Good morning, Traverse City.

All Kids Thrive has launched a survey for families in Northern Michigan to pinpoint needs and connect them with essential services.

The nonprofit partnered with Region V for Kids to focus on disaster preparedness and quality of life for families at higher risk for health disparities—such as those with asthma or disabilities.

Donna Probes, M.B.A., retired from the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce and now a SCORE volunteer, explained that not making a choice can leave small businesses stuck.

Drawing on 10 years of experience as a business owner, she urged entrepreneurs to act quickly to avoid business paralysis—risking lost progress.

Two nonfiction books capture northern Michigan’s magic as local authors show how summer fades to fall and kids return to school—offering a fresh look at seasonal change.

Downtown Traverse City hosted a Friday Night Live party on Front Street—featuring street performances, live music, and line dancing that brought together locals and visitors.

The Fall 2025 issue of Grand Traverse Scene magazine features Halloween and other fall events and is available free at hotels, visitor centers, chambers of commerce, and the Record-Eagle building on Front Street—this guide runs through October.

Viewers sent in photos of the northern lights on Sunday night that show colorful displays across the sky over Northern Michigan+ a gallery of these images is now available for locals to view.

Christopher Smith’s Fall 2025 essay in Grand Traverse Scene explains that Halloween lets locals—including parents, in-laws, and emergency services—set aside caution and enjoy a night of fun mischief.

He writes that celebrations start in October with activities like corn mazes and pumpkin carving, setting the stage for a night of shared enjoyment.

Northwestern Michigan College unveiled a 33,530 square foot aviation hangar Monday that cuts the two-year waitlist and allows the program to admit 50 new students instead of 30 each fall.

The expansion added 16,500 square feet — making room for eight new planes and raising the total capacity to 19 airplanes.

Torch Lake faces an environmental challenge as invasive Quagga Mussels, estimated at 40 billion, threaten its food chain while the Torch Lake Protection Alliance studies water quality.

The Alliance will drop buoys tomorrow and use its ROV — to capture photos of mussel expansion for a three-year study report.

A budget impasse in the Michigan Legislature has put a state government shutdown at risk—schools may not receive state aid to plan budgets or provide healthy meals, endangering the TC-piloted 10 Cents a Meal program.

9&10 News compiled a guide of fall events and festivals for Northern Michigan that lists activities in Traverse City and nearby towns.

The guide covers options from pumpkin rolling, live music and craft events (dates and venues provided) to help families plan outings.

Women in Tech Meetup

5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.

Detroit Red Wings Training Camp

8-9:30 a.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Free entry — Witness the Red Wings gear up for the season at their first Training Camp session.

Northern Lights 5K Fun Run

8-10:30 p.m. — Munson Medical Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate community wellness with a glowing 5K run for a great cause.

Live Music by Jakob Abraham

Live Music by Jakob Abraham — Evening — Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room — No cover charge — Savor your favorite wine while enjoying the sounds of live music by Jakob on the bay.

YMCA Classics Under the Lights

6-9 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars under the lights with live music and a chance to win in raffles.

TCLEG Fall Family Fest

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Mt. Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities and support a local clinic in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Live Music Sundays at Suttons Bay Ciders

5:30-8 p.m. — Suttons Bay Ciders — Enjoy local talent — Relax with cider while listening to the melodic sounds of Chris Smith.

Uncork Up North

6-10 p.m. — Hagerty Insurance Agency — Enjoy sampling wines and exquisite local flavors in a chic atmosphere.

October Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show

10 AM – 3 PM — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a day of shopping on the historic front lawn with local vendors.

Currents of Thought: Ice, Water, and Interdisciplinary Insight

5-6 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Limited to 55 attendees — Explore the intersection of art and science in understanding changing water landscapes.