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Traverse City
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation announced a $400,000 award to improve Vasa Trailhead Park, with work expected to begin soon to enhance local recreation. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Michigan officials reported a shortage of youth care facilities has forced some families to seek out-of-state placements as available beds dropped from 1,200 in 2020 to 398 today. State representatives are working with providers to change policies and keep care local. UpNorthLive
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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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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.
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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.
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