Central UP Events

Saturday, May 16, 9 AM – 1 PM The Marquette Commons The first market of the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market’s (DMFM) 27th season is this Saturday, May 16, from 9 AM-1 PM at The Marquette Commons. Shoppers will be greeted with a bustling market plaza of over 70 vendors, full of local food and goods, each Saturday. Shoppers can choose from fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce, baked goods, locally raised meat and eggs, kombucha, coffee, bread, hot sauce, and more! Our artisans offer handcrafted goods such as soaps, lotions, jewelry, woodworking products, and knitted products, to name a few. The

Marquette Holistic Health Fair Expands with New Spring Event May 16 Free community event features local wellness vendors, presentations, and therapy dogs   Marquette, Michigan — The organizer of the annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair is expanding the event in 2026 with a new spring fair, taking place Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University. The free community event brings together local wellness practitioners, artisans, and educators for a day focused on holistic health and connection. Attendees can explore a wide range of holistic offerings, including: Massage therapy and energy work

The Ishpeming Lions Club will host its second annual Fruit & Nut Tree Giveaway and Planting Demonstration on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Partridge Creek Community Farm Site located at 550 Cleveland Avenue in Ishpeming, Michigan. The free community event will provide Ishpeming residents the opportunity to take home and plant up to three fruit or nut trees after participating in a hands-on planting demonstration and educational session. Organizers will also provide attendees with materials to help protect and nourish their new sapling trees. A total of 120 trees will be available during the

Saturday, May 16, 2026,  from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  at the Partridge Creek Community Farm The Ishpeming Lions Club will host its second annual Fruit & Nut Tree Giveaway and Planting Demonstration on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Partridge Creek Community Farm Site located at 550 Cleveland Avenue in Ishpeming, Michigan.  The free community event will provide Ishpeming residents the opportunity to take home and plant up to three fruit or nut trees after participating in a hands-on planting demonstration and educational session. Organizers will also provide attendees with materials to help protect and

Monday, May 18, 2026.  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.,  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. May’s Writer: Kathleen Heideman. An award-winning poet and environmental advocate, Heideman uses language to explore the fragile state of the human condition through creative written and artistic expressions. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesdays, May (5, 12, 19, 26) 2026.  6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are

Monday, May 20, 2026.  5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this rousing reinvention of the Man of Steel. Superman must save the world from the schemes of his arch nemesis, Lex Luthor, with the help of his superhero friends. Rated PG-13.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Thursday, May 21 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM Marquette Commons This month, we’re introducing a second meeting option at noon at the Marquette Commons in addition to our regular morning gathering. The goal is simple: create more opportunity for downtown businesses to share feedback, help shape direction, and stay informed on the initiatives that affect our downtown. We’ll be talking through what to expect as we approach the summer tourism season in the face of rising gas prices, and we’ll share a final update on downtown wayfinding before installation begins later this summer. Downtown Connect is your opportunity to have

May 21,  Thursday, at 6 p.m.  in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library. The next general membership meeting of the Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail will be May 21, Thursday, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library.   Our presenter will be MAC Trail Crew Leader Michael Sekely. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend the NCTA Annual Celebration Conference? Michael will share photos and stories from the 2023 conference in New York/Vermont and the 2025 conference in North Dakota, along with highlights from hikes in

The Marquette County Planning Division is hosting a series of Map the Future events across the county to gather community input, providing an opportunity to guide the Division’s update of the Marquette County 2040 Master Plan at four regional meetings. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their region. At each event, attendees can expect to hear from county planners on local demographics and trends, learn about related planning processes underway, including Materials Management and Hazard Mitigation, and connect with fellow community members. Participants will also be invited to share their thoughts on key topics including Economy, Health and