Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Trivia Night!
2024-12-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) and 9 more dates | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for a great night of trivia! Quizmaster Whoot will leads us through fun and mind-bending questions which will be a great cap to your evening! See you then!

Locals Night
2024-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grab a friend or neighbor and come enjoy “Locals Night” in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses offer their own promotions and specials during this event from 4-7pm Friday, December 13th 2024.
Confirmed, but not limited to, participating businesses:

Coastal – Snow Sport Sale: 20% Off Cross Country Skis, Ski Boots, Poles & Snowshoes
M22 Glen Arbor – Stop by The District during Glen Arbor’s Local Night to shop and sip from 4-7pm Friday, December 13th. Heather from Arabella will also be here for a permanent jewelry pop up!
Inn and Trail Gourmet – 15% off all marketplace items. In coordination with The Cottage Book Shop, win a gourmet Italian food gift basket!
Cherry Republic retail store – Get a $15 Public House Gift Card when you spend $75 or more in the store!
Cherry Public House – Dine and drink with us. Live music performed by Chris Skellenger, Patrick Neimisto, and Mary Sue Wilkinson
Glen Arbor Wines – Enjoy a $15 Gift Card as a treat when you purchase 3 bottles of wine!
Art’s Tavern – 1/2 Off All Appetizers-$10 Peppermint Mocha Martinis! Double Punches On Your Art’s Loyalty Card For Every $25 Spent
Cottage Book Shop – Recieve 15% off at Cottage Book Shop, a free tote with purchase and other in store surprises!
Leelanau Coffee Roasting – Open until 6pm. Shop the 25% off table and get a special with cookies and coffee!

Other participants not confirmed, may include:

Great Lake Tea & Spice
Ruth Conklin Gallery
Joyfull
The Totem Shop

Santa Claus is coming to town - and to Cherry Republic!
2024-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Cherry Republic
Join us for an afternoon of cherry cheer as the big man himself will be on hand to meet, greet, and spread joy around the store. We’ll have hot cocoa and candy canes as kids of all ages are welcome to take pictures with Santa and drop off their wish lists and letters. Happy holidays from all our Cherry Ambassadors!
This is a complimentary event; no RSVP is required.

"The Sky Is Always There" - Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-01-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center looks overhead with its first exhibit of 2025, The Sky Is Always There. This juried exhibit opens January 10 with a reception, 5-8 pm in the gallery.
The Sky Is Always There is an exhibition that moves beyond direct representation, beyond portraits of puffy clouds. Applicants were asked to consider the sky from its atmospheric characteristic to its mythic history. Is the sky so familiar that we forget to consider it? Is the sky just more psychic wallpaper? These are some of the creative prompts exhibitors will interpret.
More information about The Sky Is Always There can be found on the GAAC website: GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS The exhibition runs through March 20. The GAAC is open during the week 9 am – 3 pm, and on Saturday noon – 4 pm.

Maple Sugaring Days
2025-03-22 10:00 - 20:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The main event on Saturday March 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. allows attendees to experience the full maple sugaring process in the parking lot at the Dune Climb. Participants can engage in sampling warm syrup enjoy kid-friendly activities and witness sap boiling demonstrations as part of this delightful event. This event is in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
The Twilight Hike portion of the event has been cancelled.
All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire Michigan and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series.

The District's 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 12:30 - 15:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Easter Egg Hunt & Fun in Glen Arbor
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its fourth District Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place at M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W Western Ave. on Saturday, April 19th. The afternoon will be full of Easter activities with spring drink specials (think wine cocktails and mocktails for the kids) and Peep S’mores by the fires. The event will kick off at 12:45pm with the Easter Bunny arriving by kayak! Then, from 1pm-2pm there will be crafts and opportunities for pictures with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 2pm! After, relax at the M22 Wine Patio and enjoy an afternoon in Glen Arbor.
For more information, visit www.crystalriveroutfitters.com or follow us on social media (Facebook: Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District, Instagram: @thedistrictglenarbor).
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District is located on M22 in downtown Glen Arbor and is comprised of; Crystal River Outfitters, The Cyclery, M22 Glen Arbor & Coastal.
If you have any questions, please email our M22 Manager Kait Springsdorf at kait@crystalriveroutfitters.com.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with DJ Ras Marco D.
2025-05-24 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio Saturday, May 24th from 3-5pm for live music featuring DJ Ras Marco. Grab a glass or flight of wine and jam out to some vinyl!

Glen Arbor Arts Center Partners with IPR’s Sound Garden Project to Bring Kodak Quartet to Glen Arbor Area
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-21 | MI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact
Kristie McCaw
Program Manager | Glen Arbor Arts Center
(231) 334-6112
kristiem@glenarborart.org
Glen Arbor Arts Center Partners with IPR’s Sound Garden Project to Bring Kodak Quartet to Glen Arbor Area
Glen Arbor, MI — The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is delighted to present the Kodak Quartet as their Musicians-in-Residence from June 10–21, 2025. Presented through a partnership between the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Manitou Music Series and Interlochen Public Radio’s Sound Garden Project, an initiative focused on planting classical music in unexpected places. The Kodak Quartet will bring its electrifying, genre-defying sound to the Glen Arbor area.
Now in its fourth year in Glen Arbor, the Sound Garden residency continues the GAAC’s commitment to making the arts accessible, immersive, and community-centered. Through this unique collaboration, the Kodak Quartet will bring live music into both natural and everyday community spaces—from beaches to boats, front porches to playgrounds, and schools to libraries.
About the Kodak Quartet
The New York City-based Kodak Quartet is recognized as one of today’s most exciting young ensembles. With members hailing from the U.S., Canada, France, and South Africa, the award-winning group has been described as blending “the intensity of a rock band with the depth of classical music”. Known for bold programming, boundary-pushing collaborations, and a dynamic stage presence, the quartet has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Banff Centre, and alongside GRAMMY-winning artists including Time for Three and the Kronos Quartet. Recent accolades include winning the 2023 Frances Walton and Coltman Chamber Music competitions.
Where to Experience the Music
Throughout their residency, the Kodak Quartet will create joyful, spontaneous encounters with music through a variety of free public events. These performances are designed to surprise, delight, and deepen community connection.
Sunrise Sounds – Wake up to morning music at favorite Glen Arbor locations
Open Rehearsals – Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process on the GAAC Front Porch
Sound Samples – Interactive musical experiences in parks, shops, and other unexpected places
Pontoon Concert – A floating concert at the Narrows on Big Glen Lake | Saturday, June 14 | 2–3 PM | Weather Permitting
Sunset Sounds – A dreamy evening performance at Empire Beach
Musical Story Time – Family-friendly music at the Glen Lake Community Library
Glen Lake Community School Visit – An afternoon of music for students, including performances on the playground and during school pickup
Culminating Concert – A free final performance at Old Settlers Park Chapel
Friday, June 20 | 6–7:30 PM | Free, but reservations required due to limited seating
For the most up-to-date schedule and reservation information, visit www.glenarborart.org.
Or follow the GAAC on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/GlenArborArtsCenter
Instagram: @glenarborartscenter
About the Glen Arbor Arts Center
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching community life through the arts. Its Manitou Music Series brings high-quality music performances to Leelanau County each summer, with a focus on creative experiences that are welcoming, accessible, and inspiring.

2nd Annual Beryl Days in Empire MI
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22 | MI
‘Beryl Days’ (Beryl – pronounced “barrel” – yes, like a barrelling wave!) is a weekend-long, freshwater festival rooted in joy, community, and caring for what you love.
This grassroots event merges surf, stewardship, music, and play to cultivate a culture of connection — to the Lakes, and to one another. From comps to cleanups, live music to laughter, Beryl Days is a solstice shindig not to miss ~ Join us!
Find out more about the lineup of individual events, times and locations happening June 20th, 21st and 22nd, plus live music on Saturday at sleepingbearsurf.com/event/beryl-days

Glen Arbor Arts Center Presents Youth Plein Air Month in July
2025-07-01 09:00 - 2025-07-31 15:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Scott Bouma Executive Director / Glen Arbor Arts Center (231) 334-6112 director@glenarborart.org
Glen Arbor Arts Center Presents Youth Plein Air Month in July
GLEN ARBOR, Mich. — Throughout July, the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new Youth Plein Air Month will invite children ages 6–12 to step outside, paint in the open air, and capture the signature landscapes and buildings of Leelanau County.
“Youth Plein Air Month is intended to nurture confidence and creativity by taking art making outside the classroom,” said Scott Bouma, Executive Director of GAAC. “We want young artists to feel the very spark of inspiration that has brought seasoned plein air painters to this area for generations.”
Paint with Free Plein Air Art Kits
From July 1 through July 31, families may borrow fully stocked art kits at no cost. Each kit contains supplies and instructions, including standing easels, canvases, paints, brushes, and painters palettes. Young artists can paint on GAAC grounds or borrow the kits for up to four days to take on outdoor adventures.
“We’re excited to introduce children to the world of plein air painting with free art kits designed just for them,” said Kristie McCaw, Program Manager at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. “It’s a chance to spark their creativity, connect with nature, and experience the joy of making art in the open air, all while exploring the beauty of our region.”
Meet a Plein Air Artist Day | Saturday, July 12
Professional plein air painters will be on site at GAAC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for demonstrations, technique tips, and hands-on guidance. A rain date is set for Sunday, July 13.
“After decades in the classroom, I’ve seen how quickly young minds spark when they watch creativity unfold in real time,” said Mark Mehaffey, former teacher and featured plein air painter. “The artists will guide kids, inviting them to pick up a brush and experience the joy of capturing the world around them.”
Youth Plein Air Exhibit | July 28 to July 31
Each participant will have the opportunity to display one completed painting in GAAC’s classroom gallery. The exhibit will be open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gathering and Awards Ceremony | Thursday, July 31
A community celebration on the GAAC back deck from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. will spotlight the young artists and recognize their work.
“Seeing their artwork on display and hearing applause from family and friends can be transformative for young creators,” Bouma added.

Glen Arbor's Celebrate America 4th of July Parade
2025-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | MI
Celebrate America on the 4th of July with floats and vintage cars,
as they parade from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor.
The 2025 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshall is Ed Ricker. Ed’s Cadillac has carried the 4th of July parade Grand Marshall’s for many years. Following the unexpected passing of Ed, the Township honors his memory by naming him the 2025 parade Grand Marshall. This annual community parade is open to anyone who wants to celebrate the founding of our great country on its birthday. No registration is required.
Parade vehicles will gather in Glen Haven Friday morning, July 4th, at 10:30am. Volunteer parade staff will direct vehicles to their designated area by class/type. The parade begins at noon when vehicles will proceed slowly toward Glen Arbor.
Walkers should gather on Forest Haven Road and M-109 (near the Christian Science Church) and are asked not to join the parade until the last parade vehicle passes Forest Haven Road. A member of the volunteer parade staff will help organize the walkers and indicate when it’s time for each group to proceed. A vehicle from the Glen Lake Fire Department will stop to let the walkers in and will follow
behind the last group.
Safety is of the utmost importance! Please help keep yourself and others safe. Children (and adults) should not enter the street. Please follow the guidance from the “broom crew” which is comprised of volunteers who “broom” candy from the street toward the crowd. Please, No Water Activities during the parade. For the safety and comfort of everyone attending, we ask that you do not bring or use water guns, blasters, balloons, bottles, or other water items during the parade. We ask you to share these safety reminders with all participants and spectators.
Please contact the Township office at (231)334-3539 if you can help with the “broom crew.” More help is always welcome.

Glen Lake Fire Pancake Breakfast
2025-07-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
Glen Lake Fire Pancake Breakfast
Start your Sunday with a delicious pancake breakfast in support of our local heroes! Hosted by the Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association and GLFD firefighters, the event includes hot pancakes, GLFD supporter T-shirts, and hats for sale. All proceeds help support local fire and rescue efforts—come hungry and show your support!
Sunday, July 6 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor

Port Oneida Horse and Wagon Tours
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Tuesdays, 10:00 am and 11:15 am
1.25 hour tour
Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the fields and side roads of this significant agricultural community of over 100 years, with beautiful vistas and farmsteads.
Meet at Port Oneida Heritage Center/Olsen Farm.
Our Horses: The stars of the tours are our two Belgium horses. You will learn more about the horses on the tour!
Group Rental also available by appointment. Call 231-334-6103
