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EVENTS

EVENTS

Michigan Made Activities

Aug 01, 2025 | All Day

Michigan Made Activities

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Join us at the Health Club for Michigan-themed activities August 1-3! Click below for a day-to-day summary of activities.

Michigan Made Activities

Aug 01, 2025 | All Day

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Friday, August 1 | Very Cherry crafts in the lobby from 4pm - 6pm

Saturday, August 2 | Taste of Michigan snack station at Governors' Pool at 4pm

Sunday, August 3 | Great Lakes groove and cornhole tournament at the Beach Club at 6pm

Grand Carnival Activities

Aug 08, 2025 | All Day

Grand Carnival Activities

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Enjoy our Grand Carnival activities at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa from August 8-10! Click below for a day-to-day schedule of activities.

Grand Carnival Activities

Aug 08, 2025 | All Day

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Friday, August 8 | Carnival games and balloon animals in the lobby from 4pm - 6pm

Saturday, August 9 | Glow carnival night at Governors' Pool from 7pm - 9pm

Sunday, August 10 | Bounce house and Pie the Parent at Governors' Pool at 2pm

Pajama 5k Fun Run Walk

Aug 09, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Pajama 5k Fun Run Walk

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

The Pajama 5k Fun Run/Walk invites Club Members and Resort guests of all ages to participate in a casual morning run or walk while wearing their favorite pajamas! Taking place on the Resort’s designated 5k course provided by the Health Club and Spa, the event encourages fun, wellness, and community engagement.

Pajama 5k Fun Run Walk

Aug 09, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

The Pajama 5k Fun Run/Walk invites Club Members and Resort guests of all ages to participate in a casual morning run or walk while wearing their favorite pajamas! Taking place on the Resort’s designated 5k course provided by the Health Club and Spa, the event encourages fun, wellness, and community engagement. Following the run, participants are invited to enjoy a light breakfast at The Plaza. This breakfast includes chilled orange juice, whole fruit, bagels with cream cheese and peanut butter, and individual yogurts. 

Wild Wild West Activities

Aug 15, 2025 | All Day

Wild Wild West Activities

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Join us for Wild Wild West Activities at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa August 15-17! Click below for a day-to-day schedule of activities.

Wild Wild West Activities

Aug 15, 2025 | All Day

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Friday, August 15 | Western crafts and themed photobooth in the lobby from 4pm - 6pm

Saturday, August 16 | Gold rush dig at the Beach Club at 12pm

Sunday, August 17 | Cowgirl and cowboy costume contest and lasso toss at Governors' Pool at 2pm

Traverse City Food and Wine Festival

Aug 20, 2025 | All Day

Traverse City Food and Wine Festival

Traverse City, Michigan

The multi-day event will showcase the bounty of the Traverse City region's amazing agriculture, craft and creativity. Blending flavors, sights, and sounds, you'll be able to indulge in bold bites from renowned chefs and restaurants.

Traverse City Food and Wine Festival

Aug 20, 2025 | All Day

Traverse City, Michigan

The multi-day event will showcase the bounty of the Traverse City region's amazing agriculture, craft and creativity. Blending flavors, sights, and sounds, you'll be able to indulge in bold bites from renowned chefs and restaurants, sip on a handpicked selection of over 100 local wines and craft beverages, and learn from top-tier chefs and experts. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Michigan, Traverse City Food & Wine Festival will allow you to discover a true feast for the senses.

Annual Club Member Lobster Boil

Aug 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Annual Club Member Lobster Boil

Beach Club at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Join us for our Annual Club Member Lobster Boil on Thursday, August 21 from 6pm - 9pm at the Beach Club Deck!

Please note this event is for Members at The Club at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa only.

Annual Club Member Lobster Boil

Aug 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Beach Club at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Join us for our Annual Club Member Lobster Boil on Thursday, August 21 from 6pm - 9pm at the Beach Club Deck! Click below to reserve your spot

Wine Pairing Dinner Hosted by Tyler Florence

Aug 22, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wine Pairing Dinner Hosted by Tyler Florence

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

Acclaimed chef Tyler Florence and his team will prepare an intimate, extravagant meal paired with local wines and specialty ingredients and served with stunning sunset views. This multi-course dinner will take place on the 16th floor at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge. 

Wine Pairing Dinner Hosted by Tyler Florence

Aug 22, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

Acclaimed chef Tyler Florence and his team will prepare an intimate, extravagant meal paired with local wines and specialty ingredients and served with stunning sunset views. This multi-course dinner will take place on the 16th floor at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge. 

Space Explorers Activities

Aug 22, 2025 | All Day

Space Explorers Activities

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Join us at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for Space Explorer Activities August 22-24! Click below for a day-by-day summary of the activities

Space Explorers Activities

Aug 22, 2025 | All Day

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Friday, August 22 | Space themed crafts and activities in the lobby from 4pm-6pm

Saturday, August 23 | Star cookie decorating in the Health Club Lounge at 4pm

Sunday, August 24 | Cosmic mocktails at the Beach Club from 2pm-4pm

One Last Splash Activities

Aug 29, 2025 | All Day

One Last Splash Activities

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Join us at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for One Last Splash activities from August 29-31. Click below for a day-by-day breakdown of the activities.

One Last Splash Activities

Aug 29, 2025 | All Day

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Friday, August 29 | Ocean themed crafts in the lobby from 4pm - 6pm

Saturday, August 30 | Sunrise Yoga at the Beach Club at 8am

Sunday, August 31 | Snow cones at the Beach Club from 4pm - 6pm

15th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament - 4 Person

Oct 04, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

15th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament - 4 Person

Spruce Run Golf Course

This is a four-person scramble, featuring gigantic, impossible-to-miss (okay, almost impossible-to-miss) 10" cups! 

15th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament - 4 Person

Oct 04, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Spruce Run Golf Course

This is a four-person scramble, featuring gigantic, impossible-to-miss (okay, almost impossible-to-miss) 10" cups! The tournament takes place on Saturday, October 4 on our Spruce Run course. Open to male, female and mixed teams. Entry fee includes golf, cart and prizes.

15th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament - 2 Person

Oct 05, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

15th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament - 2 Person

Spruce Run Golf Course

A twist on our popular Big Hole Golf Tournament, the 2-person Big Hole takes place on Sunday, October 5. This is a two-person scramble, featuring gigantic, impossible-to-miss (okay, almost impossible-to-miss) 10" cups!

15th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament - 2 Person

Oct 05, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Spruce Run Golf Course

This is a two-person scramble, featuring gigantic, impossible-to-miss (okay, almost impossible-to-miss) 10" cups! The tournament takes place on Sunday, October 5 on our Spruce Run golf course. Open to male, female and mixed teams. Entry fee includes golf, cart and prizes.

9:00am Shotgun start on Spruce Run

 

17th Annual Tuff Enuff Golf Tournament

Oct 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

17th Annual Tuff Enuff Golf Tournament

The Bear Golf Course

Play one of Michigan’s toughest golf courses, The Bear, at its absolute hardest at our 17th Annual Tuff Enuff Golf Tournament. 

17th Annual Tuff Enuff Golf Tournament

Oct 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Bear Golf Course

Play one of Michigan’s toughest golf courses, The Bear, at its absolute hardest on Sunday, October 19, 2025. For one day only, we turn The Bear into 7,000+ yards of long-range tee boxes, aggressive greens, and challenging hole locations. This is a two-person “best ball” event. Come take the challenge!

Format: Two Person Best Ball | Scratch-flighted after round | Open to male, female and mixed teams. Women play from white tees, Men 60+ play from blue tees, Men 59 and under play from black tees.

Live Music at The Grille

Tuesdays May 27 - Aug 26, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Live Music at The Grille

The Grille Patio

Enjoy live music at The Grille every Tuesday all summer long from 6pm - 9pm. Click below to view the lineup.

Live Music at The Grille

Tuesdays May 27 - Aug 26, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Grille Patio

July 1 - James Patterson

July 8 - Certainly Syd

July 15, 22 - Jesse Jefferson 

July 29 - Clint Weaner

August 5 - Jesse Jefferson

August 12 - Aaron Dye 

August 19 - Jesse Jefferson

August 26 - Aaron Dye 

September 2- Jesse Jefferson 

 

Live Music in The Lobby

Weekly on Friday and Saturday | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Live Music in The Lobby

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Lobby

Enjoy live music in the lobby at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa every Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Live Music in The Lobby

Weekly on Friday and Saturday | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Lobby

Enjoy live music in the lobby at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa every Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Live Music at the Beach Club

Saturdays May 31 - Sep 06, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Live Music at the Beach Club

The Beach Club at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Enjoy live music weekly at The Beach Club on Saturdays from 7pm - 9pm. Click below to view the full lineup.

Live Music at the Beach Club

Saturdays May 31 - Sep 06, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Beach Club at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

June 28 - Stanley & Quiggle (relocated to Governors' Pool)

July 5 - Evan Spaulding

July 12 - Stanley & Quiggle 

July 19 - Greg Vadnais

July 26 - Craig Jolly 

August 2 - Craig Spaulding

August 9 - Stanley & Quiggle

August 16 - Craig Jolly 

August 23 - Chelsea Marsh 

August 30 - TBD

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Relax at Spa Grand Traverse

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Awaken your senses and renew your mind with relaxation any day of the week at Spa Grand Traverse. Click below for more information.

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Your Summer Itinerary Awaits

Make the most of your summer in northern Michigan with a variety of activities for both families and adults at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Click below to make your plans!

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Turtle Creek Casino

Just five minutes down the road, Turtle Creek Casino provides a variety of entertainment all night long. Visit the Bellstand for casino shuttle information.

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