Jun 08 Saturday
Join Plant It Wild at Green Elk Rapids Nature Fest 2024! PIW is one of 50 regional organizations representing environmental protection, outdoor education, recreation ideas, and more. A family friendly day including music, workshops, crafts, food and storytelling.
Connect with leaders from over 50 regional organizations, hear initiatives about protecting our environment, explore outdoor education and recreation ideas, kid’s activities, live music, workshops, crafts, food and storytelling.
Enjoy a Saturday in the Park! Playground included!
Jun 09 Sunday
Breathe new life into your used shirts or cotton sweaters with the help of relief printmaking!
In this workshop, artist Jamie John will demonstrate how they print their designs on second-hand garments using soft rubber blocks and fabric ink. You’ll be guided through the process of designing and carving your own print(s), offered tips and tricks for printing with fabric ink, and by the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to walk away with your own personal customized clothing!
Jamie John will be giving a demonstration from start to finish for this process, and be discussing printmaking, the fast fashion industry, and how to use our creativity to resist mass consumption.
*Please bring along a garment to print. Cotton, linen, or cotton polyester blend garments are recommended for first-time printers.
Presented by Jamie John, a multi-disciplinary Anishinaabe and Korean-American artist from Traverse City, MI.
Experience Premier Olympic-Level Show Jumping at the $120,000 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel FEI 3* Grand Prix. Immerse yourself in a day filled with outstanding equestrian sport, a variety of food truck options and family-friendly activities, including music by Tim Jones of Whiskey Wolves of the West. This week, we're honored to support the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association, dedicated to creating accessible mountain bike trails and building community across Northern Michigan.
Join us on Sunday, June 9, at 2 pm (Gates open at 8 AM) for an unforgettable day of sportsmanship and community support, all part of the Traverse City Spring Series, Presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. See you ringside!"Tickets begin at $15, with general admission revenue directly benefiting the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.
Jun 10 Monday
Bring a threads project and work among friends.
Norte is joining the Traverse Area District Library for their Summer Reading Club Kickoff event! Get a bike tune-up for your summer riding adventures from our Norte bike mechanic, sign up for the Summer Reading Club, participate in an interactive STEM activity with Challenge Island & more!
Jun 11 Tuesday
Children are invited to read aloud to a trained Reading Dog.
Jun 12 Wednesday
Stories and Crafts for preschoolers
Jun 13 Thursday
Gentle Yoga for a small fee.
The 5toOne Playgroup is a free playgroup for parents and their children ages 0-6 years old, gathering at Grow Benzie's Event Center, that includes a snack, a story-time and engaging activities designed for children 0-6. 5toOne Playgroup is a place where we help children thrive and connect parents with information and resources to ensure that all children reach their highest potential. Older siblings are always welcome.