2025 National Cherry Festival: Today includes the Balance Bike Race, Pickleball Tournament, Very Cherry Flying Pancake Breakfast, Zumba By The Bay, Bayside Beach Volleyball Tournament: 2 Person Mens & 2 Persons Womens; Opening Ceremonies, Air Show, Great American Picnic, Adult Cherry Pit Spit Contest, concert with Tyler Hubbard & special guest Drew Hale, & more.

Take a Kid Fishing : A Day of Fishing: Kids can enjoy a full day of fishing with a free fishing rod. They can also register to win prizes. The drawing takes place at 11am; must be present to win. Following the drawing will be a free pizza party. 231-352-7251. The Nite-Crawler Hunt takes place on Fri., June 27 (see listing).

Random Exhibition: "Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous compositions by Leelanau County artist Mark Mehaffey. Random is also a tutorial about remaining alert to creative possibilities.

Summer Craft Show: Jewelry, home goods, food & more. Entry is $2 or a non-perishable food item.

Cadillac Footliters Youth Theatre Auditions: For ages 8-13 for "The Sponge Bob Musical."

"Small Works: Community Collage" Project, Honoring Legacy of Joe Muer: Runs from June 1 - Aug. This engaging project underscores the Oliver Art Center's commitment to fostering awareness & accessibility of the visual arts by inviting artists of all ages & abilities to contribute their creativity.

26th Annual Charlevoix Summer Art Show: Arts & crafts are displayed on the shores of Round Lake. Participating artists are carefully selected to ensure a well-rounded show.

Art in the Garden Festival: Enjoy live music, explore the gardens, & admire the artwork on display. There will be free workshops throughout the day. Also enjoy lunch from Tilly's Grill.

Blu Dot Farm Wine Run 5K:

Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Show: 60+ artisans & crafters feature art & homemade items in many areas including coastal art, home decor, jewelry, ceramics, woodcrafts, photography, & much more.

Great Lakes Pastel Society's 2025 Members Small Works Exhibition: Runs June 7 - July 12. An opening reception will be held on June 7 from 2-4pm. This juried show features the work of some of the best pastelists in the region. The exhibition is juried by Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist Lyn Asselta. Open Mon. - Sat.: 10am-4pm & Sun.: noon-4pm.

Hike the Ridge!: Join for a hike on The Ridge, a new GTRLC project that will help safeguard the water quality of GT Bay, save wildlife habitat, & open up recreational opportunities. See web site for exact directions. Registration required.

IMMERSED: An immersive exhibition exploring aesthetic, cultural, environmental, & historical dimensions of water - through art, artifacts, sound, & motion. Runs May 22 - Aug. 31. An opening reception will be held on Sat., May 24 from 5-7pm. Check web site for hours.

Legacy & Light: 150 Years of Bay View: Held in honor of the Bay View Association's 150th anniversary, this exhibition showcases original artwork inspired by the beauty, spirit, & enduring legacy of this Chautauqua community. Runs May 22 - July 12. Check web site for hours.

Mackinaw Premier Arts & Crafts Show: Featuring many artists from around the country. Paintings, woodwork, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-designed clothing, nature photography & much more.

Made in Cheboygan Summer Craft Show Series: More than 30 crafters & artists will display jewelry, home decor, artwork & much more.

Oliver Art Center Annual Summer Member's Exhibition: An opening reception will be held on Fri., June 27 from 5-7pm. The exhibit continues through July 26. It will showcase hundreds of artworks in a wide variety of artistic styles, media & techniques, highlighting the talents & creativity of Oliver Art Center members. Open: Mon. - Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm.

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists: Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created a unique style of painting known as the Woodland School of Art. Early members of this prolific art community included Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Roy Thomas, Sam Ash, Jackson Beardy, & Daphne Odjig. Perhaps the best-known of the group is Norval Morrisseau, who is often referred to as …

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection: An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, glazes, and ages. These artworks are drawn from the curated collection of Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz, some of the leading collectors of Japanese contemporary outside of Japan. Runs Sept. 27, 2024 - Sept. 28, 2025. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays.

Joan Fitzsimmons: Into What World?: Runs June 20 through Aug. This is a solo exhibition by Joan Fitzsimmons & a personal investigation into landscape as a place of dreams & imagination. It consists of selections from three of her photographic series called "The Woods," "Blue Moon," & "Plant Life." Hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 11am-4pm.

Matt Shlian: Every Line is a Circle if You Make it Long Enough: Runs June 20 - Aug. See a world where art, science & engineering converge. Renowned for his intricate paper sculptures, Shlian transforms flat sheets into dynamic, dimensional forms, exploring the beauty of structure, pattern, & movement. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm.

PFLAG/MARJDI: "Art Speaks Pride": Runs May 30 - July 6. Contact for hours.

Paint Grand Traverse 2025 - Extended Exhibit: Runs June 24 - Aug. 22. Features a selection of available artwork created during Paint Grand Traverse 2025, a week-long event where artists painted on location throughout the greater Grand Traverse area.

Reclaimed: The Art of Ecology: Runs June 20 - Aug. San Francisco's waste management service Recology believes that art plays a unique role in educating & inspiring the public. Each year they award residencies to artists, which include a stipend, coveted studio space, & scavenging privileges at their Transfer Station & Recycling Center. These 33 artists have created this exhibit. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. 

Say NO to Israel's Genocide: Join in showing solidarity with the people of Palestine who are being killed by Israel while our communities pay for the weapons. Demand that the U.S. Government serves America, not Israel. Meet every Sat.

Summer Salon: 6th annual salon-style exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Runs June 27 - Aug. 30. Hours: M-F, 11am-4pm; Sat., 11am-3pm. 

2nd Annual Summer Celebration: Presented by Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Explore a stream model, caddisfly cookie decorating, & a watershed model demonstration. You can also check out the Discovery Center's aquariums & stream tank.

Cherryland Amateur Radio Club - Field Day: Enjoy free food & observe Amateur Radio in action! You will see solar, battery & generators being set up in a field with homemade antennas, & making contacts in a nationwide contest - & communicating with other stations all over the world.

Members Art Exhibit: Featuring a wide range of artistic expressions, including paintings in various styles & mediums, pottery of all shapes & sizes, photography, fiber arts, woodworking, miniatures, & more. An opening reception will be held on June 13 from 5-8pm. It will feature light appetizers & a cash bar. The exhibit continues June 14 - July 6, noon to 4pm, Tues. through Sun.

Members Create: This exhibit opens June 6 with a 5pm public reception featuring the work of 55 current GAAC members. It runs through Aug. 7. Featuring work in a wide range of media: paint to fiber, clay to metal. Open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm, & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm.

Third Annual Brew-to-Brew Trail Day: This self-guided event benefits the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail. You can ride the trail - a full 20-mile loop between Stormcloud Brewing Co. in Frankfort & Five Shores Brewing in Beulah. If you just want to ride one way, Benzie Bus will offer complementary shuttle service with your bikes back to your cars. Register. The $50 fee includes beer vouchers, which are valid for …

Book Reading, Discussion, Signing: Author & environmental attorney Jim Olson will celebrate the recent release of the new paperback edition of his novel "People of the Dune."

Cadillac Footliters Youth Theatre Auditions: For ages 8-13 for "The Sponge Bob Musical."

An Afternoon with Peter Geye: Peter will celebrate his newest book, "A Lesser Light." He will be in conversation with Jessilynn Norcross, owner at McLean & Eakin. RSVP: 231-347-1180.

Pride of Stonewall & Dance Party: Presented by Up North Pride & Firelight Coalition. Igniting knowledge, understanding & celebration for The Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

"The Death and Life of the Great Lakes: Author Dan Egan in Conversation": Egan & Greg McGlinchey of Great Lakes Fishery Commission will explore issues related to the ecology, culture, politics & commerce of the Great Lakes. Free; registration required.

Saturdays in the Park w/ Seth Bernard Quartet:

Six Mile Strings: Visiting from Detroit, Yuri Popowcyz, Natalie Frakes, Alycia Wilder, & Tom Sullivan are a string quartet of friends who focus on performing classical & contemporary works. They are lauded as the most fun string quartet in the world by Interlochen Public Radio's Kate Botello.

TC Pit Spitters vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters:

May Erlewine & Joshua Davis: SOLD OUT: These two stars of the Michigan music scene join in this performance of authentic music. Erlewine is known for her heartfelt, vunerable songwriting. A former top-three finalist on NBC’s "The Voice" & founding member of the Lansing-based band Steppin’ In It, Davis brings his poetic, American roots-inspired sound.

Village Voices of Northport Concert: Voices of America-American Composers telling American Stories. Full choir pieces as well as solos & ensembles.

ABBA Mania: Dance & sing along with this tribute to ABBA. A show for all generations.

Interlochen Shakespeare Festival: "Measure for Measure": The Interlochen Shakespeare Festival was recently named one of the Best Outdoor Theater Performances in the U.S. by the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards. Reimagined by director Bill Church as a 1970s-inspired urban thriller.