Central UP Events

NMU Seaborg Center Offers Kids ‘Summer of STEM’ Northern Michigan University’s Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center will host a series of summer programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. These programs are designed to foster curiosity, creativity and career exploration through immersive, hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Summer College for Kids, open to students in grades K–8, provides engaging educational opportunities. Grades K–6 will explore topics such as LEGO robotics, coding fundamentals and other STEM-related subjects through hands-on, minds-on classes. Grades 7–8 will participate in career-focused STEM exploration, including visits to local businesses and

Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer   The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location, E Main Street, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers.   The 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11, July 14 – July 18,

 Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living Saturday, June 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living.  Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence.  The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships.  These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent

Michigan Notable Book Author Tim Schulz A Cast Away in Montana Reading Monday, June 9, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book A Cast Away in Montana, author Tim Schulz takes us on a journey of fly fishing, nature, friendship, and reflection.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

MARQUETTE, MI- The first market of the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market 2025 season is next Wednesday, June 11, from 5 PM – 8 PM on the 100 block of W.. Washington St. The Wednesday Evening Farmers Market is shutting down the 100 block of W. Washington St. in Downtown Marquette to bring the festive summer experience to the market and to the downtown every Wednesday this summer season. The Street closes at 3 pm and opens again at 9 pm. There will be no parking on the street during the closure. Businesses that line the 100 block will

Troy Graham Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors.  For the first of this year’s Concert on the Steps, join 2022 Marquette Art Awards Performing Artist of the Year Troy Graham for an evening of indie folk music and spirituals.  A great way to welcome summer.  Weather Contingency:  Community Room.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The Negaunee City Band plays its first concert of the 2025 season on Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. The band will play weekly through August 6, with all concerts scheduled for Wednesday evenings.  Some seating is available, but attendees may wish to bring their own chairs.

Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, June 12. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team

Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “Red, White, and Blue!” Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, an appearance by the Balloon Princess, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.