This page lists current events on the Community Calendar.
December 11, 5:30-7 p.m.
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: Amy Monette
December 11, 2025, 5:30-7:00 p
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
Friday, December 12 4:00-5:00p
Capture a memory your kid will treasure:
Bring your own device and snap a festive photo with Santa and his raptor friends!
Every group also receives an exclusive North Sky Raptor Sanctuary sticker to commemorate the occasion!
$10 donation supports the care, education, and conservation work of North Sky Raptor Sanctuary.
Note: this is an outdoor event
Location: GTC Civic Center Park
Contact: shelly@northskyraptor.org
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
Wine Wonderland brings out the best of the season. Sip mulled wine. Snowshoe the trails. Make a perfect mug of Hot Cocoa. Enjoy live music. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots of Northwest Michigan.
Location: Shady Lane Cellars
Contact: Angela Basford
12/13/25 10am-2pm
Cookie sale hosted by Old Mission Women's Club and PCL ornament sale hosted by Friends of PCL.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
12/13/25 5:30pm-10:30pm
5:30pm-Potluck
7:00pm-Basics Workshop
7:30pm-10:30pm-Dance
Music by Union Street String band and Dances called by Pat Reeser and Dave Goodwin.
Bring a white elephant gift for the traditional gift dance.
Location: 1050 Peninsula Drive
Contact: baysidetravellersdance@yahoo.com
12/14/25 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join us as we welcome back the TCAPS Choral-Aires as they get us in the mood for the holiday season with holiday music.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/14/25 3:00pm-4:00pm
Join us for a fun and festive event from the Cherry Capital Men's Chorus as they sing holiday music to get us all in the spirit of the holidays.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/15/25 6:30 pm
Sing-along with David Baumann and enjoy nibbles. Hosted by Friends of PCL.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
12/16/25 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. This month's book is Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
Dec. 5 to 20
Matilda is an extraordinary girl, unloved by her cruel parents, impressing her teacher, and raising the ire of her school's mean headmistress. But Matilda's courage and cleverness could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Location: Old Town Playhouse
Contact: OldTownPlayhouse.com/tickets
12/21/25 1:00pm-2:00pm
Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/21/25 3:00pm-4:00pm
Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/22/25 5:00pm-6:00pm
Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays. The performers are ones you may recognize as they have presented at the library and around the community for several years.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org