Things to Do This Weekend
Benzie County Michigan
Your Weekend Guide
Looking for things to do this weekend in Benzie County, Michigan?
Our Benzie County Things To Do / Weekend Guide highlights local events, activities, festivals, live music and seasonal happenings throughout Benzie County.
A curated selection of local events and activities. Check the event source for the latest details.
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September 25–27, 2026
A Few Worth Considering
Betsie Valley Trail Run
September 26 • Starting 8:00 AM • Webber Sports Complex, Thompsonville • Registration required
A half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run on the Betsie Valley Trail. Registration fees vary by distance.
Event Details → https://running-races.com/races/betsie-valley-trail-run-114052
Atmospheres: Photography by Steve Loveless
September 26 • 10:00 AM • Oliver Art Center, Frankfort • Free
A new photography exhibition featuring northern Michigan landscapes and running September 26 through October 30.
Event Details → https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2026/09/26/atmospheres-photography-by-steve-loveless/
A Night at the Museum
September 26 • 7:00–9:00 PM • Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia • Free
An evening of local history, historical characters, a silent auction and a presentation by storyteller R.W. Lowe portraying Dr. James Craig.
Event Details → https://www.benzie.live/event.php?id=46272
FRIDAY
FiberShed Open Hours
10:00 AM–1:00 PM • Grow Benzie • Free
A community fiber resource with fabric, yarn, notions and other materials for crafters and artists.
Event Details → https://www.growbenzie.org/events
SATURDAY
Betsie Valley Trail Run
Starting 8:00 AM • Webber Sports Complex, Thompsonville • Registration required
Four race options ranging from a half marathon to a 1-mile fun run.
Event Details → https://running-races.com/races/betsie-valley-trail-run-114052
Atmospheres: Photography by Steve Loveless
10:00 AM • Oliver Art Center, Frankfort • Free
A new exhibition of northern Michigan photography opens Saturday.
Event Details → https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2026/09/26/atmospheres-photography-by-steve-loveless/
St. Andrew's Fall Bazaar
10:00 AM–3:00 PM • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Beulah
A seasonal community bazaar.
Event Details → https://www.recordpatriot.com/news/article/benzie-manistee-mason-events-22442652.php
A Night at the Museum
7:00–9:00 PM • Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia • Free
An evening celebrating Benzie County history with historical presentations and a silent auction.
Event Details → https://www.benzie.live/event.php?id=46272
SUNDAY
Field of Vision — Artist Talk
2:00–3:00 PM • Oliver Art Center, Frankfort • Free
Artists Mark Mehaffey and Sandra Ackerman discuss the Field of Vision exhibition.
Event Details → https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2026/09/27/field-of-vision/