Traverse City Events: Marathon Trials, Art Exhibits, and Outdoor Adventures

Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, January 29th, 2026. We're starting off this Thursday with some exciting news from the running community. The 2026 Bayshore Marathon has just been certified as an Olympic Trials qualifying event. This is a huge honor for our local road race and puts Traverse City on the map for serious competitive runners across the country. If you're thinking about testing yourself against some elite athletes, this is your chance right here at home. Speaking of things happening around town today, there's plenty to keep you busy. If you're an art lover, head over to the Crooked Tree Arts Center this morning at eleven o'clock to check out the Between Us Winter 2026 Exhibition at the Cornwell Gallery. It's a great way to support local artists and get some inspiration on a chilly January day. Over at the Dennos Museum Center on the NMC campus, the Twelve by Twelve exhibition is also open today at eleven. This one features creative works by students and faculty from Interlochen Arts Academy and runs through April first, so you've got plenty of time to see it. If you want to explore some local history, the Traverse Area District Library is hosting an exhibit on Michigan's Heritage Barns that started this morning at nine o'clock. The photos showcase some real landmark structures from across Michigan, and it's a fascinating look at our architectural heritage. This exhibit is up for the entire month of January, so you can stop by at your convenience. For those looking to get outdoors despite the winter weather, there are still plenty of winter activities happening throughout the area. The Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail Winter Flight Pass gives you a chance to explore our wine country even in the colder months, and if you're feeling adventurous, there are snowshoe options available too. January's been a busy month for events in Traverse City, with everything from wine tastings to concert series keeping the community engaged. As we head into February, there's no shortage of things to do and see in our beautiful town. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.