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The Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary on May 16.

Local organizers plan to mark the milestone with a community event that honors longstanding tradition.

Grand Traverse County held its first open house Friday at Camp Greilick on Scout Camp Road, a 196-acre former Boy Scout camp now a public park featuring a disc golf course, orienteering course, human foosball court, cabins for rental, and new trails for outdoor recreation and education this summer.

Tickets are now available for the 2026 Traverse City Horse Shows season, which will run from June 3 to Sept.

20 at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg — hosting international jumping, VIP hospitality, chef-led dining and family-friendly group experiences with live music and vendor markets.

Peace Ranch hosts Brushstrokes for Healing on May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2570 Hoosier Valley Road—participants will paint canvas panels that form a mural supporting equine-assisted trauma therapy while enjoying lunch and guided tours.

Modern Bird chefs Emily Stewart and Andy Elliott will open their new bakery café DayMade in the former Mary’s Kitchen Port space next door this fall.

The venue will serve brioche donuts, Pop-Tarts, pie and breakfast sandwiches for locals.

Registration for Hickory Hills Day Camp begins at 8 a.m. May 13 as the Grand Traverse Conservation District partners with the City to offer an eight-week environmental program for children (ages 7 to 12) plus sessions run Monday through Thursday starting June 22, limited to 40 campers.

Northwestern Michigan College reported a 10% rise in graduation rates as 579 students earned 632 degrees and certificates, thanks to the Community College Guarantee and Michigan Reconnect programs—more than one-third received state scholarship aid.

Farmers in northern Michigan are watching frost risk as fruit trees bloom, with Jack King at King Orchards noting that apricots, sweet cherries, tart cherries, and apples may suffer when temperatures drop near 28 degrees.

He said that fans and hillside orchards help protect the crops.

Traverse City officials plan to replace the Cass Street crosswalk and add pedestrian bump outs in May 2026, keeping the area accessible for foot traffic and deliveries.

Construction will begin on a covered pavilion for the farmers market after the National Cherry Festival in July.

Munson Healthcare will open a new ambulatory surgical center in Cadillac this summer to offer cost-effective same-day procedures for residents who currently drive 45-60 minutes for surgery.

The facility will have one operating room, three procedure rooms, & 22 beds to serve an area of 80,000 to 90,000 people.

Spring arrives with blooming trees and orchards in full display—an inspiring change across our community.

Creatively Centered shows how these shifts remind us that change is a natural part of everyday life.

McBain swept Lake City in a doubleheader at Turtle Creek Stadium on Thursday, winning 12-2 and 14-3 and boosting its record to 11-7 while Lake City finished with a 1-13 record.

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.

Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park — Free entry — Dive into the heart of summer with local and regional artists showcasing stunning works.

Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park, Traverse City, MI — Free entry — Celebrate summer creativity with stunning local art and live entertainment at this vibrant outdoor show.