💌 Things to do in Traverse City Oct 24-30

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Hey, Traverse City. Jake here! It's the last weekend before Halloween, so get ready for some spooky fun. With just one weekend left for the outdoor farmers markets, don’t miss your chance to stock up before the season ends. This weekend is packed with Halloween events so the newsletter is a bit longer than normal. If you can’t read it all, make sure you hit “Read Online” at the top.

Have a great weekend!

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🎃 Downtown Traverse City Halloween Walk - Join the fun on Saturday, October 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as downtown transforms into a Halloween wonderland! Trick-or-treat along Front and State Streets, and enjoy candy at participating businesses. New this year is a one-directional route for smoother traffic flow. Volunteers will be on hand to ensure safe crossings. 👻

🧗 Blacklight Hallween Party - Elev8 is hosting a blacklight Halloween party from 8p-11p. With climbing games on every floor, creepy carnival games, ghoulish grub, a costume showdown, and a neon black light extravaganza, this Halloween bash is sure to be a frightfully good time!

🧟‍♀️🧟 16th Annual TC Zombie 5K Run - The 16th Annual Traverse City Zombie 5K Run is back on Saturday, October 26th at 9a! Join fellow zombies at Right Brain Brewery for a spooky good time with costume prizes, a medal ceremony, music, and post-race refreshments. Proceeds benefit TART Trails, so you’ll be doing good while having fun. Whether you're running or shambling, don’t miss out on this Halloween tradition!

Halloween Events & Things to do

Thursday, October 24

10th Annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit @ Hagerty Center starting at 7:30a. Two day event.

Writing Workshop with Fleda Brown @ Bellaire Public Library from 1p-3p

DIY Zine-Making Workshop @ Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library from 6p-7:30p

MI Mysteries - Halloween Edition @ Peninsula Community Library starting at 6:30p

Spooky Silent Disco @ Dennos Museum Center starting at 7p

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

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

Friday, October 25

Hike The Ridge! @ Proposed The Ridge Nature Preserve from 10a-12p

Fall Harvest Gathering @ Leland Library from 10:30a-12p

Versiti Community Blood Drive @ Glen lake Library from 11a-3:30p

City & Grand Traverse County's Halloween Open House @ Governmental Center in TC from 3p-5p

Fall Festival @ Grand Traverse Bay YMCA from 4p-6p

Kids Voting & Nature Event @ Boardman River Nature Center from 4:30p-6:30p

Trunk or Treat @ Child and Family Service of NW MI from 5p-6:30p

Leelanau Wellness Collective Well-O-Ween Party @ French Valley Vineyards from 6p-8p

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

Saturday, October 26

Ski Swap @ Crystal Mountain from 9a-2p

Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm Fall Fest @ Crystal Lake Alpacas from 10a-5p

Family Fall Fest @ Peninsula Community Library from 10a-12p

Boo Bash @ The Curiosity Place, GT Mall from 10:30a-4:30p

Halloween For All @ Dennos Museum Center from 11a-2p. Sensory friendly event!

Pumpkin Patch Party @ TC Elks Lodge #323 from 11a-1p. Kids aged 0-12 welcome!

Halloween at the OAB @ Old Arts Building in Leland from 1p-3p

Halloween at IPL @ Interlochen Public Library from 2p-4p

Monster Corn Maze @ Cellar 1914 from 5:30p-8p

Adult Halloween Dance @ TC Elks Lodge #323 from 7p-11p

Halloween Party w/ Stonefolk @ The Workshop Brewing Co. starting at 8p

Sunday, October 27

Hallow-CHEESE: Mead and Cheese Pairing @ St. Ambrose Cellars from 12p-4p

Nerd Nite: Spoopy Edition @ Tank Space from 7p-9p

Monday, October 28

Euchre Tournament @ The Workshop Brewing Co. starting at 6:30p

National Writers Series w/ Paula Hawkins @ City Opera House starting at 7p

Tuesday, October 29

Wednesday, October 30

Halloween Celebration & Lantern-lit Hike @ Boardman River Nature Center from 6p-8p

Dissecting the Definition of "Healthy” @ The Alluvion from 7p-9p

Comedy, Poetry, Plays, and Storytelling

Friday, October 25

Lickety Split @ Old Town Playhouse starting at 7:30p

The Sound of Muzic @ The Grand Traverse Circuit starting at 7:30p and Saturday at 2p and 7:30p.

Saturday, October 26

Lickety Split @ Old Town Playhouse starting at 2p

The Sound of Muzic @ The Grand Traverse Circuit starting at 2p and an additional show at 7:30p

The Pirates of Penzance in One Act @ City Opera House starting at 7:30p

Sunday, October 27

Lickety Split @ Old Town Playhouse starting at 2p

Full Tilt Comedy Mixtape @ The Workshop Brewing Co. starting at 7p

Monday, October 28

International Animation Day @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

Live Music

Thursday, October 24

Keith Scott Blues @ French Valley Vineyard from 4p-7p

Kyle Brown @ Mari Vineyards from 4p-6p

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

Nosferatu @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

Singer-Songwriter: Fall Showcase @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

Friday, October 25

Rebekah Jon @ Left Foot Charley from 5p-7p

Kyle Brown @ MiddleCoast Brewing Co. from 6p-9p

Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

The Charlie Millard Band @ The Alluvion from 7:30p-9:30p

Highway North @ The Workshop Brewing Co. starting at 8p

Saturday, October 26

Metal Monsters Halloween Show @ Traverse City Comedy Club from 6p-11p

Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 @ Interlochen Arts Academy starting at 7:30p

May Erlewine in Concert @ Dennos Museum Center starting at 7p

What’s Up Chuck @ MiddleCoast Brewing Co. from 8p-11p

Sunday, October 27

Concerto Competition Finals @ Interlochen Arts Academy Starting at 1p

The Alluvion Big Band @ The Alluvion from 3p-5p

The Don Julin Trio - Album Release Show @ The Alluvion from 7:30p-9:30p

Monday, October 28

Up & Adam @ French Valley Vineyard from 4p-7p

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

Tuesday, October 29

Gary Wilson @ Mari Vineyards from 4p-6p

Open Mic Night @ The Workshop Brewing Co. starting at 6:30p

Wednesday, October 30

Jazz Show & Jam @ The Workshop Brewing Co. starting at 6p

Luke Woltanski @ TC Whiskey Co. from 6p-8p

Markets this weekend

Thursday, October 24

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 26

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

Sunday, October 27

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 28

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