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Houghton County, Dec 11 to Jan 9

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Friday Dec 11

  1. Fond du Lac Bears @ Portage Lake Pioneers

    Fri, Dec 11 · Houghton

    Source: Visit Keweenaw events Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

  2. Tom Katalin & Highway 41 at the Bonfire

    Fri, Dec 11 · Houghton

    Source: Visit Keweenaw events Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

Saturday Dec 12

  1. Tragic Parody – Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra

    Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PM · Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Houghton · Pay As You’re Able ($20 Full Ticket Fee) | Student Rush

    MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra embarks on an epic journey through Russia's defeat of Napoleon (1812 Overture), a humorous parody of Tchaikovsky (1712 Overture), a tragic…

    Source: Michigan Tech events (general public), also listed by Visit Keweenaw events, Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

  2. Chassell’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Holiday Market

    Dec 12 to 13 · Chassell

    Source: Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association, also listed by Visit Keweenaw events Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

  3. BASIC: Free Computer & Technology Assistance

    Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Also 19, 26, Jan 2, 9, 16, and more

    Need help working a computer or other technology? The Michigan Tech team has you covered. * No registration * Free of charge * Bring your questions and devices * Library…

    Source: Portage Lake District Library calendar Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

Tuesday Dec 15

  1. Art at the Library with Kaleidoscope

    Tue, Dec 15 · 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM · Also Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16

    Join Kaleidoscope and the Portage Lake District Library for a fun art project with Miss Cat! Art at the Library takes place on the third Tuesday of every month!

    Source: Portage Lake District Library calendar Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

  2. Chess Club

    Tue, Dec 15 · 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM · Also 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 19, and more

    Love chess or want to learn? Join the chess club at the Portage Lake District Library. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend!

    Source: Portage Lake District Library calendar Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

Wednesday Dec 16

  1. MTU Fiber Crafts

    Wed, Dec 16 · 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, Houghton

    Fiber crafters from the Michigan Tech community! If you knit, crochet, spin, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, weave or do any other kind of craft involving yarn, cloth, fiber or string, this…

    Source: Michigan Tech events (general public) Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

Saturday Dec 19

  1. Mid-Year Commencement Ceremony

    Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM · Student Development Complex (SDC), Houghton · Free

    The Midyear Undergraduate Student ceremony will be held Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Varsity Wood Gym of the Student Development Complex (SDC).

    Source: Michigan Tech events (general public), also listed by Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

Tuesday Dec 29

  1. Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry Distribution

    Tue, Dec 29 · 12:00 PM · Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Calumet

    Feeding America West Michigan 2026 mobile food pantry distribution Location: Sacred Heart Church Calumet Category: Free Community Event Description: A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving…

    Source: Keep It In The UP community calendar Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

Tuesday Jan 5

  1. LEGOS at the Library with Kaleidoscope

    Tue, Jan 5, 2027 · 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM · Also Feb 2, Mar 2

    Join Kaleidoscope and the Portage Lake District Library for LEGOS at the library! This program takes place on the first Tuesday of every month!

    Source: Portage Lake District Library calendar Verified Nov 4 from the organizer's calendar Houghton County

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