Events in Traverse City, MI

A monthly bring-your-own-bulk trade day centered on Pokemon cards, with plenty of opportunities to swap and trade. Bulk is accepted for store credit at boosted rates, making it easy to turn extra cards into singles, sealed items, or other options. To participate, bulk should be unsleeved with all cards facing the same direction, English only, and limited to Pokemon cards. Submissions must be NM and brought in boxes, for example ETB or USPS Flat Rate. Only common and uncommon bulk is accepted for bulk lots, with no energy or trainer cards included. Current store credit rates are $15 per 1,000 for commons and uncommons, $20 per 1,000 for holo rares and reverse holos, $0.25 each for V, VMAX, VSTAR, and ex cards, and $0.50 each for full art trainers. Bulk that is not sorted will be processed at the common and uncommon rate.

A recurring comedy night lands on the final Sunday of every month, centered on delivering plenty of laughs.

Lisa George leads a Brightletics class focused on Ageless Grace neuroplasticity exercises. Developed by Brightletics, the Ageless Grace Brain Health Program features 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease that are practiced while seated, making the activities suitable for many ages and abilities. Movements are spontaneous and organic, with no choreography to memorize. The exercises encourage the brain to work in new ways by introducing unfamiliar motions or fresh approaches to familiar actions, engaging strategic planning, memory and recall, analytical thinking, creativity and imagination, and kinesthetic learning. Each tool also highlights an essential physical skill for long-term function, including joint mobility, balance, spinal flexibility, upper body strength, and coordination, and supports the Ageless Grace “Three R’s,” the ability to respond, react, and recover. This class takes place in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the library.

Stretch your family budget at a seasonal Just Between Friends Traverse City consignment sale featuring items for newborns through teens. Expect gently loved clothing, shoes, books, toys and games, along with baby gear, car seats, cribs, outdoor toys, sports equipment, summer essentials, and more. Shoppers can find children and maternity items at discounts that can reach up to 90 percent off retail. Those who wish to consign can offer their quality kids items for sale. Early access shopping is available with tickets, followed by public shopping days and a final half-off event. The sale takes place inside Grand Traverse Mall, across from the gymnastics area.

A memorable evening with purpose unfolds at the Hagerty Garage in Traverse City, now in its fourth year. Exceptional food and wine are at the center, but the goal reaches further, as every taste, toast, and conversation supports women in Traverse City facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Funds raised are directed through the Cowell Family Cancer Center of Munson Healthcare to women across Northern Michigan, helping ease financial burdens so they can focus on what matters most. Chefs from Northern Michigan, regional wineries, and a team of sommeliers lend their expertise each year to affirm that no woman in the community should have to face this journey alone.

Enjoy a performance of classic rock from North 44.

At Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate, this gathering features wine, live music, and storytelling while sharing ways to make a difference. Tickets are $50 per person and include live music, a glass of wine, dinner, and storytelling. Tickets are available and donations are welcome. For more information, call (231) 995-0870 or email chill@bethany.org.

Djangophonique returns to The Alluvion by popular request with Django Stories, a program that intertwines live performance with band-led narration about Django Rheinhardt and the culture surrounding his music. The concept earned positive feedback at The Ark in Ann Arbor last winter, and previous appearances at The Alluvion have sold out. This is an all-ages event with general admission, presented in a seated listening room format. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

A day of shopping unfolds on the historic front lawn at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Admission is free and it is suitable for all ages. Only two vendor spaces remain. Interested vendors can text (814) 388-9491, the preferred method, or email applyasavendor@gmail.com. Vendor placement is first come, first served.

Reset your body, refresh your mind, and reconnect with yourself at a YogaFit immersion set beside one of the Midwest’s picturesque shorelines. This experience blends strength and sculpt yoga with deep stretch and recovery flows, along with practices that support a strong mind and body connection. Between sessions, take in lakeside views and crisp fall air, with unhurried time to relax, meet others, and simply be. Optional social sip moments are part of the mix. It is a great fit if you want a meaningful reset, prefer to move in a supportive and powerful way, or are seeking a fun getaway with purpose. Hosted at Cherry Tree Inn & Suites in Traverse City, you can come with a friend or arrive solo and leave with new connections. A $100 deposit secures a spot, and space is limited.

An in person office hour offers a chance to talk about community concerns and statewide matters. The gathering takes place at the Traverse Area District Library in the McGuire Room. The organizer serves Michigan's 103rd House District, which includes all of Leelanau County and portions of Grand Traverse County and Benzie County.

A monthly creative space for LGBTQ+ writers, questioning creatives, and allies, offered in partnership with Up North Pride and The Folded Leaf. Meeting on the second Tuesday each month, this circle provides a welcoming setting to write, explore ideas, and connect with others. Each gathering starts with a brief prompt inspired by queer literature, memory, identity, place, imagination, or joy. Participants then settle into quiet writing time, with an optional chance to share work afterward. Experience is not required and reading aloud is never expected. All kinds of writing are invited, including poetry, fiction, essays, memoir, journaling, letters, fragments, and works in progress.

This celebration with Pebble Pups and the Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Boardman River Nature Center honors Earth Science Week and National Fossil Day. It highlights how people across many fields conduct Earth science and work together to solve problems facing the planet and communities. Guided by the theme “Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society,” the program focuses on minerals essential to modern life and how professionals source them responsibly. Attendees can view a fossil collection, learn what the specimens reveal about ancient life and Earth’s history, and take home a fossil to begin a personal collection. Registration is free and required. It is designed for families and children.

Team up with a partner of your choice for a bring-your-own-partner disc golf doubles tournament at Elmbrook Golf Course. A cart is included.

Hosted at Park Place Hotel and Conference Center, this formal gala honors veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and steadfast service. The evening begins with a cocktail hour and entertainment, then transitions to a seated program featuring presentations from distinguished speakers, personal remembrances from veteran family members, and a first look at a film about veterans, along with additional program highlights. The night concludes with a live auction and dancing, offering a warm reflection on service, gratitude, and camaraderie.

Kirkbride Hall in Traverse City hosts a candlelit concert celebrating the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, performed by the Listeso String Quartet. The program features songs such as Clocks, Radioactive, Adventure of a Lifetime, Fix You, Eyes Closed, Nice to Meet You, The Scientist, feelslikeimfallinginlove, Follow You, Bad Liar, Believer, Sky Full of Stars, and Viva la Vida. The performance lasts 60 minutes, doors open 30 minutes beforehand, and late entry is not permitted once the music begins. Guests must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 16 must attend with an adult. The venue is ADA compliant, and seating within each zone is assigned on a first come, first served basis. Multiple showtimes are available.

The community comes together to send off veterans and then to welcome them home with appreciation and support.

Learn the essentials of Parkinson’s through a free, in-person bi-monthly orientation that focuses on building a clearer understanding of the disease. The program welcomes anyone interested in learning more. Advance registration is encouraged, but attendance is welcome even without signing up beforehand.

This seasonal trivia night at Earthen Ales centers on the natural world, featuring five rounds and a quick-fire segment led by a local partner organization that shares its expertise. Expect thoughtful questions, lively conversation, and opportunities to deepen connections with the region’s ecology and community. A $5 suggested donation is collected at the door, and advance registration is not required. Intended for adults.

Help restore, diversify, and beautify the Brown Bridge Quiet Area by planting native trees and shrubs along the banks of the Boardman-Ottaway River. Planting will include very small bare-root seedlings through larger saplings. All ages and abilities are welcome, with adults and families in mind. A limited number of extra shovels will be available, so bringing a personal shovel is encouraged. The meeting point is the Canoe Landing Trailhead within the Brown Bridge Quiet Area. Registration is free and required.

Celebrate Halloween with a self-guided, lantern-lit walk at the Boardman River Nature Center. Costumes are welcome. Along the trail, enjoy games, test your knowledge with trivia, and meet live raptors presented by North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. Registration is required. Admission is $5 per person, and children 12 and under are free. The program is intended for adults.

Candlelight fills Kirkbride Hall for an evening of Halloween-inspired music in Traverse City, presented as an intimate, multi-sensory concert by the Listeso String Quartet. The program features favorites such as Thriller by Michael Jackson, Gounod’s Funeral March of a Marionette, the Allegro molto from Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8, Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells from The Exorcist, and themes from Stranger Things, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Halloween, and Psycho. Additional highlights include Ghostbusters, Saint-Saëns’s Danse macabre, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and a medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Guests ages 8 and up are welcome, with anyone under 16 accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant. Seats are allocated within zones in the order of arrival, and multiple showtimes are available.

Celebrate Halloween at TC Eagles with a festive party.

Celebrate the season on an annual wine getaway with a playful Hallo-WINE theme, featuring visits to a selection of wineries around Traverse City. The experience is priced at $329 per person based on double occupancy and includes motorcoach transportation, one night of accommodations at Grand Traverse Resort, and lunch. A deposit of $75 per person is required to secure a reservation, and payments are accepted via Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or Meta Pay.

Split Decision brings a Halloween celebration to The Workshop Brewing Company, featuring festive seasonal music and a lively, fun atmosphere.

Celebrate Halloween with a tribute to Tim Curry and the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A DJ keeps the music going for dancing and a festive Halloween atmosphere, and the movie plays on a big screen on the patio. The party features a Rocky Horror costume contest that welcomes spot-on character looks as well as creative, inspired outfits, plus themed cocktails with a spooky twist. Costumes are encouraged, and the Time Warp will be very much part of the fun.

Traverse City’s Children's Book Festival, presented by Jenkins Group, brings a day of books and family fun to the historic City Opera House. Meet award-winning authors, including honorees of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, enjoy live entertainment, and take part in activities for kids of all ages. Admission is free, no tickets required. Every attendee, adults and children, receives $1 in Book Bucks to use toward the purchase of any book at the festival. Celebrate the magic of stories and the love of reading in a lively, welcoming setting.

Discover how to turn natural finds into festive keepsakes at a hands-on workshop devoted to making holiday ornaments from materials like native milkweed seed pods, leaves, and other gathered pieces. While you create, learn about the plants behind each material and explore simple ways to celebrate creativity, sustainability, and the beauty of the outdoors. Suitable for all ages, this cozy experience brings a touch of nature into holiday traditions. Registration is free and required.

Celebrate the start of the season by crafting a fresh, custom wreath at this annual workshop. Guided instruction, tools, a wreath form, ribbon, and a mix of fresh, locally sourced evergreens are provided, so participants can design a piece they will be proud to display at home. Everyone leaves with a completed wreath at the end of class. Designed for adults. Registration is required and the fee is $50 per person. Held at Boardman River Nature Center.

GTCD hosts a mini wreath workshop tailored for small spaces or a simple, nature-inspired holiday touch. Participants will create a fresh, petite wreath with guidance, using a provided wreath form, a mix of locally sourced evergreens, ribbon, and all necessary tools. Everyone will leave with a finished mini holiday wreath to enjoy at home. Registration is required and costs $35 per person. This workshop is intended for adults and will be held at the Boardman River Nature Center.

This class is designed for those who have completed Level 1 and are ready to take the next step. It bridges the gap between learning the basics and joining a league. Refine your delivery technique and practice game strategies. Youll also play an instructor-guided mini game that puts your new skills to the test. This class offers a confidence boost before diving into league play.