Community Calendar

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a visit from our friends from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to learn about birds of prey and their habitat, meet two "Raptor Ambassadors" and browse a hands-on artifacts table full of fun and educational items centered around birds of prey.

No signup is required for this free, all ages event.

This will take place in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the library.

For the third year, The Dynami Foundation’s Uncork Up North curates an unforgettable evening including a strolling dinner crafted by some of Northern Michigan’s most acclaimed chefs. Guests will be treated to fine food and exceptional wine—all for a great cause.

“This event spares no expense in curating food and wine pairings that will knock your socks off,” said Kasey Wierzba, executive winemaker and general manager at Shady Lane Cellars. “The diversity of cuisine from phenomenal chefs is unmatched!”

Click here for information on this event which arrives in time to support women this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This year, participating restaurants include:
· Artisan
· Crocodile Palace
· The Good Bowl
· Modern Bird
· Motor City Seafood Company
· Trattoria Stella
· UMBO

Wineries include:
· 2Lads
· Aurora Cellars
· Black Star Farms
· Good Harbor Vineyards
· Mari Vineyards
· Shady Lane Cellars
· Three Trees Vineyard

The Suttons Bay Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM.

For the 2025 season, we will be at our established location on St. Joseph St. at the north end of the village. Located on the east side of the intersection of M22 and M204 (between Concord St. and Race St.)

Market Dates of Operation: May 24 – October 18, 2025

This is the annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser for the Traverse City area. The general public are invited to this event. The event is located at Hull Park behind the public library. Registration begins at 9 am and the walk will start around 10 am after a short ceremony.

Join us at Heritage Sustainable Energy’s solar site for a first-hand look at how clean energy and farming can thrive together. Watch sheep graze underneath solar panels, help plant native pollinators and remove invasive species, all while connecting with farmers, developers, community members, and local leaders. Lunch is included! Please plan to arrive by 10:00 am and stay until 1:00 pm.

October 4
Hours: 10am – 3pm

Description: Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and shop local on our historic front lawn! Browse Michigan vendors offering art, jewelry, crafts, food and more. This is a free event and great for all ages.

Word for Word: Copy the Constitution
What does it actually say? Michigan Writers, in partnership with Traverse Area District Library, invite the community to join us on October 4, 10-12:00, at the McGuire Room in Traverse Area District Library to help hand copy the constitution word for word, post it in our hand-written scrawls, and then to read it aloud.

Each participant will be given a section to copy. We will post all the sections and read this important rights document aloud. All are welcome to join or observe. This exercise hopes to raise awareness through reclamation of the language that holds the principles of our country. It refreshes our understanding of the core rights document of democracy, bypasses partisanship, puts us in kinship with those early writers and thinkers, and offers affirmation. Join us at the library.

Just show up. Your favorite writing implement would be helpful.

Blue Heron, Mullaly's 128 & Twisted Fish galleries, of Elk Rapids have collaborated for 20 years to bring you ART BEAT - a celebration of the fine art & creativity that our region offers. Each gallery features award-winning works from an eclectic mix of mediums. ART BEAT is a festive celebration with art demos & prize give-aways.
Saturday, Oct 4th, 10 to 5pm.

A playful contrast in scale, monumental paintings meet intricate miniatures.

All exhibits are free and open to the public!  Groups Welcome. 

Gallery & Gift Shop Hours:  M-F 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm.

Join in the first Annual Traverse City Design Week! Whether you’re a designer or a design enthusiast, TCDW invites you to celebrate, learn, and shape the future of design in our region.

October 4-11
• ALL WEEK: Design Open Houses, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Mixers and more!
• OCT 1: Designer Stories in partnership with EXPAND Storytelling
• OCT 11: Radical Design Finale & Exhibition with special guests, music, fashion and lighting design, dancing and Radical Design Award winners! (Dress Code: creative!)

FOLLOW this event page for more on each event throughout the week! https://www.tcdesignweek.com/
MISSION: To showcase local design that solves real-world problems, to fuel Northern Michigan’s design culture, and unite our interdisciplinary design community.

SPONSORS" Alluvion Arts, Bay View Flooring & Design Center, Dana Grace Interiors, Traverse City Community Design, C.Bay Design