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No drum necessary, but feel to bring an acoustic item of your own making. Earth Blessing will start each even. Dress for outside. Children must stay with the adults; it’s advantageous if kids are old enough to join in on the rhythm that evolves. RSVP nice but not required. No Charge, although a site maintenance donation is accepted. Visit the Google group TC SACRED DRUM CIRCLE for more info, or call: 231-383-0803. https://groups.google.com/g/tc-sacred-drum-circle

Celebrate clean, healthy water in Grand Traverse Bay with a unique open water swim event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to benefit The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a non-profit that works to protect the bay and its 1,000-square-mile watershed.

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

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.

The Friends of Peninsula Community Library Book Sale is back from August 7–13, 2025! Join us at the library for a week of incredible book bargains—and help support programs and services at PCL.

August 7: Members-Only Pre-Sale (join at the door!) 3:00pm - 7:00pm
August 8: 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 9: 10:00am - 5:00pm
August 10: 10:00am - 3:00pm
August 11: Half-Off Day 10:00am - 7:00pm
August 12: $5 Bag Day Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 13: $5 Bag Days + Charity Giveaway on Aug 13 10:00am- 4:00pm
Questions? Email us at pclfriends.omp@gmail.com

"Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local history experts share the area's history. Watch as teams of oxen and horses cut, load, and haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.

Arrive anytime between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Most people spend 3-4 hours at the fair.

All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days, $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass, or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series."

Traverse City’s Ikebana International chapter will present original floral arrangements in the sculpture court and galleries for visitors to enjoy. Join us for a weekend of botanical creation and artistic inspiration!

Tickets are not required in advance. Please pay admission upon arrival.

Find love in the 1839 Old Mission Style. Rev. Peter Dougherty sought a devoted spirit of amiable disposition willing to go anywhere woman between the ages of 20 to 29 to be his wife. Rev. Peter Dougherty married Maria Higgins in 1840 before bringing her to Grand Traverse Bay. Come help us celebrate their 185th anniversary.

Explore the 1842 buildings, garden and view pure American chestnut trees. Enjoy the Dougherty selfie board kids' craft table and anniversary cake. Come celebrate their love story at 18459 Mission Road on August 9th from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.

Do you want to build a snowman? Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. This production is sure to prove that “some people are worth melting for.”

Performed by students from our 1-Week Intensive Musical Theatre Camp.

The All Call Music Festival, now in its fourth year, has become a mainstay of Traverse City's vibrant cultural scene. Set against the backdrop of The Little Fleet—a TC fave, known for its eclectic food trucks and lively atmosphere—this one-day festival celebrates musical diversity and community spirit.

Scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, festival doors open at 4:00 PM, with performances starting at 5:00 PM. This year's lineup:

• Dos Santos: Groove-laden, psych-laced cumbia from Chicago.
• Kairos Creature Club: A kaleidoscope of twisted pop and art rock from Jacksonville, FL.
• Jordan Hamilton Trio: Cello-soul-hip-hop experimenter in trio form from Kalamazoo.
• Mama Sōl:  Hip hop outfit from Flint with a powerful flow of soul and spirit.
• Sandra Ann - TC's newest cadre of lifers serving up breeze rock and spangled pop.

While groovin' to live music, attendees can enjoy sips and bites on the patio from The Little Fleet's rotating lineup of local and visiting food truck vendors, including Daily Blend, Cordwood BBQ, Dogwood, Tommy the Taco, and Traverse City Pizza Co. Inside the dining room, Crocodile Palace offers Chinese-Sichuan dishes and The Little Fleet bar serves up craft cocktails, local beer, and wine.

All-ages welcome. Kids 14 and under are free!

Early Bird tickets are on sale now: $20 in advance until May 30. After that, it's $25 until the day of the event. Tickets are $35 at the door.