Good morning, Traverse City.

A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the $5M Historic Barns Park project that transformed two historic barns into the new Botanic Gardens Debra J.

Edison Family Education Center. The center offers classrooms, offices, and event space and will host cooking classes and other events.

Statewide gas prices have climbed to $4.86 today, with some areas experiencing nearly a dollar increase since last week.

Drivers are facing higher fill-up costs as refinery outages and rising oil prices push rates above the national average amid signs of possible stabilization.

The Kiwanis Club recognized Evelyn Appier, a senior at Traverse City Central High School, on Apr.

27 for her strong academics and leadership, and she planned to attend Michigan State University to study zoology.

Northwestern Michigan College will close a parking lot through Sept for its geothermal project as construction begins this weekend in Traverse City.

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission has expedited design work for a new bridge at Beitner Park after the bridge failed during flooding in April.

Officials say construction will begin soon and the rebuild is expected to take at least six months.

Northern Michigan communities are assessing flood damage from last month as recovery efforts continue; Congressman Bergman says federal and state funding is in process & infrastructure upgrades will take time.

5th Annual Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration

5-8 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Free event — Celebrate culture and community with food, film, and poetry featuring local talents and diverse culinary offerings.

Great Lakes Child Safety Conference

The inaugural Great Lakes Child Safety Conference will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Traverse City Central High School, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The free conference is presented in collaboration with Northwestern Michigan College (NMC), Northwest Education Services, Rotary, and Traverse City Area Public Schools.

Spring Art Market

10 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Free entry — Engage with over 25 artists showcasing diverse media from painting to ceramics.

Traverse City Repair Cafe

10 AM – 2 PM — Traverse Area District Library — Donation-based — Bring your household items to be repaired by skilled volunteers and help reduce waste.

Astrophysics with Radioactive Isotopes 2026

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Hagerty Center — Registration fees apply — Explore the role of radioactive nuclei in astrophysics at this comprehensive conference.

GTAGS Monthly Genealogy Program

1-3 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Room — Free entry — Explore your ancestry at this engaging genealogy program open to everyone.

Butterflies & Brews Fundraiser

3-7 p.m. — Right Brain Brewery — $40 ($20 for under 17) — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring a butterfly release, silent auction, and kids' crafts supporting butterfly conservation.

Interlochen Summer Job Fair

1-5 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library — Free entry — Explore summer job opportunities in a variety of camp roles at this local job fair.