Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Maple Sugar Days
2026-04-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Spring Wildflowers
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Learn about native spring flowers in this presentation by Empire resident and amateur naturalist Martina Dorn. She’ll highlight species common to Northern Michigan providing insights into their unique characteristics and preferred habitats.

Live Music at French Valley: Loose Change
2026-04-09 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Bryan Poirier
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Enjoy a special performance by the talented Bryan Poirier while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Bryan Poirier
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Enjoy a special performance by the talented Bryan Poirier while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.
While this is a FREE event, space is limited. Reservations are required! Please email marianne@bellago.com to reserve your spot and let us know if you’d like any special accommodations (mobility, etc.)

Trivia Night!
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-26 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: Billy & The Kid
2026-04-16 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-01 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Sharecare: Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 pm
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn about the many services available to area seniors in this presentation by Dawn Bousamra, executive director of Sharecare of Leelanau. She’ll describe their various programs, including transportation assistance, home visits, and wellness programming.

Documentary Film: The Librarians Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Celebrate National Library Week by experiencing this acclaimed new film. It explores the challenges faced by libraries as the exercise their duty to protect intellectual freedom. Sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library.

Live Music at French Valley: Jesse Jefferson
2026-04-23 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-22 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Tech Tuesday - Password Recovery
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn how to organize and secure your online passwords, and safely reset them as needed. This hour-long tutorial will be presented by Erin Connolly of the Leelanau Township Library. Tech Tuesdays are hosted in partnership by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Live Music at French Valley: Luke Woltanski
2026-04-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Live Music at Dune Bird: Loose Change
2026-05-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Come hang out with us every Thursday and Sunday from 3–6 PM for live music at Dune Bird Winery.

Live Music at French Valley: Larz Cabot
2026-05-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-02 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Live Music at Dune Bird: Chris Skellinger
2026-05-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States

Braver Angels - Depolarizing Ourselves: May 7, 6:00 pm
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn how to foster positive and respectful communications with people that may have opposing political views in this workshop presented by Braver Angels. Seating is limited, so please register at the Braver Angels website: https://braverangels.org/event/depolrizing-ourselves-40/

Access MI Solar
2026-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Leelanau Energy will present a program for non-profit organizations about the discounted solar purchases opportunities available for churches, schools and local governments. For further information visit their website: www.leelanauenergy.org/access-mi-solar-2026 or call the library at 231.326.5361.

Live Music at French Valley: Frank & Friends
2026-07-09 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard with Frank & Friends, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.
At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile.

Live Music at French Valley: Jakob Abraham
2026-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
