Events

Join us for a Preview Market on Saturday, April 25 9 am-1 pm at the Marquette Commons.   The time has come for the Market Preview featuring a small selection of returning favorites and exciting new vendors selling handmade goods and treats. If you’re like us and just can’t wait for the full summer season, this is your chance to shop early and support our local community. Don’t forget to grab your market membership for a whole season of fun benefits! Only 100 memberships are available for the 2026 season, and this year’s limited-edition pin celebrates the Year of the

Saturday, April 25, 2026.  10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Calling all families with kids aged 3-8 to join us for a very special Wild Rumpus Preschool Prom! Limited required registration opens in-person at the Youth Services Desk on April 13; register for only 1 of the 2 available Preschool Prom sessions. Costumes and dress-up encouraged. There will be a photo booth, snacks, and of course – dancing!  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Saturday, April 25, 2026.  11:00 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Come listen to the winners and participants from the annual Great Lakes Teen Poetry Contest.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Saturday, April 25, 2026.  10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Calling all families with kids aged 3-8 to join us for a very special Wild Rumpus Preschool Prom! Limited required registration opens in-person at the Youth Services Desk on April 13; register for only 1 of the 2 available Preschool Prom sessions. Costumes and dress-up encouraged. There will be a photo booth, snacks, and of course – dancing!  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Lakeview Arena 401 East Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 April 25, 2026 7:00 PM U.P. Pro Wrestling (UPW) returns to the Marquette Lakeview Arena, for the biggest wrestling event in the Upper Peninsula’s history! Some big names in wrestling culture and history are on the books this year, so mark your calendars for April 25, 2026!  Watch Pro Wrestling Legends during the main event, and even meet your favorite wrestlers before the event for an additional cost.  The Line-UP:   Mick Foley –  “Hardcore Legend”, Aka Cactus Jack or Dude Love. For those not familiar, Mick Foley is a big

Saturday, April 25,  7:30 p.m.  Sunday, April 26,  3 p.m.  Kaufman Auditorium.  The two NMU Arts Chorale, University Choir and Marquette Choral Society concerts are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Kaufman Auditorium.    Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.   

Saturday, April 25,  7:30 p.m.  Sunday, April 26,  3 p.m.  Kaufman Auditorium.  The two NMU Arts Chorale, University Choir and Marquette Choral Society concerts are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Kaufman Auditorium.    Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.   

Mondays & Thursdays April (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2026.  10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Monday, April 27, 2026.  10 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Dandelion Cottage Room.  Adults, Seniors. Join Marty for an in-person, in-depth discussion of Upper Michigan Today’s All Booked Up book of the month. Come with your questions, insights, and observations.  This month’s book: Hemlock by Melissa Maliveno.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Mondays, April (13, 20, 27), 2026.  4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on March 23. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #2. Experienced and first-time players welcome.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.