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đź’Ś Things to do in Traverse City September 26-October 2

September 26, 2024

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Hey, Traverse City. Got weekend plans yet? Leelanau UnCaged, fall festivities, Frankfort beer week, and plenty more are waiting for you this weekend. Whether you’re looking to soak up the last of the warm weather or dive into some autumn fun, there’s something for everyone.

I have noticed these emails are pretty long and tend to clip at the bottom in Gmail. You can click “View entire message” if you aren’t getting it all, or Read online at the top of the email.

I also moved the “Markets” section to the bottom of the email.

It’ll be another warm weekend with lots of sun, so don’t miss out on all the exciting things happening in town!

Hey Traverse! Our sponsor this week is an awesome local business run by Erik and Raquel, who create these beautiful handmade bracelets (pictured above). The best part? That center bead is crafted from tiny stones collected along the Lake Michigan shoreline right here in Traverse City.

Every bead is carefully made by hand in their cozy workshop near the airport. I’ve even seen Erik meticulously place each stone into his resin mold—pretty boring to me, but it’s his passion.

Support a local business and wear a little piece of Lake Michigan on your wrist! Right now they are doing a buy 2 get 1 free deal, so treat yourself (but they also make great gifts.)

Things to do

Thursday, September 26th

  • Fall 2024 Opening Reception @ Dennos Museum from 7p-9p. Enjoy an evening with desserts, a bar (two drink max), and music.

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

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

  • Autumn Cooking Demo @ The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park from 6p-7p

  • Nerd Nite @ Tank Space on 8th St. from 7p-9p. $10 tickets. A Night of nerdy speakers sharing what they love all while you sip and chill.

Friday, September 27th

Saturday, September 28th

  • Friske Fall Fest @ Friske Farm from 11a-5p. Tons of fall activites for the whole family. $5 for kids 2+ to enter playground area.

  • Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club Rock Show @ Cherryland VFW Post 2780 from 10a-5p.

  • Julie Dickerson Book Signing @ Horizon Books from 1p-3p

  • Visibility Rally & March @ F&M Park from 4p-6p. Largest participant-driven Pride March in Michigan. Marching from F&M Park to The Open Space.

  • Elk Rapids Fall Fest @ Veterans Memorial Park in Elk Rapids from 11a-5p. There will be music by Sandy and the Bandits with line dancing, food, games, kids' activities, pickleball demo, alpacas, home and farm vendors, and more!

  • Northport’s Leelanau UnCaged @ Northport starting from 11a-10p. This free street festival includes multiple stages with music, art, dance & food. Lots of fun!

  • National Alpaca Farm Day @ Rainbow Valley Farms from 10a-4p. Free event, meet, feed, & pet the alpacas. Photo opportunities, spinning, knitting, & felting demonstrations, & face painting. Rain date of 9/29.

  • Glen Lake's Fall Flannel Festival @ Glen Lake Schools from 11a-3p. Apple cider pressing, pumpkin bowling, pie eating contest, Glen Lake's Band, sack races, corn hole, Touch A Truck & much more. $5 per person of $20 per family.

  • Drag Night & Silent Disco @ The Open Space from 6p-12a.

Sunday, September 29th

  • Book Launch Party @ The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park starting at 4p. Book launch of “A Chickadee Year” by Bill O. Smith, Illustrations by Thomas W. Ford. Enjoy a reading, along with an artist demonstration, and light refreshments. All proceeds of this new book will go to The Botanic Garden.

  • Big Gay Brunch @ The Open Space from 11a-2p. The Brunch is free admission with local food & beverages available to purchase.

  • Oktoberfest @ Peninsula Community Library from 3p-5p. Brats, Brews & Brainbusters: Trivia, brats, brews, live music by Linda Lee, & a silent auction. Fundraiser event, tickets $30.

Monday, September 30th

  • Auditions @ Glen Lake Church starting at 7p. Glen Arbor Players will hold auditions for "Sherlock Holmes and the Jersey Lily" written by Katie Forgette & directed by Don Kuehlhorn. This comedy/mystery will be staged in a Reader's Theater/Radio Days format. Roles for 5 men, 2 women & an announcer of either sex are available.

  • Frankfort Beer Week @ Various Frankfort Locations starting at 11a. 9/30-10/5.

Tuesday, October 1st

  • Drop-In Tour @ Dennos Museum Center Starting at 12pm. Every Tuesday until December 3rd. It’s an informal tour of the current exhibitions with one of the museum’s docents.

Wednesday, October 2nd

Comedy, Poetry, Plays, and Storytelling

Thursday, September 26th

  • End of Life Discussion Series @ Leelanau Township Library in Northport from 2p-3p

  • Herbal Gifts from the Garden Class @ Interlochen Public Library from 5p-7p. Learn about preserving the final garden harvest including tips & recipes, demonstrations & tastings.

  • Up North Pride Presents: Pajama Party @ Hotel Indigo from 6p-9p. Enjoy a body-positive & inclusive pajama party. Dance on a rooftop in your pajamas! Snacks, cookies, drinks. Tickets at $30

  • Bicycle Travelogue @ Glen Lake Community Library in Empire starting at 7p. Join author John McShea as he shares his account of his solo & self-supported 1100 mile bike trip from his book "Old Bones, Young Spirit."

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

Friday, September 27th

Saturday, September 28th

Tuesday, September 29th

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

Live Music

Thursday, September 26th

Friday, September 27th

Saturday, September 28th

Sunday, September 29th

  • Nick Veine @ Bel Lago from 3:30p-5:30p

  • Rossini & Mozart Overtures @ Lars Hockstad Auditorium starting at 3p. Tickets range from $27-$65. Students and first time attendees get 50% off.

Monday, September 30th

Wednesday, October 2nd

Markets this weekend

FYI: Northport farmers market is over for the season.

Thursday, September 19th

  • 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, September 21st

Sunday, September 22nd

  • 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, September 23rd

  • 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