Find over 140 artists featured at the Art on the Rocks Festival this month, held in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Open from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, July 26, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday, July 27, this event helps to support local artists and creators in our community. July 26, 10 am – 6 pm July 27, 10 am – 4 pm
The St. Rocco – St. Anthony Society of Ishpeming is proud to announce the 126th annual Ishpeming Italian Fest, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature a variety of delicious Italian and American foods served throughout the day. The festival will include live music from local and regional performers, classic games of chance, ring toss, balloon darts, a greased pole competition with a $100 prize, bingo, a giant slide, and a bounce house-making it a fun day for all ages. Schedule of Events: Noon – 1:30 p.m.: Festivities
Find over 140 artists featured at the Art on the Rocks Festival this month, held in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Open from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, July 26, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday, July 27, this event helps to support local artists and creators in our community. July 26, 10 am – 6 pm July 27, 10 am – 4 pm
Monday July 28, 2025. Midday Reception 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Evening Reception 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth artists who submitted a piece of art for the Color Our World Art Show Reception are invited to come to one of the two Art Receptions with their families! View your art and all the art submitted by Marquette Area Youth. View submission guidelines at our online events calendar or pick up a copy from the Youth Services Desk. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. No admission charge. For
Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Author Karen Babine reads from her recently published memoir, The Allure of Elsewhere. In her mid-thirties and happily single, Babine sets out with her two unenthusiastic cats on a journey from her home in Minnesota to Nova Scotia to explore the place where her French-Acadian ancestors settled in North America some four centuries ago. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Bahluze. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info
Wednesday July 30, 2025. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps & Lawn. Dress to get wet at our annual Bubble, Bubble, Splash summer event! There will be sprinklers, toy car wash, BUBBLES!, water play and more! Swimsuits and towels highly recommended. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. Rain date – Tuesday August 5, same time/place. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call (906) 226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
Wednesday, July 30, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library welcomes The Boston Imposters to the Front Street Steps. Performers Davey Harrison and Maire Clement use their eclectic training in classical, contemporary improvisation, and traditional American, British, and Celtic folk to create an unforgettable musical evening. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Happy Hour – The Legendary Bars of Marquette and the Stories You May (Or May Not) Remember: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. You guys did what back in the day? Join Jim Koski as he walks through downtown Marquette, stopping at the locations of the bars that live on in history, telling stories that would make your children (and grandchildren) never look at you the same way again. Meet at and return to the MRHC. $5 suggested donation. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.