Events

Fernstock Music Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2026

We are bringing together some local artists (including from Fernwood) for a late afternoon gathering of music. Join us for the inaugural Fernstock event to celebrate the joy of music and community at the Grand Traverse Circuit!

Grand Traverse Circuit
225 W Fourteenth Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

Fernwood Summer Block Party
Saturday, June 20, 2026

Reconnect with your neighborhood and community at the 3rd annual neighborhood block party. This year we will shift our venue from 16th Street to the Grand Traverse Circuit!

Grand Traverse Circuit
225 W Fourteenth Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

Community Crafts & Games
Sunday March 22, 2026

The Fernwood Neighborhood Association & the Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology had an afternoon of community building and fun!

Grand Traverse Circuit
225 W Fourteenth Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

• Crafts & board games
• Connected with your neighbors
• Met new faces in town
• Bagels & Strawberry Raspberry Pie – YUM

Fernwood Summer Block Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025

We had our 2nd annual neighborhood block party from 1:30pm – 5:30pm on Saturday, June 21st. It was a very warm summer day, and a wonderful reconnection and celebration of our community!

Sixteenth Street & Arnold Court
Traverse City, MI 49684

Activities included:

• Grilled dogs & burgers (& potluck contributions)
• Live music by A to Z Music
• Face Painting by The Painted Lady
• Romero Baking Co.
• Fun games for the kids
• Raffle give-away

Fernwood Spring Kick-off
April 27, 2025

We kicked off the 2025 season at the Right Brain Brewery on Sunday, April 27th from 4:30pm – 6:30pm!

225 East 16th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

It was a nice evening that included:

• Connecting with neighbors
• Updates on the Association
• Hearing about planned 2025 activities
• Opportunity to share thoughts

Halloween in Fernwood
October 31, 2024

Fernwood Neighborhood Association sponsored a Halloween bash on Thursday, October 31st. It was a very fun time for kids and adults that brought a buzz to our community!

Fun activities included:

• Halloween games
• Costume contests
• Donut bobbing
• Warm cider
• Treats brought by neighbors

Inaugural Summer Block Party
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Link to the photo gallery