September 25–27, 2026

A Few Worth Considering

Great Lakes, Great Plants
September 25 • 8:30 AM • Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, Traverse City • Ticketed
A horticultural event featuring lectures, tours and experiences focused on horticulture, design and northern Michigan's natural landscape.
Event Details → https://www.traverseticker.com/calendar/2026/09/25/2026-great-lakes-great-plants/

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre — Gala en Pointe
September 26 • 6:00–10:00 PM • City Opera House, Traverse City • $100
A formal evening featuring food, live and silent auctions, raffles and dancing.
Event Details → https://www.traversecity.com/event-detail/northwest-michigan-ballet-theatre-presents-the-2026-gala-en-pointe%21/26921/

Cinema Society TC — Sampler Event
September 27 • 2:00 PM • City Opera House, Traverse City • $30
An introduction to the new cinema society featuring film-industry veteran Andy Friedenberg.
Event Details → https://www.cityoperahouse.org/events/cinema-society-tc-sampler-event

Harvest
5:00–7:00 PM • DeYoung Natural Area Farmstead • Free
Live music, art activities and conversation at the Leelanau Conservancy's annual fall gathering.
Event Details → https://www.leelanauticker.com/calendar/2026/09/25/harvest/

FRIDAY

Great Lakes, Great Plants
8:30 AM • Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park • Ticketed
A full-day horticultural program with lectures, tours and immersive experiences.
Event Details → https://www.traverseticker.com/calendar/2026/09/25/2026-great-lakes-great-plants/

Sound Bites: Live Music with Brady Corcoran
5:00–8:00 PM • Chateau Grand Traverse • Free
Live acoustic music overlooking the vineyards, with wine and seasonal small bites available.
Event Details → https://www.traversecity.com/event-detail/sound-bites%3A-live-music-with-brady-corcoran/26848/

9 to 5: The Musical
7:30 PM • Traverse City • Ticketed
A musical comedy following three office workers who decide to take control of their workplace.
Event Details → https://www.traverseticker.com/calendar/2026/09/25/

SATURDAY

Human Foosball Tournament
10:00 AM • Camp Greilick • Free
Grand Traverse County's first human foosball tournament, with family-friendly and competitive divisions. Registration is required to participate.
Event Details → https://gtcountymi.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=0&month=9&view=list&year=2026

National Alpaca Farm Day
10:00 AM–4:00 PM • Rainbow Valley Family Farms • Free
Meet alpacas and chickens, enjoy food and local products, and take part in farm activities and demonstrations.
Event Details → https://www.traversecity.com/event-detail/national-alpaca-farm-day/26936/

Sound Bites: Live Music with Drew Hale
5:00–8:00 PM • Chateau Grand Traverse • Free
Live country, folk and Americana music on the winery patio.
Event Details → https://www.traversecity.com/event-detail/sound-bites%3A-live-music-with-drew-hale/26849/

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre — Gala en Pointe
6:00–10:00 PM • City Opera House • $100
An evening of food, auctions, raffles and dancing benefiting Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre.
Event Details → https://www.traversecity.com/event-detail/northwest-michigan-ballet-theatre-presents-the-2026-gala-en-pointe%21/26921/

SUNDAY

Cinema Society TC — Sampler Event
2:00 PM • City Opera House • $30
Meet film-industry insider Andy Friedenberg and learn about the new Cinema Society TC.
Event Details → https://www.cityoperahouse.org/events/cinema-society-tc-sampler-event

Touchstones: A Clay Wellness Drop-In
1:00–4:00 PM • Thoreson Farm, Glen Arbor • Free
A hands-on clay activity where participants create and personalize small clay touchstones.
Event Details → https://glenarborart.org/product/touchstones-a-clay-wellness-drop-in-2/

Dog Days at Seven Hills
11:00 AM–2:00 PM • Seven Hills, Traverse City • Free
An afternoon featuring adoptable dogs, local vendors and dog-friendly activities.
Event Details → https://www.traversecity.com/event-detail/dog-days-at-seven-hills%21/26935/