Weekend Buzz: Farmers Markets, Arts Exhibits, and Community Spirit in Traverse City

Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Saturday, September 13, 2025.

The sun is up over our beautiful bay and the city is buzzing with the energy of early fall—a perfect time to get out and soak in everything Traverse City has to offer. After a summer shaped by unusual challenges, local tourism bounced back with a strong finish, and downtown is still lively with visitors and locals making the most of warm September days.

Start your morning at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, running until noon in Parking Lot B on Cass Street. The stands are loaded with late-summer harvest—think crisp apples and fresh veggies, gorgeous flowers, and local artisan treats. It’s the kind of community gathering that sets the tone for a perfect Traverse Saturday.

If you’re in the mood for inspiration, take a short drive to Glen Arbor. The Glen Arbor Arts Center is hosting “HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?” starting at 9 a.m. This thought-provoking exhibition invites you to consider how history is written, whose voices are heard, and how art can shape our shared story. Admission is free, and you’ll leave with more to think about than you came with.

Music lovers have a feast of options tonight at The Alluvion. Doors open at 7 for an evening packed with talent—Elisabeth Pixley-Fink takes the stage with her band to celebrate a new album, followed by the jazz brilliance of Danilo Pérez, Adam Cruz, and Ben Street. If you crave music with a side of community atmosphere, The Alluvion is your spot tonight.

Out on the streets, you’ll see folks gathering at the corner of Grandview Parkway and Union Street at 11 this morning for a solidarity demonstration focused on global issues and peace. Traverse City is a place with a lively civic spirit, and today you’ll witness neighbors coming together to raise their voices.

For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby Ellsworth is hosting the Paddle Antrim Festival. The event kicked off early and spans two days—perfect for those wanting to get out on the water, whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just curious. Registration and details are available at the park festival site if you’re looking for a mini adventure.

Make sure to check out some of the vibrant arts and crafts fairs happening in the wider region and keep your eyes open for last-chance U-pick orchards and farm markets as the autumn bounty rolls in. There’s truly something for everyone in and around Traverse City this weekend—from music, art, and fresh food to activism, adventure, and plenty of opportunities to connect with community.

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

For more http://www.quietplease.ai

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Traverse City local frequency for Saturday,
September thirteenth, twenty twenty five. The sun is up over
our beautiful bay and the city is buzzing with the
energy of early fall, a perfect time to get out
and soak in everything Traverse City has to offer. After
a summer shaped by unusual challenges, local tourism bounced back

(00:21):
with a strong finish, and downtown is still lively with
visitors and locals making the most of warm September days.
Start your morning at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market,
running until moon in parking Lot B on Cass Street.
The stands are loaded with late summer harvest. Think crisp
apples and fresh veggies, dorgeous flowers, and local artisan treats.

(00:44):
It's the kind of community gathering that sets the tone
for a perfect travers Saturday. If you're in the mood
for inspiration, take a short drive to Glen Arbor. The
Glen Arbor Arts Center is hosting High Story, Her Story,
Whose Story, starting at nine am. This thought provoking exedition
invites you to consider how history is written, whose voices

(01:04):
are heard, and how art can shape our shared story.
Admission is free and you'll leave with more to think
about than you came with. Music lovers have a feast
of options tonight at the Alluvian. Doors open at seven
for an evening packed with talent. Elizabeth Pixley Fink takes

(01:27):
the stage with her band to celebrate a new album,
followed by the jazz brilliance of Daniel Perez, Adam Cruz
and Ben Street. If you crave music with a side
of community atmosphere, the Alluvian is your spot tonight. Out
on the streets, you'll see folks gathering at the corner
of Grandview Parkway and Union Street at eleven this morning

(01:48):
for a solidarity demonstration focused on global issues in peace.
Traverse City is a place with a lively civic spirit,
and today you'll witness neighbors coming together to raise their
voices for our hut or enthusiasts. Nearby Ellsworth is hosting
the Paddle Antrim Festival. The event kicked off early and
spans two days, perfect for those wanting to get out

(02:10):
on the water, whether you're a seasoned paddler or just curious.
Registration and details are available at the park festival site.
If you're looking for a mini adventure, make sure to
check out some of the vibrant arts and crafts fares
happening in the wider region, and keep your eyes open
for last chance you pick orchards and farm markets as
the autumn bounty rolls in. There's truly something for everyone

(02:32):
in and around Traverse City this weekend. From music, art
and fresh food to activism, adventure, and plenty of opportunities
to connect with community. This has been Traverse City Local frequency.
We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.