Central UP Events

Wednesday Night Farmers Market Wednesdays, June – August, 5 – 8 pm

The first market of the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market 2026 season is Wednesday, June 10, 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 be open during

Wednesday, June 10,  6:30 p.m.  Meet at and return to the Marquette Regional History Center Where we’ll go on this tour is a “mystery,” but it’s a short walk to the one place in Marquette where you can see more history than in any other. Plus, we’ll have fun bonus facts on the way there and the way back! Meet at and return to the MRHC.  $5 suggested donation.  For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Wednesdays, June (10, 17, 24), 2026,  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room.  Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location! Wednesday, June 10: Troy Graham Wednesday, June 17: Chris Valenti Wednesday, June 24: The Make-Believe Spurs  

10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am Thursday, June 11 Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey  Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Distribution will take place at Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey, on Thursday, June 11. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 600 families. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in

Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 2026.  11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.  PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Thursday, June 11, 2026.  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery and Deo Gallery.  Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join us for two artist receptions in one night! Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display. Huron Mountain Club Gallery – 80 Years Of Fiber Arts In Marquette by Yarnwinders Fiber Guild Deo Gallery – Inspirations From Nature, Two Visions by Monica Zender & Marvin Zender  

Thursday, June 11, 2026,  6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry. Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026.  6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026.  Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.  Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.  For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.  

Friday, June 12, 2026.  12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. In honor of the anniversary of D-Day, PWPL screens this powerful documentary about a young woman who joins eight D-Day veterans on a road trip to retrace their steps from World War II, confronting 70 years of lingering trauma. Not Rated.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.