Annual Events

Head To The The North Shore Inn For Annual Events in Traverse City! 

North Shore Inn Condotel is located four miles east of Traverse City’s downtown.  Offering both weekly and daily rates for our condominiums, we are a smoke-free and pet-free facility.  Our Inn has a private sandy beach for our guests to enjoy.  As well, we have a sundeck that is perfect for sitting back and relaxing.  During summer months, our heated pool is kept at 83 degrees.

We have 27 beachfront condominiums that are either 1 or 2 bedrooms.  The condominiums are big and comfy for a party of one  and up to five to enjoy.  They come with everything that you may need to make your stay most enjoyable including a full kitchen and private balconies.  The condominiums face the beach so that the beautiful sunsets and fresh lake breezes can be enjoyed.  Each one has central heat and air conditioning.  We offer high-speed wireless internet service, flat-screen televisions, and cable televisions.

Things to Do While Staying at North Shore Inn

There are trails for biking and hiking that can be enjoyed all year round.  In the fall these are perfect for enjoying the the beauty of our diverse canopy of trees that offer colorful views and amazing photo opportunities.  For activities to do in the summer there is fishing, golfing, walking along the beach, and dipping the paddles in either the rivers or the lakes.

In the fall there are the downtowns of Leelanau, Old Mission, and Antrim surrounding TC, to enjoy.  There are around 150 creative shops, galleries, and restaurants to venture into and experience.  We have museums and art galleries to offer to those who love art and culture.  In the winter there is the chance to snowshoe hike in the woods.  Skiing and cross country skiing are also available in the winter for those who like to ski.  For those who like to go sledding, there is sledding down dune climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes National State Park.

Events in Traverse City and Near By

Below is a list of anual events for Traverse City and areas that are close to there. It is a variety of fun events. Some are for adults only while most of them are for families to go to and have some fun. Make sure that the calendar of events in Traverse City, Michigan is checked to see if the events will still be happening or if they are canceled.

Winter

• Bellaire Winter Farmer and Artisan Market-Bee Well Mead and Cider March 20-May 22
• Michigan Maple Weekends –Maple Bay Farm Dates vary between March 28 – April 4
• Chateau Chantal Cooking Class: A Taste of India- Chateau Chantal March 28
• Coffee Break Birding-Petals and Perks March 28
• Illustrating Michigan Butterflies with Dani Knoph- Twisted Fish Gallery March 28

Spring

• Traverse City Chocolate Festival – Opera House April
• Leelanau Peninsula Birding Festival
• Guided Walking Tours of the Grand Traverse Commons-The Village at Grand Traverse Commons April 1- May 6
• Traverse City Chocolate Festival- Opera House April
• ONE TIME EVENT Drew Hale Live at Rove Estate!- Rove Estate Vineyard and Tasting Room April
• Chateau Chantal Cooking Class: Spring Dinner Party April 4
• Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day- Dennos Museum Center April 6-May 24
• Pulped Under Pressure-Dennos Museum Center April 6-May 24
• ONE TIME EVENT Amical’s Cookbook Dinner Series Presents The Soul of a New Cuisine-Amical April 6-11
• ONE TIME EVENT Steve Poltz in Concert- Bay Theatre April 9
• Chateau Chantal Cooking Class: Grilling is Great!-Chateau Chantal April 11
• Easter Egg Hunt- Crystal Mountain April 11
• Frankfort Easter Egg Hunt-Mineral Springs Park April 11
• ONE TIME EVENT Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure!-Interlochen Center for the Arts April 11
• Dennos Concert Series: Mystical Arts of Tibet with the Loseling Monks-Dennos Museum Center April 17
• Kids Matinees- State Theatre April 18
• ONE TIME EVENT Murder at the Speakeasy-123 Speakeasy April 18
• ONE TIME EVENT Peter Oundjian with the Arts Academy Orchestra-Interlochen Center for the Arts April 18
• Celebration for Young Children April 24-25
• Leelanau Peninsula Birding Festival May
• Out of Woods: mammals, Memories and Mud-Michigan Artists Gallery May 1-11
• Downtown Art Walk May 1
• Old Mission Blossom Day May 16
• The Empire Asparagus Festival May 16-18
• Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival May 23

Summer

• Leland Wine and Feed Festival June 13
• Suds and Sun June
• Traverse City Wine and Art Festival June
• Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair June 21-28
• Old Town Classic Vehicle Show July
• Crooked Tree Outdoor Art Fair- Northern Michigan College July
• Cedar Polka Fest
• National Cherry Festival July 4-11
• Traverse City Film Festival-Open Space Park on West Grand Traverse Bay July 28-August 2
• Downtown Art Fair August
• Suttons Bay Art Festival –Sutton Bay Marina Park August 1-2
• Harbor Days- Elk Rapids August 5-8
• Friday Night Live-Downtown Traverse City August 7,14,21,28
• Northwestern Michigan Fair August 9-15
• Port Oneida Fair- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• Buckley Old Engine Show August 13-16
• Downtown Art Fair August 15
• Peshawbestown Traditional Pow-Wow-Grand Traverse Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
• Colantha’s Garden Celebration- Traverse City

Fall

• Taste of Traverse City September
• Children’s Book Festival
• Annual Fiber Festival- Old Art Building in Leland October
• Happy Apple Days October 3
• Downtown Halloween Walk October 31
• Great Macaroni and Cheese Bake-off- Old Mission Peninsula
• Flapjack and Flannel Festival – Little Fleet November
• Zonta Club of TC Festival of Trees November
• Light Parade, Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting November 21

Winter

• Festival of Trains- History Center of Traverse City
• The Traverse City Winter Comedy Arts Festival Downtown
• Cocoa Crawl December
• Cherry T Ball Drop December 31

This list is some of the most family-friendly events in the area of Traverse City, Michigan.  There are a few that are adult only.  Traverse City offers some of the most fun and exciting events for basically everyone’s taste.  Most are anual events.  Make to check the calendar of events for the area on the website to ensure that the events are not canceled before making plans to go and enjoy them.