Friday night there’s a great party happening at the Cathedral Barns….or head to Suttons Bay for a stroll enjoying local art & wine! You can do a little stargazing at Sleeping Bear Dunes, or, take a lantern-lit hike at Grand Traverse Lighthouse. Then on Saturday, pick a side and do a little tailgating in TC!
Barley, BBQ & Beats
Friday, October 20th, 5-9pm, Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park, TC
This fundraising event for Hospice of Michigan will feature hand-crafted cocktails from local distilleries, barbecue courtesy of local pit masters & restaurants, all served up with live music! Learn more here.
Suttons Bay Artisan & Wine Walk
Friday, October 20th, 5-8pm
Stroll store to store viewing work from local artisans, & sampling local fare & refreshments from area wineries & breweries. There will also be live music, a Lord of the Gourd carving demonstration, Grape Stomp, & Great Pumpkin photo op. Receive a stamp on your walking guide & enter to win $150 in gift cards from participating businesses. Click here for more info.
Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Saturday, October 21st, 5-11pm, Dune Climb, Glen Arbor
Drop-in telescope & info stations will be available for you to visit. Programs will be cancelled if the sky is not visible due to weather conditions. Call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision. Participants are asked to park in the row furthest from the dunes with your headlights facing M-109. Find out more here.
Halloween Lantern-lit tour at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse
October 20th & 21st, 6-8pm, Northport
Take a Halloween stroll through the woods of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. Includes 3D glasses. Lanterns will guide your way. Climb the tower for a nighttime view of the area lights. Get details at grandtraverselighthouse.com
Downtown Tailgate for the UofM/MSU Football Game
Saturday, October 21st, 5pm-?, Corner of Union & State Streets, Traverse City
Featuring local food trucks, beer & hard seltzer, plus non-alcoholic options. Bring a chair or blanket. The tailgate will start with the TC Central drumline & will include cornhole and other tailgate games, fire pits & giveaways. Learn more at downtowntc.com
