Good morning, Marquette.

Families are enjoying Harvest Fest at Van Riper State Park as 165 of 185 campsites are filled with campers seeking Halloween fun.

Park Ranger Matena Coron said today that trick-or-treating runs from 5-6 p.m. and that other activities will offer fun rides, crafts, and games for all ages.

Marquette Regional History Center will host its 4th Biennial Lake Superior Fiber Festival on October 4 from 9:30 to 4:30 p.m. The event will feature displays of quilts, knits and other fiber arts — along with a 12:30 p.m. fashion show where attendees can win door prizes.

Bay College and the Delta Area Transit Authority signed an agreement this fall to offer on-campus students a free bus ride to a local grocer every Tuesday—helping them pick up needed items and return safely to campus.

Marquette Public Works has set new rules so carts must be placed at least three feet apart with handles facing the home because automated trucks need room to lift them—this change helps keep workers safe and avoid property damage.

The city plans to enforce a parking ban on collection days in residential areas from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in the business district from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. in about one month.

The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority and Michigan Department of Natural Resources will start grading and gravel work Monday in Ely and Humboldt townships along the Iron Ore Heritage Trail C Route from Negaunee to Republic.

Trail users near the Tilden/Ely and Humboldt/Republic township lines should yield to heavy equipment as work is expected to finish in two weeks—state funds support the annual maintenance.

Technicians at UP Health System Marquette reached a tentative agreement after about 30 hours of bargaining on September 2 and 3— the contract offers wage increases of more than 18% over four years and three months and mirrors the nurses’ healthcare plan.

The new agreement goes into effect when ratified on September 11 while the technician plan begins on January 1.

On September 5th, the Superior Health Foundation updated the community on its grant cycles and plans for a Fall Gala Celebration—program officers Nicky Bates and Hannah Holma explained that new funding supported a nurse examiner training program at the Women’s Center.

Their remarks clarified how grants continue to fund local health services.

Sportswriter Brendan Quinn is visiting Upper Michigan this weekend to study the rivalry between Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions fans.

He will talk with local fans and visit sports bars as the teams face off Sunday afternoon.

Live Music Night with Babe Report, 44Acres, and Bimbo

8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $5 Cover — Experience a vibrant music night featuring local bands in a beloved brewery setting.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

3-7 p.m. — Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority — Free drop-off — Safely dispose of hazardous waste and contribute to environmental protection efforts.

Anna p.s. Concert at Drifa Brewing

6 PM – 12 AM — Drífa Brewing Company — $10 cover charge — Enjoy live Indie Folk music from Anna p.s. as they showcase their latest album.

The Go Rounds Live Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 Student / $18 General Admission — Experience the mind-bending sounds of The Go Rounds blending indie, psych-pop, and twang-rock.

Blackrocks Oktoberfest Celebration

4 PM – 3 AM — 424 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI — Free entry — Celebrate Oktoberfest with German music, food vendors, and stein competitions while dressed in traditional attire.

Grateful Dead Tribute Sunday Funday

3-5 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 Admission — Enjoy a lively afternoon with Another One performing classic Grateful Dead tunes and great craft beer.

HA-HA-Harvest Fest

8-10:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $20 — Enjoy a night of laughter with headliner Adam Burke and feature Sonal Aggarwal at this comedy fest.

Queen City Trailblazers

5:00-5:45 p.m. — Forestville Trailhead and Tourist Park Campground Trailhead — Cost varies — Kids K-5th can learn trail running basics in this fun and safe program led by experienced coaches.

2025 Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference

7:30 a.m. — Northern Center — $135 Members, $185 Non-Members — Dive into a weekend of environmental education amidst the stunning fall colors of Marquette.

Yooper Game Con

12-8 p.m. — Westwood Mall — Cost information not provided — Celebrate gaming with fellow Yoopers through tournaments and cosplay.