Live Music at Bel Lago: Andre Villoch
2025-09-16 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us for an evening of live music at Bel Lago. Enjoy performances by the talented Andre Villoch 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 Dune Bird Winery: Luke Woltanski
2025-09-17 15:00 - 18:00, 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.

Story Time with special guest Katie Bosch
2025-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us for this special Stories & More story time gathering with author Katie Bosch. She’ll share her brand new picture book, inspired by the true story of the “Empire Sugar Bear”. The book will be available for purchase courtesy of The Cottage Book Shop.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Jesse Jefferson
2025-09-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us for live music at Bel Lago. Enjoy performances by the talented Jesse Jefferson while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.
Jesse is a one man band with a guitar and loop pedal who loves engaging with the audience and taking requests.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Loose Change
2025-09-21 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.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Zeke Clemons
2025-09-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Zeke Clemons is a versatile solo artist and singer-songwriter, effortlessly blending genres and decades with crowd-pleasing favorites. From 1950s classics to modern hits, his mix of covers and originals promises something for everyone.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Highway North
2025-09-24 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 Highway North.

Northport’s 11th Annual Leelanau UnCaged, September 27, 2025!
2025-09-27 | Michigan
Northport’s 11th Annual Leelanau UnCaged Set for September 27, 2025!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27 as the village of Northport transforms into a vibrant, car-free celebration of local music, dance, art, and food—all absolutely free!
Now in its 11th season of performances, Leelanau UnCaged has grown into northern Michigan’s most anticipated street festival, drawing thousands to enjoy the creative spirit of the region. From 11 AM to 10 PM, enjoy a spectacular lineup featuring 34 live performances across seven stages—plus, a dedicated dance stage with performances and interactive experiences happening all day long.

Live Music at Bel Lago: John Piatek
2025-09-27 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with John Piatek.
John Piatek is a guitarist, specializing in original music and live performance. John and his wife Madeline perform together, as the “Fridays.” John has a collection of original songs as well as perfected classics to share with the Northern Michigan community and beyond.

Movement Community
2025-09-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
A unique eight-week grief support experience for adults who have experienced life-disrupting loss. It combines weekly hikes on the Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail with gentle and intentional conversation about loss. We’ll walk a different section of the trail each week, building toward the Dune Climb in week eight. You can learn more about the details of the group, get a sense of the experience in the short video, and sign up at https://www.emotion-mc.org/events/movementcommunity-glen-arbor.
Joining the Movement Community is free, but registration in advance is required as space is limited.

Movement Community
2025-09-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Liz Landry Trio
2025-09-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States

Live Music at Bel Lago: Dominic Fortuna
2025-09-30 15:30 - 17:30 | 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

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: 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.
