Good morning, Traverse City.

Cognition center in Beulah is planning an expansion with input from locals and will add new programs for learning—co-founder Kimmee Miller said the center practices what its name means.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is asking residents to nominate a Big Brother or Big Sister by November 17th—across Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska counties to honor outstanding mentors.

Nominees will be reviewed by the organization’s CEO and Board Executive Committee, with winners announced at a Mentor Month Celebration in Traverse City on January 22nd, 2026.

On November 14, The Running Man, an R-rated thriller where a man joins a game show and is chased by hired killers—featuring strong violence, gore, and language—played in local theaters including the State Theatre in Traverse City.

Last weekend, a lake-effect snow blast dropped nearly 1 foot of snow across parts of Traverse City—giving residents a preview of a winter season that will bring both heavy snow and milder spells.

Meteorologists said winter 2025-26 will swing between traditional northern Michigan storms and warmer conditions.

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.

Visible Mending Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Materials provided — Learn creative sewing techniques while mending garments or making soft-sculptures from scrap fabric.

Make Your Own Fresh Holiday Wreath

10 AM – 12 PM — The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park — Tickets limited — Create a handcrafted wreath using fresh evergreens and natural accents to celebrate the holiday season.

Men's Night Shopping Event

5-9 p.m. — Downtown Traverse City Association — Free entry — A festive shopping night dedicated to men with exclusive holiday deals and surprises.

The Bergamot - A South Shore Christmas

7:30-10:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Cost info not provided — Experience soaring harmonies and heartwarming stories at this beloved Christmas tradition.

Christmas in the Village 2025

3-6 p.m. / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Celebrate the season with festive activities, shopping specials, and visits with Santa.

DMC Concert: Mr. Sun

6-7:30 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Ticket info available — Experience the innovative sound of supergroup Mr. Sun reimagining classical works through American roots music.