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Events in Traverse City

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Family EventFamily

Oyster Socials at Brengman Family Wines

Time TBABrengman Family Wines / Traverse City

Oyster Socials at Brengman Family Wines Join us every Friday and Saturday at Brengman Family Wines and Cafe Exalt in Traverse City for our Oyster Social — a fresh and flavorful experience unlike any

Nov
6
Fri
Featured
Wine

Signature Experience A Taste of Brengman

Time TBABrengman Family Wines / Traverse City

Signature Experience A Taste of Brengman The more affordable tasting option. Enjoy the taste of what’s hip at BFW with tableside service guided by a certified staff member. Four wines – three

Nov
6
Fri
Featured
Hiking/Outdoors

Forest Walk, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

9:00AM, 1:00PMSleeping Bear Tour Co. / Empire

Explore quiet woodland trails, wildlife habitat, and seasonal beauty on this guided forest hike in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group

Nov
6
Fri
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Hiking/OutdoorsFamily

Dune Tour, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

10:00AM, 1:00PMSleeping Bear Tour Co. / Empire

Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on a guided Dune Tour . Walk the sandy shoreline to a rolling dune trail. Discover towering sand dunes, sweeping Lake Michigan views, wildlife, and

Nov
6
Fri
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Hiking/OutdoorsFamily

Step-On Guide, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

9:00AM, 1:00PMSleeping Bear Tour Co. / Empire

Sleeping Bear Tour Co. specializes in guided coach tours and professional step-on guide services at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Designed for motorcoach groups, educational travel, and

Nov
6
Fri
Wine

Toast the Season (Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail) - Weekend 1

Time TBAParticipating Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries / Leelanau County

Self-guided wine trail weekend where ticket holders get a small wine pour and food pairing at each participating winery.

Nov
6
Fri
Holiday EventsFreeFamily

Zonta Festival of Trees: Foodie Friday

10:00 AM – 12:00 PMGrand Traverse Mall / Traverse City

Opening morning of the Festival of Trees: sample light holiday bites while you browse the decorated trees and displays at the mall.

Nov
6
Fri
Featured
Wine

Vineyard & Cellar VIP Tour

5:00 PM – 10:00 PMBrengman Family Wines / Traverse City

Embark on an exclusive VIP tour, starting with a scenic vineyard walk and a glass of wine as your guide explains the current activities. Explore the winery’s tanks and barrels, then enjoy a seated

Nov
6
Fri
Concerts & PerformancesFree

Live Music at Iron Fish Distillery

5:30 PM – 7:30 PMIron Fish Distillery / Thompsonville

Live Music every Friday & Saturday at Iron Fish Distillery! Join us from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for a cocktail, a bite to eat, and live music from talented local musicians.

Nov
6
Fri
Arts & Culture

Warren Miller's Days Off

7:00 PMCity Opera House / Traverse City

Screening of this year's Warren Miller ski and snowboard film.

Nov
6
Fri
Arts & Culture

Future of Cinema Film Festival at Interlochen

7:30 PMDeRoy Center for Film Studies, Interlochen Center for the Arts / Interlochen

Interlochen student film festival screenings on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 am and 7:30 pm. Free; no tickets required.

Nov
6
Fri
Arts & Culture

Hadestown: Teen Edition at Interlochen

7:30 PMPhoenix Theatre, Interlochen Center for the Arts / Interlochen

Interlochen's Musical Theatre Company performs the teen edition of Hadestown. The organizer notes mature content.

Nov
7
Sat
Featured
Arts & CultureFamily

Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge 2026

Time TBAPoint-to-point mountain bike course, Kalkaska to Traverse City / Kalkaska to Traverse City

Registration for 2026 will open in early March. The Bell's Iceman Cometh series of events will be held on the first Saturday in November. Additionally, the Ice Cycle Expo will be held on the prior

Nov
7
Sat
ShoppingFree

43rd Annual Holiday Gift Fair

10:00 AM – 3:00 PMBellaire Middle School / Bellaire

Indoor holiday craft and gift fair with local vendors and a soup cook-off.

Nov
7
Sat
ShoppingFamily

Indoor Farmers Market at The Village

10:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Village at Grand Traverse Commons / Traverse City

Weekly indoor farmers market at the Grand Traverse Commons, every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, November through April.

Nov
7
Sat
Family EventFamily

Traverse City Children's Book Festival

10:00 AMCity Opera House / Traverse City

Free family festival celebrating children's books; each attendee receives a small book voucher while supplies last.

Nov
7
Sat
Holiday EventsFreeFamily

Zonta Festival of Trees: Sleigh Bell Saturday

10:00 AM – 6:00 PMGrand Traverse Mall / Traverse City

A full day at the Festival of Trees: shop the Yuletide emporium, find gifts made by the Zonta Elves and browse the Tall Tree Gallery.

Nov
7
Sat
ShoppingFree

Saturdays at Penny Lane

11:00 AM – 7:00 PMPenny Lane TC / Traverse City

Every Saturday morning for two hours before we open, a new group of vendors are hard at work setting up their booths. Which means when we open at 11am, the booths are fully restocked. Every week the

Nov
8
Sun
Holiday EventsFreeFamily

Zonta Festival of Trees: Santa & Mrs. Claus Day

12:00 PM – 4:00 PMGrand Traverse Mall / Traverse City

Family afternoon at the Festival of Trees with Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus free holiday crafts for kids.

Nov
9
Mon
Traverse City UncorkedFree

Open Mic Night with Rob Coonrod

From: 06:00 PM to 09:00 PMLeft Foot Charley / Traverse City

Enjoy live open mic music every Monday in the Barrel Room with host Rob Coonrod. Wine club and wine industry members save 25% on wine, cider and food all evening long!

Nov
9
Mon
Featured
Sporting Events

Split Flipper Pinball

6:30 PM – 8:30 PMRight Brain Brewery / Traverse City

Have you ever wanted to play pinball but wished you had a teammate? Enter Split Flipper — one of the most fun and underrated ways to experience pinball. Here's how it works: two players share a single

Nov
11
Wed
Arts & Culture

An Evening with Jillian Laine at Interlochen

3:30 PMThe Writing House, Interlochen Center for the Arts / Interlochen

Author and journalist Jillian Laine talks about her writing career and her debut novel, Henry Tudor Must Die. Free; no tickets required.

Nov
11
Wed
Bingo & TriviaFree

Midweek Mixtape at Right Brain Brewery (formerly Tuned Up Tuesdays)

7:00 PM – 9:00 PMRight Brain Brewery / Traverse City

We're flipping the script on boring Wednesday nights to bring you a mashup of music, games, and unpredictable fun--featuring karaoke, open mic, music bingo, musical chairs, trivia, charades, and

Nov
12
Thu
Culinary

Cafe Exalt Three-Course Autumn Menu at Brengman

Time TBABrengman Family Wines / Cafe Exalt / Traverse City

Reservation-only three-course autumn dinner by Executive Chef Josh Morrison on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, Nov. 12 to 14. The full Cafe Exalt menu and cold bar are also available. Hours not posted.

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