RELOCATION PROJECT DONATIONS New Veterans Monument Site at L’Anse Waterfront Park Relocation costs, site Preparation, Lighting, Landscaping L’Anse Veterans Monument – Donations can be made @ Superior National Bank in the “Village of L’Anse Veterans Monument Relocation Fund” or American Legion Post #144
The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho. The exhibit will be on display from September 18 to November 13, 2025, at the Finlandia Art Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. A reception for the artist will take place on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Aho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, in its gallery in Gries Hall. From the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction. In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure
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MUNISING, Mich.- Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from approximately Oct. 2 through Oct. 8, 2025, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may extend through Oct. 10 if additional time is needed to complete the work. The Sand Point Marsh Trail, Sand Point Beach, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Headquarters will be inaccessible via Sand Point Road during this time. This closure will not impact access to Munising Memorial Hospital, the Munising Falls Visitor Center, or private residences on Sand Point Road. See map for exact
Coat the Copper Country. The winter wear drive is underway with collection boxes at local businesses and churches. We are also accepting winter wear and monetary donations at the Angel Mission Free Store, 433 5th St, Calumet, MI 49913. We will offer two days for our initial winter-wear giveaway. The first is for children notified by the schools to participate in the program. Those children had opportunity to pre-register for the program and will pick up items at The Salvation Army in Hancock on Friday, October 24, 4:00-8:00, pre-registration is required. The second giveaway is open to the public on
Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: October 16, 2025 – October 18, 2025 Rev your engines because the Lake Superior Performance Rally is back in Marquette, MI. If you have never watched a stage rally, well, its one of the wildest forms of motorsport racing you can see. Cars race through the wooded dirt roads, drift tight corners, and face challenging obstacles! Fans can hit the trails and watch the races all weekend long by checking out the spectator guide. Chase the thrill, watch & meet racers from DirtFish, and experience American Racing. Thursday Fox Subaru, Parc Expose: 7:00 PM – 9:00
Bayside Village Candy Donations Needed Please donate to our candy cauldron located in our front entrance. Please be sure that all candy is store bought and individually wrapped for residents to pass to trick or treaters on Halloween. Thank you! All donations must be made by October 27th. Please direct all questions to Deb Merrill in Activities 906-524-3563
112 South Third Street , Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: October 16, 2025 – October 19, 2025 Fresh Coast Film Festival 2025 4 days, multiple venues, 70 + films, and endless inspiration! “The Fresh Coast Film Festival is the first of its kind: a documentary film festival celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest. The festival will gather the best in environmental and cultural filmmaking from around the world while creating a venue for, and building a culture of Great Lakes storytelling.” Fresh Coast Film Festival attendees can catch inspiring films &
FIND YOUR WILD at the WALK FOR THE WILD 5K Challenge at Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Join this nationwide event to celebrate the awe and wonder found on the more than 570 national wildlife refuges across the country, including Seney National Wildlife Refuge! Saturday, October 18. Registration will begin at 9:30, Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. The walk is free and open to everyone. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, connect with community in the great outdoors, and boost physical and mental well-being. A win-win-win! The walk will begin at the Northern Hardwoods trailhead on Robinson Street
Take a hike with us through a beautiful forest of pines and hardwoods to the picturesque Little Garlic River Falls. The hike begins on Harrison Rd/Little Garlic Rd where the spur to the falls begins. We will be hiking the well defined, 1.2 mile trail to the falls. Upon returning on the same trail, we will then continue onto the Elliott Donnelly trail along the north bank of the Little Garlic River with vistas of the river below. (Note: we will initially meet at the Elliott Donnelly Trailhead to spot some vehicles.) Our hike will be led by Dennis Fattaleh,
Saturdays, October (4, 11, 18, 25), 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
Saturday, October 18, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center All are invited! Admission is regular museum admission. Open house style event. This October the Marquette Regional History Center is joining hundreds of organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day. Come discover how our fair has grown over thirteen years, providing a look at archaeology in our upper mid-west region and worldwide. Hands-on learning for all ages. Multiple booths both indoors and outdoors feature various displays and activities. Join the celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery! Fair is included with
Saturday, October (4 & 18). 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
Treat Street — Downtown Houghton Oct. 18 | 4–6 p.m. | Shelden Avenue Downtown Houghton’s favorite Halloween tradition returns for its 16th year! Dress up and hit Shelden Avenue for an evening of community-wide trick-or-treating. Local businesses and organizations will hand out candy along the downtown strip, creating a safe and festive atmosphere for families. Start anywhere along Shelden Avenue — no need to line up or check in — and please wait until 4 p.m. before collecting treats.
Rotary Clubs of Marquette Annual Pumpkins Against Polio Costume Ball Location: Holiday Inn Marquette Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Date: Saturday, October 18 Welcome to the Rotary Clubs of Marquette Annual Pumpkins Against Polio Costume Ball, sponsored by TruNorth Credit Union and the Rotary Clubs of Marquette (Ishpeming, Marquette, and Marquette-Harbor)! Get ready to dance the night away in your favorite costumes at the Holiday Inn Marquette by IHG. Join us for a night of fun, music, and fundraising for a great cause. Don’t miss out on this exciting event where you can show off your best costume and support
EB Holman Show Saturday, Oct. 18 Houghton High School. one show only….at 7pm. Tickets available at MARKETPOLACE FOODS or at the door.