Fall Colors, Banned Books, and Artful Adventures: Traverse City's Vibrant Thursday

09/10/2025 3 min
Fall Colors, Banned Books, and Artful Adventures: Traverse City's Vibrant Thursday

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Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, October 9th, 2025.As the sun peeks over Grand Traverse Bay, fall colors are reaching their peak across the region, turning local parks and the Old Mission Peninsula into a painter’s paradise. It’s a crisp, perfect day for a walk under the changing leaves, and whether you’re downtown or venturing out to Leelanau, expect a pop of color around nearly every corner. Today is packed with things to do around town, starting off with a bit of inspiration from the Traverse Area District Library. Their Banned Books Poster display is up all day at the main branch, offering a walk through the history—and controversy—of books that have shaped our culture. If you’re looking for something a little artsy, head over to the Crooked Tree Arts Center to check out the Traverse Area Camera Club’s 2025 Award Winners exhibit, showcasing the best of local photography from 11 a.m. If you’re feeling inspired, the Secret Beach art show at Love Farm in Beulah brings together regional artists contemplating the future, open and free to all from 10 a.m. And don’t forget about the Glen Arbor Arts Center, where Carol C Spaulding’s mixed media paintings are on display for a creative jumpstart to your day.History buffs will want to drop by the Glen Arbor Arts Center Main Gallery for the HIStory HERstory Whose Story exhibit, inviting you to ask whose voices are shaping the story of our past—and our community’s present. If you are downtown tonight, consider a stroll through the annual Art Walk, where galleries and shops open late to let you meet local artists and see the creativity fueling Traverse City’s culture.Families who want more than just a walk in the woods can check out events coming up this weekend, like the famous 5k Zombie Run, where runners dodge undead on their dash through town, and the Fall Family Festival at the YMCA, promising games, bounce houses, and pumpkins for kids.For the business-minded, SCORE Traverse City is hosting an online workshop today at 1 p.m., guiding entrepreneurs through creating a one-page business plan. If you’re dreaming of launching your own company or planning to fine-tune your strategy, grab a spot and get practical with your ideas.Wineries are celebrating harvest season up and down the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, so if you’re ready to toast to fall, there’s no better time to sip what’s new and enjoy culinary pairings. As evening falls, Traverse City’s restaurants and taprooms are buzzing with fall flavors, live music, and the kind of cozy atmosphere that makes locals proud to call this place home.That wraps up today’s Traverse City Local Frequency. Whether you’re taking in the arts, soaking up the colors, or connecting with neighbors, enjoy what makes our community thrive. 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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