Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Ranger-led Snowshoe Hikes
2020-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is planning something new this winter for their free ranger-led snowshoe hikes! Whether you are an experienced snowshoer or have never tried snowshoeing, the National Lakeshore invites you to join a ranger-led snowshoe hike to explore the park.
There will be two hikes each Saturday, one for beginners called the “Snowshoe Saunter” and one for more experienced snowshoe hikers called the “Snowshoe Trek.” Each hike starts at 1:00 p.m. with an introduction at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. These Saturday snowshoe hikes begin on January 4 and continue each Saturday through March 14. Reservations are required. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5010, for details and to make reservations. When making your reservation, be sure to specify if you would like to join the “Snowshoe Saunter” or “Snowshoe Trek.”
If there is not enough snow, winter hikes will be offered. Snowshoes will be loaned at no charge to participants that do not have their own. The National Lakeshore has traditional and modern snowshoes available. These hikes are free, but participants do need a park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are required whether participants borrow snowshoes from the National Lakeshore or have their own. To cancel a reservation, please call the National Lakeshore so visitors on the waiting list can be contacted to participate in the hike. Snowshoe hikes are fun for all ages. Inside the visitor center, rangers will first provide an introduction and basic snowshoeing instructions, and then everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day.
Once there, the ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features and winter’s effect on them by exploring and discovering clues on site. Be prepared and plan to be outside for about two hours. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable. Not only is snowshoeing easy, fun, and good exercise, it is also an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. The ranger-led hikes are mildly strenuous, yet they proceed at a leisurely pace for one and a half miles at the most.
The “Snowshoe Saunter” will allow for more time to put on the snowshoes and to practice using them, and will go at a slow pace with multiple stops along the way. It will be a leisurely exploration through the National Lakeshore’s cool spots.
The “Snowshoe Trek” will be slightly faster-paced and the terrain might be a little more rugged. There will still be interpretive stops along the hike to discover the park’s resources. Both of these hikes will involve exploration and adventure.

4th of July Parade - CANCELLED
2020-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Due to the corona virus and social distancing restrictions, this event is cancelled. Look for a virtual parade on social media.

4th of July Parade in Glen Arbor
Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven making its way through to the North/East end of town. This year’s parade Marshal is _TBD_.
Participate…
Everyone is welcome and “anything goes!”
Want to participate in the parade? Cyclists (kids and families) and Walkers can join in the parade starting at the Christian Science Church. Cars and Floats participating in the parade, please meet at Glen Haven to line up 45 min prior to the parade start time. The parade begins at Noon.
Want a front row seat? Volunteer! We always need as many parade volunteers as possible. Bring your own broom to help walk with the parade and sweep the candy back towards the crowd, to keep kids off the street and safe.
Enjoy the area…
Most shops and restaurants are open part of the day for you! Please make sure to come to town early to park and enjoy shopping the lovely retailers and art galleries. Whether you’ll end up back where you’re staying or head back home, there’s a beach or lake or trail for you to enjoy some outdoor recreation the remainder of the holiday.
If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on the Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.
More to celebrate on the 4th…
>>Flag Raising Ceremony | Old Settlers Park @ 10am
>>Boat Parade | On the Glen Lakes @4pm
>>Pancake Breakfast | Sunday, July 5th 8am -12pm at the Town Hall

Parade photos courtesy of Raquel Jackson
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2020 Plein Air Weekend: Thursday Sundowner
2020-07-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
This challenging painting event features artists capturing the beauty and awe of the sunset over Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. Artists work quickly to capture the setting sun (Weather permitting). These paintings will be on view and for purchase on Friday evening sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. Admission is Free.
The 12th year of Northern Michigan’s premier painting weekend featuring artists from throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Highlights include three painting events for Artists culminating in two art exhibits and the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s largest fundraiser. The event attracts hundreds of art collectors eager to purchase the original artworks. Almost half of all proceeds go to the Glen Arbor Arts Center.

Workshop: Personal Power Tools
2020-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Personal Power Tools
Karen Anderson returns to the GAAC to explore how the arts give us tools for expressing our power in “Personal Power Tools” October 14, 10 am – noon. In this workshop, students will engage in discussion and visit the “Power Tools” exhibition to discover how it enlarges one’s vision of personal power. Workshop cost is $25 GAAC members and $35 nonmembers.
For more information about these workshops go to GlenArborArt.org, and click on CLASSES. The Glen Arbor Arts Center is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Glen Arbor Pumpkin Festival - CANCELLED
2020-10-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Township Park, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor Pumpkin Festival
NOTICE: this event has been cancelled due to covid with the plan to resume in 2021
Saturday, October 24th, 2020 | 12 – 3pm
A fun, family friendly celebration of fall, the 4th Saturday in October. Held outdoors at the Glen Arbor Township Park, located at the corner of M-22 & State Street with a rain location at the Glen Arbor Town Hall.
The event takes place from 12 – 3pm and includes festive activities take for kids of all ages include games, a pie eating contest, halloween costume contest, cake walk, crafts and of course…pumpkin carving! There will be live music and refreshments/food available for purchase. Pumpkins will be put on display and lit at 6pm, for all to enjoy. Participants may return Saturday evening or early on Sunday to pickup their pumpkins. Open to the public. Entry: $5 suggested donation
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Festive Schedule
12 – 3pm | Activities & Games, Pie Eating Contest, Pumpkin Carving, Games & Crafts and a Cake Walk.
Musical entertainment will be performed by __TBD__
12:30pm | Costume Parade ~ open to kids of all ages with prizes awarded for a variety of categories.
In addition, there will be Face Painting offered by The Painted Lady Face Art and carving demonstrations by Lord of the Gourd. Food for purchase provided by Art’s Tavern will include Cider, Donuts, Hot Dogs & Chili.
The event will wrap up by 3pm.
6pm | Pumpkins will be put on display and lit at 6pm, for all to enjoy.
Volunteers & Sponsors
MAJOR SPONSORS:

SPONSORS:
TBD

More
>> Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor will be held this year on Sunday, Oct. 25th
>> Browse our local Business Directory, find listings by category.
>> Get “Special Offers & Rates” on places to stay.

Event design, marketing and photography by Rockwell Art & Design for the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce.

CANCELLED: Trick or Treat Glen Arbor
2020-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
NOTICE: For the safety of businesses and participants, Trick or Treating downtown Glen Arbor is cancelled for this year with the hope of resuming next year.

Perch Fishing Contest
2021-02-20 06:30 - 14:00 | The Sportsman Shop, 5914 S Ray St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
This year’s Perch Fishing Contest will take place on Saturday, Feb 20th from from 7am-1pm.
Sign up will take place at the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor, MI from 6-7:30am.

Ice fishing takes place on the Glen Lakes. Bring your catches back to weigh in, at the Sportsman Shop at 1pm.

$10 entry fee – 100% payout.
Call Bob at 231-883-5638 for more information.

Please note, the Chili Cook-off fundraiser takes place the weekend before, Feb. 13th & 14th in Glen Arbor & Empire locations. Click for details.

ESTATE SALE - Rich and Bonnie Quick Estate
2021-05-29 09:00 - 2021-05-30 21:00, 2021-05-30 09:00 - 2021-05-31 21:00 | MI, United States
Estate Sale- Sat May 29, Sun May 30, 9 am to 9 pm.
8317 West Skyline Drive, Empire, Mi
Featuring
Tools
Fine Furnishings
Collectibles
Outdoor furniture
Household goods
Art and more!
Please bring truck for large furniture pieces. No delivery available.
5 groups allowed in every 45 minutes.
Please bring your own bags for smaller items. We look forward to seeing your there! All major credit cards and cash accepted.

Beach Bards Bonfires
2021-06-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-07-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
After a 2020 pandemic hiatus, the Beach Bards are back on Friday Nights with bonfires featuring poetry, storytelling and music.
The event takes place on the beach at The Leelanau School: June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2021.
Come share in the open forum for By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, and Music. As always Children’s Hour begins at 8 p.m. with the inimitable Fuzz Foster helping you to take your turn reciting a favorite rhyme, rap, joke, story, skit, song, or poem around the big bonfire. Then the adult hour continues after sunset.

4th of July Parade
2021-07-04 10:30 - 14:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Yes! The 59th Fourth of July Parade, from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor will happen on Sunday, July 4th!
10:30am and after on the 4th, all will be welcomed to Glen Haven to line up and get ready to go. Vehicle line-up is organized into “groups” in Glen Haven by our volunteers in RED SHIRTS, and Stan Brubaker in his usual YELLOW. If you’re a walker joining the parade, enter the parade via Forest Haven.
12pm the line up will roar slowly out of Glen Haven to make their way into Glen Arbor.
Note: This we the community relied on our Governor’s decision. On may 20th 2021, she announced “Michigan will fully lift outdoor capacity limits on June 1 and starting July 1, end indoor gathering caps that were put in place to curb Covid-19.” We take that to mean, since we are “outdoors” and “gathering” we can therefore have our parade! We hope you agree. Parade attendees/watchers should stay on the sidewalks and out of the street. Please be respectful, safe.

carrying the American flag

military vehicles in the parade

mom and child watching the parade

sleeping bear dunesmobile

camp kohana

GLFD in the parade

Remember: No organization is in charge of this parade. It’s simply a bunch of Americans showing their gratitude and patriotism in an old-fashions, small town way. This parade celebration would not work without our volunteers, sweepers. We always could use more. Thank you America, paraders, volunteers, Glen Lake Fire Department, Sheriff’s Dept. and supporters.

Glen Arbor Parade photos by Raquel Jackson, Rockwell Art & Design

Biking Through Time: Glen Arbor to Glen Haven
2021-07-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear
Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Bike a by-gone era of history from Glen Arbor to Glen Haven. Hear the stories of the 2015 storm, Glen Arbor history, the influence and life of D.H. Day and his incredible and highly photographed barns; formation of the dunes and alligator hill; the Sleeping Bear Inn, and Glen Haven’s fruit and maritime activities. There is a good balance of stops along the way with narration while riding. and photo opportunities.
Great for a group of friends or multi-generational family experience that will connect you with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount.Miles: 8 Cost: $25 per adult/ $15 per child ages 8-17;(no cost for children in child trailers)
Bike Type: Best for road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid, e-bikes and fat tire. Not suitable for bikes with very skinny tires.
Difficulty: This is level with the exception of one steep hill. One of our guides will walk with others walking. One very 300 ft. section of dirt road.
Ages: Not suitable for children under 4. Ages 4-7 must be in a trailer/carrier. Ages 8 yrs. old can be on their own bike.
Location: Starts at the Alligator Hill Trailhead of the Heritage Trail on Forest Haven road. (You can park up at the Hiking Trailhead or on the side of the road. Meet where the biking trail starts.)If you are renting a bike, please allow 1/2 hour to get your bike at The Cyclery, and bike to our meeting location in Glen Arbor. The bike shop will provide instructions. It’s about a 10 minute ride.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmets are required.

Biking Historic Sleeping Bear
2021-07-20 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear
Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Ride the rural landscape and get a close-up guided tour of the area’s history imagining life in the early 19th century.
Biking Historic Sleeping Bear
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 Miles: Approx. 5.5 miles
Cost: $25 per adult/ $15 per child ages 10-17
Explore the cultural landscape of Sleeping Bear and its 19th century heritage as we ride the Heritage Trail and scenic, rural roads in the heart of Port Oneida past farms and pastures. Enjoy seven stops of interest, unique views of Lake Michigan, and get inside some of the farm buildings. On this leisurely paced ride, hear about folk lore, harrowing stories of shipwrecks and pirates, and how the land was used through time. A good balance of stops and narration along the way. The tour starts and ends at the Port Oneida Heritage Center. Group discount available. (Photo credit: Glen Arbor Sun)

Off the Beaten Path: Bike and Hike
2021-07-29 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-05 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-12 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-19 09:30 - 13:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear. Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history!
Find the hidden history tucked into the hills of this 100 year old agricultural farm community. Some of the most fun and interesting things are off the beaten path! Solve the mystery clues. Take a short hike to discover a relic in the woods or traverse an old cow path; stop for a view of Lake Michigan; and step inside farm buildings. Explore cemeteries and uncover the tragedies and stories of these settlers. Where did the Port go? Explore and learn about the “town” of Port Oneida that’s now a ghost community and how a hard life here resulted in some untimely deaths.
Miles: 9 miles
Cost: $60 per adult; $50 ages 10-17
Bike Type: Road bikes (NO skinny tires!) Best for mountain bikes, hybrid, and fat tire.
Difficulty: Moderate. Heritage Trail and beautiful rustic (dirt) back roads
Age limits: This tour is not suitable for children under 10.
Location: The most complete tour of Port Oneida starts and ends at the Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center. LUNCH: pack a lunch and bring a knapsack or some way to carry it on your bike.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmet is required. Bike lock is recommended.
