Keep It In The UP!

Calumet - Farmers Market
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Agassiz Park, Calumet, Michgian
Calumet Farmers Market

Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 am – 2:00 am until October 10th

Agassiz Park, Calumet

L'Anse Football Fundraiser Golf Scramble
2025-06-15 09:00 | L’Anse Golf Club, 15774 Golf Course Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
L’Anse Football Fundraiser
4 Man/Woman Golf Scramble at the L’Anse Golf Course
Sunday June 15th at 9:00am Shotgun Start

Lunch included
Limit first 18 Teams
Wear Purple and White
To register call/text Mike (906) 362-1845

Hancock - Mental Health Crisis Training
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Copper Country Intermediate School District, 809 Hecla Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Local law enforcement invited to mental health crisis training June 17-18, 2025
The following press release was posted on our website on May 30, 2025.

The City of Houghton Police Department and Copper Shores Outreach & Education invite all local law enforcement agencies and officers to a free, two-day training aimed at equipping first responders with tools to handle behavioral health emergencies. This training will take place June 17 and 18 at the Copper Country Intermediate School District Service Center (809 Hecla Street; Hancock) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Designed specifically for Michigan first responders and crisis teams, the training includes three components: pre-course online modules, in-person classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises. The program helps emergency personnel recognize, respond to and, most importantly, de-escalate behavioral health crises.

This training was developed in collaboration with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and subject matter experts from mental health, law enforcement, EMS and advocacy fields. Course material is drawn from prior state-funded programs including MI-CIS and Managing Mental Health Crisis, and aligns with Michigan law, MCOLES standards and national best practices.

The training is funded through the State of Michigan’s Diversion Council and is both endorsed and MCOLES-approved as part of recommended annual officer training requirements.

Baraga - Community Health Fair
2025-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Community Health Fair – JOIN US!

Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm
Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI

this is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, p0revent and manage disease, and connect you to resources.

For more information: call 906-353-4542

Houghton - From the Ground Farmers Market
2025-06-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
From the Ground Farmers Market

Houghton Waterfront Pier

Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm
June 10th to October 7th.

Calumet - Primroses in the Garden
2025-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Calumet Public LIbrary, 57070 Mine Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Wednesday, June 18th
Primroses in the Garden: Primula and Companion Plants for Woodland, Crevice, Container, & Rock Gardens, presentation by Daniel Hendrickson
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Calumet Public Library – Community Room
Open to the Public
Daniel Hendrickson, a retired music educator and plant enthusiast, has developed practical knowledge and experience by growing and cultivating his own plants for well over 25 years and he’s going to share some of his knowledge with you during this program. Hendrickson will introduce you to the charm and beauty of Primroses in a presentation that highlights garden-worthy Primula and companion plants. The presentation includes a slide show and discussion exploring plant selections and design tips suitable for woodland, crevice, container and rock garden settings.
Hendrickson has been a member of the American Primrose Society (APS) since 2004 and currently serves the APS as a Board Director and as Editor of PRIMROSE, the APS Quarterly Journal. Daniel is also a member of the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS) and the Great Lakes Chapter of NARGS. He has presented for the Keweenaw Garden Club, the Michigan Master Gardener’s Association, the Hosta Society of Southwest Michigan and the Midwest Group of the APS. He will be presenting—via Zoom—for the American Primrose National Show in Juneau, Alaska on May 17th.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Calumet Public Library.
For more information, visit the library or call 337-0311 ext. 1107
(In case of bad weather, when school is cancelled, all library programs are cancelled.)

Chassell - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
2025-06-18 19:00 | Chassell Township Centennial Park, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
Wilderness Walk
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Chassell Township Centennial Park

The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting. Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection. The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration
2025-06-20 00:00 - 2025-06-21 23:59
The Keweenaw Peninsula is turning up the summer heat with a uniquely Nordic celebration: the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration (June 20–22) in Hancock, Michigan. This three-day bash blends Finnish culture, lakeside summer vibes, and crisp cans of The Finnish Long Drink, the festival’s presenting beverage sponsor.

With two pop-up Long Drink bars, live music, folklore parades, and fire-lit nights, Juhannus in the Keweenaw invites visitors to embrace Suloista Suvea—the sweetness of summer—and the spirit of Hancock’s Finnish Heritage.

Weekend Highlights Include:
Friday, June 20 – Waterfront Bonfire Bash

Location: Porvoo Park, Hancock
Sunset concert & Juhannuskokko (Midsummer Bonfire)
Long Drink Lounge at Small Craft: exclusive cocktails, chill Canal vibes, and an Ice Bath Challenge with giveaways

Saturday, June 21 – Downtown Festival at Quincy Green

Midsummer Pole Raising at 11 AM (Finnish/Swedish solstice tradition)
Opening ceremonies at the Finnish American Heritage Center
Long Drink Beer Garden (2–6 PM) with lawn games, wife-carrying contest, and photo-worthy Finnish Folklore Costume Parade runway style on the Quincy Green. Early bird entry TBD
Cornhole Tournament
Evening public Midsummer Dance

Why Juhannus is a Must-Attend
This isn’t your average beer tent—it’s a full cultural mash-up where tradition meets trend. With authentic programming, a killer waterfront backdrop, and one of the hottest canned cocktails in the U.S. at center stage, it’s a hyperlocal yet highly visual event that’s social-media-ready and road-trip-worthy.

See the full lineup at: www.juhannusfest.com. Juhannus is organized by Visit Keweenaw, the City of Hancock, and The Finnish Long Drink. Stay in the Keweenaw to be close to the action all weekend.

Gay - VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales
2025-06-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us Saturday, June 21 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales first sale of the year. We have new items arriving every week and now everything is on the main floor of the Community Center so we are full of goodies for the whole family. Each sale will have a Special Feature, this time, Perennials and Garden Accessories. Also, every sale will have new auction items to bid on. A free will donation lunch will be available for you to enjoy. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals!
Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Gay Community Hall
8878 2nd Street, Gay, MI 49945

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2025-06-24 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, JUNE 24th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room
Houghton, MI 49931

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy MInds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission: “to support healthy minds through connection and community.” Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises. We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.

Houghton - Soul Shop: Faith-based Suicide Prevention Training
2025-06-26 08:30 - 16:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 205 E. Montezuma Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
Soul Shop: Faith-based suicide prevention training set for June 26
The following press release was posted on our website on June 2, 2025.

Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting Soul Shop with the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan on Thursday, June 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Houghton (245 East Montezuma Avenue). Soul Shop is a suicide prevention training program designed for leaders and members of all faith-based communities. Training is free to attend and open to members of all faith-based communities; breakfast and lunch will be provided.

“This training is a great pastoral tool for those in the church and a great inside look for those outside of the church,” said Marna Franson, Missioner with the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan. “Soul Shop allows for a collaborative vision of community intervention to be implemented between the religious space and the mental health profession.”

This training opportunity reflects a broader effort to close the gaps between faith and mental health support in meaningful, community-centered ways. Copper Shores is committed to serving all members of the community, including those for whom faith is important. For many, religion provides a sense of connection and community – important factors in preventing suicide.

“Religion is a point of trauma for many people, which has historically created a divide between faith communities and nonprofit communities,” said Kristine Martens, Copper Shores Outreach & Education program director. “For people whose faith is important to them, they feel a disservice when it’s not incorporated into public services like mental health training. Soul Shop bridges this gap.”

Soul Shop was developed in by Fe Anam Avis, a paster with a passion for suicide prevention, who noticed that the trainings he hosted did not attract faith-based community members. In an effort to draw in faith leaders, educators and active congregation members, Avis created a suicide prevention training that shows the messiness of humanity embraced within scriptures, highlighting that many of the activities of a church are really prevention work.

Registration
Registration closes at the end of the day on Wednesday, June 25. Register for free and learn more about Soul Shop at coppershores.org/soul-shop. To learn more about Copper Shores Outreach & Education, visit coppershores.org/outreach-and-education.

Hancock - Pride Market
2025-06-29 13:00 - 18:00 | Orpheum Theatre, 426 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The 1st Annual Pride Market will be held at The Orpheum Theater in Hancock, MI, June 29th, 1pm-6pm. Market-goers will find things from the practical to the fanciful, such as soaps, fresh produce, stickers, crochet plushies, art prints, books, baskets, garments, and more. Everything at Pride Market was drawn, grown, sewn, crocheted, designed, written, or otherwise made by vendors, and features a full lineup of LGBTQIA+ makers and small businesses.

Pride Market is an expansion of successful past events organized by local artist Gray Kotila. Prior events, such as the 2021 Queer Artists Market held in the Rozsa Center on Michigan Tech University’s campus during the 41 North Film Festival and the Queer Pop-Up Shops held at Black Ice Comics & Books in Houghton each week during June of 2024, focused on uplifting and supporting queer creatives from the Upper Peninsula.

Organized this year by Gray Kotila and Sophie Hansen, Pride Market has expanded to nearly twenty vendors and welcomed many new creators, plus three farms, to the vendor lineup.

Kotila says of the event, “I’m so excited with the variety of what our amazing local vendors are bringing! Paired with the cool vibes of the Orpheum Theater and what 5th & Elm has to offer, this market feels like it’ll be a great outing for folks!” Hansen adds, “It’s exciting to see members of our community so ecstatic for Pride Market! It has been an absolute joy and honor to put together Pride Market with Gray, and I hope that everyone will have a great time! So what are you waiting for? Come say hi June 29th!”

All are invited to celebrate expressions of queer joy and experience what the local queer creators and small businesses bring to our community at large.

Ahmeek 4th of July Celebration
2025-06-30 11:00 - 20:00 | Gabe Chopp Park, Ahmeek, MI, 49901, United States
4th of July Celebration at Gabe Chopp Park in Ahmeek Village on July 4, 2025.

Kid’s parade at 11am, food & beverages noon til 8pm, kid’s games noon til 6pm, live music 2-7pm, bingo 2-5pm, raffle drawings at 6pm. NO CARRY INS PLEASE! For more info, see “Ahmeek Fire & Rescue Department” Facebook page.

Chassell - Community Blood Drive
2025-07-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Chassell VFW, 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
UP Health System Regional Blood Center COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Proudly Hosted by Chassell VFW Post 6507
42103 Wilson Memorial Drive

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Walk-Ins Welcome from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Chance to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash!
Contact: 906-449-1450

Dollar Bay 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-03 00:00 - 2025-07-04 23:59 | Dollar Bay
Dollar Bay
Date: July 3rd & 4th, 2025
This year’s Dollar Bay 4th of July celebration is going to be a big one! Starting at 1PM on July 3rd, visitors can participate in family-friendly events throughout the day – carriage rides to almuni basketball to a community carnival! Once dusk hits at 8PM, boogie the night away during the annual Dollar Bay Street Dance Block Party. This year’s music will be provided by a fun local band playing all your favorite covers, Split Shyft. Join locals and visitors as they dance into the night across from Ritchie’s Store while enjoying food and snacks from the Fire Hall (all proceeds go to the cause). Don’t forget your camping chairs in case your dancing feet get tired.
On the 4th of July, the Dollar Bay Volunteer Fire Department hosts their World-Famous Chicken barbecue from 10:30AM to 2PM. And… they don’t call it a World-Famous Chicken BBQ for nothing! For just $16 you will be treated to the best chicken barbecue in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with sides of baked beans, coleslaw and a dinner roll! Tickets are cash-only and sold in advance at Ritchie’s, so be sure to swing by well beforehand! Make sure to catch the annual 4th of July Parade at 12PM, followed by family games at Pioneer Park and concessions.

Lake Linden 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-03 00:00 - 2025-07-04 23:59 | Lake Linden, Michigan
Lake Linden
Date: July 3rd & 4th, 2025
Featuring two days full of events, the Village of Lake Linden takes Independence Day seriously! Festivities in the park begin around 5PM on July 3rd and continue until the fireworks display goes off over Torch Lake at dusk. The evening of the 3rd includes live music by local performers, park vendors, and a bar set up by the Lake Linden Volunteer Fire Department (LLVFD).
Best get a good night’s sleep after the fireworks because the Grand Patriotic Parade starts at 9:30AM sharp on the 4th of July. The lineup starts with the Lake Linden Police Department, Houghton County Sheriff’s Department, State Police Department, American Legion Color Guard, V.F.W, and the National Guard. Following the parade, festivities return to the Village Park. Vendors and the LLVFD Bar will again be set up at 10AM, as well as more live music, kid’s games, races in the park, and grand stand contests.
Make sure to stick around throughout the day, as the Veteran’s Memorial Service takes place at 1PM, a bicycle parade at 6:30PM, and a Street Dance at the Lake Lounge from 6-10PM.

Baraga County Lumberjack Days
2025-07-03 00:00 - 2025-07-04 23:59 | Baraga, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Baraga County’s 2025 Lumberjack Days are two action-packed days that begin on Wednesday, July 3rd at 6:30pm with music, street dancing and the introduction of the honorees. July 4th celebrations begin at 8:00am with a 5k run; there is also a pancake breakfast at Baraga Area Schools from 8am-12pm. Following that is a flag raising ceremony, children’s parade and games. Beginning at 2:00pm is the parade line-up, with the main parade beginning at 3:30pm. Afterwards is live music at the American Legion post 444. Beginning at dusk are fireworks over Keweenaw Bay.

Marquette - 4 Day Vinyl Record Show
2025-07-03 12:00 - 2025-07-06 12:00 | Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
4-Day VINYL RECORD SHOW at Ore Dock Brewing Company

From 12 noon on Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th, a four-day vinyl record show will be held on the 2nd floor community room of Ore Dock Brewing Company, at 114 W. Spring Street in downtown Marquette, Michigan, 49855.

Thousands of new & used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books, and t-shirts will be available. Sunday’s events include a movie screening and six rounds of popular culture trivia!

Talk with Jon and Geoff about trading old records and tapes for new favorites, or finding an unused media collection a new home. For more information call 906-373-6183 or visit out Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/2129812604161375/2129812617494707/

All are welcome at this free, all-ages event, presented by the NMU Vinyl Record Club. (some ticketed event exceptions may apply)

South Range 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | South Range, South Range
South Range Celebrations
Date: July 4th, 2025
South Range Independence Day kicks off bright and early the morning of 4th of July. Attend the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Community Building at 8AM before perusing the Flea Market until 1:30PM. The South Range Pub hosts an exciting Cornhole Tournament for adults, while children enjoy Fun in the Veteran’s Memorial Park from 11AM to 4PM. You’ll find live music from local acts SuperSuits and Tom Katalin starting at 3PM until late!
Each year, Keweenaw Brewing Company hosts an open house with tours of their South Range production facility and beer tastings from 12-2PM. Get to know the brewers who produce your favorite Keweenaw adult beverages, before heading out to catch the parade at 2PM. The day continues with horseshoe tournaments and live music, before concluding with one of the Keweenaw’s best fireworks displays starting at dusk. All this celebratory fun is sponsored by VFW Post 6165, and we guarantee South Range’s party is one that you will not want to miss.

Copper Harbor 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Copper Harbor, Michigan
Copper Harbor
Date: July 4th, 2025
Spend 4th of July in Michigan’s northernmost town of Copper Harbor, MI! Copper Harbor is well-known for its beautiful lights display over the water, and this year’s epic aerial drone display is no exception! This charming small town features a parade at 10AM, followed by kid’s games in the park at 1PM. This leaves ample time to grill out or explore the great outdoors before the drone show at dusk (typically around 10-11PM).

Hubbell 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Hubbell
Hubbell-Tamarack
Date: July 4th, 2025
The Hubbell Fire Department hosts family-friendly action on the 4th of July! The annual Hubbell parade starts at 10:30AM, starting at Koppers to the south end of Tamarack. Make sure to catch the sports program at 1PM and purchase your 50/50 raffle ticket before the big drawing. If you have some time to kill in the afternoon, a hike at Hungarian Falls may be the perfect activity to fill your day with a solid mix of celebration and nature experiences.

Gay 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Gay, Gay, Michigan
Gay
Date: July 4th, 2025
Gay, Michigan is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July! From 12-3PM, The Auxiliary hosts its huge July Bazaar and Sale at the Community Hall. At 2PM, people line the streets to catch the crazy, goofy fun of the Gay Parade! Grab a drink at the iconic Gay Bar or explore the historic ruins of the Mohawk Mining Company Stamp Mill before heading to one of the neighboring communities for fireworks in the evening.

Tapiola 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Tapiola, Tapiola, Michigan
Tapiola
Date: July 4th, 2025
Tapiola is a is a small community south of Houghton that was founded by Finnish Americans. Although the community only spans an area of about 8 miles, the parade on July 4th at 10:30AM draws in quite a crowd! The first 4th of July parade in Tapiola was organized by local resident, Robert Olson, in 2016. Since then, the parade has continued to grow, with a unique focus on the people and culture of the community. The parade ends at the community baseball field, where there are kid’s games and free hot dogs for all to enjoy. Put in for the Quilt Raffle for a chance to take home a true U.P. one-of-a-kind family heirloom!

Mohawk 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Mohawk, Mohawk, Michigan
Mohawk
Date: July 4th, 2025
Mohawk-Fulton celebrations are all about the kids! Let your little ones get creative for the Kid’s Bike Parade at 10AM beginning at the Firehall. Then, kick back and relax while the kids enjoy fun games in Mohawk Park afterwards. Of course, 4th of July wouldn’t be 4th of July without some hot dogs or burgers. Make sure to grab a bite to eat before your next Independence Day adventure.

Eagle Harbor 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Eagle Harbor, Eagle Harbor, Michigan
Eagle Harbor
Date: July 4th, 2025
This quaint harbor town hosts an early morning parade at 9:30AM to kick-off your 4th of July celebrations. Head to the Ball Yard at 10:30AM for games and contests, then get your toes in the sand at the beloved Eagle Harbor beach at 12PM. Enjoy lighthouse views or dip your toes in the harbor before enjoying fun games and food in the park. This town serves at a great hopping off point for plenty of outdoor adventures. From here, head to Great Sand Bay for a 4th of July Beach Day or check out the festivities taking place in nearby communities.

Gay - VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales
2025-07-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us on Friday, July 4th, for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales. We have new items arriving every week, so many great items have been added. Special Feature this sale: Men’s Items. Also, we will have new auction items to bid on. Everything is now on the main floor of the Community Hall. Desserts will be available inside and the Fire Department will be having a Food Sale outside. While in Gay take advantage of touring the historical Gay Schoolhouse. Come join us and support the firefighters and the community of Gay/Sherman Township.

Friday, July4th from 12:00 -3:00 p.m.
Gay Community Hall
8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945

Bruce Crossing - MI-TRALE Meeting
2025-07-07 19:00 | Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 49912
Our July Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 7/07/2025. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information.

South Range - Copper Range Historical Society Annual Member Dinner
2025-07-09 17:30 | Grace Lutheran Church, 45476 State Hwy M-26, South Range, Michigan, MI
Copper Range Historical Society is having its 36th Annual Member Dinner & Meeting on Wednesday, July 9, at Grace Lutheran, Hwy M-26, South Range. Program by Jim Kurtti titled “Sauna: Everything Old is New Again.” Meal features Krupps pasties, coleslaw, and dessert. Tickets $10.00. Available at the museum during open hours or from Janet Kokko at 906-482-2368. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Members and public invited.
