Event Information
| Memorial Day Service | May 25th | TBD |
| The Museum will open for the season after the Memorial Service | ||
| Antique & Cottage Décor Sale | June 27th | |
| Alden Days Parade Entry | July 25th | |
| Train Show & Sale | Month of August | |
| Train Show & Sale | August 15th & 16th | |
| Train Show & Sale | August 22nd & 23rd | |
| Train Show & Sale | August 29th & 30th | |
| Fundraising Event: GARAGE SALE | Saturday, September 5 – 11:00 am to 4:00pm | |
| Alden Heritage Days | October 4th | |
| Pictorial History of the Residential Addition to the Northern Alden Area Presented by Paul Delange |
 October 4, 2026 at the Helena Twp Community Center |
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| Christmas Celebration at Alden UMC | November 28th | |
| THE MUSEUM AND THESE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST. | ||
Summer Hours
Friday from 1pm to 4pm
Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm
End Saturday, September 6, 2026 – 11:00am to 4:00pm
Fall Hours
Begin Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 11:00am to 4pm
End Saturday, October 10, 2026 – 11am to 4pm
Annual Antique & Cottage Décor Sale held the last Saturday in June 9am-5pm. Buyers and Sellers wanted!!!
Bring your gently used home and garden décor and antique pieces including furniture (no clothing) to sell at the depot during this established community event. Share 20% of profits with the Museum. Note: Sellers must pick up their tags and instructions at the Depot the Thursday or Friday prior to the sale from 10am -12 noon. The day of the sale, set up your items between 7:30am-9am and pick up or donate unsold items at 5pm. Check Alden Depot Facebook page for updates. Hope to see you there!
Annual Model Train Show the last 3 weekends in August
Held by the Northern Michigan Railroad Club inside the Museum and under the portico, this is a popular train show and swap. Bring the kids and train enthusiasts to enjoy the multiple interactive train layouts featuring all gauges. Hours: First of the three weekends’ Saturday and Sunday 10-4. The second and third weekends Saturday and Sunday 1p-4p. Check Northern Michigan Railroad Club Face Book page for updates
DABA Holiday Illumination downtown.
Depot Display at the UMC Church
Always verify operating hours/dates on Facebook pages!
