Some great events are coming up in the Leelanau Peninsula and Traverse City areas for the last two weekends of September.  The temperatures are still above average, so you can even still go to the beach!

Friday, 9/21- Downtown Traverse City Art Walk-From 5-9pm, stroll downtown Traverse City to view local artists' work--and enjoy refreshments!

Saturday, 9/21 - At the Village on the GT Commons Historic Barns Traverse City-1-7 pm, Community picnic, walking, talking & really good auction;Farmer's Market, treasure hunt, family art activities;Music & Dancing. Proceeds go toward the Art-Farm & Community Garden program and more. www.littleartshram.org for more information.

Saturday, 9/22- Northport Fall Harvest Festival-Beginning at 9am, the beautiful Grand Traverse State Park will be hosting displays on beekeeping, fruit growing, and maple syrup making.  Great activities for kids!  Bring the whole family.

Saturday, 9/22- Suttons Bay Harvest Stompede-The 7th annual event provides fantastic scenery for this run/walk. It's the highlight of the weekend long festival celebrating Leelanau wines!  More info is at www.lpwines.com

Saturday, 9/29- 25th Anniversary of Music House Museum-Rich and Brandon Ridenour in concert-7:30 pm at the Grand Traverse Resort, Tickets $30. Afterglow Party at Music House Museum-9 pm,Tickets $20 (limited). Purchase tickets on line at www.musichouse.org

Saturday, 9/29- Autumn on River St. in Elk Rapids-4pm, The traveling farmer's market heads to River St. and special deals in participating downtown shops!