Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Live Music at Dune Bird: Chris Skellinger
2026-05-07 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Come hang out with us every Thursday and Sunday from 3–6 PM for live music at Dune Bird Winery.

Live Music at French Valley: Larz Cabot
2026-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Live Music at Dune Bird: Loose Change
2026-05-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States

Live Music at French Valley: Luke Woltanski
2026-04-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-06 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Euchre at Glen Arbor Wines!
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Join us for relaxed, friendly euchre at Glen Arbor Wines, Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm January through the end of April.

Tech Tuesday - Password Recovery
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn how to organize and secure your online passwords, and safely reset them as needed. This hour-long tutorial will be presented by Erin Connolly of the Leelanau Township Library. Tech Tuesdays are hosted in partnership by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Trivia Night!
2026-04-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | 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!

Restaurant Week 2026
2026-04-24 - 2026-05-02 | Glen Arbor, MI, Glen Arbor
April 24th – May 2nd, 2026
Get ready to indulge during the 12th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week! From casual bites to gourmet dining, participating businesses will feature specials or a prix-fixe menu that highlights the best of the local culinary scene.
Whether you’re craving comfort food, fresh local ingredients, or an elevated dining experience, there’s something for every palate. Some may also offer breakfast and lunch specials in addition to dinner.
📅 Restaurant Week EVENT on Facebook
The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce extends a special thank you to Gordon Food Service (GFS) for serving as a pillar event sponsor.
Make your restaurant week plans now. View the menu’s and participating venues, below.
Visit these participants:
La Bécasse
Reservations recommended.
> View the RW Menu
Boonedocks
Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 am-8 pm. No reservations.

> View the RW Menu
Blu
Reservations Recommended.
> View the RW Menu
Trattoria Funistrada
Open Tuesday – Saturday 5pm – 9pm. Reservations recommended.
> View the RW Menu
Cherry Public House
> View the RW Menu
Art’s Tavern
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Cash Only. No reservations.
> View the RW Menu
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
Enjoy SongBird’s delicious breakfast treats and get a special with purchase of a coffee.
> View the RW Menu Leelanau Coffee x SongBird
Good Harbor Grill
Opening for the season, GHG is pleased to offer a 3 course lunch menu for just $18 during Restaurant Week!
> View the RW Menu
Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse
> View the RW Menu

Live Music at French Valley: Jesse Jefferson
2026-04-23 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Documentary Film: The Librarians Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Celebrate National Library Week by experiencing this acclaimed new film. It explores the challenges faced by libraries as the exercise their duty to protect intellectual freedom. Sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library.

Sharecare: Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 pm
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn about the many services available to area seniors in this presentation by Dawn Bousamra, executive director of Sharecare of Leelanau. She’ll describe their various programs, including transportation assistance, home visits, and wellness programming.

Outdoor Gallery Art Panel Auction
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-23 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Outdoor Gallery Panel Auction
Auction is April 21-23, 2026
All five panels from the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2025 Outdoor Gallery exhibition will be available for acquisition. The GAAC is holding an online auction April 21-23, 2026. The 5-foot square artworks are reproductions of original digital paintings by Traverse City artist Justin Shull, winner of the 2025 Outdoor Gallery invitational.
The panels may be enjoyed at any time. They are displayed on the GAAC’s exterior walls.
For more information about how to bid on the panels, and to learn more about Justin Shull, go to: https://glenarborart.org/2026-outdoor-gallery-panel-auction/

CONSTRUCTed Artist Talk
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00
Opening Reception for the exhibit, CONSTRUCTed. Which Showcases works in wood, paper, and fiber. Featured artists will present furniture, textiles, paper assemblages, basketry, and more in both functional and decorative creations. Artist talk April 18-2:00
Exhibit continues through April 18

Live Music at French Valley: Billy & The Kid
2026-04-16 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Live Music at Bel Lago: Bryan Poirier
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Enjoy a special performance by the talented Bryan Poirier while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.
While this is a FREE event, space is limited. Reservations are required! Please email marianne@bellago.com to reserve your spot and let us know if you’d like any special accommodations (mobility, etc.)

Live Music at Bel Lago: Bryan Poirier
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Enjoy a special performance by the talented Bryan Poirier while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.

Live Music at French Valley: Loose Change
2026-04-09 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Spring Wildflowers
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about native spring flowers in this presentation by Empire resident and amateur naturalist Martina Dorn. She’ll highlight species common to Northern Michigan providing insights into their unique characteristics and preferred habitats.

Maple Sugar Days
2026-04-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Saturday, March 7:
8 am – 12 pm, Community Pancake Breakfast for purchase at The Homestead
10 am – 3 pm, Main Event at Dechow and Olsen Farms, free with park pass
Sunday, March 8:
11 am – 3 pm, Main Event at Dechow and Olsen Farms, free with park pass
Come experience the maple sugaring process through time in the Port Oneida Historic District in Sleeping Bear Dunes. The event takes place March 7-8 at Dechow and Olsen farmsteads.
At Dechow, learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, to the Settler’s open fire process, to the present day. You will even visit an historic sugar shack.
Step inside the Olsen farmhouse across the street for the final boiling of sap, sugar making, hands-on kids’ games, and maple syrup snow cones. Various maple products and syrup will be on-hand. If walking between stops at Dechow farm is not your pace, this one-stop demonstration is on-going at Olsen.
Plan on spending 2.5 hours at the event to experience both sites. Parking is available at each farm. The farms are located one mile north of The Homestead, on Harbor Hwy. (M-22), between Thoreson and Port Oneida roads. Maple Sugar Days is presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
The event is free with a park pass.
The festivities kick off at the annual Community Pancake Breakfast at the Homestead Resort’s CQ’s Cabin on Saturday, March 7 from 8am – 12pm. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, potatoes, fruit and beverages at $17 per adult, $9 per child ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. The breakfast is hosted by the Homestead Resort, sponsored by Sleeping Bear Visitor’s Bureau, with proceeds benefiting Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.

Easter Egg Hunt at M22 Glen Arbor
2026-04-04 12:45 - 15:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its fifth District-Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place at M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W Western Ave., on Saturday, April 4th. The afternoon will be full of Easter activities with spring drink specials (think wine cocktails and mocktails for the kids) and Peep S’mores by the fires. The event will kick off at 12:45 pm with the Easter Bunny arriving via kayak on the Crystal River. Then, hop over to the Wine Patio for pictures and fun! The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 2 pm. After, relax in The District and enjoy an afternoon in Glen Arbor.
For more information, visit www.crystalriveroutfitters.com or follow us on social media (Facebook: Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District, Instagram: @thedistrictglenarbor).
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District is located on M22 in downtown Glen Arbor and is comprised of; Crystal River Outfitters, The Cyclery, M22 Glen Arbor & Coastal.
If you have any questions, please email our M22 Manager, Kait Springsdorf, at kait@crystalriveroutfitters.com

Sleeping Bear From Below
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:00
Experience the wonders of the Great Lakes in this amazing film from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Note: This event will take place at the Empire Township Hall across the street from the library. For further information call the library@ 231.326.5361.

Live Music at French Valley: Jakob Abraham
2026-04-02 15:00 - 18:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States

Dinosaur Art and Stories
2026-04-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Help create a colorful banner for the library! Enjoy some dino-tastic stories, be a paleontologist and more!
