August 28, 2026

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Paddle for the Platte: Protect the Waters We Love

Friday, August 28
9AM-12:30PM
Riverside Canoes, Honor
Benefit/Charity

Enjoy a ride along the Platte River with family-friendly activities along the way. After launching from Riverside’s livery, paddle to the DNR Weir & stop by to learn about the local waters. Fifty percent of all kayak/canoe rental proceeds will be donated to Benzie Conservation District. Register.

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August 28 - August 28

Friday 28

"Taking Flight"
9:00 a.m.
Glen Arbor Arts Center

Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair
9:00 a.m.
1129 Charlevoix Ave./U.S. 31, Petoskey

Paddle for the Platte: Protect the Waters We Love
9:00 a.m.
Riverside Canoes, Honor

"For the Birds" Art Exhibition
9:30 a.m.
Leelanau Twp. Library, Northport

"Modern Movement: Martha Graham & Barbara Morgan"
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Bonfield Gallery, Petoskey

Bioblitz
10:00 a.m.
Natural Education Reserve; meet in front of Boardman River Nature Center, TC

Cedar Polka Festival
10:00 a.m.
Cedar

Crooked Tree Photographic Society
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey

Great Northern Art Explosion
10:00 a.m.
AuSable Artisan Village, Grayling

In Motion: Making Art Dance
10:00 a.m.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey

My Michigan
10:00 a.m.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort

"Americans"
11:00 a.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

"Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World"
11:00 a.m.
Petoskey District Library, 2nd floor

Caroline Monnet: "This Old House is All We Have"
11:00 a.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

The Flow of The River- Kristen Egan Solo Exhibit
11:00 a.m.
Higher Art Gallery, TC

Xavi Bou: "Echoes of Flight"
11:00 a.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

2026 - Harbor of Creativity Invitational
12:00 p.m.
Village Arts Building, Northport

Teen Clothing Swap at IPL
12:00 p.m.
Interlochen Public Library

Roots
12:30 p.m.
Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan

"Full Circle: Waste Plastic Transformations"
5:00 p.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Simon Anton Artist Talk & Reception
5:00 p.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Book Lovers Mixer!
6:00 p.m.
Suttons Bay Bingham District Library

Charlie Berens: The Lost & Found Tour
7:00 p.m.
City Opera House, TC

Music in the Park
7:00 p.m.
Kent Holton Pavilion, Marina Park, Northport

Braxton Keith
7:30 p.m.
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium

Northland Players Presents: Steel Magnolias
7:30 p.m.
The Cheboygan Opera House

Summer Get Down at the Garden
7:30 p.m.
The Garden Theater, Frankfort

Silent Disco Dance Party
8:00 p.m.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC

Charlie Berens: The Lost & Found Tour
9:30 p.m.
City Opera House, TC

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