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National Grand Prix
Join us for a full afternoon of sport, sunshine, and kid-friendly fun! It’s Kids’ Day at Flintfields Horse Park, featuring fast-paced show jumping, great food, boutique shopping, and special programming for the young ones in your life.

Don’t miss balloon animals, music, our popular horseless jump arena (The Dam Shop Arena), and Norte Youth Cycling with balance bikes and games that encourage movement and confidence on two wheels.

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

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week supports Norte Youth Cycling.- building stronger, healthier communities by empowering riders of all ages through biking and connection.

Tickets begin at $15, and are available online or at the gate, with general admission revenue directly benefiting Norte Youth Cycling. 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

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.

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
Ages: 6-12
Students ages 6–12 will get creative in this hands-on class where they will explore mixed media techniques like collage, relief printing, and journaling. Young artists will create unique Artist Books while designing their own stamps and using Gelli Printing techniques and plates to craft one-of-a-kind print designs.

Students will be introduced to exciting printmaking processes where they will experiment with color, texture, and pattern. In addition to paper-based art, students will also dive into fabric printing, using a variety of techniques to create unique, personalized designs.

Story Time - Under the Sea Theme (baby-age 5) and Kids’ Crafts: Salt Painting (ages 6-12)

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

Color Our World with stories and song with master storyteller Jenifer Strauss!

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.

Nations Cup CSIO3*
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Thursday afternoon of fast-paced show jumping by world class athletes, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 1 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 Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center-- because every child deserves to grow up in a safe and caring community.

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 purpose of the East Bay Corners Farmers Market is to provide fresh and locally grown products, educate the public on the importance of farming best practices, promote local agriculturally based business development, forge partnerships with local farmers and community partners, and create a community gathering space at the Township Hall. East Bay Corners Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits and also offers a Power of Produce program for kids ages 5-13. There is family-friendly programming throughout the summer including live music, food trucks, and family game nights. It is a great night out for the whole family.

The Market will open on June 5, 2025 and run until October 2, 2025. It will be held on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Township Hall at 1965 N. 3 Mile Road Traverse City, MI 49696. More information about the East Bay Corners Farmers Market and other Food Security programs can be found on the East Bay Township website by visiting: https://eastbaytwp.org/residents/food_security.php