National Cherry Festival 2026
8 days of food, fun, and entertainment at TC's biggest annual event! Air shows, parades, live music, kids activities, cherry pie eating contests, carnival rides, and fireworks over the bay. July 4-11, 2026.
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Cherry Bay Pediatric Dentistry — they let my daughter pick a tiara before the cleaning.
Dr. Hauser. She talks them through every step, and the office has a fish tank that bought us 10 quiet minutes.
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Upcoming activities and events for children and families in the Traverse City area.
8 days of food, fun, and entertainment at TC's biggest annual event! Air shows, parades, live music, kids activities, cherry pie eating contests, carnival rides, and fireworks over the bay. July 4-11, 2026.
Join us for a FREE Family Drop-In class where kiddos and their families will create spring-inspired art projects to welcome in the new season! Every second Saturday of the month, CTAC-TC hosts a free art event for families. All supplies provided — just show up and create!
100 artists, community groups, a library book sale, food vendors, and a children's area make this the perfect art-filled weekend at the beach! Thousands of dollars contributed to local arts education. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Free admission.

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