Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Bed Parade

Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, 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.   

Empire Artisan Marketplace

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

Empire, MI will be having their annual Artisan Marketplace at the Empire Town hall on November 27th. from 10 AM to 4 PM. 18 Artisans will be present with lovely handcrafted items and gifts for everyone on your list. Shop local for the holidays, plus enjoy home-made tamales for a delicious dinner to-go! Please consider

Holiday Open House

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

The Glen Arbor Arts Center invites the community to a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 9, 5 - 7 pm. This seasonal celebration begins with the 2021 Small Works Holiday Exhibition, an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art for $150 or less. The exhibition features the work of

Free

PaperWork

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

Paper is a ubiquitous material that’s the foundation of much visual art. The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s exhibition, PaperWork, focuses on works on paper, and works made of paper. The exhibit runs January 14 – March 24, 2022. PaperWork is juried exhibit. It features the work of 21 artists from throughout Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, and

Free
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Friday Favorites

M22 Glen Arbor Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan

Start your weekend off right! Every Friday, from 4-7pm at M22 Glen Arbor enjoy $2 off flights, $1 off large pours, and 10% off bottles. To make your igloo reservation, go to crystalriveroutfitters.com. Seating in the heated patio and around one of our cozy fires are also available. See you Friday night!

Chili Cook-Off + Perch Fishing Contest

Boonedocks 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

The Glen Lake Chili Cook-off, an annually anticipated mid-winter event, is back to its original format this year! Saturday, February 19th from noon- 3pm, on the deck of Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm. Proceeds from this event are given out on senior scholarship night at

Free – $20
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Neighborhood Forest: Trees for Kids

Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

Parents in the Glen Lake area are invited to order free trees for their kids, courtesy of Neighborhood Forest, to be delivered to the Glen Lake Community Library during the last week of April. For more information, and to submit your online order, visit the library's website: glenlakelibrary.net. Deadline for placing orders is February 28.

Free

Family Movie Matinee: Eight Below

Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

Join us in our Program Room for a Saturday family movie matinee each month at 1:00 pm. This month’s selection is "Eight Below" an action/adventure tale of Antarctic survival, inspired by a true story. Rated PG. Popcorn provided.

Free

Puppet Adventures

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

Puppet Adventures / A Free Puppet Show Saturday, March 5, 1 - 2 pm Puppet Workshop, 2 - 3 pm A Puppet Master’s epic characters are magically brought to life through world-class puppetry. Join Jack on an epic adventure up the magical beanstalk to the Giant’s castle. Jack learns that doing your part and following

Free

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