• SHOPtober 2025

    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:

  • Exhibition Talk: HIStory/HERstory: Who’s Story?

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    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

    Free
  • Habitat for Humanity: October 8, 7:00 pm

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 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

    Cherry Public House 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    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

    Free
  • Birthday Open House at Glen Lake Community Library

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 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

  • Bel Lago 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, United States

    Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Andre Villoch, Saturday, 10/11, from 3:30 - 5:30 PM.

    Free
  • Fall Flannel Festival at Glen Lake Schools

    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 – $20
  • Ginger Langdon – Empire After Dark: October 15, 7:00 pm

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 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.