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Traverse City Gets A New Film Festival In 2026

By Craig Manning | Oct. 18, 2025

Traverse City is finally getting a new film festival.

Next spring, from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3, Traverse City will host a satellite edition of Marquette’s Fresh Coast Film Festival, an outdoor-centric, conservation-focused, documentary-driven festival that has made a name for itself in the Upper Peninsula since launching in 2016. The Traverse City version, which organizer Joe Beyer says is intended to become an annual fixture, will maintain the spirit and traditions of the Marquette festival while adding its own spin – including spotlights on local filmmakers and a few forays into narrative films.

A Sundance Institute veteran, Beyer moved to Traverse City from Los Angeles in …

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The World's Most Popular Choir Is Coming To Traverse City

Taylor Swift might be the most-streamed artist in the world, but narrow the focus to classical choral …

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Freshwater Summit Upcoming

The 18th annual Freshwater Summit will be held on Thursday, October 30th from 9 a.m. – 3:00 …

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M-72 Detour Planned for Monday and Tuesday (20th and 21st)

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that to allow for completion of paving through the new roundabout …

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County Commissioners Approve Bridge Letter, Cancer Resolution, Brownfield Plan, Road Bonds

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday approved a letter urging continued state action to replace the demolished pedestrian …

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Today Saturday, October 18, 2025

8:00 AM

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market

Held on Wednesdays from June to Oct. from 8am-noon, & Saturdays from May to Oct. from 7:30am-noon. More Info >>

9:00 AM

Frankfort Farmers Market

Held Saturdays, May 3 - Oct. 25. More Info >>

9:00 AM

HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?

This exhibition explores the idea that the victors have written history. It opens Aug. 15 at 5pm with … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Ski Swap (Downhill & XC)

The Grand Traverse Ski Club is hosting its annual Ski Swap - a great chance for the community … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding

Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that runs from Sept. 2 - Dec. 17. See … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Suttons Bay Farmers Market

Held every Sat., May 24 - Oct. 18. More Info >>

9:30 AM

19th Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic

The race starts & finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Ride through hardwood & pine forests … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Elemental: Earth, Fire, Air, Water

Michigan artists explore the elements as inspiration for their work in a variety of media. Runs Oct. 17 … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Beneath the Surface: Training Tomorrow’s Water Stewards

The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC is advancing freshwater, groundwater, & marine science through cutting-edge technology, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Dewey Blocksma: Roundtable

Blocksma's artwork is a gathering of figures & ideas, real & imagined, informed by medicine & art. Common … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Jane Kendra

Embracing the Horizon. Kendra uses the striking colors of the Great Lakes as the inspiration for her waterscape … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Highways & Byways

CTAC, TC invited Michigan artists to submit work for Highways and Byways, a juried exhibition exploring the roads … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings

This exhibition is the result of a seven year collaboration between Cy Keener & Justine Holzman, exploring how … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Light/House- Ruminations on the Storm

Enjoy the curious & fantastically strange artwork of multi-disciplinary artist Saul Gray-Hildenbrand. His sculptures, paintings & fiber wall … More Info >>

12:00 PM

3rd Annual When Form Meets Function Exhibit

This juried show spotlights artists who work in three dimensions - clay, wood & fiber - & gives … More Info >>

12:00 PM

No Kings 2 National Day of Action

This non-partisan protest organized by Traverse Indivisible aims to unite citizens from all backgrounds to advocate for a … More Info >>

12:00 PM

The 17th Annual Frankfort Film Festival

Oct. 15-19. Films include "Tina" "Every Little Thing," "Dahomey," "The Life of Chuck," "Scrapper," "Small Things Like These," … More Info >>

1:00 PM

Fall Family Festival

Food, games, candy, bounce houses, a petting zoo & drawings for prizes. More Info >>

1:00 PM

Raise a Rosé Weekend

Recognize October Breast Cancer Awareness month & benefit the Munson Cancer Fund, Oct. 17-19. This event is presented … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Aged to Perfection: "Heaven on Their Minds"

Featuring "The Moussaka Meeting" & "Waiting for God." More Info >>

2:00 PM

Dogs & Donuts

Guests who bring a friendly, leashed dog can enjoy a $5 glass pour & donut boat from Chimoski … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Grumpy Monkey

Meet Jim the Chimpanzee, the oft-grouchy protagonist of Suzanne Lang’s New York Times bestselling children’s series, who comes … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Secret Beach at Love Farm

From Oct. 4-25, Thursdays & Saturdays from 2-6pm, the Cathedral at Love Farm hosts Secret Beach, an exhibit … More Info >>

3:00 PM

Cryptid & Creepy Creature Costume Workshop, Parade & Party

3pm: Theater Maven Lindsay Greer will help you create a costume for today's parade. 5pm: Cryptid & Creepy … More Info >>

3:00 PM

Elegance in Motion

A Night of Dance. Tango with Kim & Lee Elston, waltz with Mel & Nancy Kiogima, & enjoy … More Info >>

4:00 PM

"A Water Trail" Film Screening

From poisoned pipes to hurricane winds, "A Water Trail" follows a mother's journey from artist to activist. Out … More Info >>

5:00 PM

2nd Annual Witches Night Out

Downtown TC will transform into a spellbinding experience as 25+ local businesses open their doors for a night … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Joshua Davis

This songwriter, bandleader, composer, guitarist, & vocalist has performed folk, blues, jazz, ragtime, country & more. The music … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Westbound Situation - Chambergrass

Enjoy this blend of classical chamber music, bluegrass, & jazz. More Info >>

7:30 PM

Aged to Perfection: "Heaven on Their Minds"

Featuring "The Moussaka Meeting" & "Waiting for God." More Info >>

7:30 PM

Backstage Pass

An hour of music with the full TC Philharmonic orchestra, behind-the-scenes stories, & straight talk from Maestro Kevin … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Screams In the Dark Haunted Attractions

Embark on a terrifying adventure through the twisted halls of Blackwood Manor & the haunting paths of Trails … More Info >>

East Bay Township Approves Corridor Improvement Authority

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Rotary Square Design Unveiled; Price Tag Estimated at $2.55M

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Traverse City Central Will Honor Its State-Title-Winning 1985 Football Team At This Friday’s Game

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City Eyes Next Steps for Complete Streets, Bijou/Carnegie Buildings

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Toy Store Trouble Ahead?

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East Bay Township Updates: Safe Routes to School/Three Mile Trail, Holiday Woodlands, CIA

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'Nowhere Else to Go': How Northern Michigan's Senior Housing Shortage Is Exacerbating Every Other Market Hurdle

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Garfield Township Approves Shell Redevelopment, New YouthWork Headquarters

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Ann Arbor Firm Acquires Cambium Analytica

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North Ed Foundation Announced as CherryT Ball Drop Beneficiary

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TCPD Opens New Substation on State Street

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New Korean BBQ Restaurant Opening in Warehouse District; More Restaurant, Retail News

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Registration Now Open For Traverse Connect’s 2025 Economic Summit

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Garfield Township Man Arrested After Impregnating Teen Daughter

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