Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Youth Ice Fishing Program
2026-02-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Kids and their families are invited to join park rangers for youth ice fishing events. Young participants will learn essential ice fishing skills, safety measures, and fishing regulations, culminating in a “Junior Angler” certification and a fishing pole to take home (while supplies last). If ice conditions permit, attendees will have the opportunity to ice fish at Glen Lake. No registration is required. Organized groups may register at 231-326-4700, ext. 5005.

Snowshoe: A Sip of History
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
A Guided Winter Trek, Hot Cocoa, and a Flavor of History
February 21, 2026
10 am – 12 pm
Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22), Maple City
Discover Port Oneida’s past on snow-covered paths with your history guide. Your adventure begins and ends at the historic Olsen House where after a gentle trek, you will gather in the kitchen for a hot cocoa bar with all the fixings, and warm cookies, using Hattie Olsen’s own recipe. Visit this cozy, charming home during the winter season and get a unique snowy view of the Olsen farmstead and surrounding landscapes.
If conditions do not allow for snowshoeing, we will take a winter hike. Bring your own snowshoes and a change of shoes for inside the Olsen House.
This event is for adults and children over 12. This is a free event and donations are welcome. Registration is requested so we can prepare enough cocoa and bake enough cookies!

Maple Sugaring Days
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm. End your adventure by sampling warm syrup or making maple taffy.

Happiness Hikes: Good Harbor Beach at Bohemian Road 9am
2026-07-21 09:00 - 10:30 | MI
Experience some of the most beautiful places in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in a whole new way – through our guided Happiness Hikes. Hikes go through scenic forests, meadows, historic landscapes, or on beaches, with intentional pauses along the way to stretch, breathe, yoga, and take in the beauty that surrounds us. Donations $15 – $25.
Location: Good Harbor Beach at Bohemian road intersects with M-22 east of Wheeler road, in Maple City.

Horse and Wagon Tours in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District
2026-07-23 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-07-30 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-08-06 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-08-13 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-08-20 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-08-27 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-09-03 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-09-10 09:30 - 10:45 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
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!
SUMMER GROUP RENTAL
Rent the entire wagon for your family or event! Either for our regular Thursday ride or by appointment. Private group rental $392. Please call 231-334-6103.
$30 ADULT $20 CHILDREN 4-12

Happiness Hikes: Alligator Hill Trail
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Alligator Hill Trail
Experience some of the most beautiful places in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in a whole new way – through our guided Happiness Hikes. Hikes go through scenic forests, meadows, historic landscapes, or on beaches, with intentional pauses along the way to stretch, breathe, yoga, and take in the beauty that surrounds us. 12 participants max. Registration required.
Location: Alligator Hill is located in Glen Arbor. There are two entrances. We will meet at the entrance of the Stocking Drive entrance. Take M-22 west of Glen Arbor and turn left on Stocking drive. Drive about a mile and the entrance is on the left.
