Leelanau News and Events

"Wear Orange" - Plant Orange Flowers

Saturday, June 6
9AM-11:30AM
Central United Methodist Church & Grace Episcopal Church, TC
Other
Accepting donations

Presented by Moms Demand Action. Plant orange flowers in observance of the Wear Orange event, which honors the 46,000 Americans who are killed with guns & the 97,000 more who are shot & wounded from gun violence every year. Bring gloves, small shovels & watering cans, if able.

Saturday, June 6

7:00 AM

10th Annual Cheese Cup Fly Fishing Tournament

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8:00 AM

North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

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8:30 AM

Rock The Light: Pirate Dash 5K Run/Walk & Captain Woolsey 10-Miler

10-Miler starts at 8:30am & 5K at 9:15am.
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9:00 AM

"Wear Orange" - Plant Orange Flowers

Presented by Moms Demand Action. Plant orange flowers in observance …
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9:00 AM

Discover Fishing Program: FULL; Join Wait List

Youth learn basic fishing skills including casting & knot tying, …
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FenFest

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2026 Empire Asparagus Festival

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10:00 AM

2026 Paddling Season Kickoff & Gathering

10-11:30am Community Paddle. Grab your paddle craft of choice & …
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10:00 AM

2026 Summer Member Show

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10:00 AM

ART BEAT Gallery Tour in Elk Rapids

Celebrating beatiful fine art in Elk Rapids for 21 years. …
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Beyond the Print

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10:00 AM

Conservation Center Public Tour

Explore the 243-acre preserve's diverse habitats, including wetlands, meadows & …
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10:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Jennifer Tobias

My 45th Parallel Lives explores the landscapes & agricultural traditions …
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10:00 AM

Japanese Barberry Trade-Up

Trade-in your invasive shrubs for a $5 coupon.
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10:00 AM

Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show


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10:00 AM

Relay By the Bay

Join in this inspiring waterfront event honoring survivors, remembering loved …
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10:00 AM

TC Spring Art & Craft Show

Enjoy this boutique, juried event featuring handmade items from up …
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11:00 AM

Quiet Observations - Bruce Peeso & Jude Pokorny

Partners in life & art, Jude Pokorny & Bruce Peeso …
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12:00 PM

2026 Northport Photo Exhibit

This annual exhibit, now in its ninth year, continues to …
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12:00 PM

Free Drew Hale Concert

Drew Hale, known for his powerful voice & authentic acoustic …
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12:00 PM

Kingsley Adams Fly Festival

Fly tying & casting demos, Au Sable river boat displays, …
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1:00 PM

Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin Contest Powwow

Hosted by the Grand Traverse Band Economic Development Corporation, this …
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1:00 PM

Old Growth Forest Walk

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1:30 PM

Adult Spelling Bee

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2:00 PM

"Once Upon a Mattress"

OTP's youth performers offer a musical version of "The Princess …
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2:00 PM

World-Class Horse Jumping in TC

Watch top riders & horses compete in the $116,500 Four …
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7:00 PM

"Once Upon a Mattress"

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7:00 PM

Live At The Bay: Garnet Rogers

Rogers has been described as a "brilliant songwriter" & "one …
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7:00 PM

Rivers, Sears & Chown

Enjoy Still Standing: A Musical Journey with the Lookout Cats.
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7:30 PM

An Evening of ABBA & the Bee Gees

This tribute show features favorite hits from these two disco …
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Saturday, June 6

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