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Hundreds of gently used books for all ages and interests—fiction, nonfiction, children’s, cookbooks, and more. Sunday is clearance day. Proceeds benefit scholarships for women in the Grand Traverse Region.
Together, we’re turning pages and changing lives.

The Mercato @ The Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Kirkbride Entrance)

May 2–4, 2025
Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM

NOTE different hours on Sunday: Noon – 3 PM

We accept cash, cards, and local checks. Open to the public.

Hundreds of gently used books for all ages and interests—fiction, nonfiction, children’s, cookbooks, and more. Sunday is clearance day. Proceeds benefit scholarships for women in the Grand Traverse Region.
Together, we’re turning pages and changing lives.

The Mercato @ The Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Kirkbride Entrance)

May 2–4, 2025
Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM

NOTE different hours on Sunday: Noon – 3 PM

We accept cash, cards, and local checks. Open to the public.

Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and shop our indoor sidewalk sales! Mercato merchants will have discounts and specials throughout the weekend, as well as giveaways and tunnel walks.

Saturday May 3rd 10am-6pm
Sunday May 4th 10am-4pm

Hundreds of gently used books for all ages and interests—fiction, nonfiction, children’s, cookbooks, and more. Sunday is clearance day. Proceeds benefit scholarships for women in the Grand Traverse Region.
Together, we’re turning pages and changing lives.

The Mercato @ The Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Kirkbride Entrance)

May 2–4, 2025
Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM

NOTE different hours on Sunday: Noon – 3 PM

We accept cash, cards, and local checks. Open to the public.

Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and shop our indoor sidewalk sales! Mercato merchants will have discounts and specials throughout the weekend, as well as giveaways and tunnel walks.

Saturday May 3rd 10am-6pm
Sunday May 4th 10am-4pm

Our Spring Art Market features 25 Michigan artists selling their work indoors along with free admission to the museum and special programming to celebrate artists, spring, and moms!

Indulge in a Mawby sparkling cocktail at our afternoon cash sparkling bar while you take in the art with a pianist in the galleries. Support artists and shop unique gifts and artwork. Create a Mother's Day card in our Discovery Gallery. A day of fun for all!

Spring Art Market | 10 AM - 4 PM

Mother's Day Card Making Project | 10 AM - 2 PM

Pianist in the Galleries | 12 - 3 PM

Snacks & Lemonade | 12 - 3 PM (or as long as they last)

Mawby Sparkling Cocktail Bar | 12 - 3 PM (or as long as they last)

See the full list of artists and find more details at: https://shop.dennosmuseum.org/2025-spring-art-market

The Friendly Garden Club geraniums are coming! Geraniums ordered in October of 2024 will be available for pick up at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friends of Alden District Library are having a book sale.

Available items: books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs & puzzles. Proceeds will benefit Enrichment Programs for Adults and Children. Sale is held at Helena Twp. Community Center 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318

Come enjoy our 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Shows, located in the heart of the Village of Elk Rapids on River Street. Our shows feature 60+ artisans and crafters.  The show features art and homemade items in many areas including coastal art, home decor, jewelry, ceramics, woodcrafts, photography, skincare products, candles, soups, apparel, specialty food and much more.

Please join us for a Father's Day Card and Memorabilia Show at Timber Ridge Resort. Admission is free and open to the public. Come find that rare baseball card you have been searching for! Vendor pre- registration is required by reaching out to podcasttc@gmail.com.