Traverse City Travel Blog

Traverse City lights up during the holidays with dazzling displays that take over local homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. Exploring the twinkling light decorations is a highlight of the Christmas season for people of all ages. Prepare the hot cocoa, press play on your favorite holiday playlist,

There is no better place to ring in the New Year than the coastal community of Traverse City.

Kick 2026 off to a magical start in the town’s picturesque, cozy setting. With so many ways to celebrate in the TC area, you’ll be sure to maximize holiday cheer.

As the festive season approaches, communities come alive with an array of holiday events, creating a magical tapestry of joy and celebration. Whether it's cozying up with loved ones at a local restaurant, or attending a grand community celebration, these events have a little something everyone will love.

As the “Most Exciting Foodie Town” in Michigan and one of the country’s up-and-coming wine regions, the Traverse City area offers an endless buffet of delicious things to eat and drink all summer long. It only makes sense to celebrate the agricultural bounty and culinary excellence that’s so pleasing to the palates of both residents and visitors alike. 

Whether you're a foodie, a sports enthusiast, or someone who loves unique cultural experiences, Traverse City offers a plethora of events throughout the year.

Here are eight events that should be on your 2025 calendar:

Home to more than 60% of Michigan’s wine grapes, there’s plenty of reason to celebrate Michigan’s thriving wine culture in the Traverse City region. The area’s biggest celebration by far is the annual Traverse City Uncorked, a self-guided wine tour of Traverse City powered by a digital passport that every vino lover will adore. From May 2-10, experience the best of Traverse City’s wine heritage while also enjoying savings, special offers, and opportunities to win prizes. 

Wondering how it all works? Here’s what to expect at Traverse City Uncorked in 2025. 

From downhill and cross-country skiing to fat-tire biking, snowshoeing, ice skating, and more, there’s plenty of powder for every outdoor activity this year.

And guess what? Not only does going down the slopes or hiking up a frozen dune give you a full-body workout, but being out in the white stuff

Yay! It’s officially spring, and in Michigan, that means the start of months filled with sunshine and swimming, beaches, festivals, hiking, biking, fishing, and golfing. The kind of outdoor adventures that make life in the Mitten State so special.

Because if there’s one thing a Michigander knows, it’s how to make the most of every season. Whether it’s chasing sunsets over the Great Lakes, cooling off at the beach, or savoring fresh cherries straight from the orchard, summers here are meant to be lived outside. Long daylight hours turn into bonfire-lit nights, and no weekend is complete without a road trip to a favorite lakeside town.

With so many ways to experience the beauty of Michigan’s upcoming seasons, we made a list to help you plan your next getaway to northern Michigan.

Here are seven classic activities for a healthy dose of Mitten State fun in Traverse City: 

Horse-drawn sleigh rides, crackling fireplaces, and a bottle of wine to share—romance is in the air in Traverse City.

Whether you're planning the perfect Valentine's Day or simply looking for a dreamy escape, here are seven unforgettable ways to celebrate love in northern Michigan. 

Maybe your dream menu features the kind of soul food served up at the new Bushell’s Kitchen in downtown Traverse City. Or maybe you savor the Sichuan spice of TC’s Crocodile Palace.

If you love to pair farm-to-table bites with a glass of northern Michigan wine or explore Native American culinary