💌 Things to do in Traverse City Oct 10-16

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Hey, Traverse City. Jake here! Lots of fall festivals still in full swing this weekend….including one for your dog which is fun.

Don’t forget The Dead Ends On Spruce is still running daily at 315 Spruce St. from 6p-10:30p. Without a doubt, it's the most decked-out house for Halloween in Traverse City—get ready for a spooky good time 👻 🎃

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Too Good To Miss

• Tony Danza: Standards & Stories @ City Opera House starting on Friday at 7:30p. One of the worlds most beloved and iconic entertainers for over 40 years!

• Lake Leelanau Street Harvest Festival @ Lake Leelanau on Saturday from 11a-6p. Live music, arts and crafts, petting zoo and more!

Fall Fests & Things to do

Thursday, October 10th

• Pin Ball Wars recurring weekly at Right Brain Brewery starting at 7p

• DJ Trivia @ Sparks BBQ from 7:30p-9p

• Ladies Night Dance Party @ Union Street Station starting at 9p

Friday, October 11th

• Old Growth Forest Network Hike @ Pyatt Rd. trailhead starting at 1p. A family-friendly hike to celebrate the induction of Pyatt Lake: The Bill Carls Nature Preserve into the national Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN).

• Five and Dime @ Tank Space on 8th St. from 5p-10p. $5 pours and $10 flights.

Saturday, October 12th

• Native Plug Planting @ Mitchell Creek Meadows starting at 9:45a

• Frankfort Fall Festival @ Downtown Frankfort from 10a-4p. Craft show, parade, and cornhole tournament!

• Fall Festival @ Horse North Rescue in Interlochen from 11a-3p. See the horses, kids' games, cider & donuts, craft sales, photo booth, & more.

• Lake Leelanau Street Harvest Festival @ Lake Leelanau from 11a-6p. Live music, arts and crafts, petting zoo and more!

• Annual Build A Scarecrow Contest @ The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park from 12p-4p

• Jim Olson Book Signing, “People of the Dune” @ Horizon Books from 1p-3p

• Fall Fido Fest @ The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn from 1p-4p. A Fall fest for your fuzzy family members! Costume contest, agility adventures and more.

• Inside Out Screening @ Dennos Museum Center from 1p-3p

• Witches Night Out @ Elk Rapids from 5p-8p. Fun halloween twist on Ladies Night!

• The Highlands Harvest Fest @ The Highlands in Harbor Springs from 12p-4p. Chairlift rides, face painting, cider and more!

• Empire Heritage Day @ Downtown Empire from 1p-4p. Fun for kids and adults alike!

• Lake Ann's Annual Halloween Carnival @ Downtown Lake Ann from 1:30p-4p

Monday, October 14th

• Unique Art of Antrim County @ Downtown Bellaire from starting at 10a

• Earth Science Week Celebration @ GTCD's Boardman River Nature Center from 5:30p-7p

Tuesday, October 15th

• Preschool Story Time @ Suttons Bay Bingham Library starting at 10:30a

Wednesday, October 16th

• Native Plug Planting @ Mitchell Creek Meadows starting at 9:45a

• Brewmasters COGtoberfest (Science Edition) @ COGNiTiON in Beulah from 6p-9p

• Full Moon Party & Costume Contest @ Blessed Be Tea and Apothecary

• NWS: Shelby Van Pelt @ Lars Hockstad Auditorium starting at 7p

Comedy, Poetry, Plays, and Storytelling

Thursday, October 10th

• Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour @ City Opera House with pre-show social starting at 5:30p and movie starting at 6:30p. Short films and documentaries about mountain culture, outdoor action sports, and the environment.

• Waitress @ Old Town Playhouse starting at 7:30p. $33 for Adults, $20 for Youth under 18

Friday, October 11th

• Tony Danza: Standards & Stories @ City Opera House starting at 7:30p. One of the worlds most beloved and iconic entertainers for over 40 years!

• Good On Paper Improv @ Traverse City Comedy Show from 8p-10p

• Waitress @ Old Town Playhouse starting at 7:30p. $33 for Adults, $20 for Youth under 18

Saturday, October 12th

• TC Central HS Jazz Bands with MSU Jazz One @ City Opera House starting at 3p

• Waitress @ Old Town Playhouse starting at 2p and 7:30p. $33 for Adults, $20 for Youth under 18

• Kevin Rhodes, Piano @ Traverse City Philharmonic Centers starting at 7:30p

• Dead Poets Society - Open Mic @ Blessed Be Tea and Apothecary from 6p-7p

• Annual A-ha! Great Lakes Children's Museum Fundraiser Dueling Piano Wars! @ Hagerty Center from 5:45p-9p. Tickets are $150.

Tuesday, October 15th

• Waitress @ Old Town Playhouse starting at 2p. $33 for Adults, $20 for Youth under 18

Wednesday, October 16th

• StoryProv: An Evening of Open Mic Storytelling & Improv @ The Alluvion from 7p-9p

Live Music

Thursday, October 10th

• Wind Symphony @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

• JAZZ 4 ALL! @ The Alluvion from 6p-8:30p

• Levi Britton @ Mari Vineyards from 4p-6p

• Rhett & John @ French Valley Vineyards from 4p-7p

Friday, October 11th

• Orchestra and String Orchestra @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

• Haunted Like Human @ Workshop Brewing starting at 8p

• Joe with Gemini Moon @ Old Mission Distilling starting at 6:30p

• Drew Hale @ The Parlor starting at 5p

• Moss Manor with Eliza Thorp @ The Alluvion from 7:30p-9:30p

• John Piatek @ Left Foot Charley from 5p-7p

• Rolling Dirty Trio @ MiddleCoast Brewing Co. from 6p-9p

Saturday, October 12th

• Interlochen String Day Recital @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 2p

• The Accidentals FAMgrove Festival @ French Valley Vinyard from 3p-8p

• Kevin Rhodes, Piano @ Traverse City Philharmonic Centers starting at 7:30p

• Luke Woltanski & John Piatek @ The Parlor starting at 5p

• Ben Richey @ TC Whiskey Co. from 6p-8p

• The Claudettes wsg Eric O'Daly @ The Alluvion from 7:30p-10p

Sunday, October 13th

• Kevin Rhodes, Piano @ Traverse City Philharmonic Centers starting at 3p

Monday, October 14th

• Funky Uncle - Funky Fun Mondays @ The Alluvion from 6p-8:30p

• Loose Change @ French Valley Vineyard from 4p-7p

Tuesday, October 15th

• SkyeLea @ Mari Vineyards from 4p-6p

Wednesday, October 16th

• Mindful + Musical with Miriam Pico: MINI BIRD @ The Alluvion from 10:30a-11:30a

• Popular Music Ensemble: Don't Lose Sight @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

• Chris Smith @ Rove Estate from 2p-5p

• Stanley & Quiggle @ TC Whiskey Co. from 6p-8p

Markets this weekend

Thursday, October 10th

• East Bay Corner’s Farmers Market is happening 3p-7p at 1965 N Three Mile Rd. The purpose of this market is to provide fresh and locally grown produce, educate the public, and form partnerships with local farmers.

Saturday, October 12th

• Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market is happening 7:30a-12p between at Rotary Square on Union and State street

• Suttons Bay Farmers Market is happening 9a-1p on St. Joseph Street (North side of town.)

Sunday, October 13th

• Interlochen Farmers Market is happening 9a-2p at 2112 J. Maddy Parkway in Interlochen. More than 60 locally grown food and artisan arts and crafts vendors setup here. Easy parking, and dog friendly.(yay!)

Monday, October 14th

• Farmers Market at The Village At Grand Traverse Commons is a mini market happening from 1p-5p under the Pavilion between Cottageview and Red Drive. Fruits, veggies, flowers, oh my!

Thanks for reading! Have a fun weekend :)

Jake