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Join Blanca and Jesse of Musiquita for this bilingual musical performance!

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!

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

PUPPET SHOWS * STORIES * CRAFTS * ACTIVITIES * PRIZES

Join us for fun with the always hilarious Benzonia Public Library Puppet Lab this summer. There will be fan favorites, along with a NEW friend that we are very excited to introduce to you!

You do NOT need to be a member to Benzonia Public Library to participate, all are welcome!
More details are available at www.benzonialibrary.org/summer-reading-program-2025.html

The Elk Rapids Farmers Market is brought to you by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. This Friday morning market offers a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods, cheese, meats and fish, jams, maple syrup, local honey, coffee and tea, lavender products and so much more! In 2025, the Market is open every Friday from 8:00am to Noon from May 30th through October 3rd.

Support happy, healthy, and strong communities by riding with Norte on August 2nd! Norte’s Ride With Friends, sponsored by J Merchant Builders, is Norte's annual fundraiser to support championing bikes and community. Ride options cater to cyclists of all ages and abilities – there's a ride for everyone in the family!

Everyone can help support our mission of building community through cycling! For more information on how to support this year’s ride and empower the next generation of riders, visit https://www.norteyouthcycling.org/nortesride!

The festival is a free family friendly event! Live music, pie eating and t-shirt contests, a quilt raffle, and a fire hose spray provide entertainment for the participants and viewers alike. Many skilled artisans line the streets and fill the Village Hall to offer their goods for sale.

The highlight of the day is the Leo Porter Memorial Parade, featuring local leaders, sponsors, and various floats. Visitors of all ages and creeds are guaranteed to find something they enjoy.

NAYC Dressage and the Dexter CSI3* Grand Prix
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Saturday afternoon of elite youth show jumping and dressage competiton, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 3 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 City Opera House.

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

This fun and immersive exhibition explores the joy of sailing Michigan’s rivers and lakes, and celebrates the adventurous heart of our harbor community.

Artwork in all media highlighting all kinds of water travel – from tug boats to kayaks, canoes to freighters, and everything in between – it’s all hands on deck!

Exhibit hours:
Sundays 12-4
Mon-Thur 10-4

NAYC Jumping Final
Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Sunday afternoon of elite youth 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 City Opera House.

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.