Discover Things to Do in Marquette
Discover festivals, live music, outdoor adventures, farmers markets, and family activities happening during your stay.
Art on the Rocks
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Blueberry Festival
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Lake Superior Theatre
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Music on Third Street
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Farmers Market
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Art on the Rocks 🫐 Blueberry Festival 🎭 Lake Superior Theatre 🥁 Music on Third Street 🌽 Farmers Market 🪷
Lasers on the Ore Dock – Halloween Weekend
Celebrate Halloween weekend with a spectacular laser-art show projected onto Marquette's historic Ore Dock along Lake Superior.
Queen City Trick or Trot 10K/5K & Kids Monster Mile
Get into the Halloween spirit with a festive 5K, 10K, and Kids Monster Mile through downtown Marquette. Costumes are encouraged!
POTUS – A Political Satire
A hilarious political comedy presented by NMU Theatre & Dance. Enjoy an evening of live theater and make a weekend of your visit to Marquette.
NMU Hockey vs. Minnesota State – Military Night
Cheer on the Northern Michigan Wildcats as they take on Minnesota State at the Berry Events Center. Friday night features NMU’s Military Night celebration.
Jazz Night at The Delft Bistro
Spend an evening enjoying live jazz, delicious food, and cocktails in one of Marquette's favorite restaurants.
Downtown Marquette Indoor Farmers Market
Shop fresh local foods, handmade goods and seasonal products from Upper Peninsula farmers and makers at the Marquette Commons.
Annual Holiday Art Sale
Kick off the holiday season with local artists, unique handmade gifts, museum exhibits and an old-fashioned bake sale.
Downtown Marquette Indoor Farmers Market
Shop fresh local foods, handmade goods and seasonal products from Upper Peninsula farmers and makers at the Marquette Commons.
Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock
Experience a spectacular holiday laser light display projected onto Marquette’s historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock along Lake Superior. Free admission.
Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt
Experience a festive European-inspired Christmas market featuring local vendors, food, music, lights and family-friendly activities in downtown Ishpeming.
Downtown Marquette Indoor Farmers Market
Shop fresh local foods, handmade goods and seasonal products from Upper Peninsula farmers and makers at the Marquette Commons.
Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock
Experience Marquette’s iconic Lower Harbor Ore Dock illuminated with a spectacular holiday laser light display. The free show runs Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December and can be viewed from Mattson Lower Harbor Park or along the Lake Superior waterfront.
Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt
Experience a traditional European-style Christmas market at The Mather in downtown Ishpeming. Shop local artisan goods, enjoy festive food, warm drinks and live music, and take in the holiday lights. Admission is free; food, drinks and some activities are available for purchase
TV6 Christmas Craft Show
Shop hundreds of unique handmade gifts and holiday treasures from vendors across the Upper Peninsula at this popular annual Christmas craft show.
NMU Hockey vs. Michigan Tech
Cheer on the Northern Michigan Wildcats as they take on U.P. rival Michigan Tech at the Berry Events Center. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM on Friday, December 4. Tickets are available through NMU Athletics
Marquette Choral Society – One Message, Many Voices
Holiday Concert in Marquette, MI – One Message, Many Voices
Marquette Choral Society – One Message, Many Voices
Enjoy “One Message, Many Voices,” the Marquette Choral Society’s holiday concert featuring winter music from many times, places and traditions. Performances are Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM at Reynolds Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for NMU and high school students, and $5 for children under 12.
Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock
Experience Marquette’s iconic Lower Harbor Ore Dock illuminated with a spectacular holiday laser light display. The free show runs Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December and can be viewed from Mattson Lower Harbor Park or along the Lake Superior waterfront
NMU Hockey vs. Augustana
Spend Friday night cheering on the Northern Michigan Wildcats as they face Augustana at the Berry Events Center in Marquette. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM. Tickets are available through NMU Athletics.
Marquette Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Celebrate the season with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Concert, “Festive Favorites for the Season.” Enjoy an evening performance Saturday at 7:30 PM or a Sunday matinee at 2 PM at Kaufman Auditorium.
Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock
Experience Marquette’s iconic Lower Harbor Ore Dock illuminated with a spectacular holiday laser light display. The free show runs Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December and can be viewed from Mattson Lower Harbor Park or along the Lake Superior waterfront.
Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock
Experience Marquette’s iconic Lower Harbor Ore Dock illuminated with a spectacular holiday laser light display. The free show runs Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout December and can be viewed from Mattson Lower Harbor Park or along the Lake Superior waterfront.
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Block Party
Ring in 2027 in downtown Marquette with a family-friendly ball drop from 6–8 PM, followed by the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Bash and Block Party from 10 PM–1 AM. Enjoy live entertainment, a downtown celebration and the midnight countdown
Marquette Fringe Festival
Experience two days of creative performances featuring theater, dance, comedy, music, and other unique works across downtown Marquette.
14th Annual Archaeology Fair
Discover the archaeology of the Upper Peninsula through hands-on activities, demonstrations, displays, and educational programs for all ages.
Lasers on the Ore Dock
Watch spectacular laser artwork light up Marquette's historic Ore Dock during this free nighttime Lake Superior experience.
UP200 Dryland Dash
Watch sled-dog teams race without snow! Teams compete with bikes, scooters, wheeled rigs, and canicross on a scenic fall course.
Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR)
Feel the adrenaline as rally cars race through Michigan's Upper Peninsula during one of the nation's most iconic motorsports events. Enjoy high-speed action, spectacular fall scenery, and exciting downtown celebrations.
Jazz Night at The Delft Bistro
Spend an evening enjoying live jazz, delicious food, and cocktails in one of Marquette's favorite restaurants.
Marquette Fall Enduro
Experience the excitement of Marquette Fall Enduro as mountain bikers tackle timed downhill stages across the NTN South Trails surrounded by spectacular fall colors.
Blackrocks Oktoberfest
Celebrate fall at Blackrocks Oktoberfest with craft beer, food, music, and a festive atmosphere in downtown Marquette.
Harvest Festival
Spend two unforgettable days surrounded by brilliant fall colors, family activities, riverside campfires, and Michigan's most beautiful outdoor adventures—all included with your stay.
UP Focus: Kathleen Conover & Yvonne LeMire
Discover artwork inspired by the Upper Peninsula in this exhibition featuring Kathleen Conover and Yvonne LeMire at the DeVos Art Museum.
Big Bay Fall Fest
Celebrate fall in Big Bay with live music, local vendors, food, family activities, a community car show, and small-town U.P. hospitality.
Marji Gesick 2026
Witness one of America's most challenging mountain bike races as elite athletes take on the rugged trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula during this legendary endurance event.
Music on Third
Experience one of Marquette's favorite summer traditions with free live music, local businesses, food, and family-friendly entertainment in downtown Marquette.
U.P. Fall Beer Fest
Celebrate fall in Marquette with Michigan craft breweries, live music, local food vendors, and a fun outdoor festival atmosphere overlooking Lake Superior.
Art on the Mountain
Browse local and regional art, enjoy food, music, family activities, and scenic Lake Superior views at this free mountain art festival.
Lasers on the Ore Dock
Watch the historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock come alive with dazzling laser art during this free nighttime Marquette experience.
Endless Summer at Blackrocks
Celebrate the end of summer with great brews, live music, and a lively outdoor atmosphere at Blackrocks Brewery.
Jazz Night at The Delft Bistro
Spend an evening enjoying live jazz, delicious food, and cocktails in one of Marquette's favorite restaurants.
Marquette Marathon
Cheer on runners or join the race during the Marquette Marathon. Enjoy a memorable weekend of fitness, community spirit, and breathtaking Upper Peninsula scenery.
Rippling River Resort Live Music
Join us every weekend in August for free live music at Rippling River Resort. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians, wood-fired pizza from Junk Fish Tavern, cold drinks, and a relaxing riverside atmosphere just minutes from downtown Marquette.
Rippling River Resort Live Music
Join us every weekend in August for free live music at Rippling River Resort. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians, wood-fired pizza from Junk Fish Tavern, cold drinks, and a relaxing riverside atmosphere just minutes from downtown Marquette.
HarborFest Marquette 2026 | Three Days of Waterfront Fun
Three days of live entertainment, great food, and waterfront festivities in downtown Marquette.
Marquette Farmers Market
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and handcrafted items at the Wednesday Marquette Farmers Market, just minutes from Rippling River Resort.
Rippling River Resort Live Music
Join us every weekend in August for free live music at Rippling River Resort. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians, wood-fired pizza from Junk Fish Tavern, cold drinks, and a relaxing riverside atmosphere just minutes from downtown Marquette.
Rippling River Resort Live Music
Join us every weekend in August for free live music at Rippling River Resort. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians, wood-fired pizza from Junk Fish Tavern, cold drinks, and a relaxing riverside atmosphere just minutes from downtown Marquette.
Music on Third
Enjoy a summer evening in downtown Marquette with free live music, local vendors, great restaurants, and a lively community atmosphere during Music on Third.
Marquette Farmers Market (Copy)
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and handcrafted items at the Wednesday Marquette Farmers Market, just minutes from Rippling River Resort.
Rippling River Resort Live Music
Join us every weekend in August for free live music at Rippling River Resort. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians, wood-fired pizza from Junk Fish Tavern, cold drinks, and a relaxing riverside atmosphere just minutes from downtown Marquette.
Rippling River Resort Live Music
Join us every weekend in August for free live music at Rippling River Resort. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians, wood-fired pizza from Junk Fish Tavern, cold drinks, and a relaxing riverside atmosphere just minutes from downtown Marquette.
Marquette Farmers Market
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and handcrafted items at the Wednesday Marquette Farmers Market, just minutes from Rippling River Resort.
