Maple Sugaring Days
2025-03-22 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The main event on Saturday March 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. allows attendees to experience the full maple sugaring process in the parking lot at the Dune Climb. Participants can engage in sampling warm syrup enjoy kid-friendly activities and witness sap boiling demonstrations as part of this delightful event. This event is in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
The Twilight Hike portion of the event has been cancelled.
All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire Michigan and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series.

Trivia Night!
2025-03-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for a great night of trivia! Quizmaster Whoot will leads us through fun and mind-bending questions which will be a great cap to your evening! See you then!

Tech Tuesday: Library eResources - March 25, 2:00 pm
2025-03-25 14:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us at the Glen Lake Library as this month Tech Tuesday will explore the digital collections of our Leelanau Libraries. Library staff will walk you through our various websites and apps like Libby and Kanopy among others. No registration is required so stop in with your curiosity and your questions.

Euchre
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Join us Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through April 30th, for relaxed, fun euchre. Don’t know how to play? This is your chance to learn. Or just chat at the bar!

Live Music at French Valley: Jesse Jefferson
2025-03-27 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Thursday, December 26, January 30 and March 27 at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Jesse Jefferson while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!

French Valley’s Locals Night
2025-03-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-24 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley every Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM for Locals Night – an evening of great flavors, live music, and community vibes!
Enjoy a $1 discount on all drinks to perfectly pair with our delicious rotating soup special. Check out our website for more information on this week’s live music and soup special!
Soup Options:
• $7 Bowls – Enjoy a comforting bowl while you’re here.
• $12 Quarts To-Go – Take the flavor home and share with family or save for later!
Whether you’re craving a cozy night in or a fun outing with friends, French Valley’s Locals Night is the perfect midweek treat. Come for the soup, stay for the music, and make it your new Thursday tradition!

Police Blotter Bingo!
2025-03-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Join us every Friday at 5:30 p.m. through April 25th for a fun game of Leelanau Police Blotter Bingo! Cows in the road? Dogs on the loose? Miscellaneous juvenile activity? Come moo, bark and toast with us–and win your own piece of candy or two!

Live Music at French Valley: Billy & The Kid
2025-04-03 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Billy & The Kid.
Billy & The Kid are a dynamic guitar and mandolin duo, known for delivering fresh and exciting performances. Their vibrant sound and energetic stage presence create an unforgettable musical experience.

Game Night
2025-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The next community Game Night is Wednesday, April 9, 5-8 pm, at Cherry Public House – belly up to a game, bring your own, or grab one of many available on site to play. Pizza, chili, chicken salad, salads, beer, wine, and pop will be available for purchase. All are welcome – grab family and friends and come Get Your Game On!!!😁🙌

Documentary Film: Free for All - the public library
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Help celebrate National Library Week with a special community screening of “Free for All: the Public Library”. The film explores the remarkable history and ongoing evolution of public libraries, and the vital role they serve in American society. The screening is made possible by the Indie Lens Pop-Up program, with support from ITVS and Independent Lens, an award-winning PBS series.

Live Music at French Valley: David Lawston
2025-04-10 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by David Lawston.

Live Music at French Valley: Jerome Forde
2025-04-17 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Jerome Forde.
Jerome Forde is a singer-songwriter and the first American artist signed to the Toronto indie label (weewerk). He delivers heartfelt, indie folk-inspired music, creating an authentic and emotionally rich experience for his audience.

Sleeping Bear Nature Journaling
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Group for their monthly excursion, lead by Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library, then head out to hike on the nearby Treat Farm Trail. Be sure to pack pencils/pens, paper or drawing book/journal, water bottle, snacks/lunch, and dress appropriately for the weather with comfy walking shoes, and your curiosity. Registration is not mandatory, but is helpful in case there is a change in the schedule or bad weather issues.

The District's 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 12:30 - 15:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Easter Egg Hunt & Fun in Glen Arbor
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its fourth District Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place at M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W Western Ave. on Saturday, April 19th. 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 12:45pm with the Easter Bunny arriving by kayak! Then, from 1pm-2pm there will be crafts and opportunities for pictures with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 2pm! After, relax at the M22 Wine Patio 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.

Gallery Walk and Talk: Two New Exhibits
2025-04-19 13:00 - 14:00
Gallery Walk and Talk: Two New Exhibits
April 19 | 1 pm
Take a stroll through the GAAC’s current exhibits, Walking, and Reflections In Water. Join in a conversational discussion of the exhibitions with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC Gallery Manager. FREE. Enjoy both exhibits in person and online here: https://glenarborart.org/exhibits/

Community Easter Dinner
2025-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 W Michigan Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
FREE community Easter Dinner on Sunday, April 20th from 12-2pm at the Empire United Methodist Church (10050 W. Michigan St., Empire, MI) Held by The Empire Area Community Center (A Michigan Registered 501 (C) 3 Public Charity). Call to let them know how many will be in your party (231)326-5510. Take-out also available.

Outdoor Gallery Panel Auction
2025-04-22 09:00 - 2025-04-24 14:00
Outdoor Gallery Panel Auction
Auction is April 22-24, 2025
All five panels from the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2024 Outdoor Gallery exhibition will be available for acquisition. The GAAC is holding an online auction April 22-24 2024. The 5-foot square artworks are reproductions of original collages by Leelanau County artist Margo Burian, winner of the 2024 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 Margo Burian, go to: https://glenarborart.org/2025-outdoor-gallery-panel-auction/

Tech Tuesday - Podcasts 101
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Explore the world of podcasts with librarian and author Lisa Rabey. She’ll demonstrate how to find and listen to these engaging audio recordings, covering an amazing array of topics and genres. Tech Tuesday tutorials are presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
