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Events in October, 2025
10/21/25 4:00pm-6:00pm
Got a hobby? Need a hobby? Now's the perfect time to find something fun to do - and new friends to share it - before winter.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
10/21/25 7:00pm-7:45pm
Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
10/21/2025 4 to 6 pm
Need a hobby? Check some out at the library! We'll have over 20 tables of friendly community members with interesting hobbies - join us in the McGuire Room!
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: TADL - Heather Brady
10/23/25 6:00pm-7:30pm
TADL and Citizens Climate Lobby are partnering to bring you this facilitated film series about various aspects of climate change and how it affects people and our region. October 23rd - From Sagan's Congressional Testimony to Now: 40 Years of Climate Innovation
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
10/25/25 11am-12:30pm
Skeletons, stories, crafts and more! Not too scary family fun!
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
Oct 25, 2025 11AM - 1PM
FREE to kids 0 - 12; plenty of fun activities, games, food and candy!
Come in costume for some Halloween fun!
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traverse City Elks Lodge #323
Location: Traverse City Elks Lodge #323
Contact: Wendy
Oct 25, 2025 7PM - 11PM
$15 Cover - includes appetizers
Get out your best costume or favorite team colors
Music by DJ Dave Sobiech
PUBLIC WELCOME
Location: Traverse City Elks Lodge #323
Contact: Kellie
10/27/25 6:00pm-7:30pm
Author event with award-winning author Diana Louise Webb where she will present her debut psychological thriller Last of the Autumn Rain. In addition, the author's mother, an 89-year-old child survivor of Nazi Germany, will join the discussion to speak about her first-hand experience in fleeing East Prussia during the 1944 Russian invasion and the trauma it inflicted.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
10/28/25 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join the Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance for an engaging gathering focused on transportation for everyone in the community. We will review existing policies and laws that protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers, learn from each other to enhance safety, and discuss ways to improve connectivity.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
11/4/25 2-4pm
Craft a lovely ribbon runner for your Thanksgiving table. RSVP by 10/28!
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
October 30th from 6:00 - 8:00p
Come dressed in your costume and celebrate Halloween with a self-guided lantern-lit hike at the Boardman River Nature Center, featuring North Sky Raptor Sanctuary! Get ready for games, trivia, and live Raptors on the trail!
Registration: $5/person. Registration is required. Please click here to register. Space is limited.
Location: Boardman River Nature Center
Contact: info@gtcd.org
Oct. 24 to Nov. 1
When two squeaky-clean college kids - Brad and his fianc©e Janet - go to visit a former professor, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion. There they meet the charismatic and cross-dressing mad scientist, Dr. Frank'n'Furter, and things take an unexpected turn. This sci-fi and horror live musical is a tribute to B-movies and an unforgettable adventure.
Location: Old Town Playhouse
Contact: OldTownPlayhouse.com/tickets
October 31st 6-8pm
Family Halloween night at Green Lake EMS fire station in Interlochen. Raffle, goody bags, games, food and fun!
Location: 9426 Tenth St Interlochen Mi
Contact: Jeff.lenten@gmail.com
Events in November, 2025
11/1/2025 9:00am-1:00pm
Bring items to be repaired or learn how to repair them yourself. The Repair Cafe is a free, volunteer staffed event.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
November 2, 2025
Join us as we honor our nation's heroes!
FREE dinner for veterans, $15 for non-veteran guests
No reservation needed - just come enjoy good food, fellowship, and a celebration of those who served
Location: Traverse City Elks Lodge #323
Contact: Wendy 231-946-6171
Nov. 1 2025 9 am to 1 pm
Do you have a small household item that needs repair? Bring it in!
Our skilled repairers can help, and guide you. Learn more at tadl.org/repaircafe
Presented in partnership with Green Door Folk School.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: TADL - Melissa McKenna
11/3/25 11:00am-12:00pm
Drop in and chat with Library Director Michele P. Howard! If you have questions about using the updated catalog search, now's a great time to ask them.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
11/10/25 6:30 pm
Shipwreck expert Ross Richardson helps honor those lost in a Lake Superior storm 50 years ago today. We will end the program with the famous ballad.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
November 22, 2025 10am-3pm
The 19th Annual Mancelona Community Craft Show will be taking place on Saturday, November 22 from 9am - 3pm at Mancelona Elementary School (231 W Limits, Mancelona MI 49659).
Embrace the season's spirit and discover a treasure trove of unique handmade craft, delightful treats, and festive joy!
Location: Mancelona Elementary School
Contact: Michele Scott