Your Spring 2026 Restaurant Guide
Saturday - 7:30AM
Bird Walk on the Boardman
Featuring Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designe…Saturday - 7:30AM-12PM
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
Held on Saturdays through Oct. from 7:30am-noon. Also on Wednesdays starting in June from 8am-noon.…Saturday - 8AM
67th Annual Mesick Mushroom Festival
Today includes the softball tournament, Hobby & Craft Show, Money Hunt, carnival, Mushroom Fest…Saturday - 8AM-11AM
Petoskey Regional Audubon Society Hosts Sat. Morning Bird Walks
Volunteers will help participants see & hear birds. Meet at the parking area off Banwell Rd.Saturday - 9AM-3PM
35th Annual Father Fred Garage Sale
It’s a BIG one because it’s their last sale! Choose from jewelry, antiques, clothes, sh…Saturday - 9AM
Community Hope's Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk
Proceeds benefit Community Hope's mentoring & food programs.Saturday - 9AM
Manistee Rats & Rods Car Party
Car Show & Swap Meet. 1985 & older only, in any condition. No trophies or awards; just a da…Saturday - 9AM
Members Create
This exhibition runs from March 20 - May 28, with a public reception on March 20 at 5pm featuring t…Northern Michigan’s Most Iconic Eats, 2026 Edition
Six must-try dishes Up North
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Spanish-speaking group Mi Comunidad pairs food and culture
On the first Tuesday of … Read More >>Betting on a Pretty Penny
The Pretty Penny Steakhouse is the newest restaurant iteration at 201 Front St.
Dean Sparks had an idea … Read More >>Very Berry Spring Recipes
Inside the Ingredients
Spring has sprung, and soon, … Read More >>The 347-Day Wait at Locals Lake Leelanau
Nearly a year after opening, Locals is finally getting its liquor license
It’s about to be happy … Read More >>
Fiesta Grande’s Tortilla Chips
Tastemaker
Feeling snacky this week? Skip … Read More >>
Feature
Making the Most of Mother’s Day
That’s right, folks. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, which means it’s time to figure out how you want to celebrate the mom, grandma, or other maternal person in your life. We always like …May 2, 2026 |
Dining
Snowbelt Brewing’s Sassy Pants
In years past, we’ve told you about Snowbelt’s Sneaky Pants, a slightly sweet and slightly tart cider from the Gaylord brewery that combines apples, cherries, and vanilla extract. But on draft right now in …May 2, 2026 |
Opinion
And They're Off
It must be an election year because Congressman Jack Bergman is back to communicating, sort of, with constituents. His recent non-campaign campaign mailer does not mention upcoming elections at all, instead discussing how his …May 2, 2026 |
Virtual Express
Trending
Nominations Are Open for TCBN’s 40Under40!
For two decades, the Traverse City Business News has spotlighted young professionals in northern Michigan, and nominations a… Read More >>
Local Podcast Explores Unexpected Connection
When Isiah Smith (a regular Northern Express columnist) started reading The Early County Massacre, a recounting of events th… Read More >>
New Habitat Homes Coming to Kalkaska
On Tuesday, May 5, Habitat for Humanity - Grand Traverse Region will break ground on an eight-home project in Kalkaska. Dubb… Read More >>