Stories and More for Preschoolers
2021-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-12-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-12-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-12-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) and 1 more date | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
“Stories and More for Preschoolers” returns to the Glen Lake Library, weekly, designed for preschool children and their caregivers! Programs will take place each Thursday morning at 11:00 am.
Program Coordinator Maryellen Paull will lead a lively and interactive hour of stories, songs, crafts and other learning activities. These weekly sessions are a great way to help promote early literacy, and allow families to explore all the library has to offer.
Until further notice, participants will be asked to wear face masks, and observe social distancing.
If you have questions, please call (231)326-5361 or email info@glenlakelibrary.net

Yen Yoga at Nature
2021-11-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-29 17:30 - 18:30 and 2 more dates | Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Join us in an inspiring space for a community yoga class, held weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm. Hosted at Nature in Maple City by Yen Yoga & Fitness.
This ia an all-level yoga flow class. Please bring your own yoga mat and practice social distancing.
Sign up to participate is required at yenyogafitness.com You may sign up online up to 8 days in advance, or feel free to call us at 231-421-5496

Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace
2021-11-26 - 2021-11-27 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Join the community for these anticipated Holiday events, scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI. Shop a curated variety of fine Artisan goods during the Holiday Marketplace.
Friday, November 26th
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with Carols led by members of Glen Lake Church.The tree will be ceremonially lit by Leonard Thoreson, who has lived in Glen Arbor all of his life. Special thanks to the Glen Lake Fire Dept. for stringing up the lights again this year!
Be among the first to shop artisan goods during the Holiday Market Opening from 6:30-8pm (masks required inside).
Saturday, November 27th
Shop an amazing selection of gifts from 24 vendors at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, located in the Town Hall from 10am-3pm (masks required inside).
Plus, families and children are invited to meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm for festive photo opportunities, with refreshments available. Located at: 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI.

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This year, vendor’s products include:
Maple syrup • Baked Goods
Felted Hats, Scarves and Gloves • Woven rugs & blankets
Pastel paintings • Cards and Postcards
Logo merchandise • Woven Scarves
Vintage style hand-painted signs
Copper Jewelry • Silver and precious stone Jewelry
Fine Art Photography • Fleece & Denim Items
Holiday Greenery • Fiber Art, Ornaments and Dryer Balls
Books • Tile Art • Homemade Soaps
Knit American Girl Clothing
Contact Patricia Widmayer, Event Chair for more information.

PJ Party "Better than Black Friday" Shopping
2021-11-26 06:00 - 08:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for this fun #shopsmall event on Friday, November 26th of Thanksgiving weekend. The PJ Party is an annual tradition in the Glen Arbor business district, where you are invited to wear your pajamas and come out for special sales and offers with participating local merchants for a “Better than Black Friday” shopping experience.
Select businesses open early, this year from 6-8am* to feature specials and sales only offered during this time. Many will grab a drink or breakfast treat afterwards. Shops continue Thanksgiving weekend sales during their normal hours of operation the rest of the day/weekend. Check with individual merchants for their offerings and hours.

*Participating Businesses*
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Wines
Cottonseed Apparel
M22 Glen Arbor
Coastal
The Totem Shop
Cottage Book Shop – *Opening at 7am
Northwoods Hardware – *Opening at 7am
Inn & Trail Gourmet – *Open from 8am-4pm with 10% off everything in the store all day.
Good Harbor Grill – *Open to serve breakfast & lunch from 8am – 1pm
Art’s Tavern – *Open all day, Breakfast service beginning at 6am
Lake Street Studios, Forest Gallery and Rinco Coffee will be open 11am-5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.

Want to participate in this event? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

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Bed Parade
2021-11-26 09:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, 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.

Want to participate?
Rally your troops and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start time on Friday, November 26th. The “parade” will begin just outside the Pine Cone and complete at the Post Office. Join other participants for a post-parade treat from Leelanau Coffee Roasters or Art’s Tavern, which will be open for breakfast.

This event is open to everyone. No registration required. Organized by Becky Thatcher Designs, contact Michael Lyons for questions: (630)776-0036 michaell@worthathousandwords.com

Empire Artisan Marketplace
2021-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, 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 wearing a mask to keep yourself, vendors, and other holiday shoppers safe.

Ladies Night
2021-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grab a friend or neighbor and come out to Ladies Night in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses may offer pours of wine and sales or specials on Thursday, December 2nd from 4-7pm.

Plan your evening to visit these participating businesses:
Cherry Republic
Cottonseed Apparel
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor Wines
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Joyfull
Blu ~ Offering a special prix fixe menu ~ reservations recommended
Restaurant La Becasse ~ Reservations recommended
Trattoria Funistrada ~ Reservations recommended
Art’s Tavern
Leelanau Coffee Roasting

more participants may be coming soon

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Holiday Open House
2021-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
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 19 artists working in mixed media, collage, paper, painting, glass, wood, pastel, clay, charcoal, watercolor, and digital imagery.
Exhibition visitors can also enjoy the GAAC’s holiday forest, a group of decorated trees that line the driveway, front yard, and Grove. Students from The Leelanau School will be performing holiday music. Refreshments will be served and children are invited to create a piece of artwork for Santa. Screen print your own reusable bag and wrapping paper. Art Kits will be available for purchase.
The Holiday Open House is free and open to the public. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Shop & Sweets Saturday
2021-12-11 10:00 - 16:00 | MI, United States
Bring the family and meet your neighbors to shop local for the holidays while enjoying some fun treats or activities available at participating businesses in Glen Arbor, such as hot cocoa and cookies. Shop & Sweets Saturday will take place on December 11th from 10am-4pm.
Event on Facebook

Pop into these participating businesses:
Cottage Book Shop
Cottonseed Apparel
Arabella
Great Lakes Tea & Spice
Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Wines
Joyfull
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Art’s Tavern
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Becky Thatcher Designs

More participants may be added.

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Dashing through Glen Arbor
2021-12-29 | MI, United States
We’re feeling festive with Ugly Sweaters to celebrate #theholidays in Glen Arbor!
POSTPONED! Miracle Mile run and Dashing thru Glen Arbor rescheduled for Dec. 29th due to power outages.
Saturday Dec 18th Rescheduled for December 29th! Join us at Cherry Republic for their annual Miracle Mile fun run, AKA Ugly Sweater Dash. Then, Participants are encouraged to continue “dashing through Glen Arbor” to shop small and eat local at businesses, after the race. Businesses may offer a special or discount for for race participants. Not participating in the race? All are welcome to visit Glen Arbor for some holiday cheer.
MIRACLE MILE EVENT
On the day of the race, registration starts at 10:30 a.m. with the race kicking off at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Cherry Republic swag will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, and everyone will be treated to a cup of cherry hot cocoa or pint of craft beer!
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FUN RUN REGISTRATION LINK
Pre registration not required. Show up before the race time to register.

“Shop Small ~ Eat Local.”
Pop into these participating businesses offering dashing deals for those wearing an ugly sweater:
Glen Arbor Wines
Cherry Republic
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor
Cottonseed Apparel
Art’s Tavern
Not all participating businesses may be listed here.

Woodland Studies
2022-01-07 09:00 - 2022-04-13 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is exhibiting Woodland Studies, a small exhibition of black and white photographs by Grand Rapids photographer Rodney Martin. The exhibition runs January 7 – April 13, 2022 in the GAAC Lobby Gallery.
Martin focuses his lens on the landscape. For the images in Woodland Studies, he zeros in on rivers, woods and orchards in Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. His images were created in all four seasons; but they are related by the quiet and solitude he frames. There is little evidence of human habitation in these scenes. Instead, the images are studies of shadow and texture, shades of gray, and the deep and refreshing beauty of places off the beaten path. Martin talks about his work, his tools and his intention in a short video interview with GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal. To watch the video go to: GlenArborArt.org/Exhibits/Current.
Woodland Studies may be viewed in the GAAC Lobby Gallery, or online: GlenArborArt.org/Exhibits/Current. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., in Glen Arbor. Admission is free.

PaperWork
2022-01-14 09:00 - 2022-03-24 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
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 the nation of Chile. In addition to the exhibit, the GAAC digs into the subject of paper in three video interviews with two artists working in collage, and artist’s books; and a conversation with the people behind the Big Heads Corp., the beloved, papier mache sculptures worn by volunteers in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St, Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org and click on the EXHIBITS tab. All PaperWork programs are free.

Friday Favorites
2022-01-14 16:00 - 19:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
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!
