September 25–27, 2026

A Few Worth Considering

A Thread Runs Through It — Opening Reception
September 25 • 5:00–7:00 PM • Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee • Free
A fiber-art exhibition exploring thread, fabric, texture and color, with an opening reception Friday evening.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/a-thread-runs-through-it/

National Alpaca Day
September 26 • Noon–4:00 PM • G&D Alpaca Farm, Manistee • Free
An afternoon with alpacas, live music, food and boutique shopping.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/national-alpaca-day/

Live Music at Manistee National
September 25 • 7:00–9:00 PM • Manistee National Golf & Resort • Free
Live music outdoors at the resort's Backyard, with drinks and wood-fired pizza available.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/venue/manistee-national-golf-resort/

FRIDAY

Manistee Community Farmers Market
3:00–7:00 PM • Scooby's Snack Shack, Manistee • Free
Shop fresh local produce, baked goods and local artisan products before exploring historic River Street.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/manistee-community-farmers-market/2026-09-25/

Manistee High/Middle School Homecoming Parade
4:30 PM • Begins at Manistee Elementary School • Free
The parade travels from Manistee Elementary School to the Middle/High School.
Event Details → https://www.manisteemi.gov/calendar.aspx

A Thread Runs Through It — Opening Reception
5:00–7:00 PM • Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee • Free
A new fiber-art exhibition opens with an evening reception.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/a-thread-runs-through-it/

Fish Fry at American Legion Post 10
4:30–7:00 PM • 10 Mason St., Manistee • Open to the public
A Friday evening fish fry at the American Legion.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/fish-fry-at-the-american-legion/

Live Music at Manistee National
7:00–9:00 PM • Manistee National Golf & Resort • Free
Live music in the Backyard with drinks and wood-fired pizza available.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/venue/manistee-national-golf-resort/

SATURDAY

ECHO His Love/Safe Harbor Homelessness Awareness Walk
9:00 AM • Begins at 525 Michael St., Manistee • Community event
A community awareness walk ending at the Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach.
Event Details → https://www.manisteemi.gov/calendar.aspx

Mystical Movie Adventures
10:00 AM–12:30 PM • Vogue Theatre, Manistee • $0.25
The 25-cent Saturday family matinee features FernGully: The Last Rainforest.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/mystical-movie-adventures/2026-09-26/

National Alpaca Day
Noon–4:00 PM • G&D Alpaca Farm • Free
An afternoon featuring alpacas, music, food and boutique shopping.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/national-alpaca-day/

Live Music at Iron Fish Distillery
5:30–7:30 PM • Iron Fish Distillery, Thompsonville • Free
Live music by Brian Curran along with drinks at the distillery.
Event Details → https://www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/live-music-at-iron-fish-distillery/2026-09-13/