Listen "Autumn in TC: Foliage, Festivals, and Fall Fun"
Episode Synopsis
Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for October 20th, 2025. What an incredible day to be living in or visiting our city. The colors are really popping now as peak fall foliage continues in the Grand Traverse region. Locals and visitors alike are heading out for those classic autumn hikes at the Boardman Lake Trail or catching a glimpse of the brilliant maples along the Old Mission Peninsula. If you are a coffee lover, downtown cafes like Morsels and BLK MRKT are bustling with folks grabbing pumpkin spice lattes to ward off that morning chill.Start your day with some harvest fun at Gallagher’s Farm Market, where there are still apples to pick, cider to sip, and hayrides for the family as they begin to wind down the season. Over at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, vendors are offering the last of their sweet corn, late raspberries, and, of course, huge pumpkins just in time for carving. The market is open until noon—so get there early to support our hardworking farmers before it wraps up for the year.Looking for engaging arts and culture? Tonight, City Opera House hosts the Traverse City Comedy Fest’s fall showcase, featuring comedians from across the Midwest. Tickets are still available at the door if you are up for a night of laughs. For a more mellow evening, check out the State Theatre, which is screening indie films as part of their Fall Film Series. This week’s selection is an acclaimed nature documentary shot right here in Michigan, promising stunning visuals of our local environments.Weatherwise, bundle up—temperatures are dipping into the upper 40s this morning, with autumn winds keeping things crisp throughout the day. There are some showers in the forecast for the afternoon, so it might be smart to grab that umbrella if you have outdoor plans.School news: Traverse City Area Public Schools have their annual Parent-Teacher Conferences this week, so expect heavier traffic around elementary and middle schools in the afternoons. Parents are encouraged to check their email for meeting times and make sure to discuss those all-important fall report cards.For folks interested in local government, the City Commission meets tonight at 7 PM to discuss zoning updates and green infrastructure initiatives aimed at protecting our lakeshore. Public input is welcome and encouraged, as always.Finally, in community sports, the Traverse City West Titans have their homecoming football game Friday evening at Thirlby Field. Spirits are high, and the marching band has promised a brand new halftime show celebrating the best of local music. Bundle up and head out to cheer on our team.And before we sign off, don’t forget many local businesses are rolling out fall specials this week. Whether you are picking up baked goods, cozy sweaters, or locally brewed cider, shopping local supports our community.This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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