PWPL Presents: Unearth a Story: Book Fair #1
2026-06-25 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursday June 25 (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) &
Friday June 26 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), 2026.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Youth registered for Summer Reading, and who have been tracking their reading, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your first free book of the summer! Remember your reading log. If you haven’t registered for summer reading yet, stop by the Youth Services desk and get your kids signed up!
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.

Caregiver Training in Ishpeming Township
2026-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Ishpeming Township Hall, 575 US Highway 41 W, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States

2026 Grill & Chill Fundraiser!
2026-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Mariucci Family Beacon House, 200 S 7th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

Soo Locks to host Engineers Day 2026
2026-06-26 00:00 - 23:59 | E Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783, United States
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and Superior Health Systems are hosting open house events for the 2026 Soo Locks Engineers Day on June 26.

“Visitors will not be able to cross the locks this year due to increased construction activity and evolving security protocols,” said LeighAnn Ryckeghem, Soo Project Office Operations Manager. “There will be a variety of unique exhibits in the park for visitors to learn about the Soo Locks as well as several stakeholder and partner missions.”

This year, visitors are welcome into Soo Locks Canal Park from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, June 26 for Engineers Day activities and new Corps of Engineers vessel dedications. Following the Engineers Day events, the viewing platform will remain open until 10 p.m., and the Soo Locks Visitor Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“The first Soo Locks Engineers Day took place on June 16, 1975,” said Soo Locks Archivist Natalie Humphrey. “Then mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Frank Pingatore, declared the day as Army Corps of Engineers Day and urged all good people of the community to give recognition to the people who comprise the Corps of Engineers. Since 1975, the Soo Locks have hosted Engineers Day, except for 2020, welcoming all visitors to share in the Soo Locks history and mission.”

We are continuing the requirement for all bags coming into the Soo Locks Park to be clear. Clear bags will allow park security to quickly inspect bags and assist with making this a fun and safe event for everyone.

For our visitors bringing bags, the Engineers Day policy for the Soo Locks follows:

Clear bags cannot be larger than 12 inches long, 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide.
Diaper bags are not allowed.
Medical bags are exempt.
Wallets must not have a strap and cannot exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

All people entering the Soo Locks are subject to a security search. Firearms, weapons – including knives of any size, drugs, pets (except service animals), skateboards and bicycles are not permitted.

We will be continuing one-way entry into the park through the main gate for security screening.

The Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau are closing a portion of Portage Avenue to focus on downtown city merchants and vendors. Downtown Portage Avenue will close to vehicle traffic and open for pedestrians and vendors between Ferris Street and Osborn Boulevard from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 26.
“The Soo Locks have long been a cornerstone of our community’s history,” said Linda Hoath, executive director of the Sault Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Engineers Day gives us the opportunity to honor both their legacy and the innovation behind them. In recent years, we’ve worked to expand Engineers Day into a celebration that engages the entire downtown. We’re excited to welcome both residents and visitors to join us downtown for this special event.”
Along with welcoming visitors to the Soo Locks Park, several other events will take place:

Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula and Superior Health Systems Arts, Crafts and Family Fun Fair at the City Hall grounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To register as a vendor (no-cost) on Portage Avenue, please contact the Sault Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 906-632-3366 or admin@saultstemarie.com.

Marquette Trails Fest
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | Marquette Mountain Resort, 4501 M-553, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Dates: June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026
South Trailhead, 2375 M-553, Marquette Mountain Resort, 4501 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855
A fun weekend for all non-motorized trail users; featuring mountain bike races, trail running races, and socials. Whether you bike, run, or hike; come out, have a good time, and help raise funds for your community trails. All proceeds from this event go to the NTN Singletrack trail building.
This year Marquette Trails Fest will feature events for all ages! There will be downhill mountain bike races, enduro races, dual slalom, cross country mountain bike races, criterium races, Twin Peaks trail half marathon, and a 5K trail run. There is a little something for everyone at Marquette Trails Fest so mark your calendars and get entered for this year’s trail festival!
Sign-up starts in March.

Fresh Coast Plein Air Competition
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | Presque Isle
Presque Isle Park Pavilion, 3 Peter White Drive , Provisions, 401 South Lakeshore Blvd , Marquette, MI 49855
Dates: June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026
The Fresh Coast Plein Air Festival brings artists out of the studio to paint along the shoreline, streets, and beautiful landscapes of Marquette. Members of the public have the opportunity to enter the competition or observe the paintings in progress and to speak with and interact with working artists.
Fresh Coast Plein Air Schedule: The Schedule is still in the works, but be sure to save the date for the weekend of June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026!
Friday: artists will be painting and creating works of art outdoors around Marquette, along the shores of Lake Superior, and at Presque Isle Park
Saturday: artists will be up early painting in Marquette, along the shores of Lake Superior, and at Presque Isle Park.
Interested in competing in the contest? Follow the link to email the festival coordinator because Pre-Registration will open soon for the Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival! With cash prizes being offered by the Lake Superior Art Association, it’s hard to say no to a weekend of fresh air, the great outdoors, and artistic expression. Sign up today to paint and create in one or both of the Plein Air events! All artists and skill levels are welcome to compete. In previous years, there were two options for painting:
Dusk to Dark: Capture the essence of the evening light, Friday, starting at 5:00 PM and turned in by 10:00 PM.
Paint the Daylight: Capture diverse and beautiful landscapes, cityscapes, and shorelines. Saturday, starting at 7:00 AM canvases will be stamped and must be delivered by 4:30 PM.
Registration fee includes Friday and Saturday sessions, awards ceremony, and public exhibition during where the artwork can be priced and sold.
***This event is open to all artists, competitors and non-competitors, community members, families, visitors, and anyone interested in painting, talking to plein air painters, or just enjoying those around you.
Price: Free for the Public to attend. Level 1 Fee: professional and advanced artists pre-registration $25 or $30 the day of the event. Level 2 Fee: novice, intermediate, and recreational artists pre-registration $15 or $20 the day of the event.

PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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.

The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Special Meeting
2026-06-26 16:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
To Be Held In Commissioners Room #231
Purpose: Justin Meyers Gis Foia Appeal
Agenda Special Meeting 6.26.26

Emberlight Festival Art in the Park
2026-06-27 00:00 - 2026-08-22 23:59 | Miners Memorial Heritage Park, 771 E Ayer St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
June 27 – August 22
Miners Memorial Heritage Park
771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938

Free event

Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak.

From June 27 through August 22, visitors are invited to wander the 1.2-mile Aurora Loop and discover large-scale installations nestled among towering pines, winding trails, and the rugged beauty of the Northwoods. Created by artists from across the region, this year’s exhibition reflects Emberlight’s 2026 theme, New Ways to Dream – exploring imagination, transformation, memory, identity, and the power of collective creativity.

Alongside this year’s juried installations, Emberlight proudly unveils two major community-centered projects through Art For All. A new collaborative installation invites audiences themselves to become part of the artistic process, while a second large-scale work – created in partnership with students from five regional schools – draws inspiration from Ojibwe doodems, reflecting themes of kinship, ancestry, and connection to the natural world through the voices and creativity of the next generation. Supported through funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the project places young artists at the heart of the festival in a powerful new way.

https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-2026/

Saturday Morning Farmers Market﻿
2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-04 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Emberlight Festival Art in the Park Grand Opening Ceremony
2026-06-27 12:00 | Miners Memorial Heritage Park, 771 E Ayer St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 pm CDT
Miners Memorial Heritage Park
771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938

Free event

Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak.

The opening ceremony will feature a special performance by Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company in celebration of the Art For All projects and the Indigenous traditions that helped inspire this year’s student collaboration. We offer complimentary golf cart tours as an accessible way to experience this exhibition.

https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-grand-opening-2026/

Marquette Housing Commission Board Meeting
2026-06-29 16:30 | 316 Pine Street, 316 Pine Street, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
06.29.2026 4:30 pm
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PWPL Presents: Storytime In the Park- Ohio St. Park
2026-06-30 09:30 - 10:00 | Williams Park, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays June (9, 16, 23, 30), 2026.
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Ohio St. (Williams) Park.
Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room. 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: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-06-30 11:30 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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.

Marquette County Health Department Clinic Services
2026-07-01 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 | MI
Please see attached pdf for info

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Wednesday Night Farmers Market﻿
2026-07-01 17:00 - 20:00 | MI
Wednesday Night Farmers Market

Wednesdays, June – August, 5 – 8 pm

PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-07-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-07 11:30 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays & Thursdays July (2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 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.

PWPL Presents: Book Launch: Alex Gubbins & Decoding the Hill of Dead Kings
2026-07-02 18:30 - 19:30 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursday, July 2, 2026.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. Poet Alex Gubbins reads from his recently published collection, Decoding the Hill of Dead Kings, from Wayne State University’s Made in Michigan Series. Gubbins’ poems celebrate and elegize a life lived in two homelands—Michigan and Armenia—transforming sadness and longing into hope and wonder.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

﻿4th of July﻿
2026-07-03 00:00 - 2026-07-04 23:59 | MI
4th of July

Friday – Saturday, July 3 – 4

PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-07-03 12:00 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays, July (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, July (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. 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.

Freedom Monument Installed At Harlow Park
2026-07-04 11:00 | harlow park, 7th & Washington, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
July 4, 2026
11:00am
Harlow Park
The Freedom Monument podiums have been installed at Harlow Park (corner of W Washington St and N 7th St) within the Veterans Memorial Mall. A formal dedication ceremony will take place on July 4, 2026 at 11:00am as a part of the American Legion Post 44 Independence Day event. In addition to their commemorative function, the granite podiums will serve as a platform for ongoing education and civic engagement, offering space for community groups and classrooms. The project was made possible by the Katers family and supported by Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral Home, Sunburst Memorials, and the American Legion Post 44. The podiums were inspired by Ron Katers, who was committed to helping others understand their history, culture, and civic opportunities.

Marquette July 4th Parade sponsored by Kiwanis
2026-07-04 14:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
This year’s Marquette July 4th Parade is special since we celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday.
The theme for the Parade is One Nation Indivisible – 250 Years.
Parade start time: 2pm at McClellan and Washington.
Attendees should plan to arrive at 1:15 pm or earlier as the nearby streets are closed then. Parade Float Line up time: 1pm. Attached please find the Staging Area Map and Parade Route.
To apply for entering a float or car go online to https://bit.ly/KiwanisMQTParadeApplication or our website marquettefourth.com. We still need 10 more volunteer crossing guards to keep children safe. Apply to Brian or Robert listed below.
Those with mobility issues are invited to park at the Nicolet Bank parking lot on Lincoln and Washington but need to arrive no later than 1:15pm, otherwise roads will be blocked.
Kiwanis plans to have 80 floats in the Parade. This is the 31st year that the Marquette Kiwanis Club has sponsored the Parade with the City of Marquette.
Military Veterans will lead the parade along with Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty.
This year’s Parade Marshall is Peggy and Peter Frazier who are honored for their extensive community service for Lake Superior Theater. City Mayor Paul Schloegel, NMU President Chris Olsen and Veteran of the Year, Mike Tarr, a local Vet, will also ride in convertibles.
We have a special opportunity to fight hunger: bring canned goods to donate to a Salvation Army float.
This year we will have 5 bands and 16 youth floats, such as the Scottish Pipes and Drums, High School Band and Dance Team, NMU Pep Band and the Ahmed Clowns on bikes.
The Press is invited to interview and take a picture of the Parade Marshall and other VIPs at 1:30pm at Washington & McClellan in front of Incredible Bank.
We especially want to thank our financial sponsors who generously covered the cost of the Parade: Travel Marquette, Marquette Rotary, First Bank, Northern Michigan University, Ojibwa Casino and Nheena Ittner and Neil Cumberlege.
We also want to thank our 65 amazing Kiwanis volunteers and 20 NMU Police Cadets who will be crossing guards.
Thank you for helping celebrate our Nation’s 250 birthday.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Week!
2026-07-06 12:00 - 16:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday July 6 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Wednesday July 8 (2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Friday July 10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Drop in during any of our LEGO building days during summer 2026’s LEGO Week to build with the library’s LEGO bricks! Youth of all ages welcome. 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: Craft Magic Series: Punch Needle Magic with Lydia Taylor
2026-07-06 18:30 - 20:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday, July 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Lydia Taylor for a Beginner Punch Needle Workshop. Learn basic punch needle skills and leave with your very own handmade punch needle project. Starter kits provided. Space is limited to ten participants, so register early.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Storytime In the Park- Ohio St. Park
2026-07-07 09:30 - 2026-07-17 10:00 | Williams Park, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays July (7, 14, 21), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Ohio St. (Williams) Park.
Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, July (7,14,21,28), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library.
Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and tech coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.
Please charge your electronic device and have your questions prepared before each session.
Bring your passwords and pins as needed.
