Community Calendar

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!

The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival closes with one of the final major weekends of summer at Flintfields Horse Park. The $116,000 CSI3* Grand Prix brings international riders to Traverse City for an afternoon of competition, hospitality, shopping, and summer atmosphere in Northern Michigan.

General admission proceeds this week support Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities through the Traverse City Horse Shows Charity Ticket Program.

Competition begins Saturday, August 8 at 1 PM.
Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

Hear IPR Classical Host Kevin LaRose and his wife, Sierra LaRose, perform live at Martha's Leelanau Table as part of the restaurant's summer music series.

For more information, click here.

The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair takes place annually at Rotary Park in Ludington, with over 170 arts & crafts displays for browsing and shopping.

Come hang out with us Sunday, August 9th from 4–6 PM for live music at Dune Bird Winery.

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.

Laughter is alive at Full Tilt Comedy's Comedy Lab! Come see what our students are working on at this experimental monthly show. Improv, stand up, new teams, new formats... anything goes!

Dates: August 10, 11, and 14, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Location: GAAC Classroom
Ages: 6–12

The Art Rangers camp is the perfect choice for the young artist who wants to explore a variety of media in a supportive, engaging environment. Paint, draw, sculpt, and print each week with exciting new projects. Campers will leave with an overflowing portfolio that will inspire continued curiosity. Join us for one session or all summer!

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

In memory of Joe and Jane Muer, this giant community collage with over 200 canvases, created by local artists, is on display beginning June 6th. Each piece is priced at $40.00 with all proceeds benefiting programming at the Oliver Art Center.

Summer Hours:
June 1 – September 30:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Date: M/T/F August 10, 11, and 14, 2026
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced

Learn to throw pots with lids and perfect your handle-making skills. In this class, we will learn to throw small lids off the hump and practice several handle techniques.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork