Game Days @ PWPL
2026-03-26 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, March 26, 2026.
All day.
Drop in anytime and join the fun! We will have a selection of card games for patrons to play. Games will be out in the Huron Mountain Gallery and the second floor for all. Youth Services will have games out for youth. Enjoy free coffee and hot tea throughout the day. Bring your friends or make some new ones!! No registration or admission charge. For more information, call 906-226-4321 or email apierce@pwpl.info.

PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2026-03-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Michgian
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom.
Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, March (5, 26), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.
Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

UP BOAT, SPORT, AND RV SHOW
2026-03-27 00:00 - 2026-03-29 23:59 | Presque Isle
UP BOAT, SPORT, AND RV SHOW
1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 202-0899

Dates: March 27, 2026 – March 29, 2026

Recurrence: Recurring daily

DESCRIPTION
Come and visit the largest display of recreational vehicles in Northern Michigan! Vendors from across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota will all be under one roof at the NMU Superior Dome. There will be a trout pond for the kids, RV’s, boats, kayaks, bikes, and much more to explore to get you ready for summer recreation! Check out the full list of this year’s vendors!

This three day event kicks into gear Friday, March 27, 2026 3 PM – 8 PM and continues Saturday from 10 AM – 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM – 2 PM!

Price: General Admission $6 Seniors $5 Children 6 – 12 $5 Children 6 & under Free!

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-03-27 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays March (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, March (6, 13, 20, 27) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.
In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays March (6, 20, 27), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Beekeeping Conference, Island Resort & Casino, Harris, MI
2026-03-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Island Resort & Casino, Harris, MI, W 399 US-2, Harris, mi, 49845
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PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-03-28 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, March (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026.
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 welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: special activities available for spring break
2026-03-30 00:00 - 2026-04-02 23:59 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
March 30-April 2
During Negaunee Public Schools’ spring break (the week of March 30-April 2), there will be special activities available for “busting boredom.” There will be a life-size board game in the children’s area, with instructions on each square. Library scavenger hunts for all ages will also be available. These programs are free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, March (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 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 welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU
2026-04-02 01:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | CNAS Fire Site Pavilion, N 7th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19.
1-2 p.m
CNAS Fire Site Pavilion
The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public.
This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty and staff.
Remaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire Site Pavillion located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building, along Norway Avenue. If weather temperatures are too cold for safety, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location.
Stay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu.

The Negaunee Public Library will be CLOSED Friday, April 3, for Good Friday, and Saturday, April 4, for Easter weekend.
2026-04-03 00:00 - 2026-04-04 23:59 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Homeschool Hangout
2026-04-06 13:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Monday, April 6
1 p.m.
In conjunction with Homeschool Hangout, the Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, April 6. Homeschool and nontraditionally schooled youth (such as online students) ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas, decide meeting dates and times, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This program is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Readers Dozen Book Challenge
2026-04-07 17:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
April 7
5 p.m.
As part of the Negaunee Public Library’s “Readers Dozen Book Challenge,” the library is hosting an optional book club for all participants at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the youth area. Participants are welcome to enjoy refreshments, share what they’ve been reading, swap recommendations for the coming month, and connect with fellow readers. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: adult book club
2026-04-07 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Tuesday, April 7
5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library is holding an adult book club interest meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. Everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas, suggest times and dates to meet, and what to read. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: bring your own craft night
2026-04-07 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Tuesday, April 7
5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library is holding a “bring your own craft night” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, where the community is welcome to bring a craft they are working on or start a new one. This is an excellent way for the community to get together, share their hobbies, and have a dedicated place and time for creative flow. This program is free and all are welcome to attend; there is no age restriction but all children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

My Amazing Cousin Ben: A Historical Presentation on our Founding Father Benjamin Franklin
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Wednesday, April 8, 2026,
6:30 at the Marquette Regional History Center
Join us for an hour-long, whirlwind tour on the amazing life and revolutionary genius of Benjamin Franklin. Presented by historian and music professor at NMU, Dr James A. Strain (a first cousin 12 times removed) to Benjamin Franklin! Learn dozens of well-known and little-known facts about Dr Franklin’s contributions to the independence of the United States. Dr Strain will display his collection of early U..S. and colonial flags. He will include maps and music, scientific discoveries, and writings of wisdom by which to live. So, bring your bifocals, pull up a chair next to the Franklin stove, and hold on to your kite string as a myriad of electrifying and fascinating facts about Dr Benjamin Franklin are unveiled. $5.00 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

This year's Spring Lyceum will feature snowboarder, recent Olympian, and 2022 Olympics Gold Medalist, Nick Baumgartner.
2026-04-08 19:00 | Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
This year’s Spring Lyceum will feature snowboarder, recent Olympian, and 2022 Olympics Gold Medalist, Nick Baumgartner.

There will be school performances on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 April, with a community performance in Kaufman Auditorium on the evening of Wednesday 8 April at 7 p.m.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: a drop-in craft event
2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
3:30-5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will hold a drop-in craft event for kids ages 5 and up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Children can stop by to create something fun to take home. Youngsters ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: poetry and short story night
2026-04-09 17:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
5 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library is offering a poetry and short story night at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9. This is a recurring event that meets on the second Thursday each month, but all are welcome to attend. Bring your own work or share a poem or story from your favorite writer or collection. This is a creative space to share the love of writing with others. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: interest meeting for a language club
2026-04-09 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 9
5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will hold an interest meeting for a language club at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. All are welcome to attend and help to shape a new language learning group. This meeting is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10. Youth ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas, decide meeting dates and times, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This meeting is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns Saturday, April 11
2026-04-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after an extended hibernation due to the Ore Dock Brewing Company’s expansion kicking off in 2025. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the annual festival has grown into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette.

“We’re so excited to be waking the Bear this year,” says curated events manager, Amanda Courchaine. “With our expansion project in its final stages in Spring of 2025, we needed to focus on that. Now that things are underway in that realm, we feel ready and excited to execute the Festival of the Angry Bear and get this party going”

There is still a lot of planning to execute before any big announcements are made, but the team at the Ore Dock Brewing Company will be updating the masses as they can. So be sure to mark your calendars, make your travel plans and get ready to wake the bear on Saturday, April 11 2026!

Festival of the Angry Bear﻿
2026-04-11 15:00 | Michgian
Festival of the Angry Bear

Saturday, April 11, 3 pm

Marquette Symphony Orchestra
2026-04-11 19:30 | Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette Symphony Orchestra

Kaufman Auditorium

BEETHOVEN’S 5TH SYMPHONY
April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM

Revel in one of the greatest works ever composed: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Storytime
2026-04-13 11:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Monday, April 13
11 a.m.
Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Negaunee Public Library will feature a special guest and focus on music and movement. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
The Negaunee Public Library is hosting local poets Troy Graham and Soph at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13. The public is invited to attend this free poetry reading. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Storytime
2026-04-13 11:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Monday, April 13
11 a.m.
Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Negaunee Public Library will be a special Financial Literacy Month program. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. Every family in attendance will receive a free book to keep. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
