Central UP Events

Date: Saturday, November 29th Time: All Day and into the evening Location: Participating businesses throughout Downtown Marquette Small Business Saturday is an annual event that was created to encourage consumers to shop in person and online at locally-owned small businesses during the holiday season. When you shop locally, you aren’t just making a purchase, you’re investing in your neighbors, strengthening our local economy, and helping keep Downtown Marquette vibrant. The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (MDDA) invites you to explore all that Downtown Marquette has to offer. Discover unique gifts in local galleries and shops, and treat yourself to a meal

Experience the magic of the season in downtown Marquette! The historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock will light up for the holidays with dazzling laser displays by Fresh Coast Light Lab, every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 PM on the north side of the dock.     This free, family-friendly show offers something new each week from festive and winter-themed scenes to colorful, abstract displays inspired by Marquette itself. While you’re downtown, warm up with dinner, local brews, or a little holiday shopping just steps away.   2025 DATES November 20 – December 27 & New Year’s Eve   Every Thursday, Friday,

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Marquette will host Caroling, Caroling Now We Go!, a celebration of the musical legacy of Rev. Bates and Alfred Burt and Abbie Burt Betinis on Sunday, November 30th at 3:00 pm at the church at 201 East Ridge Street in Marquette.   The concert celebrates the 150th anniversary of St. Paul’s sanctuary building this Christmas and over 100 years of Burt Carols which originated at St. Paul’s. In 1922 Rev. Bates Burt, the rector at St. Paul’s in Marquette, composed a Christmas carol and sent it out as a Christmas card to family, friends, and parishioners.  Burt Carols became

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Marquette will host Caroling, Caroling Now We Go!, a celebration of the musical legacy of Rev. Bates and Alfred Burt and Abbie Burt Betinis on Sunday, November 30th at 3:00 pm at the church at 201 East Ridge Street in Marquette. The concert celebrates the 150th anniversary of St. Paul’s sanctuary building this Christmas and over 100 years of Burt Carols which originated at St. Paul’s.     In 1922 Rev. Bates Burt, the rector at St. Paul’s in Marquette, composed a Christmas carol and sent it out as a Christmas card to family, friends, and

Monday, December 1, 2025.  5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Peter White Public Library is partnering with the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute to bring the Marquette community authoritative and up-to-date information about computer and internet safety through our program series, Cyber Clinic. Find out how AI tools can help with everyday things like writing emails, keeping organized, or getting quick answers. We’ll also talk about easy ways to protect your privacy while using these tools. You’ll leave feeling more confident and ready to give AI a try. No admission charge. For more information and to

Monday, December 1, 2025,  6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted Yeti. Felting starter kits and wool provided. Please bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to ten participants, so register early. No admission charge. Register at pwpl.info. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesdays and Thursdays, December (2, 9, 16, 18), 2025. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.  Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.   

Tuesdays, December (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2025.  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,

Tuesday, December 2, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Zoom.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. Celebrated expert on the histories of magic, science, and drama, Dr. Walker traces the surprising evolution of Santa Claus—from a fourth-century bishop known for his charity, to the jolly, red-suited icon of global consumer culture today, exploring how folklore, literature, advertising, and politics shaped the figure we know as Santa Claus. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for meeting information.  

Wednesday, December 3, 2025.  10:00 – 11:00 AM.  Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.  This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for December 3rd will be WE ALL LIVE HERE by Jojo Moyes. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.