Events

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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Saturday, September 19 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Draver Park, Hoffman St., Big Bay, MI   Discover Big Bay will host its sixth annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Draver Park in Big Bay.   The community celebration will offer a variety of activities for all ages, including a car show, local food trucks, artisan vendors, a bounce house, live music and family-friendly activities. The event invites residents and visitors to celebrate the fall season while connecting with the Big Bay community.   For more information, contact director@bigbaystewardship.org.  

Tuesday, September (1, 8, 15 & 22), 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 coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM  in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule

DCS flyer 091526-092926   Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for family caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Tuesdays, September 15, 22, and 29, 2026 from 11:00 am – noon (Eastern) via Zoom.   During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, and learn strategies

Tuesdays, September (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, September (4, 11, 18, 25) 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.  

Tuesdays, September (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, September (4, 11, 18, 25) 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.  

When:  Sept 26th Where: Marquette Area Chapter’s 110-mile stretch of the North Country Trail   Don’t miss out! Join us for the 4th Annual “Hike Every Mile” celebration of National Public Lands Day. Each year, hikers from across the area join forces to cover every mile of the Marquette Area Chapter’s 110-mile stretch of the North Country Trail, all in a single day.   This year, we’re aiming for our biggest turnout yet. Whether you hike solo or as a group, you’ll be part of something that celebrates our trail community.   You or your group can sign up to