Community Calendar

Drop by the library for Family Fun with Bees, Bugs, and Blossoms!

No pre-registration needed. All ages welcome!

Hands-on active fun with crafts and activities.

Learn all about native pollinator plants and bugs with special guests from the By-The-Bay Garden Club and an entomologist (aka a bug scientist!) from Michigan State University Extension.

A snack will be provided.

Questions? Call the library at 231-271-3512.

Celebrate spring at the Grand Traverse Conservation District among local nature-themed artisans! Stop in anytime from 11:00 am-2:00 pm to find the perfect gift for a friend, loved one, or treat yourself!

When: Saturday, March 21st from 11:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: Free. No registration required.

Come meet and learn about local birds of prey at a fun and interactive program presented by North Sky Raptor Sanctuary.

Learn more about the organization at https://www.northskyraptor.org/

Calling all trivia buffs! Test your knowledge of the natural world with us at Earthen Ales! Occurring seasonally, each trivia night will include five exciting rounds and one speed-round featuring a local partner organization who will bring their own expertise to the evening. Expect engaging questions, great conversation, and a deeper connection to our region’s ecology and community!

When: Friday, March 27th from 6:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Earthen Ales, 1371 Gray Dr #200, Traverse City, MI 49684

Registration: $5/person at the door. No registration required.

Audience: Adults

Family Fun Days are free, community-focused events hosted by YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative Traverse Bay. These days are a wonderful way for families to play together, explore the outdoors, and connect with local resources.

What to Expect:

Music & Storytelling: Don't miss special performances by Miriam Pico and Jen Strauss starting at 10:30 AM!

Giveaways & Prizes: Thanks to our sponsors, we are hosting raffle drawings every 15 minutes, including a chance to win a free week of Sparks Day Camp for kids ages 5–10.

Activities & Food: Enjoy arts and crafts, campfire s'mores, and a free lunch served from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM.

How to Give Back:
While the event is free, we encourage families to bring a non-perishable food item to donate as they arrive to help support our local community.

For more information, please click here.

Join Us for Family Fun Days!

Family Fun Days are free, community-focused events hosted by YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative Traverse Bay. These days are a wonderful way for families to play together, explore the outdoors, and connect with local resources.

What to Expect:
Music & Storytelling: Don't miss special performances by Miriam Pico and Jen Strauss starting at 10:30 AM!

Giveaways & Prizes: Thanks to our sponsors, we are hosting raffle drawings every 15 minutes, including a chance to win a free week of Sparks Day Camp for kids ages 5–10.

Activities & Food: Enjoy arts and crafts, campfire s'mores, and a free lunch served from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM.

How to Give Back:
While the event is free, we encourage families to bring a non-perishable food item to donate as they arrive to help support our local community.

The inaugural Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City (FCFF/tc) brings four days of documentary film to seven venues across the North Boardman Lake District and downtown Traverse City, April 30–May 3, 2026. Presented by the local nonprofit Old Mission Culture Company, the festival features 50+ films celebrating the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, with nearly two dozen filmmakers attending from 11 states.

Highlights include two evening galas at the City Opera House — the Michigan premiere of the Mary Oliver documentary Saved by the Beauty of the World (May 2) and the northern Michigan premiere of Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (May 1) — plus artist panels, outdoor tours, student films, and passholder after-parties at local breweries. Day passes $35 | Gala tickets $20 | GA screenings $10.

Price/Price Range: $10–$35
Ticketing Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Presenting Organization: Old Mission Culture Company
Organization Email: traversecity@freshcoastfilm.com
Organization Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Designation: Not For Profit

The inaugural Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City (FCFF/tc) brings four days of documentary film to seven venues across the North Boardman Lake District and downtown Traverse City, April 30–May 3, 2026. Presented by the local nonprofit Old Mission Culture Company, the festival features 50+ films celebrating the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, with nearly two dozen filmmakers attending from 11 states.

Highlights include two evening galas at the City Opera House — the Michigan premiere of the Mary Oliver documentary Saved by the Beauty of the World (May 2) and the northern Michigan premiere of Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (May 1) — plus artist panels, outdoor tours, student films, and passholder after-parties at local breweries. Day passes $35 | Gala tickets $20 | GA screenings $10.

Price/Price Range: $10–$35
Ticketing Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Presenting Organization: Old Mission Culture Company
Organization Email: traversecity@freshcoastfilm.com
Organization Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Designation: Not For Profit

The inaugural Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City (FCFF/tc) brings four days of documentary film to seven venues across the North Boardman Lake District and downtown Traverse City, April 30–May 3, 2026. Presented by the local nonprofit Old Mission Culture Company, the festival features 50+ films celebrating the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, with nearly two dozen filmmakers attending from 11 states.

Highlights include two evening galas at the City Opera House — the Michigan premiere of the Mary Oliver documentary Saved by the Beauty of the World (May 2) and the northern Michigan premiere of Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (May 1) — plus artist panels, outdoor tours, student films, and passholder after-parties at local breweries. Day passes $35 | Gala tickets $20 | GA screenings $10.

Price/Price Range: $10–$35
Ticketing Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Presenting Organization: Old Mission Culture Company
Organization Email: traversecity@freshcoastfilm.com
Organization Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Designation: Not For Profit

The inaugural Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City (FCFF/tc) brings four days of documentary film to seven venues across the North Boardman Lake District and downtown Traverse City, April 30–May 3, 2026. Presented by the local nonprofit Old Mission Culture Company, the festival features 50+ films celebrating the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, with nearly two dozen filmmakers attending from 11 states.

Highlights include two evening galas at the City Opera House — the Michigan premiere of the Mary Oliver documentary Saved by the Beauty of the World (May 2) and the northern Michigan premiere of Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (May 1) — plus artist panels, outdoor tours, student films, and passholder after-parties at local breweries. Day passes $35 | Gala tickets $20 | GA screenings $10.

Price/Price Range: $10–$35
Ticketing Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Presenting Organization: Old Mission Culture Company
Organization Email: traversecity@freshcoastfilm.com
Organization Website: TC.FreshCoastFilm.com
Designation: Not For Profit