Week of June 5
Now-Aug 25…Downtown Gaylord Summer Concert Series every Friday Night (minus Alpenfest weekend) at Claude Shannon Park 7-10. BYOC (bring your own chair). (Bad weather shows will be held under the Pavilion on Court) Info: gaylormichigan.net
Now- July 15 (or when tickets sell out) Harbor Light Christian School in Harbor Springs are raffling off a 2023 6 seater Polaris Ranger. Tickets at $100, only 1000 will be sold. Proceeds benefit educational programs. Info:231-347-7859
Now – July 28…Music in the Park 7-9p every Thursday at Memorial Park Bandshell – East Jordan. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. Info: ejchamber.org
June 5-9…29th Annual Smart Commute Week – Traverse City. To promote alternative forms of transportation. Free daily breakfast hosted at various locations. Info: traversecity.com
June 6…Babysitting training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Inland Lakes Elementary. Includes CPR and First Aid Certification. Registration is free. Info: 2331-627-8815
June 9-10…Red, White & Blue Collar Festival downtown Mio. 3p-11p Fri, 10-11p Sat. Beer tent, food trucks, live music and more! Info: bluecollarclothingcompany.com
June 9-11…Motorcycle Rally – Mackinaw City. Poker run, live entertainment, fireworks, bike show, mechanical bull, and more. Info: thunderroadsmichigan.com
June 9 – 18…Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Lilac walking tours, cornhole tournament, parades, free family fun playground, dancing, live music and more! Info: mackinacisland.org
June 9 – Aug 18…Every Friday “Stroll the Streets” 6-9p downtown Boyne City. Live music, kids activities and more. Info: boynecitymainstreet.com
June 10…Highlander Festival 10-6 at Little Bear East Arena –St. Ignace. Info: stignace.org
June 10…Loop the Lake – a new 4-mile urban trail race following the Boardman Lake Loop Trail. Runners and walkers welcome. $45 entry fee/ Kids 18 & under $25. Benefits the TART Trails. Info: traversecity.com
June 10…Cheboygan County Humane Society Adoption Event at Cheboygan Brewing Company-downtown Cheboygan. 10-2: Pets available; 10-8p silent auction; 6-9p Live music. Cheboyganhumanesociety.org
June 10…Leland Wine & Food Festival noon-6pm – Leland. Live music, wine/cheese pairings, music and more. $30 advance/$40 at event. Info: lelandmi.org
June 10…Free Family Day at Raven Hill Discovery Center – East Jordan. Noon-4pm. Enjoy the museum, animal room, school house, technology building, exhibits and more. Info: Miravenhill.org Additional dates: July 8, Aug 12, Sept. 9 and Oct 14
June 10…Lynn Duse Memorial Kid’s Bike Fest at the Little Traveres Historical Museum – Petoskey. Kids will have a chance to decorate their bikes prior to the parade at a free Decoration Station sponsored by Crooked Tree Arts Center. In addition, there will be bike safety inspections, car seat safety checks, an antique bicycle display, Native American games and activities, and free admission to the museum. Loaner bikes and helmets will be available. The first-place prize is a new Giant XtC Jr. Events begin at 10 and run until 2 PM, with the bike parade scheduled for 11-11:30. Helmets required. Info: petoskeyarea.com
June 10-11…Free Fishing Weekend – no license required!
Week of June 11
June 11…Project Feed the Kids Spring Carnival 3-7pm at J & S Hamburg – Traverse City. Music, face painting, cake walk, games, poker run and more! Helps provided meals for kids in need. Info: 231-409-9227 or projectfeedthekidstc.org
June 12-13…Torch Lake Whitefish Festival – Alden Depot Park. Art & Crafts show, kids art project, smoked fish dip competition, best fish tale story and more. Info: 231-350-8277
June 13…Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Yappy Hour 4:30-6:30 at Michael’s Tavern & Steakhouse-Indian River. Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres. $50, limited seating. Info: 231-238-7297
June 14…Michaywe Car Shwo 3-8p at Michaywe – Gaylord. Door prizes, raffle, music, food and fun! Info: 734-250-2676
June 14-15…10th Annual Mustang Stampede – Mackinaw City. Info: mackinawcity.com
June 14-18…Traverse City Spring Horse Show II at Flintfields Horse Park – Williamsburg. Info: traversecityhorseshows.com
June 14 – Aug 30…Boyne Area Chamber Summer Concert Series every Wednesday 6:30-8p at the Pavilion downtown. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy free live music. Info: boynechamber.com
June 15…Cheboygan Business Expo & Taste of the Straits downtown 1-6p. Info: cheboygan.com
June 15-16…Rummage & Craft Sale at St. Mary’s/St. Charles – Cheboygan. 9a-3p. Proceeds support church improvements. Info: 231-627-2105
June 15 – Aug 31…Music on Main Summer Concert Series every Thursday at 7pm in Washington Park – Cheboygan. Rain location: Festival Square. Free. Info: cheboyganmainstreet.org
June 15 – Aug 31…Every Thursday, Music on Main Summer Concert Series 7pm Washington Park – Cheboygan. Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy live music. Info:
cheboyganmainstreet.org
June 17…Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair 10-5p downtown Traverse City. Info: traversecity.com
June 17…Car Show 3-4:30p at St. Joseph Church – Traverse City. No registration fee. Info: stjosephtc.org
June 17…Charlevoix Marathon, Half/10K/5K. Info: visitcharlevoix.com
June 17-18…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3. Info: cheboygan.com
June 18…Strawberry Social noon-4p Depot Park - Alden. Info: visitalden.com
June 20…PACT Act Resource Fair for Veterans 11a-2p at VFW Post 607 – Rogers City. Veterans Benefits Administration Representatives, as well as Veteran Service Officers, will be available to talk about Toxic Exposure claims or other benefits information. Veterans who are not currently enrolled with the VA will have the opportunity to see if they are eligible to receive VA healthcare. Eligibility specialists will be available to assist with enrollment. Please bring your DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. It is highly recommended Veterans complete the Burn Pit Registry prior to attending:
www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp.
June 21-Aug 18…Concerts in the park series, every Wednesday and Friday from noon-1p at the Gazebo in Pennsylvania Park – Petoskey. Free. Info: petoskeyarea.com
June 21…50’s Party 5-9p at the Sand Road Senior Center – Cheboygan. Featuring Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater. $25, advance ticket sales only. Info: 231-627-7234
July 21-22…Indian River Summer Craft Show – downtown. Fri 12-6p, Sat 9a-4p. Info: irchamber.com
June 21-25…East Jordan Freedom Festival. Outdoor movie, pageant, magic show, carnival, youth parade, corn hole tournament, Grand Parade, Lip Sync contest, fireworks and more. Info: eastjordanfreedomfestival.org
June 22…Run Lake Ann 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Florip Family to support a local Marine Corp Veteran diagnosed with a brain tumor. Info: runlakeann@gmail.com
June 22-25…47th Annual St. Ignace Car Show Weekend. Info: stignace.org
June 22-25…East Jordan Freedom Festival. Live music, carnival, food, games, kid’s acitivites, parade, fireworks and more! Info: ejchamber.org
June 23-25…Gus Macker Basketball Tournament at the Otsego County Sportsplex – Gaylord. Registration deadline June 5. Slam dunk contest, free throw contes, 3-point contest, cornhole tournament. Info: gaylordchamber.com
June 24…Summer Solstice Celebration & Boardwalk Ribbon Cutting 7-10p at the Hess Nature Preserve – Rogers City. Info: headwatersconservancy.org
June 24…Bay Harbor Classic Car & Boat Festival in the Village at Bay Harbor. Info: bayharbor.com
June 24…TRAMPS Remote Control Airshow 9a-4p at TRAMPS Airfield – Traverse City. Pilots from across Michigan will fly remote control aerobatic, military and civilian aircraft. Info: traversecity.com
June 24…Rainbow Run 10a-2p Hull Park – Boardman Lake Loop – Traverse City. Pre-registration $25 student/$30 adult. Day of $30 student/$35 adult. Online registration closes June 22. Music, refreshments and activities after the event. Info: traversecity.com
June 24-25…Mackinaw City Arts & Craft Show in conkling Heritage Park. Paintings, woodwork, jewelry, clothing, books, photography and more! Sat 10-6, Sun 10-3. Info: mackinawcity.com
June 24-25…24th Annual Charlevoix Summer Art Show in East Park. Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10-3. Features a mix of art and craft displays. Info: charlevoix.org
June 28…Benefit Roast Pork Dinner 4:30-6:30p at the Cheboygan K of C Hall. Cost is by donation, benefits local charities and Bishop Baraga Catholic School. Carry out available. Info: 231-420-8153
June 29-30…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3. Info: cheboygan.com
June 29 – Aug 17…Every Thursday enjoy live music 7-9p in East Park – Charlevoix. (except July 20) Info: visitcharlevoix.com
June 29 – Aug 24…Every Thursday 6:30-8:30p Harbor Springs Street Musique. Free live music. Info: petoskeyarea.com
June 30…Classic Car Cruise at Turtle Creek Casino – Williamsburg. Staging starts at 5pm, cruise at 6. Info: traversecity.com
Registration is open for the 2023 Run for the Health of It in St. Igance. Includes a 5K, 10K Run or Walk Saturday, Aug. 12th at 9am on the campus of Mackinac Straits Hospital. Proceeds benefit the Mackinac Straits Health Foundation. Register at runsignup.com or call 906-643-0443
July 2023
July 1-8…National Cherry Festival – Traverse City. Carnival, parades, air show, games, arts & crafts, family activities, car show, foodie events, cornhole tournament and more! Info: cherryfestival.org
July 1 – Aug 31…Music by the Bay 7-8:30p American Legion Park – St. Ignace. Info: downtownstignace.com
July 1…Christmas in July Kettle Drive to benefit the Petoskey Area Salvation Army 10-6p at several locations.
July 7 – Aug 18…Movies in the Park at Dark every Friday night. Pennsylvania Park – Petoskey. Info: petoskeydowntown.com
July 8…Sweaty Yeti Run 5K & One Mile Fun Run – East Jordan. Info: sweatyyetirun.com
July 8 thru Labor Day Weekend – Fireworks at Dusk every Saturday. Info: downtownstignace.com
July 14-15…Up North Busker Festival in Memorial Park – East Jordan. Jugglers, stunt performers, acrobats, magicians, hoop dancing and much more. Food trucks, vendors and beer tent. Info: 231-459-6881
July 20…FOP Cheboygan County benefit concert featuring country artist Kyle Jennings. 7pm at Cheboygan High School. Tickets $25. Info: 800-442143
July 21-22…Indian River Summer Craft Show. Noon-6p Fri, 9a-4p Sat. Info: irchamber.com
July 22-29…AuSable River Festival – Grayling. Parade, Duck Derby, 10K & 5K, live music, kids activities and more. Info: ausableriverfest.com
July 28-29…AuSable River Festival Arts & Crafts Show – Grayling. Fri 10-8p, Sat 9a-7p. Info: ausableriverfest.com
ONGOING
TFN…Harbor Light Community Chapel of Harbor Springs is collecting cans and bottle returns to help the less fortunate at 8220 Clayton Rd. All bottles and cans should be left next to their central trash bin in the main parking lot. Info: 231.347.5001
Every Monday and Wednesday from noon-1pm Free Food Market is open in the parking lot of the Salvation Army Community Center on Barlow-Traverse City. Info: centralusa.salvationarmy.org
TFN…The St. Thomas food pantry is open on a drive-thru basis every Monday 10a-1pm. Bring photo ID with current Cheboygan address, proof of household income and proof of address for all household residents. 332 Western Ave. Info: 231-627-3167
TFN…The Acme Christian Thrift Store is in need of volunteers 3-5p any day Tues-Sat. Info: 231-267-3002
Now-TFN…Hospice of Michigan is available to help families in need of compassionate hospice care for a loved one. Call 888-247-5701 or visit hom.org
TFN…The Cheboygan Rec Center is open on Monday and Wednesday for boys and Tues/Thurs for girls from 5:30-8pm. High school and adults 8pm-10:30pm. Must wear mask at all times.
TFN- The Northern Care Center is a medical clinic for those uninsured or underinsured. Patients are seen on Tuesday afternoon/evenings. Located at W State Street, Cheboygan. You need to wear a mask and when you come to the parking lot you need to call the clinic, first come first seen. They also have vouchers for product at Goodwill and personal hygiene products for those in need. Please knock on the door for product. Please call with any questions 231-333-3019.
TFN… Cheboygan County Veterans host a coffee hour the 4th Wednesday of the month, 9:00 a.m. at the American Legion - VFW Post on State Street, Cheboygan. Coffee provided by McDonald's and donuts courtesy of Family Fare.
Now – TFN…Antrim County Veterans Affairs Coffee Talks every 3rd Monday 9a at The Dam Shop – Elk Rapids and every 3rd Wed 8:30a at M88 Morning Grind. Info: 231-533-8499
TFN…Boyne City Market at the Pavilion every Saturday 9a-12:30p with local meats, baked goods, crafts, artesian food, live music and more. Info: boynecitymainstreet.com
May 18-Oct 26…Downtown Farmer’s Market 9a-1p every Thursday-Charlevoix
June 9 – Oct 6…Elk Rapids Farmer’s Market 8a-noon. Info: elkrapidschamber.org
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