Run The Pier: 26.2, 13.1, 10K, 5K Run: Visit web site for more info & various starting times.

64th Annual Ugotta Regatta: Race watchers either head out onto the water in power boats or watch from the Petoskey State Park or Petoskey’s Sunset Park. Little Traverse Yacht Club will host a party in the afternoon.

Alden Days: Featuring the Alden Run: 5K, 10K, 2 Mile Fun Run; Quilt Show, live music, kids activities, & much more.

AuSable River Festival: Lumberjack Breakfast, GRA 5K/10K, Aldrich & Co., Yankee Station, Consumers Energy 77th AuSable River Canoe Marathon Opening Ceremony, Jelly Roll Blues Band, The Ride & much more.

64th Annual Crooked Tree Art Fair: Featuring 100+ juried artists from across the country who are selected through a competitive application process, & represent a variety of art media.

Inaugural Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K: Help raise awareness, funds, & hope for those affected by cancer.

Northern Michigan Antique-Flywheelers Tractor, Engine & Craft Show: Featuring a Red vs. Green Tractor Challenge along with Oil Field Engines. Flea market, arts & crafts, food, music, two museums, & a parade of power at 2pm every day. Demonstrations include a veneer mill & basket factor, saw mill, grist mill, threshing, & a shingle mill & branding. Two music stages for evening entertainment along with tractor games, steam engine spark show, & oil field …

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.

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The Quilt As Archive: A solo exhibition of new textile work by artist & writer Cody Cook-Parrott. The show explores the quilt as a container for memory, devotion, time, & personal record. Runs July 18 - Sept. 13 on certain days at certain times. Contact Cedar North for available days & times. A free Closing Reception & Artist Talk will be held on Sept. 13 at 6pm.

Youth Plein Air Month: During the month of July, children ages 6-12 can step outside & into the world of plein air painting. They can borrow a plein air kit for free from GAAC for four days, meet a plein air artist on July 12 from 10am-2pm, create a painting to be displayed in the Youth Plein Air Exhibit that runs from July 28-31, & participate in a gathering & …

"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.

25th Annual Bay Harbor Arts Festival: A boutique event with a variety of fine artists & an artisan market. There will also be a children's art tent, as well as live music by The Fridays from noon-3pm.

3rd Annual Coastal Caravan Art Fair: Held on the shores of Betsie Bay, this juried fair will feature painting, ceramics, photography, woodworking, fiber art, toys & more created by 30+ regional artisans. There will also be live music by Chris Skellenger (11am-1pm), and The Nephews (1:30-3:30pm), ceramic studio demos, food & drink & more.

6th Annual Invitational at Walloon Lake Art Show:

Along Our Way: The Art of Doug Barron & Brian Goff: Runs July 19 - Aug. 30. Check web site for hours.

Charlevoix Venetian Festival: July 19-26. Featuring Aquapalooza, Boat Parade, Bridge Street Block Party, fireworks & airshow, Venetian Festival Races, Rhythms of Venetian, Street Parade, & much more.

Dune Wetland Walk: Join Grass River Natural Area Naturalist Arlene Westhoven for a guided Dune Wetland Walk. Discover the unique plants, wildlife & ecology of this rare lakeshore habitat during this informative & scenic outing. Meet at the north Rex Beach Road entrance to the natural area.

Guidebook Author to Appear at Sleeping Bear Dunes: Enjoy a book signing with Jim DuFresne, author of more than two dozen guidebooks. Jim will be autographing copies of "The Trails of M-22" & "50 Hikes in Michigan."

Historic Festival: Opening Ceremony at the Anishinaabe Entrance. There will also be Lumberjack Shows, Gospel Music in Chapel, Music in Pavilion/Tree Vintage Baseball Game, & more.

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.

Let’s Get Lost: Join the Leelanau Conservancy for a guided hike through the tranquil & primeval forest surrounding Kehl Lake. This docent-led trek will encompass all marked trails in the natural area bordering Kehl Lake, including the Old Birch Trail, conditions permitting. The trails are flat & you will be walking at a moderate pace, stopping occasionally to observe.

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.

Petoskey District Library Friends Used Book Sale: Hundreds of books, 25 cents - $3, plus vintage/specialty books, puzzles & games.

Sailing Life: The Adventure of Michigan's Waterways: This exhibition explores the joy of sailing Michigan's rivers & lakes, & celebrates the adventurous heart of the harbor community. Artwork in all media highlighting all kinds of water travel from tug boats to kayaks, canoes to freighters, & everything in between. Runs July 18 - Aug. 22. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm.

Shay Days: This event celebrates inventor & Harbor Springs resident Ephraim Shay who was famous for his patented, geared locomotive. Held at History Museum, Ephraim Shay Works Museum, & Shay Park. Featuring live model steam trains, children's crafts, games & STEM activities, logging demonstrations, interactive electric train layouts & more.

Torch Area Artisans Guild Show: Featuring a boutique & huge quilt display, showcasing members' talents. Find on Facebook.

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.

Great Bodies - Annual Group Show: Featuring 23 Artists from across Michigan, "Great Bodies" is a visual love letter to the abundance of fresh water throughout Michigan. The exhibit opens July 18 with an opening reception on July 25 from 5-7pm. Runs through Aug. 16. Check web site for hours.

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.

Michigan Brewery Running Series: 7K Fun Run:

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 Recology: 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. 

Saturday Family Concerts: Featuring Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. This educational programming series is designed for children 5-12 & their families. Each performance takes a masterwork—opera, ballet, or concert piece & brings it into a small setting with a few players, dancers or singers, & a storyteller.

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. 

Turning - TC: An exhibit of wooden artworks by members of the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners Club whose motto is "Dedicated to the Art of Turning Wood on the Lathe." Runs July 11 - Aug. 22 with an opening reception on Fri., July 11 from 5-7pm. See web site for hours.

Wooden & Earthen: A Celebration of Art Rooted in Nature: An exhibit featuring Nik Burkhart & Nick Preneta & multi-juried artists celebrating artworks created from natural wood & earth-based materials. Runs July 11 - Aug. 22 with an opening reception on Fri., July 11 from 5-7pm. An artist talk with Burkhart & Preneta will be held on Sat., Aug. 19 at 11am with a demo to follow. See web site for hours.

East Jordan Garden Club Flower Show: Club members will have flower displays following the theme Mystical Garden. While the flowers displays are not for sale, there is a Peoples Choice Award that will be given, so you can vote for your favorite.

Gene Rantz Memorial Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit: Runs July 20 - Aug. 2. The NAA welcomes many returning artists along with new artists to share their work with the art lovers throughout northern Michigan. Their interpretation of our special peninsula rewards viewers with artistry that reflects the magic of our area.

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.

Spectrum of Realism: Featuring art by Amelia Gorman, Anna Hansen, Arthur Marshall & Sierra Valencia. An Artist Reception will be held on Fri., July 18 from 5-7pm. Runs July 18 - Aug. 24. Gallery is open daily, noon-3pm.

JRAC Member Exhibit & Opening Reception: This event features diverse works by more than 30 JRAC member artists. The opening reception will be held on July 20 at 12:30pm. The exhibit will be open through Aug. 30 from 12:30-4:30pm daily.

Series Novelist & Magazine Columnist Debby Buck DeJonge: Debby will personalize her third in the “Lead Horse” series, “Safe Saddle.” No one is safe, & the cast of characters love TC & leave a mark, each time.

We are ONE People - A Mural Creation: In partnership with the Biennial of Indigenous Artists International, the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City welcomes you to experience the creation of this mural intended to tell the truth about the harm of colonization & uplift Anishinaabek wisdom as a path toward unity & healing for all creation. View a gallery of the artists' works from July 18 - Aug. 10: Fri. - Sat., 1-5pm; Sun., …

Women's March Traverse City: March for Justice. Gather at F&M Park & march peacefully through downtown TC (on sidewalks) & then return to the park. Due to construction on the Parkway, you will not be lining the sidewalks this time. Donations of protein shakes, granola bars, easy to eat breakfast food, & snacks will be gratefully accepted to benefit Pete's Place, to help feed the homeless youth in the area. …

"The Jungle Book": Presented by Youth Theater.

Beetlejuice JR: Presented by the OTP Young Company.

Ranked Choice Voting Presentation: Join your fellow citizens at a Town Hall for a presentation of the problems with our current voting system & Rank MI Vote's ambitious plan for the solution: Ranked Choice Voting. Learn about this 2026 Constitutional Amendment & plans for signature gathering starting. Learn how you can get involved in this nonpartisan effort to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan.

CSI3* Grand Prix: Fast-paced show jumping, food, boutique shopping, & open-air fun. Gates open early, & the main competition begins at 5pm. All GA proceeds benefit Hospice of Michigan. traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

"Peter and the Starcatcher": Presented by Cadillac Footliters' Upper Youth. This play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan).

Beetlejuice JR: Presented by the OTP Young Company.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory: This musical is based on the Roald Dahl book. Call 231-386-2009 or go online for tickets.

Saturdays in the Park: Enjoy live music by The Steepwater Band.

Music in Mackinaw: Featuring Janel Anderson. 231-436-5574.