Community Calendar

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."

Miriam Pico kicks off the Children's Summer Program with music and movement on the lawn of the library (or inside if it rains!).

Join Challenge Island Northwest Michigan at the East Bay Branch Library for a fun STEAM Challenge - Bridge to Shark Tooth Island!

Your family can shark attack these STEAM challenges and build a Hungry Shark Maze game to take home! You'll be able to make a maze path that flows through the ocean with the end of the maze leading into the shark’s mouth. Add creatures, obstacles, and dead ends ....making it an underwater wonderland. Give each creature points and see how many food energy points you can "collect" to feed the hungry shark at the end! Challenge your family to get a higher score!

You can also try your strength with a Da Vinci Dive tank and/or make the always popular happy snappy shark!

Grow Benzie is hosting a summer kickoff event showcasing their new facilities makeover, live music by Barefoot, local food & drinks, and building tours. The open house format encourages attendees to meet staff and board members, learn about Grow Benzie's role supporting dozens of Partner organizations, and explore the facilities including: incubator kitchen, Fibershed & sewing studio, event center, hoop houses, studio offices, bee yard, edible trails, and community garden.

When?
June 19th, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm
Music starts at 7:30pm
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket

How much?
$10 suggested donation
Kids- FREE

Join us at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center on Friday, June 19th, for a Juneteenth Celebration Open Skate! 🎉

Traverse City Roller Derby is partnering with Northern Michigan E3 to put on this fun skating event at the end of a full evening of Juneteenth Activities by Northern Michigan E3! ❤️💛💚🖤

$5 Admission, $5 Skate Rental 🛼
Helmets strongly encouraged, but not required.
One session from 7-9:30pm
Music DJ’d by Chris Stone! 🎶

See you there! 🥳

Tickets available to purchase at the door. Cash, card, and tap-to-pay accepted.

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 June is “The Home Builders” by Varsha Bajaj. Sponsored by Alden District Library

$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

TART Trails and Up North Pride are hosting the annual Rainbow Run, a color fun run and fundraiser around the Boardman Lake Loop Trail.

On June 20, 2026, the event will celebrate the trail systems and the Northern Michigan 2SLGBTQ+ Community during Pride Month. Participants and spectators will be invited to Hull Park to enjoy music and refreshments before and after the run.

The run/walk route will take participants counterclockwise around the 4-mile Boardman Lake Loop Trail. There will be five distinct and separated stations along the route for participants to receive their colors.

Pre-Registration | $25 Student (17 and under) / $30 Adult (18+) | must register by May 30th to guarantee a t-shirt & early bird pricing

May 31st price increase | $30 Student (17 and under) / $35 Adult (18+)

🚗🧼 Help Us Send Our Scouts to Summer Camp! 🏕️🌲

Scout Troop 36 is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20th from 10AM–2PM at the Cherryland VFW (3400 Veterans Drive, Traverse City)!

Bring your car, truck, SUV — or all three — and let our scouts make them shine ✨ while you help support unforgettable summer camp adventures, leadership experiences, and outdoor fun.

💲 Free Will Donation
📍 Cherryland VFW – Traverse City
📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 10AM–2PM

Every donation helps our scouts get one step closer to camp! We’d love your support — and don’t forget to share this post with friends and family. ❤️💙 #TraverseCity #ScoutTroop36 #CarWashFundraiser #SupportScouts #NorthernMichigan #SummerCampFundraiser

Flintfields Horse Park welcomes spectators for another weekend of international competition during the $116,500 Molon Excavating CSI3* Grand Prix. This three-star event combines high-level equestrian sport with a relaxed Northern Michigan setting, featuring open seating, food, shopping, and hospitality throughout the day.

General admission proceeds this week support Inland Seas Education Association

Tickets begin at $15, with general admission revenue directly benefiting Friends of the Inland Seas Education Association through the Traverse City Horse Shows Charity Ticket Program. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Competition begins Saturday, June 20 at 2 PM. Tickets available online or at the gate.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit