Michigan Beer - a Heady History
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come learn about the rich and tasty legacy of Michigan beer in this virtual lecture by author Patti F. Smith. She’ll highlight the history of our state’s brewers, from the pioneers through Prohibition and post-WWII. Learn how immigrants brought distinctive beer styles from their home countries, as well as about early Detroit brewers, brewing consolidation after the war, and how the industry continues to evolve. The lecture is part of the ongoing History Hounds series, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan.

Ugly Sweater Bingo Chamber Connect
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Please join the local community for a festive Chamber Connect event! We will mingle on December 17th at Glen Arbor Town Hall for Ugly Sweater Bingo. Doors open at 6 pm. Bingo starts at 6:30 pm.

BYO food and drink for the potluck table.

There will also be a food donation box and a Toys for Tots donation box.

Trivia Night!
2025-12-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 and 4 more dates | 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!

String Art Workshop
2026-02-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Explore your crafty side in this fun workshop! Two area crafty gals will help you create delicate string art hearts, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Space is limited so contact the library – 231.326.5361 to register.

Galentine's Day in Glen Arbor
2026-02-07 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grab your friends and head to Glen Arbor Saturday, February 7th for a day of fun! From shopping, winter adventures, to sweet treats and sips, what better way to enjoy a Saturday in Northern Michigan! Head to our Facebook page for more information.

Neighborhood Forest – Free Trees for Kids!
2026-02-07 - 2026-03-15 | MI
Once again the Glen Lake Library is participating in the wonderful Neighborhood Forest program. Through March 15, you can order free trees, which will then be delivered to the library for you and your kids to pick up and plant at home. To sign up visit the Glen Lake Library webpage, www.glenlakelibrary.net and access the link under Events. This is a great way to help make the world a little greener. You can also donate trees or funds to help the program blossom even further. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the library. 231.326.5361

Maple Sugar Days
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Saturday, March 7:
8 am – 12 pm, Community Pancake Breakfast for purchase at The Homestead
10 am – 3 pm, Main Event at Dechow and Olsen Farms, free with park pass
Sunday, March 8:
11 am – 3 pm, Main Event at Dechow and Olsen Farms, free with park pass
Come experience the maple sugaring process through time in the Port Oneida Historic District in Sleeping Bear Dunes. The event takes place March 7-8 at Dechow and Olsen farmsteads.
At Dechow, learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, to the Settler’s open fire process, to the present day. You will even visit an historic sugar shack.
Step inside the Olsen farmhouse across the street for the final boiling of sap, sugar making, hands-on kids’ games, and maple syrup snow cones. Various maple products and syrup will be on-hand. If walking between stops at Dechow farm is not your pace, this one-stop demonstration is on-going at Olsen.
Plan on spending 2.5 hours at the event to experience both sites. Parking is available at each farm. The farms are located one mile north of The Homestead, on Harbor Hwy. (M-22), between Thoreson and Port Oneida roads. Maple Sugar Days is presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
The event is free with a park pass.
The festivities kick off at the annual Community Pancake Breakfast at the Homestead Resort’s CQ’s Cabin on Saturday, March 7 from 8am – 12pm. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, potatoes, fruit and beverages at $17 per adult, $9 per child ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. The breakfast is hosted by the Homestead Resort, sponsored by Sleeping Bear Visitor’s Bureau, with proceeds benefiting Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.

Youth Ice Fishing Program
2026-02-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Kids and their families are invited to join park rangers for youth ice fishing events. Young participants will learn essential ice fishing skills, safety measures, and fishing regulations, culminating in a “Junior Angler” certification and a fishing pole to take home (while supplies last). If ice conditions permit, attendees will have the opportunity to ice fish at Glen Lake. No registration is required. Organized groups may register at 231-326-4700, ext. 5005.

Opening Reception Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition
2026-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
Opening reception for the Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition. Refreshments will be served.
Awards will be announced in several categories.
Sponsored by A & W of Frankfort.
Exhibit continues through March 6th.

Snowshoe: A Sip of History
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
A Guided Winter Trek, Hot Cocoa, and a Flavor of History
February 21, 2026
10 am – 12 pm
Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22), Maple City
Discover Port Oneida’s past on snow-covered paths with your history guide. Your adventure begins and ends at the historic Olsen House where after a gentle trek, you will gather in the kitchen for a hot cocoa bar with all the fixings, and warm cookies, using Hattie Olsen’s own recipe. Visit this cozy, charming home during the winter season and get a unique snowy view of the Olsen farmstead and surrounding landscapes.
If conditions do not allow for snowshoeing, we will take a winter hike. Bring your own snowshoes and a change of shoes for inside the Olsen House.
This event is for adults and children over 12. This is a free event and donations are welcome. Registration is requested so we can prepare enough cocoa and bake enough cookies!

Empire Winter Fest Polar Plunge
2026-02-21 12:30 - 19:00 | Empire, MI, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Save the date and “take the plunge!”
Empire Area Community Center (EACC) presents Empire, MI’s Winter Fest with a polar plunge, saunas, hot cocoa, live music and more. Saturday, February 21st, 2026.
12:30 PM – 3:00 Saunas Available At Beach
1:00 PM Polar Plunge on South Bar Lake
2:00 PM – 4:00 Activities Throughout Village
5 :00 PM – 7:00 Soup Potluck at Empire Town Hall, Music By Charlie Arnett

Featured Photo by Jack Gyr

Digital Art Workshop
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | MI
Digital Art Workshop: February 26, 5:00 pm
Learn how to create digital artwork using your iPad in this introductory workshop at the Glen Lake Library. Leah Griffith, Art Teacher at Glen Lake Community Schools, will demonstrate Procreate, a powerful digital art application, and help participants become familiar with its many tools. Download the program via the App Store, then come explore your creativity! Seating is limited, so please contact the library in advance to register. 231.326.5361.

Maple Sugaring Days
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm. End your adventure by sampling warm syrup or making maple taffy.
