As part of the National Cherry Festival and Oleson’s Food Stores 100th celebration, join us for a special Community Legacy Day honoring the everyday heroes who keep our community safe.

This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and offers something for everyone. Enjoy a day filled with kids activities, live entertainment, a petting zoo, cake walk, and delicious food - all while connecting with the first responders who serve and protect our region.

Get an up-close look at emergency vehicles, meet local police officers, firefighters, EMS teams, and more, and take a moment to thank them for their dedication and service.

Bring the whole family and be part of this meaningful celebration of community, gratitude, and 100 years of tradition. Food and select activities will be available for purchase.

Traverse City State Hospital: 2026 Lecture Series

This winter in Kirkbride Hall join us for engaging presentations by our knowledgeable tour guides, highlighting important stories, people, and places from the hospital’s past. Each lecture offers a deeper look at the history of the property and its lasting impact on the community.

Part 3: Thursday, April 16th

The Farm

Presented by: Catherine Allen-Goodwin

• Long before modern supply chains, the Traverse City State Hospital relied on its own farm to feed patients and staff. The TCSH farm lecture looks at how agriculture supported the hospital’s mission, provided work for patients, and played a key role in everyday life on the grounds.

Doors open at 6:00pm, Lecture starts at 6:30 pm. Lectures will be about 1 hour with additional time for Q&A after. 

Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance using the link below or at the door.

Join us in Kirkbride Hall for a Jigsaw Puzzle competition! Teams of 2 to 4 players will be given a 550-piece puzzle to complete. Each team will receive the same puzzle, and prizes will be given out during the competition along with the grand prize awarded for the team that completes their puzzle first (or has the most completed at the end of the time) . First place win’s $100 in village gift certificates, 2nd place wins $50 village gift certificate, and every team gets to keep the puzzle.

Register here or call 231-941-1900 x 120

Traverse City State Hospital: 2026 Lecture Series

This winter in Kirkbride Hall join us for engaging presentations by our knowledgeable tour guides, highlighting important stories, people, and places from the hospital’s past. Each lecture offers a deeper look at the history of the property and its lasting impact on the community.

Part 2: Thursday, March 19th

Women of the Traverse City State Hospital

Presented by Clover Keyes Avery

• Women of the Traverse City State Hospital tells the stories of the women who lived, worked, and served within the hospital’s walls. Through personal accounts and historical context, this lecture examines their challenges, achievements, and lasting impact on the property’s history.

Doors open at 6:00pm, Lecture starts at 6:30 pm. Lectures will be about 1 hour with additional time for Q&A after. 

Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance using the link below or at the door.

This event will trace the evolution of the historic State Hospital grounds- from Dr. Munson’s 19th-century vision to today’s vibrant Village.

Speakers:

- Matthew Ross (Executive Director of the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park) will discuss the Friends of Historic Commons’ vital work to preserve the majestic arboretum that links Building 50 to the nearby 27-acre Botanic Garden.
- Peter Payette (Executive Director of Interlochen Public Radio) will introduce a screening of a new episode from PBS, Songs About Buildings and Moods, featuring an evocative score written and performed by Interlochen Center for the Arts faculty and students.
- Raymond Minervini II (Partner, The Minervini Group) will share new visions and upcoming development plans to ensure the property thrives for generations to come.

Finally, attendees will learn about an upcoming oral history project with the Friends of Historic Commons to help preserve personal stories that define this campus.

Join us in Kirkbride Hall for a Jigsaw Puzzle competition! Teams of 2 to 4 players will be given a 550-piece puzzle to complete. Each team will receive the same puzzle, and prizes will be given out during the competition along with the grand prize awarded for the team that completes their puzzle first (or has the most completed at the end of the time) . First place win’s $100 in village gift certificates, 2nd place wins $50 village gift certificate, and every team gets to keep the puzzle.

Register here or call 231-941-1900 x 120

Traverse City State Hospital: 2026 Lecture Series

This winter in Kirkbride Hall join us for engaging presentations by our knowledgeable tour guides, highlighting important stories, people, and places from the hospital’s past. Each lecture offers a deeper look at the history of the property and its lasting impact on the community.

Part 1: Thursday, February 19th

The Moral Treatment Movement

Presented by Ruthann Boher-Agosa

• Learn how the 19th-century movement that shaped the care of patients at the Traverse City State Hospital. This presentation examines the principles of moral treatment and how the hospital’s Kirkbride-style architecture was designed to support healing through environment, routine, and humane care.

Doors open at 6:00pm, Lecture starts at 6:30 pm. Lectures will be about 1 hour with additional time for Q&A after. 

Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance using the link below or at the door.

Join us in Kirkbride Hall for a Jigsaw Puzzle competition! Teams of 2 to 4 players will be given a 550-piece puzzle to complete. Each team will receive the same puzzle, and prizes will be given out during the competition along with the grand prize awarded for the team that completes their puzzle first (or has the most completed at the end of the time) . First place win’s $100 in village gift certificates, 2nd place wins $50 village gift certificate, and every team gets to keep the puzzle.

Register here or call 231-941-1900 x 120

Stop by the AAUW table the first Saturday of every month during the indoor farmers market. You can find them across from High Five Threads.

Join us in the halls of the Mercato for the Traverse City Author’s Book Fair. Meet the author’s and purchase signed copies of books written by TC locals.

Join us for our annual tree lighting on the historic front lawn. Swing by for hot chocolate and Christmas music performed by Christina Teresa while we await the 6:15PM countdown.

Prior to the fun, be sure to shop local for Small Business Saturday in the Mercato!

A big thank you to Gemini Pressure Washing for the light install ✨

Join us for our Deer Widows Weekend on November 15 & 16 with fun events including a 2-day indoor craft & vendor show in Kirkbride Hall. The first 250 through the doors each day will receive a free logo bag! There will also be complimentary tunnel tours each day from 11am-1pm, $5 mimosa kits, door prizes and giveaways.
Event Hours
11am-3pm Saturday
10am-2pm Sunday
FREE to attend and great for all ages!

Join us for our Deer Widows Weekend on November 15 & 16 with fun events including a 2-day indoor craft & vendor show in Kirkbride Hall. The first 250 through the doors each day will receive a free logo bag! There will also be complimentary tunnel tours each day from 11am-1pm, $5 mimosa kits, door prizes and giveaways.
Event Hours
11am-3pm Saturday
10am-2pm Sunday
FREE to attend and great for all ages!

Stop by the AAUW table the first Saturday of every month during the indoor farmers market. You can find them across from High Five Threads.

Join us for a day of shopping on the historic front lawn of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. This event is free to attend and great for all ages. We are still accepting vendors - please contact us for more info.

This is a free community concert on the Piazza, (across from our Tasting Room), featuring TC Knuckleheads.

The TC Knuckleheads are a group of high energy and very experienced musicians including Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Sax, Drums and Harmonica.

Grab food and drinks from our us or our fellow Village neighbors to enjoy on the lawn!

The Red Drive Concert series is sponsored by Left Foot Charley, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Spanglish, Higher Grounds Coffee, Earthen Ales, and Pleasanton Bakery.

Join us for a day of shopping on the historic front lawn of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. This event is free to attend and great for all ages. We are still accepting vendors - please contact us for more info.

Share a pint. Save a life! Join us in Kirkbride Hall for a Versiti Blood Drive.

All attempting donors receive a coupon for a free pint or beverage from partnering brewery locations.

Appointments preferred, limited walk-in available.

The 17th Annual Bocce Tournament will be held on the historic front lawn, Saturday July 19th. This fun-filled day includes festivities, picnics, 50/50 raffle, Italian folk music, and of course - plenty of bocce ! Sign up early to secure a spot for your team, space is limited.

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This is a free community concert on the Piazza, (across from our Tasting Room), featuring The Luke Woltanski Band!

The Luke Woltanski Band is Northern Michigan’s premier folk/rock jam band. The 4-5 man show pulls from the genres of R&B, Funk, Folk and Rock music to bring a high caliber, family-friendly musical experience.

Grab food and drinks from our us or our fellow Village neighbors to enjoy on the lawn!

The Red Drive Concert series is sponsored by Left Foot Charley, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Spanglish, Higher Grounds Coffee, Earthen Ales, and Pleasanton Bakery.

Join us for a day of shopping on the historic front lawn of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. This event is free to attend and great for all ages. We are still accepting vendors - please contact us for more info.