Western UP Events

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates September 26 October 10 & 24   Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering.  In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage.  Everyone is welcome, including beginners.   Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department.  For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or

Healing to Wellness Presents:  SOBRIETY MONTH RECOVERY WALK   Saturday, September 26th Registration:  12-1 PM Walk Starts at 1 PM   The route will begin at the Baraga Marina Gazebo and end at the Ojibwa Campgrounds Lighthouse. Opening Prayer, Guest Speaker & Prizes After the walk, join our guest speaker as they share about recovery and its importance in our community.  Prizes will be awarded following the speaker. FREE T-SHIRTS – The first 60 people to register will receive a free event T-shirt

Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

The second-annual Canal Colors Festival takes over downtown Houghton Oct. 1-3, bringing several of the Keweenaw’s favorite fall traditions together for one packed weekend along the Portage Canal. The festival combines Plaidurday, Brew Street, the Keweenaw Color Run and Houghton Fall Fest, while adding new events, competitions and activities throughout the weekend. Coordinated by Visit Keweenaw, the City of Houghton and Circle UP, formerly Keweenaw Young Professionals, Canal Colors was built around one of the Keweenaw’s best fall backdrops: downtown Houghton and the Portage Canal, where steep hills on both sides of the water turn with the season and reflect across the canal. Thank you to

2026 Baraga County ATV Wilderness Adventure October 3, 2026 Register at eventbrite 906-353-8808 or baragachamberoffice@gmail.com   Travel the backwoods of Arvon Township Michigan with knowledgeable guides using trails that are normally inaccessible to the general public.  Experience fall colors and waterfalls.  Enjoy lunch at Mt. Arvon, Michigan’s highest point.

17th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk in Memory of Chelsey LaFernier Saturday, October 3rd 11:00 AM:  Registration & Check-In corner of McGillian Street & Lyons Street, Baraga, MI   12:00 PM:  Walk Begins 12:45 PM:  Walk Ends Niiwin Akeaa Center Gymnasium 1:00 PM:  Feast Drumming/Speakers/Raffles

Cedar Ceremony   Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 5 PM / Zeba Hall   General Information:  This healing ceremony is personal to each individual.  It’s a cleansing of grief & trauma in all it’s forms.  Bring your tobacco.  Please maintain 24 hours of sobriety prior to participation, it’s not a judgement of lifestyle, it’s respect for protocol.  The ceremony is open to indigenous participants.   Women are encouraged to wear skirts.  If you don’t have one, come anyway.  If you are on moon, there is a space for you.   Pregnant individuals are asked not to attend. Men are encouraged to

Spaghetti Squash   Baraga County Residents are invited to join Dale Schmeisser, RDN to learn about spaghetti squash October 7th, 2026 5:00 PM Ojibwa Seniors Free of Charge & All are Welcome   Registration Required 906-353-4540

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates October 10 & 24   Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering.  In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage.  Everyone is welcome, including beginners.   Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department.  For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or Karena Schmidt

MANOOMIN CAMP October 10th, from 9:00a – 3:00p Teaching Facility, 16037 Brewery Road   Join us for a one day family-friendly wild rice processing workshop.