Keep It In The UP!

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Historic Marquette Bus Tours 2026
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | 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

Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling
2026-08-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-13 00:00 - 23:59
In Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling, learn how to build productive relationships built on reciprocal trust that comes from established credibility and a mutual understanding of value. These relationships happen when the seller can demonstrate a genuine comprehension of the client’s world—their real needs—based on asking powerful questions and listening skills that identify opportunities and challenges and uncover unknown or unexpressed requirements.

In Person
3 Consecutive Thursdays
August 6, 13 & 20 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | West Allis/MKE, WI
In Person/Enroll
Course Brochure

Marquette City Commission Special Budget Meeting
2026-08-06 09:00 | Marquette’s City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Baraga St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-08-06 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-08-11 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-08-13 11:30 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays & Thursdays August (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.
PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Small Business Debt
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | West End Economic Hub, 910 US Highway 41 W, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
Don’t forget to register for our next HUB event, coming up on Thursday, August 6!

Hear from Daniel Yoder, Regional Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center about how business debt can be the next strategic decision you make to grow your business.

Business debt is something that many small business owners fear, but it doesn’t have to be! With properly structured and managed business debt, you can unlock opportunities to grow your business faster, generate greater cash flow, and increase your return on equity.

Daniel brings extensive experience in supporting small businesses along with commercial lending and banking, and he has great insights to share. This is also a great event to meet fellow small business owners in our area!

Event details:
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
📍 West End Economic Hub | 910 US-41, Ishpeming, MI 49849
💲 FREE to attend
💻 Attend in person or virtually

Curious to learn more about this event and what resources you’ll hear about? Head to our website to learn more about this event.

Join us on August 6 in person or virtually! Register in advance using the link below.

Register Here

2026 L'Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule
2026-08-06 19:00 | L’Anse Waterfront, L'Anse, Michigan
2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule

Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm
Aug 6 Keweenaw Brewgrass – Bluegrass & western swing
Aug 13 Lighning Ridge – A variety of country classics
Aug 20 Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country band
Aug 27 Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass
Sept 3 Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country
Sept 10 Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass

Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street

Annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show
2026-08-07 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 | Hancock Middle School, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show will be held again this year at a new location: the Hancock Middle School at 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI across from Portage Hospital. Show dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 7, 8 and 9.
An array of vendors will have gems, minerals, fossils, copper, and gift items for sale.
Each day the CCRMC will hold ongoing silent auctions of local mineral and copper samples.
All kids will receive a free ‘grab bag’ of mineral samples, and can prospect with a metal detector to find real Copper Country copper in the mine pit.
This year’s special attraction is a real Wooly Rhino Skull. In presentations on Friday and Saturday at 4:00 pm, geologist and author Dr. Nathalie Brandes will discuss the details about this fascinating creature, what it ate, where it lived and why their remains are not found in Michigan.
Admission to the show is free, and every attendee is eligible for door prizes.
Friday Aug 7 – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Aug 8 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday Aug 9 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Visit the CCRMC website at www.ccrmc.info.

PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-08-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays, August (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, August (7, 14, 21, 28) 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.

Ore To Shore Mountain Bike Epic
2026-08-08 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59
401 East Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

Dates: August 8, 2026 – August 9, 2026

The Ore to Shore (O2S) is the third largest point-to-point race in the Midwest, with riders gearing up at the start line in Negaunee, where in 1844 iron ore was first discovered in the Superior region. The long distance course travels through Ishpeming, past towering head frames from the heyday of underground mining, and then heads north into the beautiful wooded wilderness, crossing or running along side of the Dead River all the way into Marquette to the Lake Superior shoreline.

O2S offers various options so all skill levels can get involved! Race options includes, the 48 mile Hard Rock, the 28 mile Soft Rock, 10 mile Shore Rock, 4 mile Junior Rock, and 1 mile Little Rock.

The registration window opens January 2025, and all participants must be registered in advance, as there will not be registration the morning of the race.

Be Kind and Lend a Hand. Learn what you can do to get involved!

Not racing but looking to come out and show your support?

8:00 AM Lakeview Arena, Marquette: 10 mile Shore Rock

9:00 AM Lakeview Elementary, Negaunee: 28 mile Soft Rock

10:00 AM Iron Street, Negaunee: 48 mile Hard Rock

4:00 PM Lakeview Arena: 4 mile Junior Rock

5:00 PM Lakeview Arena: 50 yard Littlest Rock

5:15 PM Lakeview Arena: 1 mile Little Rock

Racers finish at the Lakeview Arena and parking is available at the Berry Event Center. Check out the parking map here.
Click here for further race information and details!

Friday, August 7, 2026
Participant Spaghetti Feed – Sponsored by the Negaunee Lions Club

The Negaunee Lions Club will offer a spaghetti feed at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Dinner includes salad, pasta, bread, drink AND dessert!

Tickets may be purchased at the Arena or on your entry form. Tickets cost $10 per person or $30 per family (immediate family members only please).

Packet pickup is from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM so be sure to arrive early to enjoy the feast and get registered!

Race Day, Saturday August 8, 2026

Packet Pickup Only (no registration)
10 Mile Shore Rock will be at the Lakeview Arena (401 E. Fair Ave, Marquette MI 49855) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
28 Mile Soft Rock will be at Lakeview School (200 Croix St, Negaunee MI 49866) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
48 Mile Hard Rock will be at Love & Bicycles, 340 Iron Street, Negaunee, MI 49866 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

KBIC Traditional Medicine Clinic
2026-08-08 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 | Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States
KBIC Culture Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic

Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:

Cultural Center, Baraga, MI
Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact:

Cultural Center 906-353-7020

**Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use for four days prior to the Clinic.
**Women on their moontime cannot participate.

Debweyendan Believe in it People's Gardens
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | DIGS Community Garden, 16307 Brewery Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
GITIGE he/she gardens

VOLUNTEER WITH US
Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens
Saturdays: 9 am – Noon

2026 Season Dates
August 8 & 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 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or Karena Schmidt at 906-337-2079.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market
2026-08-08 09:00 - 13:00
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Saturday Farmers Market
2026-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, 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 gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Lake Linden Farmers Market
2026-08-08 15:00 - 18:00 | 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

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-08-11 10:00 - 15:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, August (4,11,18,25), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library.
Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.
Please charge your electronic device and have your questions prepared before each session. Bring your passwords and pins as needed.

Free Oral Health Assessments
2026-08-11 10:30 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Free Oral Health Assessments

Who: Anyone 60 years and older
When: August 11th, 2026
Where: Ojibwa Senior Citizens @ 10:30 am
What: Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening – FREE! No appointment necessary!
FREE: Each participant will also receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.)
Purpose of this project: The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation. By participating in this survey you will help Michigan learn more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens. All of your information will be kept confidential.

For more information, contact: Smiles On Wheels, 906-282-8741

Free Oral Health Assessments
2026-08-11 10:30 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Free Oral Health Assessments

WHO: Anyone 60 years and older
WHEN: August 11, 2026
WHERE: Ojibwa Senior Citizens @ 10:30am
WHAT: Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening – FREE! No appointment necessary!
FREE: Each participant will also receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.)
PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT: The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation. By participating in this survey you will help Michigan leran more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens. All of your information will be kept confidential.

Smiles on Wheels 906-282-8741

NMU Music Hosts Summer Concert Series
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

Marquette Housing Commission Special Meeting
2026-08-11 17:00 | 316 Pine Street, 316 Pine Street, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday August 11 at 5:00 pm
316 Pine Ridge Marquette, MI 49855

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule
2026-08-11 19:00 | Covington Township Multi-Purpose Building, Covington, Michigan
2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule

Multi-Purpose Building on M28
Music Starts @ 7:00 pm

Aug 11 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Belinda Maki
Aug 25 U.P. Gumbo

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule
2026-08-11 19:00 | Covington Township Multi-Purpose Building, Covington, Michigan
2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule

Multi-Purpose Building on M28
Music Starts @ 7:00 pm

Aug 11 Rolling Thunder
Aug 18 Belinda Maki
Aug 25 U.P. Gumbo

Family Fun Day for Child Support Awareness Month
2026-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Join us for a Family Fun Day for Child Support Awareness Month

August 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Ojibwa Seniors Center, Baraga.

Strong Families. Brighter Futures. Supporting Children today for better tomorrow! Because every child deserves support. Every Family deserves success.

Enjoy Carnival Fun for Everyone!
Win a Duck
Ring Toss
Face Painting
Make & Take Activities
Popcorn
Snow Cones

Wednesday Night Market
2026-08-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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 gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Also Saturday Farmers Market
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!

UP Wild Wilderness Walk
2026-08-12 19:00 | Calumet Waterworks, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
UP Wild Wilderness Walk
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Gardeners Creek Nature Trail (Gather at the Calumet Waterworks parking lot.)

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. No religious affiliation is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Better Together
2026-08-13 09:30 | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
Better Together will meet on Thursday, August 13 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker and special music will be provided by Yvonne Blake of Ontonagon. Yvonne is a professional recording artist and composer. In addition to her music, she will speak on, “Women Walking With Women.” Her topic fits perfectly with the goal of Better Together. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4446 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com.
