Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2021-07-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM. The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636.
Market dates of operation: June 8 – September 14, 2021
This event is organized by Leelanau Farmers Market Association. A full list of Vendors present at this market, can be found here.

Biking Through Time: Glen Arbor to Glen Haven
2021-08-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-09-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear
Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Bike a by-gone era of history from Glen Arbor to Glen Haven. Hear the stories of the 2015 storm, Glen Arbor history, the influence and life of D.H. Day and his incredible and highly photographed barns; formation of the dunes and alligator hill; the Sleeping Bear Inn, and Glen Haven’s fruit and maritime activities. There is a good balance of stops along the way with narration while riding. and photo opportunities.
Great for a group of friends or multi-generational family experience that will connect you with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount.Miles: 8 Cost: $25 per adult/ $15 per child ages 8-17;(no cost for children in child trailers)
Bike Type: Best for road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid, e-bikes and fat tire. Not suitable for bikes with very skinny tires.
Difficulty: This is level with the exception of one steep hill. One of our guides will walk with others walking. One very 300 ft. section of dirt road.
Ages: Not suitable for children under 4. Ages 4-7 must be in a trailer/carrier. Ages 8 yrs. old can be on their own bike.
Location: Starts at the Alligator Hill Trailhead of the Heritage Trail on Forest Haven road. (You can park up at the Hiking Trailhead or on the side of the road. Meet where the biking trail starts.)If you are renting a bike, please allow 1/2 hour to get your bike at The Cyclery, and bike to our meeting location in Glen Arbor. The bike shop will provide instructions. It’s about a 10 minute ride.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmets are required.

Beach Bards Bonfires
2021-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
After a 2020 pandemic hiatus, the Beach Bards are back on Friday Nights with bonfires featuring poetry, storytelling and music.
The event takes place on the beach at The Leelanau School: June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2021.
Come share in the open forum for By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, and Music. As always Children’s Hour begins at 8 p.m. with the inimitable Fuzz Foster helping you to take your turn reciting a favorite rhyme, rap, joke, story, skit, song, or poem around the big bonfire. Then the adult hour continues after sunset.

Plein Air Weekend: Paint Out exhibit and sale
2021-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th annual Plein Air Weekend opens August 6 with the Quick Draw. Artists will fan out around Glen Arbor and create in a designated two-hour period of time work to this year’s theme: “Capturing Village Life: Images of Empire and Glen Arbor.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action.

The weekend’s culminating event, the Paint Out exhibit and sale, is Saturday, August 7. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing and sale is 5:30 – 7 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. More than 100 works of art will be exhibited and offered for sale on a first-come basis (at the sound of the gong at 5:45). Margaret Tvedten, artist and owner of Tvedten Fine Art gallery in Harbor Springs, will judge and award cash prizes for the paintings including the Amy L. Clark-Carels $1,000 first place prize. Entry to Saturday evening’s show and sale is ticketed. Tickets will be $10 and and available at the door. Children under 12 free.
The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artist and the GAAC. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Northwoods Hardware Home & Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery, Becky Thatcher, Crystal River Outfitters, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and Serbin Real Estate.

Book Signing: Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear
2021-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Meet some of the many contributors of the newly released book “Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear” for a Book Signing at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor on August 8th from 12-2pm.
The book celebrates the history of the area, the formation of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the years of enjoyment from those who love and visit it. Proceeds go to Friends of the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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Labor Day Bridge Walk
2021-09-06 12:00 - 12:30 | The Narrows Bridge, 8137 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor
A tradition that began between the Glen Lakes in 1995, join the community on The Narrows Bridge for a .3 mile walk – “for one and for all!” at NOON on Monday, Sept. 6th, 2021. Sorry, there it will be no T-shirts or snacks available this year ~ Please wear your T-shirts from years past!
Walkers meet at the north side of the Narrows bridge by the Marina — 8137 S. Glen Lake Road.
This event is organized by the EACC (Empire Area Community Center)

Artist Pop-Up + Demos at the GAAC
2021-09-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Artist Pop-Ups + Demos turn the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition and music venues. Participating studio artists will demonstrate what they do, talk about their work, and exhibit on September 11, 11 am – 3 pm. The Pop-Up exhibitors are: Lauren Everett Finn, painting; Tracie Herkner, hand spinner; Colleen Kole, improve quilt maker; Mark Mehaffey, watercolor and acrylic painting; Jessica Kovan, mixed media; Sue Nichols, needle felting; John Huston, raku pottery firing.
In addition to exhibiting visual artists, the September Pop-Up features live music from acoustical string players Glenn Wolff and Windy Ridge, 12:30 – 2 pm. The Pop-Up is part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art Series. It’s free and open to the public. A rain date has been scheduled for September 12. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Stories and More for Preschoolers
2021-09-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
“Stories and More for Preschoolers” returns to the Glen Lake Library, weekly, designed for preschool children and their caregivers! Programs will take place each Thursday morning at 11:00 am.
Program Coordinator Maryellen Paull will lead a lively and interactive hour of stories, songs, crafts and other learning activities. These weekly sessions are a great way to help promote early literacy, and allow families to explore all the library has to offer.
Until further notice, participants will be asked to wear face masks, and observe social distancing.
If you have questions, please call (231)326-5361 or email info@glenlakelibrary.net

SHOPtober 2021
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-31 | MI, United States
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend your dollars locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.

For every cumulative $350 spent on retail/restaurant purchases in the greater Glen Lake area during the month of October, you may enter a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Collect your proof of purchases in an Event Envelopes, available soon to pick up at local retailers.*
*Place your receipts dated October 1st-31st, totaling $350 or more in an envelope. Submit your envelope in person to the M22 Store in Glen Arbor no later than November 5th, or by mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Winners will be announced November 10th. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Please include your contact info in the envelope submitted.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase. Contact Kathy Baarstad, GM at Cherry Republic via email: kathyb@cherryrepublic.com
Browse the local business directory

SHOPTOBER ~ IN THE PRESS
“Glen Lake Chamber launches Shoptober” article in the Glen Arbor Sun
Event seen on the Leelanau Chamber website
“GA Businesses have bucks” article in the Leelanau Enterprise

Yen Yoga at Nature
2021-10-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Join us in an inspiring space for a community yoga class, held weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm. Hosted at Nature in Maple City by Yen Yoga & Fitness.
This ia an all-level yoga flow class. Please bring your own yoga mat and practice social distancing.
Sign up to participate is required at yenyogafitness.com You may sign up online up to 8 days in advance, or feel free to call us at 231-421-5496

Kids Pumpkin Art Party
2021-10-09 11:00 - 2021-10-10 18:00, 2021-10-10 11:00 - 2021-10-11 18:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Have some fall fun out on the M22 Wine Patio! Every Saturday and Sunday throughout October, children of all ages can paint a pumpkin! Grab a donut, a glass of cider and enjoy the beauty of fall in Northern Michigan. We will also be serving full pours and flights of wine all day.
(This event is weather permitting.)

Heritage Day at Empire Area Museum
2021-10-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Empire Area Museum, 11544 S Lacore St , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day at the museum on Saturday October 9th, 2021 from 1 – 4pm.

Repeat feature this year include the fantastic collection of hand made Faberge type eggs made in Empire in the 1970’s by Helen Witt. A must see. Vintage cars, bicycles, tractors, hit and miss engines, and much more fill the grounds around the museum along with old fashion craft and food demonstrations making this a fun filled afternoon for the whole family.

Free popcorn served all afternoon. Moomers ice cream is also always a big hit. Sales benefit the museum!!

Enjoy our woodworking shop, blacksmith shop, turn of the century saloon, one room school, fire house and Billy Beeman Barn filled with many pieces of horse drawn equipment. Historic walking tours of the village will take place during the afternoon. Music of all kinds will fill the air for your enjoyment. A beautiful hand crafted quilt by the “Empire Quilters” will be raffled at 3:00PM. Please bring the whole family and help us celebrate our 49th Anniversary.

Fire Department OPEN HOUSE TOO! Admission is free and donations are encouraged.
