Community Calendar

Join the Glen Lake Association's watershed biologists on a fun and educational hands-on tour of Glen Lake on our Discovery Boat (ages 8+). As you cruise along the water, you’ll learn how area lakes were formed, what influences water quality, how to keep the watershed healthy, and so much more.

Two-hour tours run twice per day at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on June 26, July 10, July 18, July 24, July 31, August 14.

We are proud to offer the Discovery Boat program now completely free of charge! (Registration is still required.)

Join the Glen Lake Association's watershed biologists on a fun and educational hands-on tour of Glen Lake on our Discovery Boat (ages 8+). As you cruise along the water, you’ll learn how area lakes were formed, what influences water quality, how to keep the watershed healthy, and so much more.

Two-hour tours run twice per day at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on June 26, July 10, July 18, July 24, July 31, August 14.

We are proud to offer the Discovery Boat program now completely free of charge! (Registration is still required.)

Join us for the Friends of Hayo-Went-Ha Camps Summer Gathering on Friday, July 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Short's Brewing Company Pull Barn & Production Facility in Elk Rapids. 

Each July, the Hayo-Went-Ha Camps Board of Directors travels from across the country to meet in person, and this annual gathering brings together the broader camp community for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and camp spirit. Whether you grew up on the shores of Torch Lake or Arbutus Lake, sent your children to camp, or simply believe in the mission of Hayo-Went-Ha Camps, this event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and meet others who share a love for camp.

Guests will have the opportunity to meet board members, share camp stories, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of Short's Brewing Company.
A very exciting announcement will also be made at 5:00 p.m. during the event regarding a significant initiative that will help shape the future of Hayo-Went-Ha Camps and preserve this special place for generations to come.

Open to all alumni, families, friends, and supporters of YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps

No RSVP is required. Simply bring your camp spirit and join us for an afternoon of friendship and celebration. For more information, please click here.

For more information, please contact Amanda Macaluso at amacaluso@hayowentha.org or 231-544-5915.

Get ready to roll! TART Trails is thrilled to host the annual Tour de TART on Friday, July 17, 2026. This family-friendly ride promises an evening of fun, food, and fantastic views along the Leelanau Trail.

Ride the Leelanau Trail – Start at the Open Space Park and bike 16 scenic miles to North Park in Suttons Bay.

Fuel Up – Enjoy two tasty snack stops along the way.

Dine Bayside – Celebrate at the finish line with a delicious meal, a cash bar featuring local wine and microbrews, and great company.

Easy Return – Kick back on a relaxing bus ride back to Traverse City, while your bike is safely transported in a secure truck.

Start Time and Location: Riders can hit the trail anytime between 4 PM and 6:30 PM from the Open Space Park in downtown Traverse City.

Return Shuttle: Buses start rolling at 6 PM, with the last bus leaving at 9 PM sharp. Volunteers will keep an eye on your bike until you’re reunited back at the start. Each rider gets a numbered wristband to match their bike—no mix-ups, just smooth sailing.

Flintfields Horse Park welcomes spectators for one of the season’s signature summer weekends during the $116,000 World Wide Technology CSI3* Grand Prix. This three-star event brings international riders to Traverse City alongside food, hospitality experiences, shopping, and open-air seating throughout the venue.

General admission proceeds this week support the Traverse City Philharmonic through the Traverse City Horse Shows Charity Ticket Program.

Competition begins Saturday, July 18 at 4 PM
Tickets available online or at the gate.
Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information. For more information about our event calender, click here.

Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Join us for Outdoor Story Time! Outside the library, overlooking the beach. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on.
These story times are geared toward pre-k to second graders and their caregivers, but fun for all who attend!

Rain site is the library’s lower level Community Room.

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way. A new story will be placed each month and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail. Open daily from dawn to dusk.

The storybook for the month of July is “Bud Finds Her Gift” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Available daily. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

“Jubilee!” is an ode to the cherry in all its glory. In northwest Michigan, we celebrate cherries – both tart and sweet – as a major crop, a summer delight, and a shared heritage.

Exhibit Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm