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Upcoming Events
Community events around Grand Traverse Bay area — mark your calendar.
Small Works Holiday Exhibit
Thursday, Nov 5
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Kalkaska Festival of Trees
Friday, Nov 6
2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Winter Market at Oliver Art Center
Friday, Nov 6
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Traverse City Beer Week 2026
Friday, Nov 6
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Elk Rapids Players Presents - Lionel Bart's "Oliver"
Saturday, Nov 7
12:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Next Fall
Saturday, Nov 7
12:30 AM - 12:30 AM
The Thanksgiving Play
Saturday, Nov 7
12:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Generating Poetry: A Writing Practice Workshop
Wednesday, Nov 11
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Recent Newsletters
The latest issues from Cherry Buzz.
Ditch Store-Bought Gifts: A Handmade Holiday Weekend Is Here
Cherry BuzzMake it a Handmade Holiday Weekend with festive finds, creative gifts, and cozy cheer!
Read moreYour weekend: Festival of Trees, comedy, gift fairs & Iceman
Cherry BuzzNovember 6–8 plans, Beer Week, local giving, five fresh outings and your November 4–10 forecast.
Read moreHalloween Finale: The Ending Everyone’s Fighting About
Cherry BuzzCandy checks lead our final October issue, followed by Halloween picks, music, food, community and sports.
Read moreYour fall weekend: pumpkins, live music & a $1 movie
Cherry BuzzLocal stories, an Old Mission afternoon, gas-price links and two dining ideas.
Read moreFall walks, comedy nights & a little Halloween magic
Cherry BuzzYour October 16–18 plans: downtown witches, live comedy, community radio, local dining and leaf-pickup reminders.
Read moreGrand Traverse: Wine vs. Wild? Trivia, Apple Fest, Scarecrows, Design Week & Pet-Friendly Stays
Cherry BuzzPlan October 9–11 with outdoor ideas, a family scarecrow workshop, Design Week and two local dining stops.
Read moreTC Clash: Park Safety, Gym Demolition & TIF—Plus $360K Grants, Childcare, Food & Blood Drives
Cherry BuzzPark safety, $360K grants, food drive, TIF/repairs, childcare, gym petition & Oct. 20 blood drive!
Read moreGas Price Spikes Blamed on Refinery Woes; TC Coffee Hotlist & Homeless Action Plan News!
Cherry BuzzWhy gas prices spiked, must-visit Grand Traverse coffee shops, & a new answer to homelessness!
Read moreLatest Articles
Recent posts & guides from around Grand Traverse Bay area.
Grand Traverse Opioid Settlement Grant Applications Close November 20
Cherry BuzzLocal organizations can seek support for prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery
Read moreElk Rapids Soccer Wins First State Championship Since 1998
Cherry BuzzNoah Liggett's late overtime goal gives the Elks a 1–0 Division 3 final victory
Read morePetrichor Coffee Planned for West Front Street in January
Cherry BuzzA longtime Mundos team member prepares to take over the Slabtown coffee shop space
Read moreTC Central Gym Demolition Plan Advances With Four-Court Proposal
Cherry BuzzTCAPS trustees reaffirm reconstruction plans while backing a separate wrestling addition
Read moreMichigan Seeks Answers After Boardman Area Sewer Main Break
Cherry BuzzState regulators cite an August 25 failure near South Airport Road and Boardman Lake
Read moreIndoor Farmers Market at Grand Traverse Commons Runs Through Winter
Cherry BuzzShop the indoor Farmers Market at Grand Traverse Commons on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., November through April.
Read moreTraverse City IPA Challenge Brings 12 Breweries to The Little Fleet
Cherry BuzzThe Little Fleet hosts the 2026 IPA Challenge on November 12 with 12 breweries, blind tasting and food.
Read moreDiscover the Quiet Side of Sleeping Bear Dunes This November
Cherry BuzzPlan a late-fall lakeshore walk and a stop in Glen Arbor
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