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Hunter Spectacular Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Saturday afternoon of world-class Hunter competiton, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 5 PM.

Bring a blanket for the lawn or upgrade your experience with shaded seating, VIP access, or a Cabana Box for your group.

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week, your ticket supports the International Affairs Forum (IAF) NMC Foundation-- bringing global perspectives to Northern Michigan through education and discussion.

Tickets begin at $15 and are available online or at the gate. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

Come to the museum and take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity.

Second Sundays are supported by the Linda O'Meara Fund for Arts Education.

Second Sunday Art Projects are included with museum admission. Please pay admission when you arrive.

CSI3* Grand Prix
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Sunday afternoon of fast-paced show jumping, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 2 PM.

Bring a blanket for the lawn or upgrade your experience with shaded seating, VIP access, or a Cabana Box for your group.

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week, your ticket supports the International Affairs Forum (IAF) NMC Foundation-- bringing global perspectives to Northern Michigan through education and discussion.

Tickets begin at $15 and are available online or at the gate. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

The popular Bayside Concert Series returns this summer to the Petoskey waterfront! This free, family-friendly series of outdoor concerts will take place Sunday evenings from 5–7 PM, July 6 through August 31, on the Promenade near the waterfront clock tower.

The series, co-sponsored by Big Water Creative Arts and the City of Petoskey, features an exciting lineup of local musicians performing a variety of styles — all with a stunning view of Little Traverse Bay.

2025 lineup:
July 6 – Two Track Mind
July 13 – Eric Dane Jaqua
July 20 – Steel & Wood
July 27 – The Real Ingredients
August 3 – Michelle Chenard
August 10 – Kevin Johnson
August 17 – Lara Fulford
August 24 – Laura Crowe
August 31 – Continuous Imposition

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of great music on the bay. No tickets or registration required.

For more information, visit: www.bigwatercreativearts.org or petoskey.recdesk.com.

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. The storybook for the month of July is “On the Night of the Shooting Star” by Amy Hest and Jenni Desmond.

We are here for you! Every Tuesday 5 Loaves 2 Fish, a 501c3 non profit, provides a community meal at the Leland Community United Methodist Church from 4-6 PM. All of our meals are homemade with a lotta love mixed in. Everyone is welcome. We Feed People!

Leland Community United Methodist Church is located at 106 4th Street, Leland, MI

Interactive rhythmic fun for everyone with Lori Fithian of Drummunity!

For all preschool, elementary and middle-school students! Keep your reading skills sharp & have fun by participating in your library’s Color Our World Summer Reading Program. All are welcome!

Sign up for the Color Our World Summer Reading Program and get a free book and a reading kit!

Perks of signing up for the Color Our World Summer Reading Program include:
– Free Books! Children signed up for the program can choose one free book each week when they attend an Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday morning program.
– Prizes! Children signed up for the program can earn a prize each week by using their reading log.

Meet the Traverse Area District Library Youth Services team at the museum for art-inspired storytime this summer. Each session will feature a different artistic theme and will be followed by a related art project with Dennos staff and volunteers.

July 9th | Photography
July 16th | Writing & Storytelling
July 23rd | Performing Arts

Drop in, free. Tickets are not necessary for this event.

The Benzie Community Band, under the direction of Bandmaster Tim Willson, presents its third summer concert on the front lawn of the Benzie Area Historical Society in Beulah, MI.

You won't want to miss this chance to come early, tour the incredible collection of historical artifacts in the museum, enjoy some cookies and popcorn, and then relax on the lawn, with the music of the Benzie Community Band.

Local bagpiper, Pete Deneen, will be a featured artist, as well as the many talented local musicians of Benzie County, playing rousing marches, showtunes, and wind ensemble standards. Bring your lawn chair, and your music-loving friends and family to this free outdoor concert. All are welcome!

Just steps from the bonfire circle, guests can peer into the cosmos at Leelanau’s own Lanphier Observatory. Featuring a 14-foot Celestron telescope and guided by local expert Norm Wheeler and Leelanau faculty member Elizabeth Wolterink, these stargazing nights offer breathtaking views and constellation storytelling for curious minds of all ages.

Summer 2025 Schedule (10 PM–Midnight, weather permitting):

June: 25, 26

July: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30, 31

August: 6, 13, 14, 20, 21

Admission: Adults $5 | Students $4

Location & Access:
All guests may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk the scenic boardwalk across the Crystal River to reach the bonfire circle or Lanphier Observatory. Adventurous visitors may also walk in along the beach. The observatory is easily spotted nestled between the lakeshore and trees.