Lyle Gun Demonstration
2023-08-31 13:00 - 13:15 (America/Detroit) | Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI, 49664
The Lyle Gun is the only canon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early as the program starts promptly at 1 pm.

Stations of the Storm
2023-08-31 13:15 - 15:00 | Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI, 49664
Do you have what it takes to be a surfman of the US Lifesaving Service? To find out, join park rangers on Thursdays from 1:15-3 pm at the Maritime Museum to complete a series of stations as part of the rescue duties of the surfman stationed the Sleeping Bear Point Station.
Stations will set up around the grounds of the Maritime Museum in Glen Haven where potential surfmen and women of all ages can try their hand at tossing out a lifering, doing a lookout for potential ships in distress, and participate in the Breeches Buoy demonstration to do a mock shipwreck rescue.
Move through the stations at your own pace, but expect to spend about 30 minutes (or more) if you would like to complete each activity.

Sidewalk Sale Days 2023
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-04 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Labor Day weekend, participating local businesses in and around Glen Arbor, offer specials during the annual “Sidewalk Sale Days” from Friday, Sept 1st-Monday the 4th, 2023.
Shop local. Eat local. Enjoy the end of Summer!
Shopping is not limited to outside, many retailers will offer specials indoors as well. Please check any merchant you want to visit for their own unique business hours and offerings during this event.

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Junior Ranger Angler Program
2023-09-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Loon Lake Picnic Area, N Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI, 49640, United States
Always wanted to learn to fish? Curious about local fish species? Need more information about fishing regulations, or preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species? The wait is over! Stop by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a day of festivities aiming to provide safe and barrier-free opportunities to engage youth (primarily K-5th graders) in fishing!
Between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., collect a Junior Angler booklet from the Mobile Visitor Center (Bear Force One) and complete all activity stations to learn about aquatic food webs, water safety, Leave No Trace, the importance of fishing to the Anishinaabek, etc. Once the Junior Angler booklet is complete, return it to Bear Force One to earn a Junior Angler badge and other goodies!
Completing the Junior Angler booklet and activities takes about one hour, so please plan on arriving to Loon Lake by 1:00 p.m. to ensure there is enough time to complete all stations. This event is the first of several Junior Angler Day events funded by a generous grant from the National Park Foundation that will be happening at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore this summer.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-09-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-25 17:30 - 18:30 and 4 more dates | 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

Stories & More starts September 14, 2023!
2023-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Calling all toddlers and their parents/caregivers to Glen Lake Library’s Stories & More for our first gathering on Thursday, September 14 @11:00 a.m. These weekly programs will include stories, music, crafts and more. This is a great way to help develop early literacy and discover all the library has to offer youngsters including our TALK and 1,000 Books before Kindergarten programs. No registration is required – just drop in and join the fun!

Star Parties
2023-09-15 17:00 - 23:00, 2023-10-21 17:00 - 23:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
At the Dune Climb, please park in the row furthest from the dunes with your headlights facing M-109. Volunteers will be assisting with parking. Drop-in telescope and information stations will be available for you to visit at your leisure. Be sure to stop by the ranger greeter table in the parking lot at the Dune Climb for more information about the stations and their locations.
For all evening astronomy events, bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car and bug spray, if needed. You are welcome to bring your own binoculars, beach chairs, and blankets for a more comfortable experience, and water is always recommended for National Park Service (NPS) programs. Park rangers and GTAS staff will wear red glow pins or bracelets at the events.
This event is the perfect opportunity to “Find Your Park” in the stars. Starry night skies and natural darkness are important components of the special places the NPS protects. National parks hold some of the last remaining harbors of darkness and provide an excellent opportunity to experience this endangered resource.
All sky programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Programs will be cancelled if the sky is not visible due to weather conditions. The decision to cancel is usually made two hours in advance. Please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision.

SHOPtober 2023
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-31 | MI
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.

For every cumulative $350 spent 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 Envelope.*
*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. Purchases on lodging or services may be excluded.
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.
• Browse the local business directory
Questions about the event? Contact Kaitlyn at M22 Glen Arbor via email: wine@crystalriveroutfitters.com

WINNERS

SHOPtober winners will be listed here upon completion of the event

THANK YOU for participating! You all are what make this small town mighty!

Fall Festive Kids Crafts with Sprouts at the M22 Wine Patio
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at the M22 Wine Patio for fall kids crafts on Saturday, October 7th from 10-12pm.
Drop in anytime for halloween and pumpkin crafts to get you and your family in the festive spirit for fall!

Square Dance at Town Hall Oct. 20, 6:30 - 9:30
2023-10-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Gather a gang, BYOB and snacks, and get ready for a stomping good time!
Glen Arbor Town Hall, October 20. Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7:30.
Payment in form of cash or check at the door. $10 per person, $25 per family.

UofM vs MSU Tailgate Party
2023-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Tailgate party
Glen Arbor Town Hall Parking Lot
October 21, 5 pm – 7 pm
Join in a community potluck before the UM/MSU game, which starts at 7:30 pm. Park your vehicle around the grassy area in the parking lot for a good, old fashioned pre-game tailgate party. Dress for the weather. BYO food and drink. Vehicle decorations optional. Get creative; prizes awarded.

Trick or Treat downtown Glen Arbor 2023
2023-10-29 12:00 - 15:00 | MI
Glen Arbor business district offers family friendly daytime Trick or Treating! The Sunday, before Halloween, come out and enjoy the season with us. October 29th from 12-3pm (or until the treats run out!) Be festive, dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating businesses. Open to the public & free to attend. We encourage you to “shop small and eat local,” too.
Use the hashtag #glenarbortrickortreat and tag us @visitglenarbor on Facebook & Instagram to share your Trick or Treating photos!

Plus, bring your non-perishable panty and household goods for the local food bank. Donate your items in the trailer parked outside of Art’s Tavern.

Hallowine at French Valley Vineyard
2023-10-29 14:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
HALLOWINE at French Valley Vineyard 🍇🎃🍷
When: Sunday, October 29th
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Location: French Valley Vineyard
Description
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon at the beautiful French Valley Vineyard. This is not your typical wine event, it’s HALLOWINE! Prepare for an enchanting time with the entire family, filled with spirits of both kinds: ghostly and grape-y.
Highlights
🎶 Live Music: Get into the groove with tunes from Patrick Niemisto & Norm Wheeler of Luunappi!
🍷 Sips & Bites: Indulge in our curated selection of wine & cider, along with N/A options and scrumptious snack foods.
🎃 Family Fun: Hayrides, playground activities, and arts & crafts stations that the little ones (and the young at heart) will adore.

Fun for a Good Cause
All Trunk or Treat and Dunk Tank proceeds will go directly to a fantastic cause! Help us support the Leland Public Schools World Learning Program, a wonderful initiative founded in 2023. The World Learning Club seeks to provide experiences in and out of the classroom, across the county, state, country, and world to enrich the lives of Leland Public School students, staff, and community.
Pricing
🎟️ General Admission: $15
🎟️ Kids 10 & under: $10
Mark your calendars, bring your family, and let’s make this HALLOWINE one for the books!
For more details, please visit our website or contact us directly. Spread the word and see you there!
About Leland Comets World Learning Club (LCWLC)
World Learning Club is a Leland Public School-endorsed club formed in 2023 to help organize support and fundraising for extended learning opportunities for Leland students grades K-12. The club seeks to provide experiences in and out of the classroom, across the county, state, country and world to enrich the lives of Leland Public School students, staff, and community.
Today’s world is one of increasingly complex interdependencies. The WLC exists to provide students with opportunities for direct cross-cultural experience. The purpose is to help students strengthen transnational relationships while helping them develop the skills necessary to be successful in an ever changing world. The health of our planet and each individual depends on the skills of today’s students – their ability to work together and their willingness to learn from one another.
The WLC pursues, designs, and supports world-based educational initiatives for Leland students K-12 to increase personal development and world stewardship. We seek partners in this work.
Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door: https://mynorthtickets.com/events/hallowine-at-french-valley-vineyard-10-29-2023

Glen Arbor Arts Center-Holiday Open House
2023-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us for our Holiday Open house on November 17, 5–7 PM. Enjoy live music from the Suttons Bay Ukulele Orchestra. Find that perfect gift with our Small Works exhibition with over 120 local art works, refreshments, a bonfire, and a special Holiday Popup Store with handmade gifts!

Bed Parade
2023-11-24 09:00 - 09:30 | MI
In it’s 6th year, the fun and quirky Bed Parade returns the day after Thanksgiving, among other holiday traditions in Glen Arbor. You’re invited to simply view the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Avenue, or join in the fun with your own festively decorated bed!
Want to participate?
Rally your troops and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start time on Friday, November 24th, 2023. The “parade” will begin just outside the Pine Cone and complete at the Post Office. Join other participants for a post-parade treat from Leelanau Coffee Roasters or Art’s Tavern, which will be open for breakfast.
This event is open to everyone. No registration required. Sponsored by Becky Thatcher Designs, Contact Michael Lyons for questions: (630)776-0036 michaell@worthathousandwords.com

Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market Preview Party
2023-11-24 18:15 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
Shop a curated variety of goods during the Glen Arbor Artisan Marketplace Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.
Friday, November 24th
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with Carols led by members of Glen Lake Church. Be among the first to shop artisan goods during the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30-8pm.
Saturday, November 25th
Shop an amazing selection of gifts from 24 vendors at the Glen Arbor Artisan Marketplace, located in the Town Hall from 10am-4pm.
Plus, families and children are invited to meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm for festive photo opportunities. Located at: 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI.

Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2024-01-02 17:00 | MI
Join the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District as we kick off the holiday season with the Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival. This fun family event is a great way to get in the festive spirit.
This year, the cause is near and dear to the hearts of the customers and team of the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District. If you have been in Coastal, Crystal River Outfitters and The Cyclery and have admired the amazing selections that we offer, a LARGE majority of this work is owed to our own Kelly Florip, our Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District Lead Buyer. She is constantly working her magic to ensure that our products and stores are ready to go and looking their best.
In August she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in her life and has a major journey ahead of her with treatment and travel for this treatment. Kelly and her husband Nick also have two young girls Mabel & Mylah. Kelly is a ray of sunshine and a rock in our community. Therefore, this year the proceeds from The Strolling Lights Festival will benefit Kelly Florip & her family to help with medical and travel expenses needed for her care.
If you are interested in donating, please visit our website for more information.
Grab friends and family and stroll through The District to admire the festive and uniquely decorated trees! Stop by M22 Glen Arbor for a glass of wine and some M22 gear! Then head over to Coastal to shop all the great gift ideas, apparel and more!

Friends of Glen Lake Library Book Sale
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come and browse a terrific selection of gently used but well loved books and puzzles at the Friend’s Book Sale!
