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Traverse City
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boyne Mountain celebrates its opening weekend for ski season while UpNorthLive Unscripted asked local viewers to vote on their favorite ski area during its broadcast on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8. UpNorthLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Builders face economic uncertainty as rising inflation, higher borrowing costs and labor shortages create headwinds for the construction sector heading into 2026 — political discord further challenges the industry. More than 140 BX members and local officials attended the Economic Forecast Breakfast at the Delamar Hotel on Wednesday. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kingsley Area Schools will host a full-time, year-round provider at Kingsley High School to deliver essential mental health services for students after the K-Town Youth Health Center closes on Dec. 18. The project received unanimous approval from the county commission. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare now offers a 24/7 Crisis and Access Center (staffed by trained professionals) in Grand Traverse County to help manage holiday stress with behavioral assessments and crisis intervention. It plans to add an adult residential unit and later a pediatric unit in the same building next calendar year. UpNorthLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women in Tech Meetup – Traverse City
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect and empower each other in a casual setting focused on women in tech.
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Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:45 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Dominic Fortuna’s Holiday Spectacular
4:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of festive entertainment, delicious holiday dining, and nostalgic music.
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Traverse City Track Club Jingle Bell Run
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Park Place Hotel and Conference Center — Free entry — Enjoy a festive holiday run through beautifully decorated neighborhoods with cookies and hot cocoa afterwards.
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