Keep It In The UP!

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Building Club.
2026-04-30 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 30.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Youth ages 5 and up are welcome to participate in a weekly building club, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Kids will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations, and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, April (9, 23, 30), 2026.
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. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! 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.

Small Business Week﻿
2026-05-03 00:00 - 2026-05-09 23:59
Small Business Week

May 3 – 9

Keweenaw Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner
2026-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Mohawk School, Mohawk, Michigan
Keweenaw Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!

Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 11am – 2pm
Mohawk School, 110 Stanton Avenue, Mohawk
$12 per dinner ~ Featuring Sauce by Mariner North

Enjoy Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Cole slaw, and Baked Goods
Dine-In with Carry-Out Available
Tickets available from any Lions Member. Call to order tickets: Marty & Syd 289-4306 or Brian 370-1454
100% of proceeds got to local charities

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Champion)
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Jerzi’s 41, 9965 US-41, Champion, MI, 49814 , United States
The Marquette County Planning Division is hosting a series of Map the Future events across the county to gather community input, providing an opportunity to guide the Division’s update of the Marquette County 2040 Master Plan at four regional meetings. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their region. At each event, attendees can expect to hear from county planners on local demographics and trends, learn about related planning processes underway, including Materials Management and Hazard Mitigation, and connect with fellow community members. Participants will also be invited to share their thoughts on key topics including Economy, Health and Human Services, Housing, Recreation, Transportation, and Environment.

Event Schedule by Region:

Moose Hills: Monday, May 4 @ 6 PM | Jerzi’s 41, 9965 US-41, Champion, MI 49814
Borealis Beach: Thursday, May 7 @ 6 PM | Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI 49855
Blueberry Farms: Thursday, May 14 @ 6 PM | UP North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn, MI 49841
Iron Core: Thursday, May 21 @ 6 PM | The Mather, 107 E Canda St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

All events run from about 6:00–7:30 PM and are drop-in friendly. A presentation by county planners will take place shortly after 6. All community members are welcome. Light snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
To find your planning region or learn more, visit mqtcoplan.org.
For More Information Contact:
Grace Freed,
MI Healthy Climate Fellow
gfreed@mqtco.org
(906) 225-8322

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Marquette)
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Hosts May Bingo Fundraiser
2026-05-11 17:30 - 20:00 | The Mather, 107 E Canda Street, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
Press Release 2026.5.11 – Bingo Fundraiser at the The Mather

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Gwinn)
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | UP North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn, MI, 49841, United States

Saturday Morning Farmers Market﻿
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-04 09:00 - 13:00 and 2 more dates
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Marquette Holistic Health Fair
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Marquette Holistic Health Fair Expands with New Spring Event May 16
Free community event features local wellness vendors, presentations, and therapy dogs

Marquette, Michigan — The organizer of the annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair is expanding the event in 2026 with a new spring fair, taking place Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University. The free community event brings together local wellness practitioners, artisans, and educators for a day focused on holistic health and connection.

Attendees can explore a wide range of holistic offerings, including:

Massage therapy and energy work
Holistic health assessments and education
Tarot and oracle card readings
Handcrafted wellness products
Visits with mental health therapy dogs

The fair will also feature presentations and mini-workshops throughout the day covering topics such as holistic wellness, mental health, and personal growth.

“The fair has grown so much over the years that I’m excited to expand and offer a spring event in addition to the traditional November fair,” said event coordinator Michelle Nichols. “My goal is to create a welcoming space where people can explore different approaches to wellness and meet local practitioners.”

Attendees can also enter to win door prizes throughout the event.

The traditional Marquette Holistic Health Fair will continue to be held each November.

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Ishpeming)
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | The Mather, 107 E Canda Street, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2026-05-26 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Please announce the following recurring monthly event: for Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds.The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month.
The dates are as follows:
May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL
June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL
July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL
Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call me (Sue Kauppi) at 906-369-4858 with any questions or concerns.

Wednesday Night Farmers Market﻿
2026-06-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 17:00 - 20:00
Wednesday Night Farmers Market

Wednesdays, June – August, 5 – 8 pm

Little Trout Lake Park Ribbon Cutting
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Little Trout Lake Park, Gwinn, MI, 49841, United States
LTL Park Ribbon Cutting Press Release
June 13th
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Little Trout Lake Park

Pride﻿
2026-06-13 13:00
Pride

Saturday, June 13, 1 pm

Soo Locks to host Engineers Day 2026
2026-06-26 00:00 - 23:59 | E Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783, United States
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and Superior Health Systems are hosting open house events for the 2026 Soo Locks Engineers Day on June 26.

“Visitors will not be able to cross the locks this year due to increased construction activity and evolving security protocols,” said LeighAnn Ryckeghem, Soo Project Office Operations Manager. “There will be a variety of unique exhibits in the park for visitors to learn about the Soo Locks as well as several stakeholder and partner missions.”

This year, visitors are welcome into Soo Locks Canal Park from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, June 26 for Engineers Day activities and new Corps of Engineers vessel dedications. Following the Engineers Day events, the viewing platform will remain open until 10 p.m., and the Soo Locks Visitor Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“The first Soo Locks Engineers Day took place on June 16, 1975,” said Soo Locks Archivist Natalie Humphrey. “Then mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Frank Pingatore, declared the day as Army Corps of Engineers Day and urged all good people of the community to give recognition to the people who comprise the Corps of Engineers. Since 1975, the Soo Locks have hosted Engineers Day, except for 2020, welcoming all visitors to share in the Soo Locks history and mission.”

We are continuing the requirement for all bags coming into the Soo Locks Park to be clear. Clear bags will allow park security to quickly inspect bags and assist with making this a fun and safe event for everyone.

For our visitors bringing bags, the Engineers Day policy for the Soo Locks follows:

Clear bags cannot be larger than 12 inches long, 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide.
Diaper bags are not allowed.
Medical bags are exempt.
Wallets must not have a strap and cannot exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

All people entering the Soo Locks are subject to a security search. Firearms, weapons – including knives of any size, drugs, pets (except service animals), skateboards and bicycles are not permitted.

We will be continuing one-way entry into the park through the main gate for security screening.

The Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau are closing a portion of Portage Avenue to focus on downtown city merchants and vendors. Downtown Portage Avenue will close to vehicle traffic and open for pedestrians and vendors between Ferris Street and Osborn Boulevard from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 26.
“The Soo Locks have long been a cornerstone of our community’s history,” said Linda Hoath, executive director of the Sault Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Engineers Day gives us the opportunity to honor both their legacy and the innovation behind them. In recent years, we’ve worked to expand Engineers Day into a celebration that engages the entire downtown. We’re excited to welcome both residents and visitors to join us downtown for this special event.”
Along with welcoming visitors to the Soo Locks Park, several other events will take place:

Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula and Superior Health Systems Arts, Crafts and Family Fun Fair at the City Hall grounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To register as a vendor (no-cost) on Portage Avenue, please contact the Sault Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 906-632-3366 or admin@saultstemarie.com.

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2026-06-30 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Please announce the following recurring monthly event: for Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds.The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month.
The dates are as follows:
June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL
July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL
Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call me (Sue Kauppi) at 906-369-4858 with any questions or concerns.

﻿4th of July﻿
2026-07-03 00:00 - 2026-07-04 23:59
4th of July

Friday – Saturday, July 3 – 4

Music on Third
2026-07-16 18:00
Music on Third

Thursdays, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, 6 – 9 pm
