PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | 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.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market
2026-08-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Historic Marquette Bus Tours 2026
2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Enjoy a tour through town in an air-conditioned Checker bus. Sit back and relax, meet a few entertaining historic characters, and learn from the tour guide along the route. Each summer the tours include something new, and delight locals and tourists as well. 90-minute tour departs from and returns to the MRHC.
Tickets are $25, and on sale now!
Advanced purchase is recommended.
These tours sell out fast. For more information and ticket purchase visit marquettehistory.org.

Eight total tours in July and August.
July Bus Tours:
6:00 p.m Wednesdays: July 15, 22, 29
1:00 p.m Tuesdays: July 21 & 28

August Historic Marquette Bus Tours:
1:00 p.m. Tuesday: August 4 & 11
6:00 p.m. Wednesday: August 5

Jurassic Art Reception
2026-08-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
August 4th, 2026
3:00pm-6:00pm

Calling all young artists! Youth of all ages are encouraged to submit art to the Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk beginning May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Artists may find inspiration in the Summer Reading: Unearth a Story theme, but are not confined to the given theme for their art pieces. We ask that your submissions do not exceed 12 inches in any direction, and that only one art piece is submitted per child. Submissions can be made at home, school, or during a library program. Informational handouts detailing submission guidelines are now available at the Youth Services Desk. All submissions will be entered into the Jurassic Art Summer Reading Installation. Art will be installed on the Lower Level Art Gallery wall of the Peter White Public Library starting in July 2026. There will be a Jurassic Art Reception on
August 4th, 2026 from 3-6pm as part of Summer Reading: Unearth a Story.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Music Hosts Summer Concert Series
2026-08-04 17:00, 2026-08-11 17:00 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University Department of Music will present a second season of Its series, Summer Concerts at Reynolds (SCR). This year’s events will all take place at 5 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall on Tuesdays in July and August. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds benefiting the department to enhance the experience for students.
This summer, SCR is highlighting music department faculty members, who are highly trained professional musicians as well as full-time educators. They will present both solo and group performances. Further details will be shared at nmu.edu/music and the department’s social media accounts. The list of concert dates and featured artists follows:
July 7: Echoes of the Jazz Age: An Exploration of Early Jazz, featuring Mark Flaherty, Steve Riley, Steve Grugin, Christopher Schoelen, Gordon Erickson and Jim Strain
July 14: Fiddle & Folk Tunes, featuring Barbara Rhyneer and other talented community musicians
July 21: World premiere of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, featuring Patrick Booth
July 28: Romanza: A Classical Guitar Recital, featuring Christopher Schoelen
Aug. 4: Fluxus, Improvisation & Audience Participation, featuring Patrick Booth and Keri Lee Pierson
Aug. 11: The Complete 24 Italian Songs & Arias: Part 1, featuring Theresa Camilli, Keri Lee Pierson and Stephanie Beinlich

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2026-08-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-08-20 01:30 - 15:00, 2026-08-27 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-03 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-10 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST,
Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.
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.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm for assistance. Registration ends when the class is full or on August 3.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market﻿
2026-08-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-03 09:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | MI

Harborfest﻿
2026-08-20 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
Harborfest

Thursday – Sunday, Aug. 20 – 22

Fall Fest 2026
2026-08-24 11:00 - 15:00 | NMU Event Center Lawn, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Join Us For Fall Fest 2026 On August 24
August 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NMU Event Center Lawn

Fall Fest will take place on August 24 (with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m.), on the Northern Center Lawn.

Fall Fest is a festival that allows businesses to introduce their product or service to the University community. Fall Fest is coordinated by the Lake Superior Community Partnership and the NMU Center for Student Enrichment.

We hope you will consider joining us for this fun event to welcome the students back and kick off NMU’s school year! The registration deadline is Monday, August 17. Register using the link below.

Register Here

Nonprofits who are recruiting student volunteers for upcoming (near future) events and programs may register at no cost through the NMU Volunteer Center by calling (906) 227-2466 or by emailing volctr@nmu.edu.

Please note, that the fee is not waived if you are attending to recruit patrons, new members, or other general promotions for their cause.

Early Set up: Set up for businesses and nonprofits will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Early set up will ensure your booth is ready for students by the beginning of the event, potentially allowing you to get a good parking spot and work out any kinks you may experience!

Parking: Limited one car per business as parking is limited and not guaranteed. A parking map and pass will be sent a week before the event. If you will have a large vehicle in your event space, please reach out to the LSCP prior to registration so we can coordinate with NMU/Public Safety.

Booth Space Details: Participating businesses and organizations will have a ‘booth’ space with an 8-foot table and two chairs. All booth spaces will have access to electricity. Please bring your own extension cord. In addition, businesses may set up a canopy/tent. Tents/canopies cannot exceed 10×10 ft. Food samples are encouraged. Purchasing of sales is not allowed.

Pepsi Beverage Company is the exclusive beverage provider on the campus of Northern Michigan University; all beverages distributed, marketed, and/or advertised at Fall Fest must be from the Pepsi Beverage Company.

Are you hiring? Let us know in the registration so that we can create a “We’re hiring” sign for your booth!

The event will be held rain or shine.

If you have any questions about Fall Fest or need help registering, you can email Ashley Szczepanski at ashley@marquette.org.

Marquette Marathon﻿
2026-09-05 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
Marquette Marathon

Saturday, Sept. 5

Dancing With Our Stars
2026-10-08 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
“Dancing With Our Stars – Marquette County Style” Is RETURNING With a New Date, New Format, and the Same Glamour and Glitter
Marquette, MI — After ten unforgettable years of rhythm, sparkle, and community impact, Dancing With Our Stars – Marquette County Style is officially returning—reimagined, refreshed, and ready to shine brighter than ever.
The U.P. Hospice Foundation, in partnership with U.P. Home Health & Hospice, is thrilled to announce, “A Showcase of Stars- presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style,” a bold new evolution of the beloved fundraiser. While the format is changing, the heart of the event—and all the glamour, creativity, and glitter audiences have come to love—remains the same.
To support this exciting new vision, the event has been moved to October 8, 2026, with an anticipated kickoff in May 2026. The extended runway allows more time for creativity, collaboration, and community involvement as this next chapter takes shape.
A Showcase of Stars transforms the traditional dance competition into a full-scale variety show experience. Groups of local stars, partnered with a Marquette Dance Pro, will take the stage with high-energy performances that blend dance, theatrical flair, costumes, music, and imaginative storytelling.
The evening will feature live judging and audience engagement, culminating in two coveted honors:

Fan Favorite Award – recognizing the top fundraising group
Talent Award – based on judges’ scores for performance, creativity, and execution

Community members, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to get involved. Opportunities are available for:

Star groups interested in performing
Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring
Creative collaborators who want to support Hospice care in a meaningful way

Final participation details, themes, and showcase elements will be announced at the official kickoff this spring.
Stay tuned for more information, and those interested in sponsoring or participating are encouraged to reach out early to express interest to korit@uphomehealth.org or by calling (906) 225-4545.
Proceeds from A Showcase of Stars benefit the U.P. Hospice Foundation, with 100% of funds raised directly supporting hospice patients and their families. As one of the first three hospices established in the United States, the U.P. Hospice Foundation has proudly served the community for more than 50 years—guided by an all-volunteer Board of Directors committed to ensuring every donation provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to those facing life-limiting illness.
This fall, the stars return. The stage transforms. And the community once again comes together—for hospice. If you are interested in more information for this event, please contact Kori Bjorne at 225-4545 or korit@uphomehealth.org
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About U.P. Home Health & Hospice:
Since 1973, U.P. Home Health & Hospice has been serving individuals after surgery, illness, or a new or life-limiting diagnosis. Our focus is on exceptional quality care, and we maintain a philosophical approach to care that focuses on empowering people to live life to the fullest. This philosophy is the driving force for U.P. Home Health & Hospice to provide Skilled Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty Services. This approach empowers us to support essentially any need of our patients, with seamless transitions between services if the need arises.
