Traverse City's Late Summer Community Connections: Farmers Markets, Art Exhibits, and Live Performances

Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Today in Traverse City, the best way to start your morning is by grabbing your market tote and heading out to Haywood Park, where the Long Lake Township Farmers Market is open from nine to one. You’ll find fresh local produce, baked goods, and a friendly community vibe that makes this weekly tradition a favorite for both locals and visitors. Later in the day, swing by the East Bay Corners Farmers Market at Township Hall from two to six. With even more growers and artisans setting up stands, it’s a chance to support small businesses while discovering seasonal vegetables, handmade soaps, and jams to spice up your pantry.

If you’re looking for a unique way to unwind and get creative, drop in at Books-A-Million on Crossing Circle for Shut Up & Write Traverse City. This friendly writing session runs from ten to noon and encourages everyone from seasoned authors to first-time storytellers to make progress on their projects in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

Art lovers have plenty to explore at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, where two exhibitions—the thought-provoking HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story, and the eclectic Random Exhibition—offer a chance to see local and regional artists reflect on history, identity, and storytelling all day long. These exhibits are great conversation starters, perfect for sharing insights over an afternoon coffee at one of Traverse City’s cozy downtown cafes.

For a perfect evening, stop by the Alden Sunset Market, open from two to seven near the tennis courts on Tyler Street in nearby Alden. In addition to the classic farmstand fare, this bustling market features handcrafted goods, live music, and an invitation to linger, chat, and savor the late-August atmosphere.

Traverse City is also hosting the highly anticipated Traverse City Dance Project’s Summer Tour performance at Open Space Park tonight. The free show features new works by professional dancers, lively pre-show tunes from DJ Eric P, and a chance to talk with the cast in a Q and A afterward. It’s a spectacular event for dance fans and anyone who enjoys outdoor entertainment on the waterfront.

If you’re in the mood for even more music, The Alluvion hosts another great local concert tonight. Keep an eye on downtown venues and restaurants for other pop-up performances and open-mic nights—Traverse City’s late summer scene is packed with spontaneous surprises.

Finally, families should mark their calendars for the ongoing Northwestern Michigan Fair’s last days at Blair Townhall Road. With midway rides, farm animals, and classic fair food, it’s a tradition that brings together generations to celebrate the end of summer.

This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Traverse City local frequency for Thursday,
August twenty eighth, twenty twenty five. Today in Traverse City,
the best way to start your morning is by grabbing
your market tote and heading out to Haywood Park where
the Long Lake Township Farmers Market is open from nine
to one. You'll find fresh local produce, baked goods, and

(00:21):
a friendly community vibe that makes this weekly tradition a
favorite for both locals and visitors. Later in the day,
swing by the East Bay Corners Farmers Market at Township
Hall from two to six, with even more growers and
artisans setting up stands. It's a chance to support small
businesses while discovering seasonal vegetables, handmade soaps and jams to

(00:45):
spice up your pantry. If you're looking for a unique
way to unwind and get creative, drop in at Books
a Million on Crossing Circle for Shut Up and Write
Traverse City. This friendly writing session runs from ten to
noon and encourages everyone from seasoned authors to first time
storytellers to make progress on their projects in a supportive,

(01:08):
low pressure environment. Art lovers have plenty to explore at
the Glen Arbor Art Center, where two exheditions, the thought
provoking High Story, Her Story, Whose Story and the eclectic
Random Exhibition off offer a chance to see local and
regional artists reflect on history, identity, and storytelling all day long.

(01:33):
These exhibits are great conversation starters, perfect for sharing insights
over an afternoon coffee at one of Traverse City's cozy
downtown cafes. For a perfect evening, stop by the Alden
Sunset Market, open from two to seven near the tennis
courts on Tyler Street in nearby Alden. In addition to

(01:54):
the classic farm stand Fair, this bustling market features handcrafted goods,
live music, and an invitation to linger, chat and savor
the late August atmosphere. Traverse City is also hosting the
highly anticipated Traverse City Dance Projects Summer Tour performance at
Open Space Park tonight. The free show features new works

(02:17):
by professional dancers, lively pre show tunes from DJ Eric
p and a chance to talk with the cast in
a Q and A afterward. It's a spectacular event for
dance fans and anyone who enjoys outdoor entertainment on the waterfront.
If you're in the mood for even more music, the
Alluvian hosts another great local concert tonight. Keep an eye

(02:39):
on downtown venues and restaurants for other pop up performances
and open mic nights. Turve City's late summer scene is
packed with spontaneous adrises. Finally, families should mark their calendars
for the ongoing Northwestern Michigan Fairs Last Days at Blair
Town Hall Road with midway rides, farm animal and classic

(03:01):
fair food. It's a tradition that brings together generations to
celebrate the end of summer. This has been Traverse City
Local frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.