Now – July 29… Every Friday 7-9pm Music in the Park Summer Concert Series at the Jordan Valley Community Band Shell-East Jordan. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy! Info: ejchamber.org

 

Now- Aug 19…Concerts in the Park noon-1pm every Wed & Friday – Pennsylvania Park – downtown Petoskey. Bring a lunch, lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music. Info: petoskeyarea.com

 

Now – Sept 2…Stroll the Streets every Friday downtown Boyne City 6-9pm. Live music, games, food, fun! Info: boynecitymainstreet.com

 

Now-Aug 25…Every Thursday 3-8p live music in Washington Park –Cheboygan. Yard games, family fun. Bring a chair or blanket. If raining, moves to Festival Square. Info: cheboygan.com

 

Now – Sept – Fireworks in Mackinaw City every Tuesday & Friday at dusk. Info: mackinawcity.net

 

Now – Oct 4…Crafter/Farmers Market every Tuesday from 5-8pm at the Pavilion on M88 – Central Lake. Info: 231-350-0981

 

Now – Aug 25…Street Musique – Downtown Harbor Springs. Live music every Thursday! Info: harborsprings

Week of June 26

 

July 2…Christmas in July 10-6p bells will be ringing for the Salvation Army at the following locations: Petoskey: Oleson's, Louie's, Big Lots, Chamber of Commerce; Harbor Springs: IGA; Boyne City: Louie's; Charlevoix: Oleson's; Eastport: Eastport Market; Central Lake: Village Market; Elk Rapids: Village Market. Volunteers needed. Info: SAPetoskey.org

 

July 2-9…National Cherry Festival – Traverse City. Parades, live music, carnival, food, family activities and more! Info: cherryfest.org

 

July 1…Old Town Classic Car Cruise at Turtle Creek Casino-Williamsburg. Staging starts at 5pm, cruise at 6. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Info: cherryfestival.org

 

July 1-29…Every Friday, Movie in the Park 9:30p at East Jordan Tourist Park. Info: eastjordancity.org

 

July 1-4…Boyne City 4^th of July celebration! Fri-Stroll the Streets 6-9p; Sat-Farmers market 8a-noon, cornhole tournament; Sun- Art & Craft Fair, bounce houses/water slide, boat parade; Mon-Independence Day Run 7:30a, breakfast 7-10a at Eagles Hall; Kids bike parade 9a, Grand parade 10a, 47^th Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair/Food Trucks, Rotary Chicken BBQ 11-1p, kids games, live music, duck race, fireworks. Info: boyne4thofjuly.com

 

July 2…Fireworks over Otsego Lake

 

July 2…Boat parade on Otsego Lake 1pm

 

July 3 – Aug 28…Movies byt the Bay every Sunday 7:30-9:30 at the American Legion Park – St. Ignace. Free, concessions available. Bring a chair or blanket. Info: saintignace.org

 

July 3…Central Lake Chamber Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser 2pm registration, 3p bags fly – Thurston Park. $30 team. Info: 231-350-0981 or register on scoreholio.com

 

July 3…Torch Lake fireworks at dusk. Info: torchlakefireworks.org

 

July 4…Art in the Park 10-5p downtown Frankfor. Info: 231-352-7251

 

July 4…Independence Day Celebration – Beulah. 5K Firecracker run, kids games, face paiting, food, parade, fireworks. Info: 231-383-1120

 

July 4…4^th of July Parade 10am – Downtown Cheboygan. Info: cheboygan.com

 

July 4…4^th of July Parade – Frankfort 10am

 

July 4…4^th of July Parade 11am – downtown Alanson

 

July 4…Fireworks over West Grand Traverse Bay at dusk

 

July 4…4^th of July Parade noon-2p; boat parade 4-6p. Glen Arbor. Info: visitglenarbor

 

July 4…Petoskey 4^th of July Parade 6pm

 

July 4…Johannesburg 4^th of July fireworks

 

July 4…Horton Bay 4^th of July Parade 1pm. Info: 231-881-2564

 

July 4… BBQ Benefit Cook-off! This year’s BBQ Cook-off will consist of 3 categories brisket, ribs, and chicken. The parade in Alanson starts at 11 and the cook-off judging and Food for everyone by donation begins right after the parade around noon. All proceeds go to the Alanson volunteer firefighters and first responders. The volunteer firefighters are the one who are going to judge the categories. 6330 Warren Rd-Alanson. The event is sponsored by friends of Breanna‘s ride.

 

July 4…Harbor Springs 4^th of July Celebration. Paul Revere 5K & 10 Mile Run, American Legion Breakfast, Art in the Park, Parade, Fireworks. Info: harborspringchamber.com

 

July 7-Aug 25…Movies in the Park-Alanson- every Thursday at dusk. Bring your own chair or blanket

 

July 7 – Aug Aug 25…Every Thursday “Concerts on the Lawn” 7-8:30p at Grand Traverse Pavilions – Traverse City. Free, donations welcome. Info: traversecity.com

 

July 8…Onaway Area Horse Club Full Show 6p at Amy’s Arena on M-68. Free admission, concessions, raffle, kids boot race and more. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor. Info: on facebook under Amy’s Rena (OAHC)

 

July 9…Sweaty Yeti 5K Run – East Jordan. 8a start time. All levels welcome. Proceeds benefit the Barber-Galvin Scholarship Fund. Info: sweatyyetirun.com

 

July 9…East Jordan Brew Fest 3-9p. Live music, variety of beer, wine, soft drinks; games and more. Info: ejrotary.com

 

July 9…Marine Safety class

 

July 9… Marine Safety Class 9a-4p in the Cheboygan County Buliding. Min. age to attend is 12. Class size limited, pre-registration required. Bring your own lunch. Info: https://michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com 

 

July 9…BBQ Dinner 2-6p at the American Legion – Onaway. $15 per plate, open to the public. Info: 989-733-0155

 

July 9 – Sept 3…Fireworks every Saturday over Moran Bay – St. Ignace. Info: saintignace.org

 

July 12…Summer Celebration Concert 7pm Triangle Park - downtown Mancelona. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy free music. Info: mancelonachamber.org

 

July 12 & July 26…Free Outdoor Movies in the Park 9:30-11p – Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. Bring a blanket or chair. Info: harborspringschamber.com

 

July 12-16…Gaylord Alpenfest! Live music, carnival, parade, games, family activities and more! Downtown Gaylord. Info: gaylordchamber.com

 

July 14…Fundraising concert featuring Sylvia, 7pm at Cheboygan High School. Tickets $20 each, $35 pair, $50 family (up to 8 people). Proceeds benefit the Fraternal Order of Police-Cheboygan County. Info: 800-445-2143

 

July 16…Food Truck Rally 6-9pm downtown Boyne City. Local food, drinks and live music. Supports the Boyne City Farmers Market. Info: boynecitymainstreet.com

 

July 16-24…Charlevoix Venetian Festival. Street parade, boat parade, games, carnival, live music and more! Info: venetianfeatival.com

 

July 22-23…Christmas in July with the Traverse City Salvation Army. Bell ringers are needed. Register at: registertoring.com or call 231-946-4644 ext 303

 

July 22-24…ABATE Summer Bash at Rapid River Campground – Kalkaska. Food truck, music and more. Must be 18 or older. Info: 231-675-9275

 

July 23…Christmas in July Craft Fair 10-3p at the Gaylord Eagles Hall. Info: gaylordmichigan.net

 

July 24-31…Freedom Camp Revival-Cadillac. Week event, leading to breaking chains and experiencing freedom in the lord! All services will be on the hill under the tent. Eight guest speakers. Child care will be provided. See flyer on Facebook for more info. July 24th: 10am and 7pm services July 25th-July 30th: 7pm services July 31st: 10am service with Picnic to follow. Info: 231-775-2662

 

July 27…Fundraiser for Mission Six Service Dogs 4p until close at Big Boy in Cheboygan. Proceeds will benefit Mission Six, an organization that provides leader dogs to wounded veterans. This is in effort to help Mr. Gaus. Info: 231-627-3661

 

July 30-31…ASIST Suicide Prevention Training 8:15a-4:30p at the 22 2 None Belay My Last Barracks in South Boardman. Learn to recognize when someone may be a risk of suicide and how to work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. There is a $50 Deposit REQUIRED to save your seat.  **A full refund will be processed only after attending both full days of training (minus a $5 administration fee).  Info: kierstensride.org

 

Aug 2022

Aug 5…Project Backpack Parking Lot Parade 11-1p in the St. Ignace ES/MS Parking Lot. Fun family drive-thru event. Free backpacks, school supplies, educational & fun goodie bags, raffles. All Mackinac County Students grade pre-K thru high school. Info: 906-643-6110

 

Aug 13…Huntington’s Disease Hope Walk 10 at Sunset Park – Traverse City. Helps support the fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Info: uppergreatlakes.hdsa.org/events/traverse-city-team-hope-walk

 

Aug 20…Dining for Paws to benefit the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. Door & cocktails/silent auction at 5:30p, plated dinner 6:30, live auction 7:30p. Tickets $65. Info: 231-582-6774

 

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 our 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.

 

June 8-Aug… Join Little Traverse Conservancy on Wednesday mornings this summer! Different route options are available based on ability. Strollers, dogs on leash, all are welcome! No need to register.

 

Now – Oct 29…Every Wed & Sat 8a-1p Farmer’s Market at Festival Square – Cheboygan. Info: facebook.com/cheboyganfarmersmarket

 

Now – Oct 30…Interlochen Farmers Market 9a-2p Interlochen Corners. Info: 231-378-4488

 

May 7-Oct 29…Wednesday & Saturday Sara hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Wed 8a-noon, Sat 7:30a-noon. Info: traversecity.com

 

May 20-Oct 14…Bellaire Farmers Market at the ASI Community Center & Park. Info: bellairechamber.org

 

May 27-Sept 30…Every Friday 8:30a-1p Farmer’s Market downtown Petoskey. Info: petoskeydowntown.com