Community Calendar

'Tis the season for joy and celebration! Join us at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons on Saturday and Sunday, December 13th and 14th, for Christmas in the Village. This weekend-long celebration will feature shopping specials, visits with Santa, musical performances, and more. Admission is free!

EVENT HOURS
Saturday: 3 pm-6pm
Sunday 11am-2pm

2025 Winter Member Exhibition opens December 5th, Beck and Borwell Galleries

This OAC member showcase features an all-media exhibit just in time for holiday gift-giving. One of our largest exhibits, the Winter Member Show is a great kick-off to the holiday season. Join us for this special exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber, wood and more by our talented member-artists.

Opening reception is December 5th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served; admission is free.
Current OAC Members receive a 10% discount on all gallery purchases made during the opening reception!
Help support our member artists with a purchase of original art!

This exhibit is made possible thanks to our sponsor, Freshwater Reporter

Oliver Art Center is closed on Mondays and December 24, 25, January 1

Bring the whole family for a creative day at The Botanic Garden! Together, we’ll explore the fun seasonal craft of pinecone owls —using natural materials to make cute ornaments and decorations to last for years to come.

No registration required, and all materials provided!

The Benzie Community Chorus presents December Up North "That one year.....".
Join us as we celebrate fifty years of heightening the spirit of the season through the power of music.

This golden anniversary is more than a milestone — it’s a joyful gathering that honors tradition, community, and the simple delight of sharing music.

For more information, please visit https://www.benziechorus.org/

Kids of all ages are welcome to this free event. Come see what you and your imagination can create! Completed Lego Creations will be displayed in the library.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

2025 Winter Member Exhibition opens December 5th, Beck and Borwell Galleries

This OAC member showcase features an all-media exhibit just in time for holiday gift-giving. One of our largest exhibits, the Winter Member Show is a great kick-off to the holiday season. Join us for this special exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber, wood and more by our talented member-artists.

Opening reception is December 5th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served; admission is free.
Current OAC Members receive a 10% discount on all gallery purchases made during the opening reception!
Help support our member artists with a purchase of original art!

This exhibit is made possible thanks to our sponsor, Freshwater Reporter

Oliver Art Center is closed on Mondays and December 24, 25, January 1

Join us just after sundown and celebrate the longest night of the year! Grab a pair of wireless headphones that give you the option to decide your musical vibe as you head to the dance floor or mingle in the galleries. And to top it all off, Super Nuclear will be in the house lighting it up!

Whether you're here to groove or simply soak in the ambiance, enjoy a unique evening experience in the museum. Warm drinks and light snacks will be available to keep the solstice spirits bright. Cash bar for those 21+. This event is open to all ages. Parental guidance is advised.

2025 Winter Member Exhibition opens December 5th, Beck and Borwell Galleries

This OAC member showcase features an all-media exhibit just in time for holiday gift-giving. One of our largest exhibits, the Winter Member Show is a great kick-off to the holiday season. Join us for this special exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber, wood and more by our talented member-artists.

Opening reception is December 5th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served; admission is free.
Current OAC Members receive a 10% discount on all gallery purchases made during the opening reception!
Help support our member artists with a purchase of original art!

This exhibit is made possible thanks to our sponsor, Freshwater Reporter

Oliver Art Center is closed on Mondays and December 24, 25, January 1

Join TART Trails for a fun, family-friendly day of winter trail activities at the 16th annual Winter Trails Day at Timber Ridge Resort.

We’re teaming up with the Record Eagle, Vasa Ski Club, Brick Wheels, NMMBA, Suttons Bay Bikes and Timber Ridge Resort to offer FREE trail access, and FREE fat tire bike, cross country ski and snowshoe demos!

There will be a limited number of cross-country skis, snowshoes and fatbikes to try out on the trails. TART volunteers and members of the Vasa Ski Club will provide free introductory ski lessons, TART volunteers will lead snowshoe hikes and NMMBA volunteers will provide fat tire bike demos.

Spots are limited; click here to register for events.

$500 per team
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, June 13 – Registration opens at Ludington Elementary School (5771 W Bryant Rd, Ludington)
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, June 14 – Registration continues at Ludington Elementary School