The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market fall special events and seasonal markets.
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Michigan
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets.
Trick or Treat at the Market
Saturday, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Final Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season
Saturdays, November 1, 8, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Enjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce, baked goods, and local products before winter arrives.
Upcoming Holiday Markets – Applications Now Open!
Local vendors are invited to apply for the following holiday events:
Thanksgiving Market – Saturday, November 22 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
City Tree Lighting Market – Friday, December 5 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Yule Market – December 8-13 | 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
These markets feature a mix of indoor and outdoor booth options perfect for vendors offering holiday classics, handmade gifts, and seasonal favorites. The Yule Market offers flexible options for vendors interested in participating on multiple days throughout the week.
Applications and additional details can be found at mqtfarmersmarket.com/marquette-holiday-market
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market thanks the community for a successful 2025 season and looks forward to celebrating the holidays downtown with local farmers, makers, and shoppers.

Saturday Farmers Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Date: Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Marquette Commons
At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Join us for a group hike!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
Come join us for one more hike before the snow flies. The hike begins at the paved Sugarloaf parking lot on CR550 and proceeds to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain with its spectacular vistas of Lake Superior and the surrounding area. From the summit, the hike will descend along the NCT spur on the back side of Sugarloaf until it connects with the main NCT trail. The hike will then proceed west crossing over CR550 and several moderate, but beautiful rock outcroppings to Wetmore Pond. From the pond, it’s a short hike to the Wetmore Pond parking area where we will have some vehicles spotted for the short drive back to the Sugarloaf parking. (Note: we will be initially meeting at the Wetmore Pond parking area to spot some vehicles.)

Our hike will be led by Marquette Area Chapter Hike Leader Dennis Fattaleh (906-360-6441), an experienced hiker.

This hike will cover approximately 4 miles of terrain and is an intermediate hike. Proper hiking boots are required. Expect a few wet spots and occasional steep climbs. Plan on 3 to 4 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack!

We’ll meet on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 AM at the Wetmore Pond parking area located ½ mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550 (Google Map link here). Look for the guard rail on the left side of the road at the bottom of the hill as the road curves to the right. The entrance to the parking lot is directly in front of this guard rail. Please drive to the back of the parking area. From there, we will load into about half the vehicles to drive the ½ mile to the Sugarloaf parking lot to begin the hike. Please be open to having fellow hikers in your vehicles to help with staging cars at both ends.

This event is limited to 12 participants and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will be open until Friday, November 14th or until we reach capacity.

We hope to see you there!

The Marquette Regional History Center and City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center 25th Annual Holiday Art Sale!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Saturday, November 15 from 10:00am-4:00pm.
The perfect way to start your Holiday shopping off, by supporting local artists in every medium. The sale will take place at the Marquette Regional History Center, located at 145 W Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan. This year the Museum is including an outside-heated tent, for even more vendors to celebrate the sales’ 25th year! The History Center is a destination, providing holiday shoppers with access to world-class exhibits. The Museum will hold an old-fashioned bake sale, their annual Dollhouse Days, a Membership Drive and the History Center gift shop will be open for the event.
The following artists have been juried into this year’s sale:
Kurt Babcock, Chris & Sandy Weber, Monica Zehnder, Marlene Wood, Kathy Binoniemi, John French, Cindy Engle, Crys L. Hendrick, Judy Parloto, Elise Bunce, Jenny Frein Hamel, JoAnn Shelby, Mary Ann Theis, Amelia Pruiett, Christopher Schmidt, Susan Estler, Candace Prill, Julia Anderson, Mike Tuch, Erica Potila, Mavis Farr, Lindsey Heiden, Kalil Zehnder, Cassandra Bullock, Camille Hamilton, Katie Rheaume, Jason Dean, Julie Martinson, Amanda Reou, Frank Malette, Mike Shelafoe & Anika, Lance Attwell, Ann Golden, Kirstin Hensley
& Wreaths by Shailah Pelto ‘Samara Floral’.
There will be a $2.00 admission fee, which includes entrance to the Holiday Art Sale, MRHC Exhibits, tickets for our amazing door prize raffle drawing, and all other events.
All proceeds support the MRHC, a private, non-profit 501c3 and community gem.
For more information or questions, please contact the Marquette Regional History Center (906-226-3571; jbays@marquettehistory.org) or the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center (906-228-0472; arts-culture@marquettemi.gov).

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2025-11-15 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, November (1, 15, 22), 2025.
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: Art with Ella
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, November (1 & 15).
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. 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.

International Musical Group "Floriani"
2025-11-15 19:00 | St. Peter Cathedral, 311 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan
Internationally known musical group, Floriani, to perform in Marquette
St. Peter Cathedral concert slated for Saturday, Nov. 15

Renowned choral group Floriani will be at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on Nov. 15 for a 7 p.m. concert. Admission is free. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Floriani is a men’s vocal quartet ensemble dedicated to performing and reviving sacred music. At their concert they offer a meditative experience as they perform an assortment of Gregorian chant, music from Eastern and Western traditions, and original pieces. In addition to the concert, Floriani will be singing for all of the weekend cathedral Masses (Saturday vigil at 4 p.m. on Nov. 15 and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses on Nov. 16).
St. Peter Cathedral is located at 311 West Baraga Ave. in Marquette. To learn more about Floriani, visit www.floriani.org.

PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #2: Grades 4th & 5th
2025-11-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays, November (3, 10, 17), 2025. 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 October 20th . Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #2. 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.

NMU Platform Personalities Hosts Anthony Ramos
2025-11-17 18:30 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University’s Platform Personalities organization will host “An Evening with Anthony Ramos” on Monday, Nov. 17, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free for NMU students (1 ticket per ID) and $5 for the general public.
The singer and actor originated the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and feature film Hamilton, which won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album and earned Ramos an Emmy nomination for his performance.
Ramos also starred in the film adaptation of the musical In the Heights. For his portrayal of Usnavi, he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Film and was included in Indie Wire and W Magazine’s year-end Best Performance roundup.
His other film credits include Twisters,Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and A Star is Born. He is currently developing a new animated version of Bob the Builder that he is producing and will also star in.
Ramos is of Puerto Rican descent, and was born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Originally interested in baseball in his youth, he switched his focus after high school, earning a scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy to pursue his passion of acting.
Platform Personalities is a student organization dedicated to bringing educational, motivational and inspirational speakers to campus.
Tickets to “An Evening with Anthony Ramos” can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu.

PWPL Presents: Friend-raiser Richard Gilewitz & Tim May Concert
2025-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, November 17, 2025.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Guitar virtuosos Richard Gilewitz and Tim May hit the Community Room stage to play selections from the recently released album, Gilewitz, featuring new voicings of Richard’s most beloved tunes as well as new releases. Richard has had an illustrious career, performing with the likes of the Indigo Girls, Kenny G., and Leo Kottke. Tim is a Grammy-nominated guitarist currently on tour with Kathy Mattea.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk starting Wednesday, October 15, 2025. You must have a ticket in order to attend the event. The event will also be livestreamed on Peter White Public Library’s YouTube channel. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The Wildcat Winds, a new ensemble within the Music Department inaugural concert
2025-11-17 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
NMU Music Department Plans Three November Concerts
The Northern Michigan University Music Department will present three upcoming concerts to usher in November: Percussion Ensemble; Opera Theater Workshop; and the inaugural Wildcat Winds performance. All are free and will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall.
The Percussion Ensemble is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Students will showcase their work through various solos and group performances.
The Opera Theater Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Students will perform scenes and excerpts from Mozart’s opera. Musician and composer Jacob Schmeltzer will accompany the students, as well as a string trio, for ensemble performances.
The Wildcat Winds, a new ensemble within the Music Department, will perform its inaugural concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. Coordinated by NMU Director of Bands Steven Riley, the group brings a new experience for instrumentalists from the Wildcat Marching Band and other students who may not participate in band during the fall semester.
To view the remaining schedule of music events for the semester, visit nmu.edu/music/calendar.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime Tuesdays & Fridays,
2025-11-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
November (4, 7, 14, 18, 21), 2025. 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: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-11-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November (4, 6, 18, 20), 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM.
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.
Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you.
No fees.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session.

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman. No admission charge. For more information call 226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Animal Explorers: Who Would Win?
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Come explore the world of animals and find out Who Would Win! Learn about cool (and weird) animals and enjoy a mix of games, art, science, and open play. For youth K-5 th grade. Under 8 must have an adult present 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: PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-18 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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.

PWPL & Meditate Marquette Mindfulness Meditation Tuesday
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, November (4, 18, 25) 2025. 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.

PWPL Presents: Dinner & a Movie Docu Cinema: Deep Sea Detectives: Death of the Edmund Fitzgerald
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community
Room. Adults, Seniors. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, PWPL screens this documentary about the loss of the “Big Fitz” and its 29 crewmembers, including footage from the last dive to the wreck. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Orchestra, Choirs Present 'Baroque to the Future'
2025-11-18 19:30 | Reynolds Recital Hall, 2212 Hedgcock, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The Northern Michigan University Orchestra directed by Barbara Rhyneer and the NMU Choirs directed by Erin Colwitz will present a concert titled “Baroque to the Future” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Reynolds Recital Hall.
This concert will showcase orchestral and choral performances from the Baroque Era and works from the 21st century. Special features of this concert include the “Guitar Concerto” by Vivaldi with Christopher Schoelen as soloist; Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus”; and “Fields of Cloverland,” an anthem for the Upper Peninsula, by Timothy DeMarte, arranged for choir and orchestra by Barbara Rhyneer and featuring the local folk ensemble The Knockabouts.
The orchestra will also perform a rock number, “Lady Gaga Hit Mix,” and a jazz bossa nova piece, “From the Start” by Laufey and Spencer Steward, arranged by Michael Kamuf. Additional works by Handel include the British anthem “Zadok the Priest” and two movements from Concerto Grosso No. 4, Op. 3.
Admission is free. For more information about the NMU Music Department, visit nmu.edu/music.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2025-11-19 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, November (5, 12, 19, 26) 2025. 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: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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. Book will be picked in October. 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 apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook

PWPL Presents: Dungeons and Dragons @ PWPL
2025-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Studio 1 & 2.
We have partnered up with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games and local DM’s, will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Fandom Fun: Dog Man!
2025-11-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday November 19, 2025.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
We are celebrating the release of Dav Pilkey’s newest book of the wildly popular “Dog Man” series with Dog Man themed crafts, games and activities! Youth of all ages are welcome to attend. Under 8 must have an adult present 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: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, November (6 & 20), 2025. 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. 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.

HOLIDAY LASERS ON THE ORE DOCK
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Lower Harbor Ore Dock, City Multi Use Path, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Experience the magic of the season in downtown Marquette! The historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock will light up for the holidays with dazzling laser displays by Fresh Coast Light Lab, every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 PM on the north side of the dock.

This free, family-friendly show offers something new each week from festive and winter-themed scenes to colorful, abstract displays inspired by Marquette itself. While you’re downtown, warm up with dinner, local brews, or a little holiday shopping just steps away.

2025 DATES
November 20 – December 27 & New Year’s Eve

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6-9 PM

Superior Beekeeping Club Annual Potluck
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

Brass Queens to Perform at NMU
2025-11-20 19:30 | Reynolds Recital Hall, 2212 Hedgcock, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Brass Queens, a female-led brass band from Brooklyn featuring all-female horns with a sound that is deeply inspired by the New Orleans tradition, will perform at Northern Michigan University. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in Reynolds Recital Hall.
Multiple brass instruments are featured in the group’s performances, including the sousaphone, trumpets, saxophones and trombones, along with other supporting instruments.
Becoming a fixture in the local music scene and dubbed “the hardest working band in town,” the Brass Queens gained a dedicated following through outdoor performances on the streets of Brooklyn. They regularly tour across the country and internationally, appearing on festival stages including the Ottawa Jazz Festival, Northlands Music Festival, MusikFest, Duck Jazz Festival, and Exit Zero Jazz Festival.
The Brass Queens’ sound is deeply inspired by and pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while injecting the upbeat, multifaceted energy of their New York home into each performance. Their shows have had audience members singing along to classic pop hits, dancing their hearts out to reggaeton, and feeling like they’ve been transported to Frenchman Street.
Admission is $12 for adults and free for youth (18 and under) and NMU students. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, November (7, 14, 21) 2025. 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.
