Community Calendar

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indigenous art and culture at the Jordan River Arts Council. This exhibit builds on the success of our 2023 show, showcasing contemporary visual and performing arts rooted in the traditions of Native Peoples from Northwest Michigan. Featuring a diverse array of media, the exhibition honors Indigenous voices and creative excellence. Small works by participating artists are also available for purchase in the JRAC Gift Shop. Featured artwork is "Spirit Lodge" by Gary Andress

Exhibit is open everyday from 12:30-4:30pm.

SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING and GET DOWN ON IT to raise funds for the Grand Traverse Ski Club! We're bringing the funky stuff with a delicious retro-inspired dinner, far-out 70s vibes and a dance floor hotter than a disco inferno! Proceeds benefit the Grand Traverse Ski Club in efforts to make skiing accessible.

Love decorating your house for the holidays but also looking to go low-consumption this season? Learn how to arrange floral arrangements with materials from your own garden, and bring the fall beauty indoors this Thanksgiving season! Bring any container of your choosing and join us on Friday, November 7th for BYOC: Fall Floral Workshop at the Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park. Don’t worry if you’ve never arranged a bouquet past putting flowers into a vase with water, no experience is necessary for this fun hands-on class!

Bring a container with an opening 6” or less, your favorite pruners, and a creative brain!
We provide refreshments, the florals, tips and tricks from an experienced floral designer!

Please join us Saturday November 8th from 9 am-3 pm for the annual Long Lake Elementary School Craft Show!

With over 60 local vendors, this show has a lot to offer! Support our community and get ready for the holiday season with unique and hand-made gifts!

In addition, each vendor donates an item for our raffle. Take a chance to win something amazing! The third grade classes will have a bake sale to earn funds for their trip. If you need more than goodies to get you through your shopping the 5th grade will have lunch available to raise funds for their trip.

Get your holiday shopping started and support kids in our community! Admission is FREE!

A fun, creative way for parents and their children to connect and learn dance together.

In this weekly class, you will discover the joys of expressing yourself through dance with your child. Designed to be both exciting and educational, these classes help in the development of your child's gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and love for music and dance.

Inside a natural-light-filled studio with stunning views of the waterfront, a world-class Interlochen dance instructor will guide you as you strengthen your bond with your child. Each week, you will experience a warm, supportive environment that encourages self-expression and social interaction. Special focus will be placed on rhythm and moving your bodies to the beat of different types of music.

Deck the halls with local flair! Find unique handmade gifts from regional artists showcasing a variety of ready-to-gift handmade items, holiday cards, ornaments, accessories and more.

Oliver Art Center is closed on Mondays and also on November 27th and 28th.

Market hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-4pm

Skip the big box stores and shop local this season! Discover one-of-a-kind art and gifts from Michigan artists at Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Holiday Art Market—where creativity meets holiday spirit.

From November 8 thru December 13, enjoy our indoor art market, holiday workshops, and two weekends of pop-up artist booths!

HOURS
Tuesday - Friday | 11am - 5pm
Saturday | 10am - 4pm

Step into the spirit of the season at the Dennos Museum Center’s cherished Holiday Artist Market—a festive, two-day indoor event celebrating the creativity of 30 talented Michigan artists. Set within the museum’s Sculpture Court and Milliken Auditorium entryway, this juried marketplace offers an inspiring experience for art lovers and holiday shoppers of all ages.

Browse original, heartfelt artwork and handcrafted goods, indulge in treats from a local specialty food vendor, and explore the Museum Store’s Holiday Corner, brimming with artisan-made ornaments, holiday cards, and perfect stocking stuffers. Don’t miss the popular holiday raffle, with prizes donated by participating artists—all proceeds support educational programming for children. Admission is free for all!

Learn more about the participating artists at shop.dennosmuseum.org.

Library staff member Brianna (Miss Bri) will be reading stories with a Thanksgiving theme and doing a simple craft with the kids. This program will be held in the library located at 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

The City is excited to team up with Carter’s Compost and SEEDS the 2nd annual Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza, a community event focused on sustainability and fun, happening on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the City’s in-vessel composting unit, located at 143 Beitner, next to the City's DPS Facility on Woodmere.

This free event will welcome the public to smash their pumpkins at various activity stations.

In addition, pumpkin drop-off will be allowed from November 1st, and will continue until 1:00 pm on November 8th. Pumpkins should be free to any decorations and paint.