Community Calendar

American Tree is an exhibit that explores the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years ago — and the role trees will play moving forward into this nation’s next 250 years. This exhibition features the work of 28 artists. Set in Glen Arbor — named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in February 2026 — the exhibit celebrates trees in a wide variety of media, styles, and materials. It interprets the pivotal role trees played in the history of this nation.

At the same time, American Tree is an exhibition that asks what our relationship with the forests and woodlands looks like today? Is it purely transactional and commercial? Is there respite and renewal to be found in the woods? And what is our blueprint for the forest ecosystem in the next two centuries? What does a United State of Trees look like? Why should we care?

Monday thru Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday: 12pm – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

Step back in time during Log Cabin Day at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House museum at 18459 Mission Road, Old Mission Peninsula. TOur the oldest house in the region, outbuildings and demonstration garden. Take part in our first Belessing of the Dougherty Legacy Chestnut Blossoms.

Enjoy Angus MacDonald's beautiful old time accordion music, kid's craft, a Dougherty Family selfie board and croquet on the lawn. explore our trail as you discover unusual pure American chestnut trees.

Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with music, creativity, and fun at the Music House Museum!

Enjoy guided tours, tasty popcorn and lemonade, a hands-on craft table for kids, and a special visit from Stone Circle poet Terry Wooten featuring poetry, storytelling, and music for all ages. Want to join the fun? Bring a memorized piece to share and make the day even more special

Only $38 per family of two adults and up to four children 16 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at MyNorthTickets.com, musichouse.org or reserved by calling 231-938-9300.
Come make joyful summer memories with us — we can’t wait to welcome you

Join us on Sunday, June 28th for the first Blessing of the Dougherty Legacy American Chestnut Blossoms at 1pm at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House at 18459 Mission Road on Old Mission Peninsula. See the unique pollination process at 1:30 conditions permitting.

Learn about our efforts to continue Rev. Dougherty's living legacy at the oldest house in the region built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe who lived on the shores of East Bay and Rev. Peter Dougherty.

In memory of Joe and Jane Muer, this giant community collage with over 200 canvases, created by local artists, is on display beginning June 6th. Each piece is priced at $40.00 with all proceeds benefiting programming at the Oliver Art Center.

Summer Hours:
June 1 – September 30:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Come visit Alden District Library and see a collection of rubber ducks. This fun display can be viewed during normal library hours.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30a-5p, Tue 9:30a-6p, Sat 9:30a-2p.

The library is located at 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318. Free Event.

Come to the museum and join an informal tour of our current exhibitions with one of our docents.

Tours are free with museum admission and will begin at 12:00 PM. Please meet by the front desk a few minutes before the tour begins.

Images and poetry are the essence of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s current Lobby Gallery exhibit. Poetic Visions Of Port Oneida: Painting And Poems That Reimagine is a series of oil paintings and corresponding poems created by Grand Traverse County artist Wendy McWhorter. This exhibition is in the GAAC’s Lobby Gallery through August 27, 2026.

Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday: 12pm – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

“Jubilee!” is an ode to the cherry in all its glory. In northwest Michigan, we celebrate cherries – both tart and sweet – as a major crop, a summer delight, and a shared heritage.

Exhibit Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm