Locals' Night
2025-12-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Locals’ Night — Friday, December 12, 2025 • 4–7pm
Shop small and support local! Grab a friend or meet some neighbors for a festive evening of holiday shopping and sipping throughout Glen Arbor. Enjoy exclusive specials, cozy vibes, and a fun night out in the heart of the season.

Trivia Night!
2025-12-14 17:00 - 19:00, 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 and 11 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!

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.

Pizza and Game Night
2025-12-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us in the Pub for Pizza and Game Night! We will be open 4-8p with a specialized menu and open tables to play games or jump in with others. It will be a great way to start off the weekend!

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.

2026 Winterfest: Chili Cook-Off + Ice Fishing Contest
2026-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Boonedocks, 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Chili Cook-Off
Winterfest, the anticipated, fun mid-winter event takes place annually, the Saturday of President’s Day weekend. The event includes a chili cook off on the deck of Boonedocks restaurant in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 14th, 2026 from Noon-3pm.
Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm. Proceeds from this event are given out on senior scholarship night at Glen Lake School, to deserving students to help defray college tuition. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress for the weather.
Admission to the chili cook-off is $15 per person (ages 6 and up), which includes unlimited chili samples. Seniors 70+ and kids under 6 enter for free.
Perch Fishing Contest
Captain Bob will again be hosting the Ice Fishing Contest. Fishing on Big and Little Glen Lake only from 7:00am to 1:00pm for PERCH ONLY. $30 entry fee, includes entry to chili cook-off. Weigh-in your best catch at 1pm sharp outside of Boonedocks. 50% of your entry fee goes to Glen Lake Scholarship Fund. Sign up forms will be available at Boondocks or the morning of the event in the Sportsman Shop parking lot next to Boonedocks.

Enter your Chili! Please send an email to Boonedocksga@gmail.com or call Stephanie at Boonedocks (231) 218-0009 if you would like to participate by serving Chili in the Cook-Off. 8 gallons of Chili are required by each business, organization or family in order to serve at the event.

St. Patricks Day Pub Crawl
2026-03-14 13:00 - 19:00 | MI
Mark your calendars for Glen Arbor’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl!
Timeline to be determined shortly!

Live Music at French Valley: Loose Change
2026-04-09 15:00 - 18:00 | 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 | 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 French Valley: Billy & The Kid
2026-04-16 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

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

Restaurant Week 2026
2026-04-24 - 2026-05-02 | Glen Arbor, MI, Glen Arbor
April 24th – May 2nd, 2026
Get ready to indulge during the 12th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week! From casual bites to gourmet dining, participating businesses will feature specials or a prix-fixe menu that highlights the best of the local culinary scene.
Whether you’re craving comfort food, fresh local ingredients, or an elevated dining experience, there’s something for every palate. Some may also offer breakfast and lunch specials in addition to dinner.
📅 Restaurant Week EVENT on Facebook
The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce extends a special thank you to Gordon Food Service (GFS) for serving as a pillar event sponsor.
Stay tuned for the full lineup of participating eateries and their delicious menus, posted up to two weeks prior to the event.
Visit these participants:
La Bécasse
La Bécasse will run a second week of RW through May 10. Reservations recommended.
> View the RW Menu
Boonedocks
Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 am-8 pm. No reservations.
Blu
Reservations Recommended.
Trattoria Funistrada
Open Tuesday – Saturday 5pm – 9pm. Reservations recommended.
> View the RW Menu
Cherry Public House
Art’s Tavern
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Cash Only. No reservations.
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
Good Harbor Grill
Opening for the season, GHG is pleased to offer a 3 course lunch menu for just $18 during Restaurant Week!
> View the RW Menu
