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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Festival of Trains at Creekside Church in Traverse City is drawing more than 1,000 train enthusiasts for a festive holiday celebration. Organizers plan a vibrant day with exhibits, rides, and family-friendly displays. UpNorthLive
- ➤ On December 26, 2025, Classical IPR stepped into a new phase by ending long-running programs, welcoming fresh staff, launching broadcast shows, and starting a concert series + the review marks a milestone in its 2025 journey. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City musician John Richard Paul plays over 200 dates a year with acts including country/roots rocker Drew Hale and credits legendary bassist John Entwistle for inspiring his bass career after a National Cherry Festival performance in 1995. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Medical Center reported its drone study achieved a 91% success rate overall & that may boost the center’s use of unmanned aerial vehicles in upcoming medical trials. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ After multiple house fires rocked the region this week, local fire experts advised homeowners to review safety practices — more than 40 responders fought a three-house blaze in Maple City on Dec. 21 and an attached garage fire in Garfield Township. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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Frozen Foot Race
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee applicable — Kick off the 2026 race season with a chilly 5-mile run through Traverse City.
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Kevin Rhodes Plays it Forward
7-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Philharmonic — $100 per ticket — Enjoy a benefit concert featuring Maestro Rhodes while supporting the TC Phil and community programs.
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