Community Calendar

Enter the Traverse City Getaway Raffle to benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to pancreatic cancer research and patient support.

Created in memory of Lou Ann Bogart and her lifelong love for Northern Michigan, this raffle offers a weekend getaway for two to Traverse City, valued at over $1,500. The winner (Sept. 11–13, 2026) will enjoy:

-Two nights in a loft at the historic Grand Traverse Commons

-A vineyard and estate tour with wine tasting at Bowers Harbor

-A scenic cruise on Grand Traverse Bay with the Nauticat

-Climbing Day Pass from ELEV8 Climbing Gym

-E-bike rentals courtesy of City Bike Shop

-Gift cards from local favorites like Mundos, Moomers, Spanglish, North Bar, and more

Tickets are available September 2–October 18, 2025. Winner announced October 20, 2025.

All proceeds benefit Project Purple’s mission to advance pancreatic cancer research and provide patient and family support.

Now through October 31, families are invited to enjoy the Story Walk Trail at Hidden Lake Gardens! This 0.4-mile trail, full of twists, turns, gentle hills, and scenic views, is located near the Picnic Area, just west of the conservatory. Along the way, little ones can follow signs that bring a delightful children’s story to life.
This year’s featured book is Sip, Pick, and Pack by Michigan author Polly Cheney. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this educational tale introduces children to seeds, plants, and pollinators in a fun and engaging way. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Daffodil Gift Shop.

Enter the Traverse City Getaway Raffle to benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to pancreatic cancer research and patient support.

Created in memory of Lou Ann Bogart and her lifelong love for Northern Michigan, this raffle offers a weekend getaway for two to Traverse City, valued at over $1,500. The winner (Sept. 11–13, 2026) will enjoy:

-Two nights in a loft at the historic Grand Traverse Commons

-A vineyard and estate tour with wine tasting at Bowers Harbor

-A scenic cruise on Grand Traverse Bay with the Nauticat

-Climbing Day Pass from ELEV8 Climbing Gym

-E-bike rentals courtesy of City Bike Shop

-Gift cards from local favorites like Mundos, Moomers, Spanglish, North Bar, and more

Tickets are available September 2–October 18, 2025. Winner announced October 20, 2025.

All proceeds benefit Project Purple’s mission to advance pancreatic cancer research and provide patient and family support.

Now through October 31, families are invited to enjoy the Story Walk Trail at Hidden Lake Gardens! This 0.4-mile trail, full of twists, turns, gentle hills, and scenic views, is located near the Picnic Area, just west of the conservatory. Along the way, little ones can follow signs that bring a delightful children’s story to life.
This year’s featured book is Sip, Pick, and Pack by Michigan author Polly Cheney. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this educational tale introduces children to seeds, plants, and pollinators in a fun and engaging way. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Daffodil Gift Shop.

Enter the Traverse City Getaway Raffle to benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to pancreatic cancer research and patient support.

Created in memory of Lou Ann Bogart and her lifelong love for Northern Michigan, this raffle offers a weekend getaway for two to Traverse City, valued at over $1,500. The winner (Sept. 11–13, 2026) will enjoy:

-Two nights in a loft at the historic Grand Traverse Commons

-A vineyard and estate tour with wine tasting at Bowers Harbor

-A scenic cruise on Grand Traverse Bay with the Nauticat

-Climbing Day Pass from ELEV8 Climbing Gym

-E-bike rentals courtesy of City Bike Shop

-Gift cards from local favorites like Mundos, Moomers, Spanglish, North Bar, and more

Tickets are available September 2–October 18, 2025. Winner announced October 20, 2025.

All proceeds benefit Project Purple’s mission to advance pancreatic cancer research and provide patient and family support.

Now through October 31, families are invited to enjoy the Story Walk Trail at Hidden Lake Gardens! This 0.4-mile trail, full of twists, turns, gentle hills, and scenic views, is located near the Picnic Area, just west of the conservatory. Along the way, little ones can follow signs that bring a delightful children’s story to life.
This year’s featured book is Sip, Pick, and Pack by Michigan author Polly Cheney. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this educational tale introduces children to seeds, plants, and pollinators in a fun and engaging way. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Daffodil Gift Shop.

Enter the Traverse City Getaway Raffle to benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to pancreatic cancer research and patient support.

Created in memory of Lou Ann Bogart and her lifelong love for Northern Michigan, this raffle offers a weekend getaway for two to Traverse City, valued at over $1,500. The winner (Sept. 11–13, 2026) will enjoy:

-Two nights in a loft at the historic Grand Traverse Commons

-A vineyard and estate tour with wine tasting at Bowers Harbor

-A scenic cruise on Grand Traverse Bay with the Nauticat

-Climbing Day Pass from ELEV8 Climbing Gym

-E-bike rentals courtesy of City Bike Shop

-Gift cards from local favorites like Mundos, Moomers, Spanglish, North Bar, and more

Tickets are available September 2–October 18, 2025. Winner announced October 20, 2025.

All proceeds benefit Project Purple’s mission to advance pancreatic cancer research and provide patient and family support.

Now through October 31, families are invited to enjoy the Story Walk Trail at Hidden Lake Gardens! This 0.4-mile trail, full of twists, turns, gentle hills, and scenic views, is located near the Picnic Area, just west of the conservatory. Along the way, little ones can follow signs that bring a delightful children’s story to life.
This year’s featured book is Sip, Pick, and Pack by Michigan author Polly Cheney. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this educational tale introduces children to seeds, plants, and pollinators in a fun and engaging way. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Daffodil Gift Shop.

Join us for the final cruise of the season at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum! The Graveyard Shift Cruise-In is open to all makes, models, and years. Participating drivers and a passenger receive free admission to the museum as well as coffee, cider, and donuts.

We'll also have some recommendations for restaurants in REO Town you can cruise to for lunch!

Witness an extraordinary exhibition curated by renowned Detroit-based artist Tyree Guyton, whose work has transformed the art world and inspired communities for over 40 years. Tyree Guyton is best known for his iconic Heidelberg Project, which has turned discarded objects into powerful symbols of community, resilience, and hope.

“Armed with a paintbrush, a broom, and neighborhood children, Guyton and Grandpa began by cleaning up vacant lots on Heidelberg Street”.

Thank you to the Charles Aymond Foundation and Arlo Steel for sponsoring 40 Years in the Hood: Detroit’s Heidelberg Project. THANK YOU to The Heidelberg Project for making this exhibit accessible to Jackson’s youth, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities.

The outdoor art environment is free and open to the public daily, from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

View Museum hours and more information at ellasharpmuseum.org!