PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, February (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: Docu Cinema: An Act of Love: A Personal Story About LGBTQ Rights and Religion
2026-02-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, February 13, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. In honor of Valentine’s Day, PWPL screens this powerful documentary about Reverend Frank Schaefer’s trial by the United Methodist Church for officiating his son’s samesex wedding. The film is a testament to the enduring power of love. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: School’s Out, Library’s In: Valentine’s Day
2026-02-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, February 13, 2026.
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services
Room. Kids of all ages are welcome to come and hang out at the library during this MAPS halfday! Come read, check out materials, play and drop-in for some special half-day activities! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Love LEGO building and magnets in the Great Room, and a Valentine’s Craft-A-Palooza in the Makerspace. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Hosts UP 200 Warm-Up Party and Warming Tent
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Trenary Toast Café, 153 W Washington St Suite C,, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Northern Michigan University will host two free public activities during the UP 200 Powered by NMU sled dog race on Friday, Feb. 13. A warm-up party at the Trenary Toast Café, attended by new NMU President Chris Olsen and his wife, Jennifer, is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls will be available.
NMU will also host a heated hospitality tent for the general public from 6-8:30 p.m. near the starting gate on Washington Street by the old City Hall. The tent will offer free hot chocolate and cookies and provide a warm, family-friendly space for spectators to gather.
Adding to the festivities, Wildcat Willy will take a dogsled from downtown Marquette to the Ojibwe Casino ahead of the first musher leaving the starting gate, giving fans a chance to see NMU’s mascot in action before the official race start.
The UP 200, established in 1990, is now powered by NMU through its Gold Sled sponsorship and extensive volunteer support. Hundreds of NMU students volunteer for the UP 200, Jack Pine 30 and the Midnight Run, assisting with merchandise sales, veterinary checks, crowd control and other race operations. Several student organizations are involved in supporting the event each year.

UP200 & Midnight Run﻿
2026-02-13 18:30 | MI
UP200 & Midnight Run

Friday, February 13, 6:30 pm

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-02-14 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841

Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday

Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races

Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!

The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County.

Saturday Schedule: Day Races

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants

10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races

January 31 & February 28: Night Races

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

4:00 PM: Youth Races

6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races

Whether you’re on the track or in the stands, the roar of engines, the spray of ice, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends, family, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details!

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-02-14 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (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.

PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
Saturday, February 14, 2025.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery.
Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save
money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.

Honey Bear Classic
2026-02-14 12:00 | Thunder Bay Inn, 400 Bensinger St, Big Bay, MI, 49808
400 Bensinger St, Big Bay, MI 49808
Dates: February 14, 2026
12:00 PM

The Annual Honey Bear Classic invites you to celebrate the unique beauty of the Big Bay Pathway with a fundraising event for all ages and interests. Participants can choose to ski or snowshoe the entire “Honey Bear” loop or other trail options. Register online or in person at the Thunder Bay Inn. The Pathway Trailhead and parking lot is located on Deutsch Ave just two blocks from the Thunder Bay Inn, event headquarters.

All proceeds help to support the grooming and maintenance of the Big Bay Pathway which is part of the NTN, a local trail organization.

PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #1: Grades 4th & 5th
2026-02-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays, February (9, 16, 23), 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on January 12th. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #1. Experienced and first-time players welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Sixth Economic Club Dinner
2026-02-16 17:30 | Holiday Inn of Marquette, 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday, February 16, 2026

Sixth Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season
Holiday Inn of Marquette (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.)

Guest Speaker
Antonio Adan, Executive Director Marquette County Land Bank

Social Hour – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Speaker – 7:30 p.m.

Please make reservations at marquetteeconomicclub.org or call
906-315-2155 and leave a message by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before.
The cost is $75 per person for non-members and guests.

Make reservations

PWPL Presents: Friend-raiser: Misery
2026-02-16 18:00 - 2026-02-18 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday-Wednesday, February 16-18, 2026.
6:00 p.m.-8 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. Some people will just kill for a good book. PWPL collaborates with Iron Arts Theatre to bring Stephen King’s classic story of obsession, love, and murder to the Community Room stage. Local favorites Jessica Red Bays and Adam Maslak take on the iconic roles of Annie Wilkes and writer Paul Sheldon. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a little Misery this Valentine’s Day! PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk starting Monday, January 5, 2026. You must have a ticket in order to attend the event, which is a fundraiser for PWPL and Iron Arts Theatre. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-02-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays February (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

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-02-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February (10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26), 2026.
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.

PWPL Presents: PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-02-17 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: pwpl.info. For more information call 906-226-4303.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2026-02-18 01:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Home School Teens, Ages 11 & up, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. We will be discussing Uprising by Jennifer A. Nielsen. For youth ages 11 & up. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at pierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2026-02-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays February (4, 11, 18, 25), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are 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: Family Day & Family Night at Peter White: Blocks, Building and Towers
2026-02-18 13:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Family Day 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Family Night 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Room.
Families with youth of all ages, welcome to our brand-new monthly family themed drop-in library days! This first event will be all about building and towers – different building materials, appropriate for children of varying ages, will be throughout the kids’ room for families to enjoy building (and knocking down!) together. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Teens Cook!
2026-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 18, 2026:
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop. We will be making Southern Comfort Food:
Gumbo and Rice – This class will contain meat. Very hands-on! Cooking class will take place at the Marquette Food Co-Op. Online registration required. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4321 or visit pwpl.info.

Winter Research Day
2026-02-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus, Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University College of Graduate Studies and Research will host its first Winter Research Day on Thursday, Feb. 19. This event is free and open to the public. It will be held in room 1100 John X. Jamrich Hall and the adjacent atrium.

Winter Research Day features the following: poster presentations for all levels from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Jamrich atrium; an undergraduate three-minute presentation (3MP) from 10-11:30 a.m. in JXJ 1100; a workshop for fellowships and scholarships abroad from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Olson Library atrium; a graduate student three-minute thesis (3MT) competition from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in JXJ 1100; and a faculty scholarship “buzz session” from 4-5 p.m. in JXJ 1100.

The buzz session will feature five-minute presentations on various research disciplines from faculty members Z.Z. Lehmberg, Michelle Grace-Williams, Robbie Goodrich, Jelili Adebiyi and Vikash Kumar.

Attendees will have the opportunity to come and go as they please for the poster session, 3MP, and the scholarly buzz session. For 3MT, attendees must arrive before the doors close in order to be admitted.

All NMU students are eligible to present their research at the event, provided they register by Feb. 6. Those who participate in the poster presentations, 3MP and 3MT will have the opportunity to win prize money for first place, second place and people’s choice.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Committee on Internationalization (COI) and with support from SISU: The Innovation Institute at NMU. Winter Research Day is intended to broaden participation in research, creative and scholarly activities for all NMU students, providing a valuable experience that prepares students for graduate school and future careers.

NMU Hosts First Winter Research Day
2026-02-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus, Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan

PWPL Presents: Third Thursday Roundtable
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Share tips and tricks with other android and Apple cell phone users. Drop in anytime between Noon and 1 PM. No registration required. Bring your cellphone and a friend. Contact the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 if you have questions.

Savvy Caregiver Workshop
2026-02-19 13:30 - 15:30 | MI
Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home.
Savvy Caregiver is designed to give caregivers relevant knowledge, skills, and mastery to support the person living with dementia and to take care of themselves. Topics include information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, the role of confusion and its effects on behavior, the stages of dementia, and how to keep the person engaged and involved in daily activities. Decision making for difficult issues caregivers often face and caregiver self-care exercises are also highlighted. Savvy Caregiver participants report increased confidence and ability to manage their caregiving, as well as lower depression and burden.
The workshop has 6 weekly sessions, each lasting 2 hours, and will be held on Thursdays, January 15 – February 19, 2026 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Eastern, via Zoom.
Savvy Caregiver is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP). There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on December 15.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or dial 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for assistance.

PWPL Presents: ¡Hola Español! - Spanish Club
2026-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, February 19, 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join us for a fun and interactive introduction into the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries! Kids will learn basic Spanish vocabulary through games, stories, and handson activities. Open to kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Global Cinema: Finland’s Fallen Leaves
2026-02-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, February 20, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. For Valentine’s Day, PWPL screens this Oscar-nominated Finnish romantic comedy/drama about the fates of two star-crossed lovers in Helsinki. Not rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-02-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays February (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.
