Crafty Bookworms

Tuesday, October 21st - 4 to 5pm

Elk Rapids District Library

Join us each month for a fun, hands-on book club where we dive into a different book series! We’ll chat about our favorite characters and moments, make crafts, go on scavenger hunts, create themed snacks, and explore the stories in creative ways.

This isn’t a formal book report club—it’s a chance to hang out with other readers, share your favorite series, and have a blast celebrating the books you love.

October - Harry Potter Theme

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Happy Hour for a Cause

Tuesday, October 21st - 4 to 6pm

Pearls New Orleans Kitchen

Join Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Grand Traverse Region for Happy Hour for A Cause to support early literacy by providing monthly books to young children in our area, at no cost to their families.

Ladies Fairy Hair Nite

Tuesday, October 21st - 4 to 8pm

Elk Rapids Amvets

With the success of our past Fairy Hair Nights we are doing it again. So how about a little fun and sparkle while supporting our Auxiliary Fundraisers!

Bring an appetizer, enjoy Friendship and Cocktails,

Have Fairy Hair Tinsel added to your locks for Sparkle. Each Tinsel Strand is $2.00

We will have fun and games. A 50/50 to support the 2025 Childrens Christmas project. Bring your friends and have fun.

New Moon In Libra Meditation

Tuesday, October 21st - 4 to 7pm

Elk Rapids Art Park

Please bring whatever makes you feel comfortable during a meditation. All ages are welcome.

Plein Air Paint Out at Mari Vineyards

Wednesday, October 22nd - Noon to 3pm

8175 Center Rd on Old Mission Peninsula

Known for its sweeping views of East Bay & the vineyards, MARI VINEYARDS is an ideal location for plein air painting.

Join Twisted Fish for an afternoon of great wine, great views and the magic of watching canvases come to life with an array of artists painting on the lawns. We invite you to join us as we watch & sip.

Each canvas completed will be framed, ready to hang AND ready to purchase in the Mari Tasting Room throughout the fall/winter season.

More Event Information Here!

Foodie Book Club

Wednesday, October 22nd - 5:30 to 7pm

Art & Connection

Do you love to try new recipes? Stop by the library to sign up for a recipe from our October cookbook selection: "One: Simple One-Pan Wonders." Make it and bring it, along with your appetite to Art and Connection to sample other recipes from the same book. Join the best book club in town!

elkrapidslibrary.org/events

Italian Family-Style Dinner

Wednesday, October 22nd - 6 to 8pm

Ames Street Cafe

Join us for a cozy evening of delicious food and community!

Gluten-free options available

Family friendly, chicken tenders + butter noodles for kiddos

$65.00 per person (includes gratuity)

Reserve your spot today, Call to purchase tickets 231-498-6005

Drop-In Lego Party

Thursday, October 23rd - 4 to 5pm

Elk Rapids District Library

After-School LEGO Party!

Looking for a fun way to unwind after school? Bring your kids to the library from 4–5 PM for a free hour of LEGO building, snacks, and creative play. Great for all ages—no sign-up needed!

elkrapidslibrary.org

Tailgate Party

Thursday, October 23rd - 4:30 to 6:30pm

BOS Wine

Show your Orange + Black pride before home games and score ½ off glasses of Méthode Agricole & Moon BOS during our Tailgate Party!



www.boswine.com

Fall, Flannel & Friends

Thursday, October 23rd - 5 to 7pm

Townline Ciderworks

Join the Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library for the 4th Annual Fall, Flannel & Friends at Townline Ciderworks to support the Elk Rapids District Library.

Only $30 per person!

Get Your Tickets Here!

Resin Pour Workshop

Thursday, October 23rd - 6 to 8pm

Short's Pull Barn

Our resin pour art class allows you to create a beautifully poured charcuterie board.

You will start by picking your board from a variety of shapes and sizes. From there you can select your technique and color choices. You will be walked through step-by-step instructions on how to mix, pour and blend your colors to create your design!

No experience necessary.

All non-toxic materials/food grade safe.

Fun for all!

More Information Here!

Flannigan's Goat Pop-Up!

Friday & Saturday, October 24th, 25th

Noon to 8pm

Short's Pull Barn

Your favorite BBQ is coming back to town for a weekend Pop-up at the Pull Barn! Come see Garth and the crew and get your Flannigan's fix.

Full Details Here!

Dottie Friends Workshop

Friday, October 24th - 1 to 4pm

Twisted Fish Art Gallery

This is a fun, interactive, creative space for you to relax with friends & family. No art background or supplies are required.

DOTTIE FRIENDS are the animals or characters that we best relate to. Maybe it’s your dog or cat, maybe it’s the owl you hear hootin at you each night. Whatever creature relates to you, is what you create.

Barbara will take you through the steps to create a DOTTIE FRIENDS canvas with acrylic paints & your imagination. You’ll leave with your canvas & a softened heart.

$80/student, 6 – 8 student max

Light refreshments will be served.

Register Now!

Trunk & Treat

Friday, October 24th - 5 to 7pm

Elk Rapids Amvets

You are invited to come trick or treat or come decorate your car and hand out candy.

Free hot dogs and chips

Owl Prowl at Grass River

Friday, October 24th - 7 to 8:30pm

Grass River Natural Area

Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. $10 per person. Must pre-register. No walk-in spaces available.

Register at GRNA Programs

Autumn Craft Day

Saturday, October 25th - Noon to 3pm

Grass River Natural Area

Join us for a day of fun fall crafts. Stop into the Center Noon to 3pm and Naturalist Arlene will assist you with Autumn Crafts. Free family fun! The Center is open 10am to 4pm and trails are open for a hike.

grassriver.org

Halloween Bash & Bourbon Release

Saturday, October 25th - 1 to 10pm

Ethanology

Bust out the leather, lace, and scary faces for our annual Ethanology Halloween Bash! We will have killer tunes from Beatnip (DJ Franck), starting at 7:00pm, a scary drink feature and a costume contests; duo, scariest and group + the distillery will be decorated to die for! Grab your broomstick or DeLorean and fly in for some halloween shenanigans on Friday October 25th. Sabores Y Colores will be on-site from 1-8 slinging the finest scratch Mexican.

NO COVER! 100% shenanigans!

Event Details!

Hammered Dulcimer Guitar Concert

Saturday, October 25th - 5 to 7pm

Williamsburg United Methodist Church

Please join us for homemade soups and salad and a live Hammered Dulcimer Guitar Concert. We will also have a bake sale and a RADA Kitchenware sale to benefit the church.

Steve Larson Performance

Saturday, October 25th - 7 to 8:15pm

Music House Museum

The Music House Museum is proud to present the 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari accompanied by Interlochen Arts Academy Staff Pianist, Steve Larson and Percussionist Keith Aleo. Tickets can be purchased at MyNorthTickets, musichouse.org and by calling 231-938-9300

End of Harvest Party

Sunday, October 26th - 11am to 4pm

Myrtle & Maude's

FREE ADMISSION, FREE Wagon Rides, Vintage Tractor Show, Local Makers Market, Farm to Table Food & Treats, Live Music, Animals, Shopping, Kids Play & Family Fun!

myrtleandmaudes.com

Pokemon Club

Sunday, October 26th - 1 to 2pm

Elk Rapids District Library

Have a young trainer at home? Trainers are invited to bring their Pokémon cards, trade and share with friends, make a fun Pokémon-themed craft, and chat with fellow trainers. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, community, and Pokémon fun!

More Details Here!

Pianist David Chown

Sunday, October 26th - 3 to 5pm

Music House Museum

The Music House is proud to welcome David Chown for a special solo concert celebrating 70s Singer/Songwriters and Great Songs from 1975.

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Mama Mondays

Monday, October 27th - 9 to 11am

Masala Magic By Anita

Drop by Masala Magic after you drop off your kids to school. $10 per mom, includes tea or coffee, finger food snacks. Relax, connect and enjoy. Wear or bring your Halloween vibe.

masalamagicbyanita.com

Antrim County Bulletin

Click here to read the October Edition

Paddle Antrim Grants

Now Accepting Ripple Effect Mini Grant Applications!

• Grants typically range from $200–$2,000
• Applications are reviewed each fall by our Board of Directors
• Funded by proceeds from Paddle Antrim’s classes and events

These modest but impactful awards help us work with nonprofits and governmental units in the region whoes values, goals and desired impacts align with ours.

Together we can do more to create safer, cleaner, and more connected warerways and communities.

Learn more and apply here: www.paddleantrim.com/ripple-effect-mini-grants

Masala Magic by Anita

Stop by this winter, especially when the weather is blustery and frigid. We will be warm, so you can be, too.

FEATURING: masala, pakora, hot chai, and naan (even ice cream if you dare )

Craft Show at Amvets

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The Dam Race

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Benefits Project Graduation