Michigan University will host multiple alumni and community events on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, to celebrate Homecoming. The schedule includes the a parade, tailgate party and sporting events, along with various alumni events and campus tours. To kick off the celebration on Friday, NMU men’s soccer will play the University of Wisconsin-Parkside at noon at the NMU Soccer Fields behind the Superior Dome. Admission is free. Also beginning at noon and continuing until 4 p.m., NMU’s Criminal Justice Department will host an informational open house for its cold case program, which recently helped to solve a decades-old crime in the

Marquette County, MI Phone: (906) 748-0034 Dates: September 19, 2025 – September 21, 2025 Described by Jeremiah Bishop as “the hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country”. Marji Gesick has set the standard for ultra mountain bike events around the country. The event features some of the toughest and most iconic trail systems across Marquette County, and brings the community together for one weekend every year. We don’t think you can finish in less than 12-hours. Actually we have our doubts you can finish at all. Are you willing to sign the dotted line and take the Danny Hill

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, in its gallery in Gries Hall. From the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction.   In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, in its gallery in Gries Hall. From the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction. In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure systems

Fridays, September (5, 12, 19, 26) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room. In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303

Saturday, September 20th. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for this swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday Sept. 20 and look for a new-to-you costume! No admission charge, costumes are all free. Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19  All Costumes will be free of charge.  No donation needed to attend the swap.  For more information or to check the status of this program, call

On Saturday, September 20, 2025 (11am–4pm), we’ll be hosting the Big Bay Fall Fest at (what will be a newly renovated) Draver Park. This free, family-friendly festival has grown into one of the most anticipated fall celebrations in Marquette County, with over 1,200 attendees last year. Highlights for 2025: Live music & a classic car show Local artisan & food vendors Family activities: bounce houses, dunk tank, craft stations Pie-eating contests for kids and adults New park amenities thanks to Powell Township’s SPARK grant renovations Fall Fest is about more than fun, it’s about community stewardship. It brings together locals and visitors to celebrate

Corner of Hoffman St and Balke Ave, Big Bay, MI 49808 Dates: September 20, 2025 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Join the Big Bay Stewardship Council for their 5th Annual Fall Fest at Draver Park! There will be local artists and makers, food trucks, bounce houses, raffles, cemetery tours & interactive activities! Reach out to the Stewardship Council if you’re interested in becoming a vendor, volunteer or sponsor of this year’s event!  

Saturday, September 20th. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create a tissue paper collage! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. 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 www.pwpl.info.