• Celebrate America’s Story at Keweenaw National Historical Park During National Park Week, Aug. 22-30

    Keweenaw national Historical Park Headquarters US41 and Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI, United States

    Keweenaw National Historical Park is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Events and activities will incorporate the 2026 National Park Week theme of “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks..   Across the country, Tuesday, Aug. 25 is an entrance fee-free day for U.S. residents in honor of the National Park Service’s 110th birthday. Learn more about fee-free days throughout 2026 at nps.gov.   Throughout National Park Week, the park will host numerous programs and events. All

  • Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens

    DIGS Community Garden 16307 Brewery Road, L'Anse, MI, United States

    GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates August 22 September 12 & 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

  • Saturday Farmers Market

    Marquette Commons 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, United States

    August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th : 9 am – 1 pm 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 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!   Also Wednesday Night Market August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 5 pm – 8 pm The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors

  • Keweenaw National Historical Park host a Free Program “Exploring Public History”

    Keweenaw national Historical Park Headquarters US41 and Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI, United States

    Keweenaw National Historical Park will host a free program exploring how public history can broaden our understanding of what constituted an industrial landscape on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at its visitor center. The program, “Keweenaw Histories: Expanding Our Understanding of the Industrial Landscape Through Public History,” highlights research from Keweenaw Histories, an ongoing digital public history initiative hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Dr. Daniel Wallace will reflect on his American Conservation Experience–Mellon Humanities Fellowship and the development of the Keweenaw Histories project. He will be joined by four public history students from University of Wisconsin – Eu

  • Celebrate the Unveiling of the Big Annie Statue

    Calumet

    The community is invited to a historic celebration on August 22nd, when the Big Annie statue will be officially unveiled and dedicated in downtown Calumet. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and will celebrate the life and legacy of Anna Klobuchar Clemec, affectionately known as “Big Annie.” The celebration will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a parade down 5th Street, followed by the dedication ceremony at Calumet Greenspace Park. Community members can also enjoy live music, free ice cream, and face painting. The celebration will mark the unveiling and dedication of a new statue

  • Lake Linden Farmers Market

    Lake Linden Village Park Lake Linden, Michigan

    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

  • Fall Fest 2026

    NMU Event Center Lawn 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 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

  • Fall Fest 2026

    Northern Center, NMU 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan

    NMU Northern Center Lawn Monday, August 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fall Fest will take place on Monday, August 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (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.    The registration deadline is August 17. This event is rain or shine.  

  • Share your love of the North Country Trail!

    Can you help at NMU’s Fall Fest on Monday, August 24th? We’re excited that our Marquette Area Chapter will be present at the event and we’re looking for volunteers to assist at our table. We will be greeting students and sharing information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities on the trail.   Volunteer shifts are available from 11 am to 1 pm or from 1 pm to 3 pm, but we’re flexible, so let us know your availability. If you’re able to lend a hand at the Fall Fest table, please email mac@northcountrytrail.org.