"Autumn Splendor in Northern Michigan: Fall Events, Art, and Cozy Escapes"

23/10/2025 2 min
"Autumn Splendor in Northern Michigan: Fall Events, Art, and Cozy Escapes"

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Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.The colors are peaking across Grand Traverse County and the air has that brisk, apple-crisp snap—autumn is shining in northern Michigan. If you want to soak in the season, today's a fantastic day to take a scenic drive through the Leelanau Peninsula or the Old Mission Peninsula. The leaves are glowing in shades of orange and red, and the views from Lake Dubonnet or the bluffs near Interlochen are nothing short of breathtaking.Traverse City's fall event calendar is bursting with options for locals and visitors alike. Start your morning with a burst of energy at Dawn Ecstatic Dance at West End Park. This sunrise gathering by the bay is open to all ages and abilities, and it’s all about expressive, free-form movement to wake up body and spirit. For the art lovers, head west to Frankfort where Oliver Art Center's Elemental: Earth, Fire, Air, Water is now on display, celebrating Michigan artists through November. If you’re staying closer to town, Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Something To Smile About features the bright mixed-media works of Carol Spaulding, while the HIStory/ HERstory: Whose Story? exhibit invites you to reflect on who gets to tell the stories that shape our region.Community spirit is buzzing in downtown Traverse City, where local shops are already preparing for the always-popular Halloween Walk at the end of the month. If you’re up for a spooky night, road trip out to the Screams in the Dark Haunted Attractions in Kalkaska this evening, where Blackwood Hollow promises another year of truly chilling fun.If movies and meaning are more your speed, tonight the Traverse Area District Library, in partnership with Citizens Climate Lobby, presents a thought-provoking film exploring 40 years of climate change innovation and action. For those interested in global affairs, the International Affairs Forum at Dennos Museum Center hosts a conversation tonight on Putting the Global Order Back Together, featuring expert Christopher Preble.For a big-name literary treat, An Evening with David Sedaris takes center stage at Interlochen’s Corson Auditorium. The celebrated humorist, known for his wit and sharp social insights on NPR and the pages of The New Yorker, reads new and favorite stories—tickets are still available for what promises to be a memorable night.If you want to keep things simple, consider taking a walk along the lakefront, visiting a local farm market for late-season apples and pumpkins, or popping into one of our many downtown coffee shops to just enjoy the view and a warm mug on a cool day.Weatherwise, bundle up—showers and a high around the upper forties today, with similar temps heading into the weekend. Perfect weather for plaid flannels and cozy indoor plans if you need an excuse.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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