Community Calendar

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)

Free bike valet parking during the National Cherry Festival provided by Norte from 12 pm to 8 pm!

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!

Join the Skegemog Raptor Center for an engaging live raptor program featuring three ambassador birds, including a juvenile bald eagle, and an introduction to the fascinating world of birds of prey.

Spend a summer evening at Flintfields Horse Park during the World Championship Hunter Rider Spectacular. The event highlights elegance, precision, and tradition in one of the season’s most distinctive equestrian competitions, alongside food, shopping, hospitality, and sunset views across the venue grounds.

General admission proceeds this weekend support Kids On The Go – Traverse City through the Traverse City Horse Shows Charity Ticket Program.

Competition begins Saturday, July 11 at 5 PM. Tickets available online or at the gate.
Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

Benzie Community Chorus Sounds of Summer 2026 Concert Series presents Finding Time

Tickets are $20, available at benziechorus.org or the QR code. Children 10 and under are free with an adult.

Limited seating will be available at the door when it opens at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact benziechorus@gmail.com or call 231-651-0311

Join us on Saturday, July 11 at 7:00PM for an inspiring evening of Baroque music featuring harpsichordist Dr. Alexandra Dunbar, early keyboard and Musicianship Faculty at Interlochen Arts Camp and a graduate of The Juilliard School. Dr. Dunbar will be joined by fellow Interlochen Arts Camp faculty artists to perform beloved Baroque masterpieces, culminating in Johann Sebastian Bach’s riveting Musical Offering—a work of extraordinary ingenuity.

$25 at MyNorthTickets.com or by reserving at 231-938-9300 or $30 at the door

Take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From flower arranging and printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity. Second Sunday Art Projects are included with museum admission. Please pay admission when you arrive.

Second Sundays are made possible with support from the Linda O'Meara Fund for Arts Education.

For more information, please click here.

International riders return to Flintfields Horse Park during the $116,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix. This three-star event combines fast-paced competition with a relaxed Northern Michigan summer atmosphere, featuring lawn seating, hospitality, food, and shopping throughout the grounds.

General admission proceeds this weekend support Kids On The Go – Traverse City through the Traverse City Horse Shows Charity Ticket Program.

Competition begins Sunday, July 12 at 2 PM.Tickets available online or at the gate.
Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information. For more information about our event calender, click here.