Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Glen Arbor's PJ Party 2025
2025-11-28 06:00 - 09:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for a fun #shopsmall event Thanksgiving weekend. The PJ Party is an annual tradition on the Friday after Thanksgiving in Glen Arbor’s business district. 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 6/7-9am* to feature specials and sales only offered during this time.
Afterward, make sure to catch the Bed Parade 9-9:30am – starts in front of the Pine Cone and finished by the Post Office/Art’s Tavern. Enjoy shopping and dining locally throughout Thanksgiving weekend, during normal hours of operation.
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PLEASE VISIT THESE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES…
M22 Glen Arbor – Open at 6 am
Coastal – Open at 6 am
Cottage Book Shop – Open at 6 am
Cherry Republic – Open at 7 am
Leelanau Coffee – Open at 6:30 am
The Totem Shop – Open at 6 am
Art’s Tavern T-Shirt Shop – Open at 7 am
Art’s Tavern – Open for Breakfast at 7 am
The Foothills Cafe – Open for breakfast from 8 am – 12 pm

Bed Parade 2025
2025-11-28 09:00 - 09:30 | MI
The fun and quirky Bed Parade rolls back into town the day after Thanksgiving — one of Glen Arbor’s many holiday traditions. You’re invited to watch the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated beds on wheels down Western Avenue — or join in the fun by bringing your own creatively adorned bed!
Want to participate?Rally your crew and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start on Friday, November 28, 2025. The parade will begin near the Pine Cone and wrap up by the Post Office and Art’s Tavern. Afterward, warm up and celebrate with a post-parade treat from Leelanau Coffee Roasters or Art’s Tavern, both open for breakfast.
This event is open to everyone. No registration required.Sponsored by Becky Thatcher Designs. Questions? Contact Michael Lyons at (630) 776-0036 or michaell@worthathousandwords.com

Tree Lighting, Caroling + Marketplace Preview Party
2025-11-28 18:15 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
Kick off the holiday season in Glen Arbor with an evening of small-town charm and cheer! Gather outside the Town Hall at 6:15pm for the Tree Lighting and joyous Community Caroling, led by Glen Lake Church.
Then, step inside for the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30–8pm, where you’ll be among the first to shop an amazing selection of gifts and goods from 25+ local artists and makers. Enjoy a heartwarming start to the holiday season in Glen Arbor!

There’s more to enjoy, shop the Holiday Marketplace on Saturday from 10am-3pm. During the Market, families and children are invited to meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm for festive photo opportunities. Learn More.

Holiday Market 2025
2025-11-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
Shop a curated variety of local artisan goods during the Glen Arbor Holiday Artisan Market, Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.
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Friday, November 28th, 2025
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with caroling led Glen Lake Church. Be among the first to shop the goods during the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30-8pm.
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Find an amazing selection of gifts from 25+ vendors at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, located in the Town Hall from 10am-3pm.
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.

How to be a vendor/participate:

View/Print Vendor Application

Please make checks payable to “Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce,” or pay securely online via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenlakechamber
Please print and return your application, with a check for $125, by July 31st, 2025.
Mail checks and application to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
We have an open seat for the event Chair! With full support from the Glen Lake Chamber for marketing and the events committe, we are seeking a new leader to: admin the artist communication, and be the point person on-site for the week of the event. Contact info@visitglenarbor.com if you or someone you know would be willing to step into this fulfilling and important role.
Please email us 1-3 photos and a description of your product for her to promote and share on social media posts leading up to the event.

Questions? Feel to contact the chamber by email at info@visitglenarbor.com

Trivia Night!
2025-11-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:00, 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 and 14 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!
