Traverse Bay: About the Resort

Event Calendar

Traverse Bay RV Resort is closed November 1 – April 30, but that doesn’t mean the fun and activity stops in Traverse City. Check out the links below to just a few of the many upcoming events.

And now is the perfect time to start planning your 2009 visit with us – just click here for reservations.

November

City Market

Saturdays, 8am - 2pm, through December

City Market is Traverse City's newest open-air market - a showcase of Northern Michigan's self-grown products and self-created wares from growers, artists and artisans. Yes, “It’s Fresher Here”.

Planned as a hub of activity 9 months a year, City Market is conveniently located at the Railway Station, on the corner of 8th and Woodmere, next to the Traverse Area District Library, with a view of the Boardman Lake. There are over 70 available stalls. 40 stalls are positioned under the roofline canopy and offer cover from the elements to the first. City Market is perfect for showcasing bedding plants in the spring, summer fruits, vegetables and herbs, plus fresh baked goods and other sweets, cut flowers, Christmas evergreens and artifacts created and produced by local artisans.

Great Macaroni & Cheese Bake-off-Old Mission Wineries

Saturday, November 29
Annual Event
11:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Old Mission Peninsula Wineries
Website: www.wineriesofoldmissionpeninsula.com

The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula will host local restaurants who have turned Macaroni and Cheese into culinary marvels. Tickets are available at any Old Mission Winery or online at www.chateauchantal.com Contact (231) 933-9787 for further information. Space is limited.

Christmas at GT Lighthouse-Northport

Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM, through December 1
Location: Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum, Northport

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum will be decorated for a typical Christmas as it was celebrated by the McCormick family in the 1920s and 1930s. $4.00 adults, $2.00 children (5 and under free). Phone: (231) 386-7195

December

Festival of Trains-Heritage Center

December 13 – January 1, 2009
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Location: Heritage Center
Website: gtheritagecenter.org

Held at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, a former library building surrounded by the mansions of 19th century lumber barons, the Festival celebrates model trains of every type, size and description, and has been a prized part of the community’s holiday celebration for almost 20 years. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. (Closed on Christmas Day.) The Heritage Center is located at 322 Sixth Street in Traverse City’s historic Central Neighborhood. For more information call the Grand Traverse Heritage Center. Phone: (231) 995-0313

Willy Wonka Jr.-Old Town Playhouse

Fridays & Saturdays, December 12 - 20
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Old Town Playhouse

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the candy man comes to life in this stage adaptation of "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory," featuring songs from the film "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory." Start a new holiday tradition by attending this youth production, presented by the Traverse City Children’s Theatre. For tickets call the Box Office (231) 947-2443 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com

The Old Town Playhouse is located at 148 East Eighth Street in downtown Traverse City.

Holiday Spectacular by TSO

December 12th - 14th, 2008
Location: Bay Pointe Community Church
Website: www.tso-online.org

Internationally-renowned conducter Franz Anton Krager, leads the Traverse Symphony Orchestra in a program of "Candles and Fireworks." We will celebrate with treasured Christmas melodies during the first half of the concert and the waltzes, gallops and marches of Johann Strauss to bring in the New Year during the second half. Bring your noise makers! Guest artist Nicole Philibosian. Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. $20-$45. Phone: (231) 947-7120.