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🌱 Which films are playing this weekend at Elk Rapids Cinema?

Elk Rapids, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Elk Rapids! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which films are playing this weekend at Elk Rapids Cinema?

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 61, low: 49.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's playing in theaters: 10/02/2026 (cnhi.com) — Moviegoers in Elk Rapids can catch “The Weight” at Elk Rapids Cinema, alongside a slate of new and returning films at nearby Traverse City, Honor, Frankfort, and Suttons Bay theaters. The listing covers this weekend’s horror marathons, festivals, anniversary screenings, and family-friendly options, all based on showtime data available as of press time.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All children should be tested for lead at ages 1 and 2.
    If they’ve never been tested, they should get a test by age 6. Learn more about blood lead testing at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe. (Nextdoor )
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0671) in Traverse City. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Traverse City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Rapids here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellaire

  • Bellaire volleyball remains unbeaten in Ski Valley Conference (antrimreview.net)
  • Wickes plume could reach Shanty Creek in two, three years (antrimreview.net)
  • Traverse Bay Farms Introduces Three New Supplements for a Natural and Healthy Lifestyle (prunderground.com)

Suttons Bay

  • Harvest festival Sunday at Ruby Ellen Farm (leelanaunews.com)
  • Prep Sports: Leland soccer def. GL; SB Vball sweeps Huskies; Bears drop Comets (leelanaunews.com)

Ok Elk Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Elk Rapids

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