Live Music at Bel Lago: Dominic Fortuna
2025-09-30 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Dominic Fortuna.

SHOPtober 2025
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | Michigan
Shop Small, Eat Local, Win Big! Spend $350 at participating businesses in the Glen Arbor area during the month of October and get entered to win $100 in Glen Arbor Bucks!
Submit receipts in an envelope (yours or provided) by Nov. 5. Pick up/drop off at the M22 Store in Glen Arbor or mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Limit 3 entries per person.
Receipts must total $350 or more and be dated October 1–31, 2025. Winners will be announced via Facebook, Instagram and our email newsletter after November 10th. Purchases on lodging or services may be excluded.
Prizes up for grabs: $100 for 1st place winner and $60 for 2nd place! Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as a form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase. Questions about the event? Contact Kaitlyn at M22 Glen Arbor via email: kait@crystalriveroutfitters.com
• Browse the local business directory
• Share the SHOPtober Event on Facebook!

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Liz Landry
2025-10-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Join us at Dune Bird Winery for our 2025 lineup of live music events, happening every Wednesday and Sunday from May through October. Whether you’re sipping wine, enjoying a handcrafted coffee, or just soaking in the vineyard views, our outdoor music series blends local talent with warm community vibes—perfect for a midweek break or a laid-back weekend outing.

Exhibition Talk: HIStory/HERstory: Who's Story?
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Four visual artists exhibiting work in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story exhibition talk about the power of the visual arts to take on difficult subjects. This facilitated discussion is October 4, 1 pm in the GAAC’s Main Gallery.
The HIStory / HERstory exhibition critically examines the power of voice. It digs into the idea that the victors write history while other histories are ignored, deleted, denied, left out of the official record. Artists Margo Burian, Mary Fortuna, Todd Lininger, and Stephanie Schlatter approached these ideas from feminist, judicial, and mythologic avenues. The discussion, facilitated by GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal, will delve into how these artist use visual language to translate difficult subjects, and the psychic and emotional benefits of being able to speak through one’s creative work.
More information about the HIStory/HERstory exhibition can be found online: GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. The panel discussion is free and open to the public.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Larry Perkins
2025-10-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Larry Perkins.

Habitat for Humanity: October 8, 7:00 pm
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Wendy Irvin, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region, will provide an overview of HFH’s mission and services. She’ll also discuss how area residents can help support this important community-building enterprise.

Leaf Days
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Come Join Us for Our Leaf Days Event in Glen Arbor! Fall Fun for All Ages: Games, kids’ activities, pumpkin painting and more
Live Music: Saturday, Oct. 11 1-4pm with Luke Woltanski & John Piatek
Pumpkin Carving: Sunday, Oct. 1 1-3pm Lord of the Gourd will be carving special pumpkins
Food & Drink Specials: Unique fall avors available all weekend long!

Birthday Open House at Glen Lake Community Library
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come join the party and celebrate the 5th birthday of the new Glen Lake Community Library! We’ll have cider and donuts, outdoor games, live music, library tours and demos, and a family scavenger hunt.
5th Birthday Open House: October 11, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

2025-10-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Enjoy a special performance by the talented Andre Villoch on October 11th while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.

Fall Flannel Festival at Glen Lake Schools
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
Glen Lake Community School’s second annual Fall Flannel Festival – Sunday, October 12th from 11am-2pm. This family friendly event offers something for everyone: Games, Touch-a-Truck, bounce houses, face painting and hair tinsel, mum and pumpkin sales, taco truck, and much more!

$5/person
$20/family

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Chris Smith
2025-10-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Chris Smith.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Your New Neighbors
2025-10-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States

Ginger Langdon - Empire After Dark: October 15, 7:00 pm
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Empire resident Ginger Langdon will discuss her new book, Empire After Dark. The collection of vignettes recount the many everyday yet magical encounters with the varied animal residents of the village.

Poetry with Glover Davis: October 17, 6:00 pm
2025-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Poet Glover Davis will share selections from his various collections including Academy of Dreams. Davis is Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing at San Diego State University where he taught for almost forty years. His work has been published in many journals. Mr. Davis splits his time between Empire and Mason, Texas

Ghoul-Friends + Guy-Goyles Day
2025-10-18 | Michigan
Saturday, October 18th – Grab your Ghoul-Friends and Guy-Goyles for a family friendly fall day throughout Glen Arbor!
Open to any local business to participate. Each may offer their own specials, activities or treats during a select timeframe.

Cottage Book Shop – Surprises at the counter; Scavenger hunt; “Pick Your Poison” blind date with a book, and more.
Boonedocks – “Sour Witches Brew” cocktail special for $9.
Coastal & M22 Glen Arbor – 3-5pm live music; wine specials; new fall home goods; s’mores and bonfires.
River Club – Two Buck Cluck Special: Purchase any two full priced drinks and get basket of wings for just $2.
Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast and Condos – 7-9pm dropin for a candelit read-aloud spooky story.
Cottonseed Apparel – Extra $10 off sale items!
Inn & Trail Gourmet – Pumpkin Spice scone special
Leelanau Coffee Roasters – Two drink specials: Vampire’s Kiss Latte and Frankenspice Matcha
Glen Arbor Arts Center – FREE make-and-take activity from 12-4pm. All ages welcome!
Cherry Public House – Festive food and drink specials — including a Spiced Mulled Wine.
Arts Tavern – Caramel Apple-tini for $10
La Becasse – Mystery Menu: 3 course prix-fixe for $55; Corpse Reviver Cocktail Special

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Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Luke Woltanski
2025-10-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Luke Woltanski.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Rhett Ducouer
2025-10-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States

Live Music at French Valley: John Paul
2025-10-20 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Monday, October 20th at French Valley Vineyard for an evening of live music by John Paul.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Billy & the Kid
2025-10-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Billy & the Kid.

Bioregional Mapping with Stephanie Mills
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Stephanie Mills will lead a participatory workshop to depict your knowledge of ad raise questions about the nature of your home territory. Mills will facilitate graphic descriptions and revelations of our whereabouts. Space for the workshop is limited so please contact the library to register in advance: 231.326.5361 or info@glenlakelibrary.net.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Loose Change
2025-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States

Trivia Night!
2025-10-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Sunday evening at Cherry Public House for a brain-boosting good time with Trivia Night, hosted by the legendary Quizmaster Whoot! 🍻
🧠 Test your knowledge across pop culture, history, music, and more
🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all evening
🏆 Prizes for top teams – bring your A-game!
Grab your smartest friends, snag a table, and settle in for two hours of laughs, surprises, and fierce-but-friendly competition. Walk-ins welcome — fun guaranteed!

Live Music at French Valley: Jeff Socia
2025-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Monday, October 27th at French Valley Vineyard for an evening of live music by Jeff Socia.

Tech Tuesday - iDevices: October 28, 2:00 pm
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come to the library for this month’s Tech Tuesday tutorial, presented by Corey Buchan of BuchanTech. Bring your iPhone, iPad or MacBook and your questions and learn from the expert! Tech Tuesdays are presented in partnership by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

HalloWINE at Bel Lago
2025-10-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Whether you come for the wine, the music, or the Halloween magic, it’s sure to be a hauntingly good time! Gather your ghouls and goblins, and let’s toast to HalloWINE!

Live music with the always-entertaining Dominic Fortuna from 3:30–5:30 pm.

Cozy mulled wine to warm your spirits, along with our full selection of wines, ciders and delicious food.

Costumes are highly encouraged — show off your festive best!

Keep an eye out… we may have a few extra tricks and treats waiting for you.

Saving the Farm
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society will present their new documentary film, Saving the Barn: the Leelanau County Poor Farm. The film relates the history of this landmark and the dedicated effort to preserve the iconic barn. The LCHPS will also provide an update on new projects ad their vision for the future.

Apply with Confidence: GAAC Artist Exhibit Application Tutorial
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Want to apply to one of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2026 exhibitions, but not sure of the process? The GAAC will host a one-hour tutorial about its online application process November 8, 11 am. There is no charge.
Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will discuss how to apply using the online application, creating effective photographic images of one’s artwork, and writing an artist’s statement. Bearup-Neal will also provide an overview of the GAAC’s 2026 season of exhibitions, the 2026 artist-in-residence program, and deadlines for submissions. This tutorial is open to people interested in exhibiting their artwork, both novice and experienced exhibitors.

Map-Making Workshop
2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Artists Jerry Gretzinger and Meg Staley will lead this afternoon workshop. Using the accalimed Jerry’s Map as inspiration, participants will creative map tiles charting their own imaginary workshop. A portion of Jerry’s Map is currently on display at the library. Space is limited for this workshop so please contact the library (231.326.5361) to register before November 8.
