Ongoing

Glen Arbor’s PJ Party 2025

Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor

Join us for a fun #shopsmall event Thanksgiving weekend. The PJ Party is an annual tradition on the Friday after Thanksgiving in Glen Arbor's business district. You are invited to wear your pajamas and come out for special sales and offers with participating local merchants for a “Better than Black Friday” shopping experience. Select businesses open early, this year from 6/7-9am* to feature specials and sales only offered during this time.

Bed Parade 2025

The fun and quirky Bed Parade returns the day after Thanksgiving, among other holiday traditions in Glen Arbor. You’re invited to simply view the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Avenue, or join in the fun with your own festively decorated bed!

Glen Lake Library Community Blood Drive

Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire

Celebrate the Holiday of Hope by donating blood in the Program Room of the Glen Lake Library. Appointments are preferred. To set up an appointment call 866.642.5653 or visit: versiti.org/mi.

Tree Lighting, Caroling + Marketplace Preview Party

Glen Arbor Town Hall MI

Kick off the holiday season in Glen Arbor with an evening of small-town charm and cheer! Gather outside the Town Hall at 6:15pm for the Tree Lighting and joyous Community Caroling, led by Glen Lake Church.

Then, step inside for the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30–8pm.

Holiday Market 2025

Holiday Market 2025

Glen Arbor Town Hall MI

Shop a curated variety of local artisan goods during the 2025 Glen Arbor Holiday Artisan Market, Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.

Holiday Market 2025

Holiday Market 2025

Glen Arbor Town Hall MI

Shop a curated variety of local artisan goods during the 2025 Glen Arbor Holiday Artisan Market, Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.