The Queen City Half Marathon and Breakwater 5k return this summer on Friday, July 26. Both races start at 114 West Spring St. with the Breakwater 5k starting at 8 am and the Half Marathon at 8:05 am. Race Registration and Packet Pickup will be on Friday, July 25, from 11 am – 7 pm. Registration is NOT available on race day.
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!
Find over 140 artists featured at the Art on the Rocks Festival this month, held in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Open from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, July 26, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday, July 27, this event helps to support local artists and creators in our community. July 26, 10 am – 6 pm July 27, 10 am – 4 pm
The St. Rocco – St. Anthony Society of Ishpeming is proud to announce the 126th annual Ishpeming Italian Fest, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature a variety of delicious Italian and American foods served throughout the day. The festival will include live music from local and regional performers, classic games of chance, ring toss, balloon darts, a greased pole competition with a $100 prize, bingo, a giant slide, and a bounce house-making it a fun day for all ages. Schedule of Events: Noon – 1:30 p.m.: Festivities
Find over 140 artists featured at the Art on the Rocks Festival this month, held in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Open from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, July 26, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday, July 27, this event helps to support local artists and creators in our community. July 26, 10 am – 6 pm July 27, 10 am – 4 pm
Monday July 28, 2025. Midday Reception 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Evening Reception 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth artists who submitted a piece of art for the Color Our World Art Show Reception are invited to come to one of the two Art Receptions with their families! View your art and all the art submitted by Marquette Area Youth. View submission guidelines at our online events calendar or pick up a copy from the Youth Services Desk. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. No admission charge. For
Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Author Karen Babine reads from her recently published memoir, The Allure of Elsewhere. In her mid-thirties and happily single, Babine sets out with her two unenthusiastic cats on a journey from her home in Minnesota to Nova Scotia to explore the place where her French-Acadian ancestors settled in North America some four centuries ago. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Family Day at Culvers Get ready for a scoop of family fun! Tree House Family Resources and Culver’s invites families of all types to join us for our Custard Social, a deliciously good time filled with creamy custard, games, and family-friendly activities. WHEN: July 29, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7pm WHERE: Culver’s Restaurant, 1001 West Sharon Avenue, Houghton, MI ADMISSION: Free! Made possible by a generous sponsorship from Culver’s, custard tokens are provided on a first come first serve basis.
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is hosting one additional public information session on Tuesday, July 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 5th & Elm Coffee House in Hancock (426 Quincy Street). Join the foundation next Tuesday to better understand the 2025 Elder Nutrition Services millage proposal, explore the community’s unmet needs and ask any questions you may have. .
Stronger Together – A Fundraiser to Wipe Out Medical Debt in Our Community KEWEENAW INDIVISIBLE Date: July 29, 2025 Time: 6pm – 9pm Location: Small Craft Cocktail Bar, Hancock Entry: Free Suggested Donation: $20 Live Music, Silent Auction, Guest Speakers, Drinks at Small Craft, Local Food Trucks Medical debt ruins lives in our community. Together, we can fix that. Enjoy music, food, and hope every dollar brings real relief. 100% of your donation goes to wiping out undue medical debt in our community.