PWPL Presents: Concert on the Steps
2026-06-24 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesdays, June (10, 17, 24), 2026,
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room.
Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location!

Wednesday, June 10: Troy Graham
Wednesday, June 17: Chris Valenti
Wednesday, June 24: The Make-Believe Spurs

Tickets Are On Sale for 17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival
2026-06-25 00:00 - 2026-09-12 23:59 | Lower Harbor Park, Marquette, Michigan
Coming up Saturday, September 12 in Marquette, Michigan

Tickets went on sale Thursday, June 25 at 10am (at MiBeer.com) for the 17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild on Saturday, September 12 along the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park.

General Admission is 1-6pm, with the gates opening at Noon for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of). Those wanting a VIP experience can purchase tickets which allow for an extra hour of beer sampling-those tickets are $75 in advance or $85 the day of. Admission is for those 21+ with valid I.D. and are held rain or shine.

Formed in 1997, the Michigan Brewers Guild is the non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the local beer industry. With close to 300 member breweries, the Michigan Brewers Guild is a network of innovative and passionate brewers that serves as the recognized advocate for the Michigan craft beer industry. The Guild hosted its first festival in July 1998 and today hosts four festivals that are produced for the industry, by the industry.

Michigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes more than 11,000 full-time jobs to the state with a total economic impact of over $1.6 billion. In terms of overall number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #8 in the nation-supporting its title as “The Great Beer State.”

PWPL Presents: Storytime In the Park- Longyear Ave. Playground
2026-06-25 09:30 - 10:00 | 1901 Longyear Ave Playground, 1901 Longyear Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursdays June (18, 25), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 1901 Longyear Ave Playground. Families
and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute
play, and more! Rain Location-Lake Superior Village Family and Youth Center. Children under
the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more
information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Unearth a Story: Book Fair #1
2026-06-25 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 17:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursday June 25 (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) &
Friday June 26 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), 2026.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Youth registered for Summer Reading, and who have been tracking their reading, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your first free book of the summer! Remember your reading log. If you haven’t registered for summer reading yet, stop by the Youth Services desk and get your kids signed up!
Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Caregiver Training in Ishpeming Township
2026-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Ishpeming Township Hall, 575 US Highway 41 W, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States

2026 Grill & Chill Fundraiser!
2026-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Mariucci Family Beacon House, 200 S 7th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

2026 L'Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule
2026-06-25 19:00 | L’Anse Waterfront, L'Anse, Michigan
2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule

Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm
June 25 Rolling Thunder – Traditional country & more
July 2 Copy That – Country, Smooth, Jazz, Rock
July 9 Jack Joliff – Country, country, country
July 16 Aura Jamboree Preview – Variety of music
July 23 Cathy Bolton – Sweetness in Pops
July 30 The Knockabouts – Music from the Celtic World
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

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.

Marquette Trails Fest
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | Marquette Mountain Resort, 4501 M-553, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Dates: June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026
South Trailhead, 2375 M-553, Marquette Mountain Resort, 4501 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855
A fun weekend for all non-motorized trail users; featuring mountain bike races, trail running races, and socials. Whether you bike, run, or hike; come out, have a good time, and help raise funds for your community trails. All proceeds from this event go to the NTN Singletrack trail building.
This year Marquette Trails Fest will feature events for all ages! There will be downhill mountain bike races, enduro races, dual slalom, cross country mountain bike races, criterium races, Twin Peaks trail half marathon, and a 5K trail run. There is a little something for everyone at Marquette Trails Fest so mark your calendars and get entered for this year’s trail festival!
Sign-up starts in March.

Fresh Coast Plein Air Competition
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | Presque Isle
Presque Isle Park Pavilion, 3 Peter White Drive , Provisions, 401 South Lakeshore Blvd , Marquette, MI 49855
Dates: June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026
The Fresh Coast Plein Air Festival brings artists out of the studio to paint along the shoreline, streets, and beautiful landscapes of Marquette. Members of the public have the opportunity to enter the competition or observe the paintings in progress and to speak with and interact with working artists.
Fresh Coast Plein Air Schedule: The Schedule is still in the works, but be sure to save the date for the weekend of June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026!
Friday: artists will be painting and creating works of art outdoors around Marquette, along the shores of Lake Superior, and at Presque Isle Park
Saturday: artists will be up early painting in Marquette, along the shores of Lake Superior, and at Presque Isle Park.
Interested in competing in the contest? Follow the link to email the festival coordinator because Pre-Registration will open soon for the Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival! With cash prizes being offered by the Lake Superior Art Association, it’s hard to say no to a weekend of fresh air, the great outdoors, and artistic expression. Sign up today to paint and create in one or both of the Plein Air events! All artists and skill levels are welcome to compete. In previous years, there were two options for painting:
Dusk to Dark: Capture the essence of the evening light, Friday, starting at 5:00 PM and turned in by 10:00 PM.
Paint the Daylight: Capture diverse and beautiful landscapes, cityscapes, and shorelines. Saturday, starting at 7:00 AM canvases will be stamped and must be delivered by 4:30 PM.
Registration fee includes Friday and Saturday sessions, awards ceremony, and public exhibition during where the artwork can be priced and sold.
***This event is open to all artists, competitors and non-competitors, community members, families, visitors, and anyone interested in painting, talking to plein air painters, or just enjoying those around you.
Price: Free for the Public to attend. Level 1 Fee: professional and advanced artists pre-registration $25 or $30 the day of the event. Level 2 Fee: novice, intermediate, and recreational artists pre-registration $15 or $20 the day of the event.

Junior Angler Fishing Workshop
2026-06-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Ojibwa Campground, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Junior Angler Fishing Workshop
Friday, June 26th from 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm
Ojibwa Campground Day Use Area, Lighthouse Road, Baraga

Learn fishing skills from experienced fishermen! Fishing supplies will be provided. Family members are encouraged to observe.
Ages 5-16 or younger with parental supervision.

Register with KBIC

Community Blood Drive
2026-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
UP Health System Regional Blood Center – Community Blood Drive

Proudly Hosted by: L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 N. Main Street

Friday, June 26, 2026
Walk-Ins Welcome from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact 906-449-1450

PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. 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.

The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Special Meeting
2026-06-26 16:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
To Be Held In Commissioners Room #231
Purpose: Justin Meyers Gis Foia Appeal
Agenda Special Meeting 6.26.26

Emberlight Festival Art in the Park
2026-06-27 00:00 - 2026-08-22 23:59 | Miners Memorial Heritage Park, 771 E Ayer St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
June 27 – August 22
Miners Memorial Heritage Park
771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938

Free event

Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak.

From June 27 through August 22, visitors are invited to wander the 1.2-mile Aurora Loop and discover large-scale installations nestled among towering pines, winding trails, and the rugged beauty of the Northwoods. Created by artists from across the region, this year’s exhibition reflects Emberlight’s 2026 theme, New Ways to Dream – exploring imagination, transformation, memory, identity, and the power of collective creativity.

Alongside this year’s juried installations, Emberlight proudly unveils two major community-centered projects through Art For All. A new collaborative installation invites audiences themselves to become part of the artistic process, while a second large-scale work – created in partnership with students from five regional schools – draws inspiration from Ojibwe doodems, reflecting themes of kinship, ancestry, and connection to the natural world through the voices and creativity of the next generation. Supported through funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the project places young artists at the heart of the festival in a powerful new way.

https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-2026/

KBIC Kids Fishing Day 2026
2026-06-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Ojibwa Campground, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
KBIC Kids Fishing Day 2026

Saturday, June 27th
9:00a – 12:00p

All Kids must be accompanied by an adult
Location: Ojibwa Campground 101 Light House Road, Baraga, MI

Questions? Contact Michael at KBIC NRD 906-524-5757 ext 4245

KBIC Solid Waste Facility Recycling Event
2026-06-27 08:00 - 12:00 | KBIC Sold Waste Facility, 16278 Ojibwa Industrial Park Road, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States
KBIC Solid Waste Facility Recycling Event

Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 8:00 am – 12:00pm
Ojibwa Industrial Park

E-Waste: TVs & monitors $5 each, printers $2 each, All other E-Waste no charge
Waste Oil: Maximum 10 Gallons no charge

Questions call 906-353-8024

Debweyendan Believe in it People's Gardens
2026-06-27 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
June 27
July 11 & 25
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
2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Ontonagon Rural Electrification Association Annual Member Meeting
2026-06-27 10:00 | Chassell Township School, US Hwy 41, Chassell, MI, 49916
The Ontonagon Rural Electrification Association (REA) is preparing for its annual member meeting. The meeting will take place on Saturday, June 27th at 10 am at the Chassell High School. There will be lunch provided and prizes, but please note that this meeting is for members of the REA only.

Emberlight Festival Art in the Park Grand Opening Ceremony
2026-06-27 12:00 | Miners Memorial Heritage Park, 771 E Ayer St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 pm CDT
Miners Memorial Heritage Park
771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938

Free event

Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak.

The opening ceremony will feature a special performance by Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company in celebration of the Art For All projects and the Indigenous traditions that helped inspire this year’s student collaboration. We offer complimentary golf cart tours as an accessible way to experience this exhibition.

https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-grand-opening-2026/

Lake Linden Farmers Market
2026-06-27 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

Old Victoria's Log Cabin Day Heritage Celebration
2026-06-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Old Victoria Historical Site, 25401 Victoria Dam Road, Rockland, Michigan, 49960
Take a step into the past on Sunday, June 28th at Old Victoria’s Log Cabin Day Heritage Celebration, taking place from 11 am to 5 pm EST.

The free event celebrates Michigan’s Log Cabin Day with an open house of the restored miner’s cabins that were originally built in 1899 to house workers of the Victoria Copper Mining Company. Visitors can hear stories of the lives of the miners and their families while touring the restored hand hewn log cabins and grounds.

The day features fresh, made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls that are baked on site by volunteers in the old-fashioned wood stove. Visitors can learn how to sew on an old crank sewing machine with Sew Cranky of Hancock. At 1:30, old-fashioned kids games invite all ages to join in the fun of various races and sports. At 2:30, visitors can enjoy traditional Finnish folk dancing by the Kivajat Dancers, a Finnish-American folk dance youth group from Hancock.

And don’t forget to save the date for the annual Craft Fair in August, the historic site’s main fundraiser of the year, that will be taking place on Sunday, August 17th. For more information about Log Cabin Day or Old Victoria, please visit www.Facebook.com/OldVictoria, email oldvictoria1899@gmail.com, or call 906-281-7412.

Youth Wellbeing Event
2026-06-29 00:00 - 2026-07-20 23:59 | Quincy Green, 401 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Middle schoolers invited to Heads UP, July 21 in Hancock
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has partnered with UP Health System – Portage for Heads UP – a Youth Wellbeing Event, an exciting day of food, fun and fitness for students entering grades five through eight. Heads UP is on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quincy Green in Hancock.

Local students are invited to join health professionals in healthful, engaging activities designed to inspire and educate young minds.

“This event introduces kids to tools that support long-term physical and mental health,” said Angela Luskin, UP Health System – Portage community health coordinator. “With access to approachable, judgment-free wellness, kids are more likely to build trust, develop healthy habits and seek support when they need it.”

Heads UP has something for everyone, including hands-on activities, games, a recipe competition, team challenges and more. Each topic featured during the event highlights a variety of ways for attendees to experience healthful habits.

“We intentionally designed Heads UP to mirror what current research shows us about successful habit formation,” Copper Shores Community Health Educator Meghan Jaszczak, RD, said. “Habits should be tailored to our individual preferences, and ultimately need to be enjoyable to last!”

Registration is now open
Heads UP is free to attend, registration closes Monday, July 20. Students must be registered by a parent or guardian by visiting coppershores.org. This event takes place outside, attendees are encouraged to wear layers and bring a water bottle.

Elder Nutrition Program Presents "Monday Movement"
2026-06-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Elder Nutrition Program Present: Monday Movement with Lisa Denomie
11:0-0 am – 11:30am

June 29th

Exercise at your own pace and stay for lunch, served 11:30 – 1:00p

Marquette Housing Commission Board Meeting
2026-06-29 16:30 | 316 Pine Street, 316 Pine Street, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
06.29.2026 4:30 pm
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PWPL Presents: Storytime In the Park- Ohio St. Park
2026-06-30 09:30 - 10:00 | Williams Park, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays June (9, 16, 23, 30), 2026.
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Ohio St. (Williams) Park.
Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-06-30 11:30 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 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.

BCMH Community Listening Session
2026-06-30 17:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Baraga County Memorial Hospital – Join us for an important Baraga Community Listening Session

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Join BCMH Hospital leadership on Tuesday, June 30th at 5:00 p.m. at the Ojibwa Senior Center in Baraga. During this meeting, we will discuss the services that BCMH offers and encourage discussion about potential areas for improvement and growth.

Free & Open to the public – Light snacks provided.
