLE AND SINGER SONGWRITER CONCERT
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
13
MAR
"THE SINS OF SOR JUANA"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
14
MAR
"THE SINS OF SOR JUANA"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
14
MAR
"THE SINS OF SOR JUANA"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
17
MAR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A WIND SYMPHONY: NEW WORLDS
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
18
MAR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENT A SPRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
19
MAR
Cinema Society Traverse City — Sampler Event 2
City Opera House, Traverse City
Arts & Theatre
21
MAR
Mozart Requiem
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium
Live Music
11
APR
DANIEL IN THE LIONS' DEN AND ESTHER: THE BRAVEST QUEEN
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
15
APR
THE CITY OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: THE PLATINUM SERIES-RICK THOMAS - MANSION OF DREAMS
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
16
APR
SPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
17
APR
SPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE: ACCESSIBILITY PERFORMANCE
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
17
APR
SPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
18
APR
Tchaik Serenade + Vivaldi 4 Seasons
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium
Live Music
21
APR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A SPRING BRASS CONCERT
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
22
APR
SINGER-SONGWRITER AND POPULAR MUSIC ENSEMBLE AT THE CITY OPERA HOUSE
City Opera House
Arts & Theatre
22
APR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS A WIND SYMPHONY: SONG AND DANCE
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
23
APR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS "ORCHESTRA"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
28
APR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS SPRING JAZZ COMBO AND ORCHESTRA
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
30
APR
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS "DOCTOR FAUSTUS"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
1
MAY
MAY DAY MELTDOWN BOULDERING COMPETITION!
ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness
Sports & Rec
1
MAY
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS "DOCTOR FAUSTUS"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
1
MAY
POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
2
MAY
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS "DOCTOR FAUSTUS"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
14
MAY
"A CHORUS LINE"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
14
MAY
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS - SINGER-SONGWRITER 5/14/2027
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
15
MAY
"A CHORUS LINE"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
16
MAY
"A CHORUS LINE"
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Arts & Theatre
20
MAY
TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at the Fife Lake Public Library
Fife Lake Public Library
Community Meetings
29
MAY
2027 BAYSHORE MARATHON
Northwestern Michigan College
Sports & Rec
5
JUL
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
West Grand Traverse Bay
Holiday Events
19
AUG
TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at the Kingsley Branch Library
Kingsley Branch Library
Community Meetings
1
SEP
PRIDE WEEK
Open Space
Community Meetings
16
SEP
TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at the Peninsula Community Library
Peninsula Community Library
Community Meetings
31
OCT
Halloween Parade
Main Library - Traverse City
Family & Kids