Men's Night in Downtown Traverse City, MI

Men's Night in Downtown Traverse City

Annual Event
Location: Downtown Traverse City

December 17th - Gentlemen, the evening is yours for gifting and gabbing! Celebrate the spirit of the evening as well as the season at Men's Night Downtown. The gents can enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drink specials at Downtown eateries to begin the evening. Downtown merchants will have in-store specials, gift wrapping, refreshments and downtown prize drawings. Take advantage of this special night of in-store specials while enjoying refreshments, entertainment and drawings to find the perfect gift for that special someone.

For more information, call (231) 922-2050

Festival of Trains - Heritage Center - Traverse City, MI

Festival of Trains-Heritage Center

Annual Event
December 19, 2009 - January 3, 2010
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Location: Heritage Center
Website: gtheritagecenter.org

The 2009 Festival of Trains will be held from December 19 - January 3. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. (Closed on Christmas Day.) The Heritage Center is located at 322 Sixth Street in Traverse City's historic Central Neighborhood. For more information call the Grand Traverse Heritage Center.
Phone: (231) 995-0313

Happy Apple Days in Traverse City

Happy Apple Days

Happy Apple Days

Annual Event
October 3-10, 2009

Location: Downtown Traverse City

Happy Apple Days in Downtown Traverse City will run from October 3-10. The streetscapes will be decked with cornstalks and festive mums. Merchants will have bushels of apples to share with their customers.

For more information call (231) 922-2050

Traverse City Halloween Walk - Downtown

Downtown Halloween Walk

Annual Event
October 30, 2009

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Downtown Traverse City

October closes with a parade of little ghosts and goblins as Downtown hosts costume clad children and their parents to trick or treat at participating stores throughout the Downtown area. The event kicks off at 3:30 until 5 pm.

For more information call (231) 922-2050

Traverse City Haunted Hayrides

Haunted Hayrides

Annual Event
October 1-31, 2009

(Fri. Sat. )

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Hearth and Vine Cafe, Black Star Farms

Haunted Hayride will take place from 6-10 pm every Friday and Saturday in October leaving from Hearth and Vine Cafe across from the Tasting Room. The price is $10/per person for an evening of fright. Pizzas and sandwiches will be made available for purchase in the cafe and of course, wine and mulled cider will also be available.

Alden Hosts Halloween Celebration

Halloween Celebration

Halloween Celebration

Annual Event
October 31, 2009

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Downtown Tennis Court Park, Alden

Alden hosts its annual Halloween celebration in the downtown Tennis Court Park. The celebration includes a costume parade for the children at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by costume judging, prizes and refreshments. For more information call Jesse Lane at (231) 409-6876

Santa's Arrival - Downtown Traverse City

November 28th, 2008
5pm to 8pm
Downtown Traverses City

The magic lights up Downtown Traverse City beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Spend the day shopping and strolling through over 150 distinctive downtown shops and restaurants. Mid-afternoon, shoppers will be serenaded with holiday music. After a day spent shopping, families and friends can gather at the Christmas tree, beginning at 5 p.m., for a community sing-a-long of favorite holiday carols. The excitement continues with Santa's arrival - via bright, red fire truck! Santa will join the carols, receive the key to his house from the Traverse City Mayor and then help light the tree at 6 p.m., before spending the rest of the evening (6-8 p.m.) visiting the little ones at his holiday house across from the tree at Cass and Front Streets. While Santa is in his house, Traverse City firefighters will be nearby, offering rides aboard their antique 1936 La France Fire Engine (6-8 p.m.). For more information call (231) 922-2050

The National Cherry Festival 2008: US Navy Blue Angels!

When: Saturday, July 5 Opening Day Sunday, July 6 Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 3:00 PM

Join us for the 82nd National Cherry Festival Air Show, sponsored by Northern Michigan Toyota Dealers, Sam's Club and Charter Communications on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 for an exciting airshow. Friday July 4, will also be an active day with a full practice airshow as well as a festive Twilight Airshow event prior to the Fireworks display over West Grand Traverse Bay.

Join us in welcoming the 2008 Air Show performers... The US Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, USMC AV-8B West Coast Demonstration Team (MCAS Yuma, Arizona), 2x McDonnell Douglas F-15D (114th FS "Eagle Beavers", Kingsley Field, Oregon),2x Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II (172nd FS "Mad Ducks", Battle Creek, Michigan), 4x USMC F/A-18 (VMFA-122 "Werewolves", MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina).

The flight pattern is over the Festival Open Space Park and West Grand Traverse Bay. The Festival Airshow will take to the skies at 1:00 p.m. both days.

For Lodging: PENINSULA BAY RESORT CONDOMINIUMS - (231) 922-2200

Peninsula Bay Resort: Valentine's Day Special

Peninsula Bay Resort Valentine's Day Special!

Treat your Sweethart to luxury accommodations while warming by the fire over looking East Grand Traverse Bay! Northern Shores Vacation Rentals is offering a 10% discount on our winter rates to any of our 5 available Peninsula Bay Condominium suites. Come "Up North" and see what Peninsula Bay Resort has to offer as one of the most luxurious condominium projects in Traverse City. (*Week minimum rental - early check-out optional)

Request a Reservation

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Traverse City: New Year's Party at Kilkenny's

New Year's Party at Kilkenny's

When: 12/31/2007

Join us for a New Year's Celebration at Kilkenny's Irish Public House. Enjoy live music with "Three Thumbs Up" from 9:30pm - 1:30am. Kick off the new year with Traverse City's only authentic Irish Pub for a toast and a cheers to 2008.
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Omena: A Holiday Serenade - Celebrating the Season

A Holiday Serenade - Celebrating the Season in Omena

When: 12/30/2007

Presented by the Omena Historical Society, the program will include a variety of musical styles from Gospel to classical, instrumentals and vocals, with a lively sing-a-long to close. Musicians include Eva & T.J. Lymenstull, the Boyer Family, Marshall & Mary Collins, Mike Moran, Karen Remington and Donna Brunsma, The Trillium Quartet, and Steve Stanton & Ruby John. At the Omena Presbyterian Church, 7 pm, tickets are $15, available at the Tamarack Gallery or by phone at 386-5529.
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