Western UP Events

It’s Time to Register for Coat the Copper Country   If you or your family could use a helping hand with winter wear this year, we re here to help!   Registration is now open for this year’s Coat the Copper County program!   Pick up Dates: Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm CLK Multipurpose Room, Calumet   Friday, October 23rd from 4:00 pm – 7:00pm Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Salvation Army, Hancock   Saturday, October 31st from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, L’Anse    

The Hancock Community Hub is hosting a Community Closet Sale on Saturday, October 17, from 10 am to 1 pm in the Community Room, and we need your help to make it a success! Donate your clean, gently used items: Clothing Household & kitchen Books Toys & games Décor & linens Seasonal & holiday items Drop-off item between 9 am to 10 pm Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16,at the Holland St. West accessible entrance. Gently used items only, please. Shop: Saturday, October 17, 10 am to 1 pm, Community Room. Every dollar raised helps maintain the Hub’s building

Join us on October 17th from 1–5 pm for a non-partisan day of local music, comedy, voter information, and festivities at Copper Country Rock the Vote! When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1–5 pm Where: Hancock Quincy Green (Quincy St., Hancock, MI) Join us as we celebrate civic duty and the active practice of democracy in our communities for ‘Copper Country Rock the Vote!’ down at the Quincy Green in Hancock! We’ll have voter education and information, community organizations, food trucks, and live music acts! It’s the perfect pre-Treat Street event–we hope to see you there! This event is co-sponsored by

Downtown Houghton Hosts the 17th Annual Treat Street on October 17 Downtown Houghton invites families, friends, and Halloween fans of all ages to join us on the 17th for the 17th annual Treat Street. Costumes are encouraged, and trick or treaters can visit participating businesses and organizations up and down Shelden Avenue. Trick or treating runs from 6 – 8 p.m. and may start anywhere along Shelden Avenue. Businesses will be ready with candy and treats throughout the district. Please note the original time of 4-6 p.m. has been adjusted to 6 p.m. for smoother traffic flow. We ask that