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Things to do this week in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties

Manistee News Advocate · Jul 22, 2026 10:33 · 6 min read

Things to do this week in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties — Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce will again host its Let’s Go Fly a Kite at Frankfort Beach. (Record Patriot/File photo)

Plan your week with local events in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties, featuring Arcadia Daze, beach activities, concerts and more.

Looking for something to do? Each week we publish a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.

To submit an event, email the time, date and location information to [email protected]. Information must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event date.

July 23

Arcadia Daze, find full schedule at facebook.com/ArcadiaLions/
9 a.m., Trillium Piecemakers Quilt Group, Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave. in Frankfort
10 a.m. to noon, Tech Help with Carol and Annie, Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
11 a.m. to noon, Sandcastle Storytime hosted by Manistee Library at Fifth Avenue Beach
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Birdsfoot Native Nursery field trip, 4276 Woodman Road in South Boardman. Info: PlantitWild.net
4:30–6:30 p.m. Hit the Wall Wine & Cheese Party featuring photographer Lisa Wolfe, L’Chayim Delicatessen, 7238 Commercial St. in Beulah. Free. Info: 231-871-0601
6 p.m., Library Happy Hour, Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
7 p.m., "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at Tank Hill, 188 Park Ave. in Frankfort. Tickets: Pay what you can; suggested $30 adults, $10 children. Info: lakesideshakespeare.org
7 p.m., Choir in the Cathedral featuring the Manistee Community Festival Chorus at First Congregational Church, 412 Fourth St. in Manistee. Donations accepted. Info: manisteecommunitymusic.org

July 24

Arcadia Daze, find full schedule at facebook.com/ArcadiaLions/
9 a.m., youth tennis lessons (ages 5 and older) at Academy Park, 891 Michigan Ave. in Benzonia. Free. No registration required. Info: 231-645-9594
10 a.m., adult tennis lessons at Academy Park, 891 Michigan Ave. in Benzonia. Free. No registration required. Info: 231-645-9594.
1-3 p.m., Needles and Hooks, Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
5-7 p.m., Fish fry fundraiser for American Legion Post 531 building maintenance and to support local veterans, at the post at 18483 Cadillac Highway in Copemish. Cost: $15 for adults, $8 for children under 12
7 p.m., "Macbeth" at Tank Hill, 188 Park Ave. in Frankfort. Tickets: Pay what you can; suggested $30 adults, $10 children. Info: lakesideshakespeare.org

July 25

Arcadia Daze, find full schedule at facebook.com/ArcadiaLions/
9:30-11 a.m., Crystal Lake Watershed Association Annual Meeting at Mills Community House in Benzonia. Free; public welcome
9:30 a.m., Muddy Fox Trot 5K mud run and obstacle course at West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Road in Scottville. Registration: $25 adults; free for WSCC students and youth under 16. Info: westshore.edu/muddyfoxtrot
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coastal Caravan artisan market at Oliver Art Center, at 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. Free. Info: oliverart.org
3-5 p.m., Let’s Go Fly a Kite at Frankfort Beach, Frankfort Beach turnaround in Frankfort. Free. Info: 231-352-7251 or frankfort-elberta.com
7 p.m., "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at Tank Hill, 188 Park Ave. in Frankfort. Tickets: Pay what you can; suggested $30 adults, $10 children. Info: lakesideshakespeare.org

July 26

Arcadia Daze, find full schedule at facebook.com/ArcadiaLions/
7 p.m., "Macbeth" at Tank Hill, 188 Park Ave. in Frankfort. Tickets: Pay what you can; suggested $30 adults, $10 children. Info: lakesideshakespeare.org

July 28

1-4 p.m., Mahjong at the Darcy Library of Beulah, at 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037

July 29

10:30-11:30 a.m., Summer Reading Program: Dino Celebration, Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Gather 2 Grow summer meal program for kids, Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
1-3 p.m., Mahjong at Frankfort United Methodist Church, at 537 Crystal Ave. in Frankfort
7 p.m., "Macbeth" at Tank Hill, 188 Park Ave. in Frankfort. Tickets: Pay what you can; suggested $30 adults, $10 children. Info: lakesideshakespeare.org
7 p.m., Benzie Community Band concert, Lake Ann United Methodist Church Community Center, 6810 First St. in Lake Ann

July 30

9 a.m., Trillium Piecemakers Quilt Group, Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave. in Frankfort
10 a.m. to noon, Tech Help with Carol and Annie, Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
1 p.m., Beach Art with the Benzie Conservation District, at Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
6 p.m., Library Happy Hour, Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037
7 p.m., "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at Tank Hill, 188 Park Ave. in Frankfort. Tickets: Pay what you can; suggested $30 adults, $10 children. Info: lakesideshakespeare.org

Farmers markets

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Tuesday, Honor Farmers Artist and Makers Market in Maley Park on U.S. 31 in Honor
8 a.m. to noon, every Thursday, Elberta Community Farmer’s Market, Penfold Park, 1098 Lakeside Blvd. in Elberta. Info: elbertacommunityfarmersmarket.com
Noon- 4p.m. every Friday, Onekama Farmers Market, 5424 Main St. in Onekama
2-7 p.m. every Friday, Downtown Ludington Farmers Market, Legacy Plaza, at 112 N. James St.
3-7 p.m. every Friday, Manistee Community Farmers Market at Scooby’s Snack Shack & Beyond, U.S. 31 and River Street in Manistee. Info: Manistee Community Farmers Market Facebook page
9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, Earthy Goods Artisan Market in at Crystal Lake in Wellston. Info: Earthy Goods Artisan Market Facebook page
9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, Manistee Farmers Market, Wagoner Community Center, 260 St. Marys Pkwy. in Manistee. Info: Manistee Farmers Market Facebook page
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, Frankfort Farmers Market at Open Space Park, at 800 Main St. in Frankfort

Live music series

7-9 p.m. Mondays, Monday Night Concerts in the Park, Onekama Village Park in Onekama. Free; donations appreciated. Info: Portage Lake Association Facebook page
7-9:15 p.m., Mondays, Jammin Mondays on Betsie Bay Summer Concert Series, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, 701 Frankfort Ave. in Elberta. Free. Rain site is the Waterfront Park Picnic Pavilion. Info: jamminonbetsiebay.com
7–9 p.m., Tuesdays, Manistee Shoreline Showcase Summer Concert Series, First Street Beach in Manistee. Free. Rain/wind alternative site: Orchard Beach State Park beach house. Info: 314-805-8676
7 p.m. Tuesdays and select Saturdays, Friends of Ludington State Park Summer Series, amphitheater south of Big Sable River in Ludington State Park. Free. Rain location: Lake Michigan Beach House. Info: friendsofludingtonstatepark.org
7 p.m., Thursdays, Roots on the River presented by Music Sparks Meaning, Veterans Memorial Park, 117 Memorial Drive in Manistee. Free
7 p.m. Thursdays, Music in the Streets, downtown Beulah. Free. Info: clcba.org
7 p.m. Thursdays, Summer Sounds concert series, Michigan Legacy Art Park, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive in Thompsonville. Tickets: $15 online; $20 at the door. Info: [email protected]
6-8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday, Live in the Plaza, Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St. Free; donations. Info: downtownludington.org/2026-music-schedule

Recurring events

1-4 p.m. every Saturday, Brethren Heritage Museum open to the public, corner of Cart and Amick Streets in Brethren. Free, donations welcome.
11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Unearth Your Story at the Library Story and Activity Hour, Betsie Valley District Library,14744 Thompson Ave. in Thompsonville. Free. Info: 231-378-2716
1-3 p.m. first and third Fridays of each month, Gather & Grow Crochet Circle, Benzie Area Church of Christ, 2474 Frankfort Hwy. in Frankfort
Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the Bottle House Museum open at 14551 Wouski Ave. in Kaleva. Info: 231-362-2080
5 p.m., Wednesdays, doors open for Bingo, VFW Bear Creek Post 6333, 13300 Nine Mile Road in Kaleva. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.; cards start at $1 each
Through July 24, Saved From the Bin recycled art exhibit, Hardy Hall Gallery, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Free. Gallery open daily noon-3 p.m. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/art
Through July 31, Jubilee! Exhibit, Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. Free. Info: oliverart.org or 231-352-4151
Through Aug. 7, Patrick Clagett: Local Critters exhibition, Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. Free. Info: oliverart.org or 231-352-4151
Through Aug. 21, Nancy Foster Retrospective exhibition, Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. Free. Info: oliverart.org or 231-352-4151
Through Aug. 31, Unearth Your Story Summer Reading Program, Betsie Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Ave. in Thompsonville. Free. Register at the library. Info: 231-378-2716
Through Aug. 31, Community Collage Project fundraiser, Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. All works are $50; benefits art center classes, programs and exhibits. Info: oliverart.org or 231-352-4151