Good morning, Traverse City.

Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation has opened Camp Greilick to the public, offering four-season outdoor activities (including hiking, disc golf and a children’s story walk) at 4754 Scout Camp Rd. The park remains open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will host additional education programs in 2026.

The Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition in Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties earned HOPE certification for promoting safe, healthy community relationships that allow youth to play, read, and connect with mentors.

Traverse City Light & Power plans to announce a nearly $40 million innovation campus on its 50-acre fly ash property along Cedar Run Road in Garfield Township.

An ad hoc committee led by Chairman John Taylor & Executive Director Brandie Ekren will develop long-term plans over the next four years.

Interlochen Center for the Arts opened a new tunnel connecting the Green Lake and Duck Lake camp to improve student safety.

The corridor will provide students with a secure passage between campus areas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Traverse City New Year's Eve CherryT Ball Drop

10:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Downtown Traverse City Real Estate — Ticket info available online — Celebrate the New Year with a giant cherry drop and fireworks in the heart of the Cherry Capital.

New Year, New Garden: Landscape Design Workshop

10 AM - 2 PM — The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park — Cost not specified — Enhance your gardening skills in this immersive two-day workshop led by expert Matthew Ross.