Good morning, Traverse City.

The Salvation Army Traverse City Corps Red Kettle Campaign will begin Friday at Tom's West Bay Food Market from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.—it aims to raise $275,000 by placing red kettles in 13 local stores while bell ringers are needed, and its Angel Tree Program began today for families with children.

The NCMC women's volleyball team wrapped up their regular season in Petoskey with a 3-0 sweep over Montcalm Community College *25-15, 25-20, 25-13* to secure a playoff spot and finish third in the Northern Conference.

The Kingsley Stags football team beat Calumet 41-14 Saturday afternoon—while St. Francis swept West quad in a strong game.

Traverse City St. Francis Glads beat the Ramblers in a playoff game by scoring early and often — the team will face Kingsley in a rematch next.

The win sets up a key matchup for TCSF as they advance further in the playoffs.

Toast The Season - Weekend 1

11 AM – 5 PM — Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail — $75/person — Celebrate the holiday season with curated wine pairing and festive gifts at Northern Michigan's beloved event.

Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge

8:45 a.m. — Kalkaska Airport to Timber Ridge — Registration required — Conquer the rugged 30-mile race through the scenic landscapes of Michigan.

Joe Hill: King Sorrow Book Talk

7-8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Ticket with book purchase — Engage in a chilling conversation about Joe Hill's latest novel, King Sorrow, followed by a Q&A and signing.

Nathan Graham and Noah Guthrie Concert

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of soulful Americana music with two rising stars in the genre.

Traverse City Light Parade

5:30-9 p.m. — Downtown Traverse City Association — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with Santa’s arrival, a tree lighting, and a vibrant light parade down Front Street.

Traverse City Turkey Trot

8:45 a.m. — St. Francis High School — Kids under 3 free — Celebrate Thanksgiving with the 18th Annual Turkey Trot featuring a fun 5K run/walk and 5-mile race.

2025 Mac & Cheese Bake-Off

10 AM – 5 PM — Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail — Ticket sales begin October 1st — Experience the ultimate pairing of seasonal wines with inventive Mac & Cheese dishes from top chefs.

Dennos Brand Refresh Presentation and Q&A

2-3 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Free entry — Community members gather to learn about the Dennos brand updates and engage in a Q&A session.