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Events in July, 2026
7/17/26 5-7pm
Bring a picnic to our 250th celebration. Enjoy the music of Johnny Keys, Peninsula Fire Department vehicles, the Traverse Area District Library Bookmobile, a kids' bike parade and more. Free cherry sundaes too! Co-sponsored by the Friends of PCL.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
July 17 & 18
Journey "under the sea" to a magical underwater kingdom. The mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home - and her fins - behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to deal with her father, an evil sea witch, and a handsome prince. Performed by students in the OTP Young Company's 4-Week Performing Arts Camp.
Location: Old Town Playhouse
Contact: OldTownPlayhouse.com/tickets
July 20-23, 9AM-12PM
Make things that move in super cool ways and explore the secret science behind all the fun, like what makes a rocket zoom and a ball bounce, with tons of hands-on experiments and wild creations. Your creations will come to life and your imagination will take flight!
Location: Scholars Hall, NMC
Contact: www.greatlakeskids.org/news
7/21/2026 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join The Michigan Parkinson Foundation with Candice Peggs, LMSW, to gain support with other caregivers.
Registration is required to attend. Please click here to register.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
7/22/2026 6:00pm-7:00pm
Local author John Wemlinger will be here to talk about his new book, Finding Innocence. If you are unable to make it in person but would still like to attend, register here to join us via Zoom.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
7/23/26 7:00 pm
Doc Probes and the Riptides are All About Jimmy Buffet. Pack a picnic, chairs or blanket.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
7/26/2026 12:30pm-4:00pm
Please join Disability Network Northern Michigan and TADL for an Americans with Disability Act Celebration and reception for Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Bernstein. Including free tastings of a special Moomer's ice cream flavor created specifically for this celebration!
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
July 27-30, 9AM-12PM
New! Get ready to unleash your creativity! The ultimate camp for kids who love to create awesome stuff, every day is a new adventure with a different theme! The best part is that you get to take home everything you make!
Location: NMC, Scholars Hall
Contact: www.greatlakeskids.org/news
Thursday, July 30th, 1:00 PM
Spend a feel-good morning with GTRLC writing personal thank-you notes to donors who support land conservation work. All materials are provided, and it's a relaxed, indoor volunteer activity. Meet at the Conservation Center in Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve (2846 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City). Water and restrooms available.
Location: 2846 3 Mile Rd N,Traverse City
Contact: edesjardins@gtrlc.org
Events in August, 2026
Friday, July 31st, 7 PM
Join Viridian Strings as they present a passionate program of romantic chamber music, performed by some of America's most arresting young performers. Tickets are $10 per person! This event is not to be missed!
Location: Oliver Arts Center, Frankfort
Contact: viridianstringsgt@gmail.com
Saturday, August 1st: 7 PM
Join Viridian Strings as they perform an incredible set of Romantic-era chamber music in the sensational environment of The Alluvion! An unforgettable venue with world-class performers awaits. Tickets range from $30 - $35.
Location: The Alluvion, Traverse City
Contact: josephskerik@gmail.com
Friday August 7, 5pm-8pm
Harmony at Peace Ranch An Evening with Miriam Pico & Ryan Younce
August 7, 5-8 PM, Peace Ranch, 2570 Hoosier Valley Rd. Music from 5:30-7:30 PM. Ticket includes two glasses of wine or beer. Food available for purchase from Sabores Y Colores and Moomers. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Ages 21+. Proceeds support equine-assisted mental health services.Tickets:peaceranchtc.com
Location: Peace Ranch
Contact: Meghanpeaceranchtc@gmail.com
August 10-13 1-4PM
Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! This camp transforms you into a star explorer, uncovering the mysteries of the cosmos at The Curiosity Place, powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum. Take part in solar experiments, learn your way around our galaxy, and create star-studded mini-exhibits that will have you sharing your new-found knowledge with the whole family!
Location: The Curiosity Place
Contact: www.greatlakeskids.org/news
August 13, 2026, 5:30-7:00 pm
Join The Kingsley Folk School for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle, Everyone Has a Story. Come and share real moments from your life, told to connect, laugh, reflect. Held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Kingsley Branch Library. Event is free and open to all. Call the Library at 231-263-5484 with questions.
Location: Kingsley Branch Library
Contact: Kingsley Branch Library