This page lists current events on the Community Calendar.
8/11/25 6:30 pm
Join the group for nature walks, speakers and more.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/13/25 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join our friends from Open Spot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities. This evening session (6:30-7:30 pm) is designed for older teens and adults of all abilities to explore acting, singing and dancing in a fun atmosphere. Instructors are professionals in theatre, sign language and/or special education.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
8/7-8/13/25
Our largest collection ever! Used books, puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs and audio books for sale.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/14/25 10:00am-11:00am
The Ageless Grace Brain Health Program is based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements similar to playful childhood activities that fired neurons and developed neural pathways from birth to mid-teens.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
8/16/25 10-noon
Teens and pre-teens plot a course to navigate their team through an orienteering challenge. Compasses and instruction provided. RSVP.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/16/25 10am to 4pm
We're turning 25 and you're invited to celebrate with us!
Join us on Saturday, August 16 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at our new location, The Curiosity Place for a day of FREE family fun.
Explore brand-new exhibits, stilt-walkers, extra crafts and programs, and more !
Admission is free, but spots are limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Location: The Curiosity Place
Contact: Tom Maynard
8/15-8/17
Join us for our incredible annual roller derby event, the Fresh Coast Frenzy Tournament!
This will be three days of roller derby fun with teams from the Midwest and East Coast!
Tickets are $10 for one day, $15 for two days, $20 for all three days.
Games are Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 12pm-8pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
Location: GT County Civic Center
Contact: Nicole Way, Nicole.way@tcrollerderby.com
8/18/25 6:00pm-7:00pm
Now that you've harvested your crops, how are you going to keep them? We invite you to join for a presentation by Kara Lynch, a Food Safety Educator with MSU Extension where she will talk about the best practices of food preservation and answer questions.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
8/18/25 7:00 pm
Free concert featuring Michigan Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe who draws from both her Irish and American roots.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/19/25 11:00am-12:00pm
August's session will discuss Understanding Credit & Score.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
8/19/25 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. This month's book is The Memory Librarian by Janelle Mone.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
8/19/25 4:00 pm
Jessica Trotter, genealogist, speaker and blogger, will share her expertise on discovering and using non-traditional resources in genealogical research.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/20/25 7:00 pm
Join us to hear from Heather Bricca, 7&4 meteorologist.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
August 21, 22, 23
This musical takes you on a journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.
Location: Milliken Auditorium
Contact: OldTownPlayhouse.com/tickets
Aug 22,9am-4pm,Aug 23,9am-12pm
Huge Rummage Event in the gym.Multiple families.Something for everyone.
Proceeds used for church mission projects.Come and See!!
Location: 1003 South Maple St
Contact: Trinity Lutheran Church,(231) 946-2720
August 23rd, 2025, 11am-3pm
The Cherryland Ghostbusters will be hosting a school supply drive to aid TCAPS Student Support Network on Saturday, August 23rd from 11am to 3pm at the Traverse City Staples. Help fill the Ectomobile with snacks, backpacks and school supplies to support the TCAPS Student Support Network.
Location: Staples, Traverse City
Contact: Nathan Dean
8/25/25 12:00pm-1:00pm
The Ageless Grace Brain Health Program is based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements similar to playful childhood activities that fired neurons and developed neural pathways from birth to mid-teens.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
8/25/25 6-7pm
Bring your old jewelry to restyle into clips. Tools provided. RSVP.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/12 and 8/26/25 2:00 pm
Peninsula native Tim Carroll answers history enquiries.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/26/25 10am-noon
Transform fabrics into quilts for kids facing serious trauma. RSVP.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
8/27/25 11:00 a.m.
OMP's very own Mary Sue Wilkinson performs a special children's concert.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library