Stories and More for Preschoolers
2021-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) and 2 more dates | 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, 2021-10-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-10-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-24 17:30 - 18:30 and 1 more date | 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, 2021-10-16 11:00 - 2021-10-17 18:00, 2021-10-17 11:00 - 2021-10-18 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.

Good boy! in Concert for Empire Area Emergency Fund
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Ann Brewing, 6535 First Street, Lake Ann, MI, 49650, United States
Good boy! in Concert at Lake Ann Brewery on Tuesday October 26th, from 6-8pm.
Musicians Chris Skellenger, Pat Niemisto, & Norm Wheeler bring Horn Infused Folk grass with interactive sing-a-long. There will be a Free will donation to benefit the Empire Area Emergency Fund.

Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor Business District
2021-10-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy some family fun and come to Glen Arbor for daytime Trick or Treating in the business district. This year, it will take place on Halloween day, Sunday, Oct. 31st from 12-3pm (or until the treats run out!)
Dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating businesses. Free to attend, Open to the public. Take some time to “shop small and eat local” too.

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.

Take photos, tag and share yours on social media…#glenarbor #trickortreat

Trunk or Treat in Empire
2021-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Empire
Sunday, October 31st
Trick or treating in Empire, MI from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Front Street in Empire

Be sure to visit the haunted school bus!

Front Street will be blocked off from Empire Town Hall to the Huntington Bank, Walkers only between 5:00 and 7:00

Volunteers will be there at 1/2 hour before trick or treating starts to help direct vehicles to their parking spot if they have registered to hand out treats.

All other vehicles park on side streets or at the East end of Front Street.

Sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center

PJ Party "Better than Black Friday" Shopping
2021-11-26 06:00 - 08:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for this fun #shopsmall event on Friday, November 26th of Thanksgiving weekend. The PJ Party is an annual tradition in the Glen Arbor business district, where you are invited to wear your pajamas and come out for special sales and offers with participating local merchants for a “Better than Black Friday” shopping experience.
Select businesses open early, this year from 6-8am* to feature specials and sales only offered during this time. Many will grab a drink or breakfast treat afterwards. Shops continue Thanksgiving weekend sales during their normal hours of operation the rest of the day/weekend. Check with individual merchants for their offerings and hours.

*Participating Businesses*
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Wines
Cottonseed Apparel
M22 Glen Arbor
Coastal
The Totem Shop
Cottage Book Shop – *Opening at 7am
Northwoods Hardware – *Opening at 7am
Inn & Trail Gourmet – *Open from 8am-4pm with 10% off everything in the store all day.
Good Harbor Grill – *Open to serve breakfast & lunch from 8am – 1pm
Art’s Tavern – *Open all day, Breakfast service beginning at 6am
Lake Street Studios, Forest Gallery and Rinco Coffee will be open 11am-5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.

Want to participate in this event? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Visit our Business Directory for local listings

Bed Parade
2021-11-26 09:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The fun and quirky Bed Parade returns in 2021, among other Glen Arbor holiday traditions you won’t want to miss, Thanksgiving weekend. While you’re in Glen Arbor the day after Thanksgiving, don’t miss the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Avenue.

Want to participate?
Rally your troops and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start time on Friday, November 26th. 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. Organized by Becky Thatcher Designs, contact Michael Lyons for questions: (630)776-0036 michaell@worthathousandwords.com
