Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Biking Tours
2023-11-17 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-18 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-21 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-23 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-24 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-25 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-28 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-11-30 09:30 - 23:30 (America/Detroit) and 2 more dates | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Ride the Historic Side! Discover the charm, local lore, and history of Port Oneida, by immersing yourself in nature and culture. Get an up-close guided tour in a small group of the rural landscape’s farming, logging and maritime heritage, imagining life in the early 19th century. Listening devices allow learning while cycling, stopping to peak inside some of the historic structures. Connect with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount. Book the bike tour first to get the discount. Bike rentals will be delivered at the starting point of the Port Oneida Tours or waiting for you at The Cyclery for Glen Haven Tours.
Reservations required.

2023 Holiday Open House
2023-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
The Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts a holiday open house on November 17, from 5 – 7 pm. Visitors can enjoy holiday music, refreshments and morsels while perusing the 2023 Small Works Holiday Exhibition, and the pop-up holiday store. In addition, the GAAC’s Art Wish Tree returns. Visitors can donate a wish to help with the GAAC’s year-round programming.
The GAAC’s 2023 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices, $150 or less. The exhibition takes place November 3 – December 14, 2023, and features more than 100 works of art, 12” x 12” or smaller, by 15 artists working in glass, mixed media, collage, paper, paint, printing, clay, and photography.
Exhibitors in the 2023 Small Works show are: Michele Aucello, Sarah Bearup-Neal, Linda Beeman, Mark Bowyer, Mercedes Bowyer, Margo Burian, Nik Burkhat, Ann Cibulskis, Claudia Keglovitz, Julie Kradel, Clay Maas, Cynthia Marks, Justin Shull, Pam Spicer, Susan Thompson, and Liz VerSchure.
View the Small Works exhibit online beginning November 3. Go to the GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS tab.

Glen Arbor Arts Center-Holiday Open House
2023-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us for our Holiday Open house on November 17, 5–7 PM. Enjoy live music from the Suttons Bay Ukulele Orchestra. Find that perfect gift with our Small Works exhibition with over 120 local art works, refreshments, a bonfire, and a special Holiday Popup Store with handmade gifts!

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-11-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-11-29 17:30 - 18:30 | 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

PJ Party “Better than Black Friday” 2023
2023-11-24 07:00 - 09:00 | MI
Join us for this fun #shopsmall event Thanksgiving weekend, on Friday, November 24th, 2023. 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 7-9am* to feature specials and sales only offered during this time.
Afterward, watch the Bed Parade down part of Western Ave from 9-9:30am then grab a drink or breakfast treat. Shops continue Thanksgiving weekend sales during their normal hours of operation the rest of the day/weekend.
*Check with individual merchants for their own offerings and hours of operation.
Visit these participating businesses…
• Coastal:Open at 6am offering exclusive holiday deals!
• M22 Glen Arbor: Open at 6am offering exclusive holiday deals!
• Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company
• Inn and Trail Gourmet: Open starting at 8 am! Tasty specials going on all day!
• Cottonseed Apparel: From 7am-9am ONLY, the store will be 50% off everything! Then, 10am-6pm the store will be 20% off everything!
• Cottage Book Shop
• Cherry Republic Retail Store: From 7am-9am enjoy taking 20% off everything in the store (excludes wine and shipping costs). Then, from 10am-7pm be the first to shop their Black Friday Special: first 150 customers to spend $75 or more will receive a $15 gift card (one per customer).
• The Totem Shop

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

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Bed Parade
2023-11-24 09:00 - 09:30 | MI
In it’s 6th year, the fun and quirky Bed Parade returns the day after Thanksgiving, among other holiday traditions in Glen Arbor. You’re invited to simply view the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Avenue, or join in the fun with your own festively decorated bed!
Want to participate?
Rally your troops and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start time on Friday, November 24th, 2023. 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. Sponsored by Becky Thatcher Designs, Contact Michael Lyons for questions: (630)776-0036 michaell@worthathousandwords.com

Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market Preview Party
2023-11-24 18:15 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
Shop a curated variety of goods during the Glen Arbor Artisan Marketplace Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.
Friday, November 24th
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with Carols led by members of Glen Lake Church. Be among the first to shop artisan goods during the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30-8pm.
Saturday, November 25th
Shop an amazing selection of gifts from 24 vendors at the Glen Arbor Artisan Marketplace, located in the Town Hall from 10am-4pm.
Plus, families and children are invited to meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm for festive photo opportunities. Located at: 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI.

Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2024-01-02 17:00 | MI
Join the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District as we kick off the holiday season with the Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival. This fun family event is a great way to get in the festive spirit.
This year, the cause is near and dear to the hearts of the customers and team of the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District. If you have been in Coastal, Crystal River Outfitters and The Cyclery and have admired the amazing selections that we offer, a LARGE majority of this work is owed to our own Kelly Florip, our Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District Lead Buyer. She is constantly working her magic to ensure that our products and stores are ready to go and looking their best.
In August she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in her life and has a major journey ahead of her with treatment and travel for this treatment. Kelly and her husband Nick also have two young girls Mabel & Mylah. Kelly is a ray of sunshine and a rock in our community. Therefore, this year the proceeds from The Strolling Lights Festival will benefit Kelly Florip & her family to help with medical and travel expenses needed for her care.
If you are interested in donating, please visit our website for more information.
Grab friends and family and stroll through The District to admire the festive and uniquely decorated trees! Stop by M22 Glen Arbor for a glass of wine and some M22 gear! Then head over to Coastal to shop all the great gift ideas, apparel and more!

Friends of Glen Lake Library Book Sale
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come and browse a terrific selection of gently used but well loved books and puzzles at the Friend’s Book Sale!

Glen Arbor Holiday Market 2023
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Shop a curated variety of local artisan goods during the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.
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Friday, November 24th, 2023
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with Carols led by members of Glen Lake Church. Be among the first to shop the goods during the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30-8pm.
Saturday, November 25th, 2023
Find an amazing selection of gifts from 25+ vendors at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, located in the Town Hall from 10am-4pm.
Families and children are invited to meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm for festive photo opportunities. Located at: 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI.

How to be a vendor/participate:
> View & Print the Application. It is requested that applications be submitted by June 1st, 2023.
Vendors should contact Event Chair & Artist, Cre Woodard (231)735-5300 or by email crewoodard9@gmail.com
Feel free to contact the chamber by email at info@visitglenarbor.com

Products featured at this year’s event:
Jewelry
Knit or Wool Hats, Gloves & Mittens
Ornaments
Magnets, Totes, Greeting Cards and Stickers
Paintings
Photography
Gift Boxes and Coffee
Pottery
Baked Goods
Reclaimed wood products such as tables, cutting and serving boards
Christmas Greenery, Wreaths and Garland
Tile Art
Beeswax products, soaps, candles
Syrup, Gourment Sauces and Hot Sauces
Recyled Wine Bottles and Kitchen Items

Empire Artisan Market
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Empire Artisan Marketplace – Saturday after Thanksgiving in Empire, MI from 10am-4pm.

Tabletop Space Available $50. For Application, Contact Linda Payment at empireareacommunitycenter@gmail.com

Tech Tuesday - Gmail - November 28
2023-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
This month’s focus for Tech Tuesday, presented by your four Leelanau County Libraries, is Gmail. Librarians Nellie Danke and Autumn Anderson from the Suttons Bay Bingham Public Library will demonstrate the many features of this popular email program. Their presentation will take place at 3:00 pm, in the Program Room at the Glen Lake Library in Empire.

Ellie Harold: a painter's pilgrimage
2023-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Painter Ellie Harold will discuss her new book, an account of her 2022 pilgrimage to Paris, seeking inspiration from a special exhibition of works by Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell. Her travels continued along the Seine River and the towns and countryside of Normandy. Equal parts travelogue and personal meditation, the book explores her ongoing discovery of what it means to be an artist. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the reading, which will take place at 7:00 pm at the Glen Lake Library.

Ellie Harold: Monet, Mitchell & Me
2023-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Painter Ellie Harold will discuss her new book, an account of her 2022 pilgrimage to Paris, seeking inspiration from a special exhibition of works by Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell. Her travels continued along the Seine River and the towns and countryside of Normandy. Equal parts travelogue and personal meditation, the book explores her ongoing discovery of what it means to be an artist. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the reading.

Pam Spicer: artist open house
2023-11-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us for an open house with local artist Pam Spicer, whose paintings are now on display in our Program Room. Her paintings translate shadow, light and vivid color found in nature into landscapes and still-lifes layered with subtlety and depth. Pam earned a BFA in design from Alma College, and worked for many years in the Chicago area, including as an instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Now a resident of Traverse City, she is an active participant in the rich local arts community. Light refreshments will be served.

Pam Spicer - artist open house
2023-11-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library will host local artist Pam Spicer, whose paintings are now on display in the library’s Program Room. Light refreshments will be served.

Live Music Fridays
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us from 5-8pm for Live Music Fridays. We have rotating acts throughout the winter along with great food and drinks. Check with the Public House for the schedule!

Walk + Talk The Exhibits
2023-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MI, United States
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new exhibit, In Translation, takes place September 2 and October 14, 11 am. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of the exhibit. In Translation explores how visual artists translate the human and natural worlds, current events, and contemporary social issues through their art work.
The Walk + Talk will also include conversation about The Side Of The Road, an exhibition of abstract landscapes by Alice Moss. These mixed media paintings are in the GAAC Lobby Gallery.
No one walks into a gallery and fully understands what the exhibiting artists intended to say with their work. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal will talk about both exhibits’ themes; shed light on artists’ statements; and explore how artists use materials to communicate meaning; or make an idea more dynamic. Visitors will leave with a fuller understanding, and appreciation of the exhibit.
A grant from the Michigan Humanities Council provides support for the In Translation project. The Walk + Talk is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Forging for Peace Project
2023-12-04 11:00 - 15:00 | MI, United States
The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge on Saturday, May 20, Sunday, June 18, Sunday, July 23, and Sunday, August 20 from 11 am – 3 pm. The demonstrations are free and open to the public.
These Northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch, and ask questions. Read more about the Forging For Peace Project here: http://lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace/
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Trivia Night
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
Join us at the Cherry Public House on Sundays from 5-7pm. Quizmaster Whoot will be here to cap the weekend off with a good time.
Also, join us on New Years Eve for a fun themed trivia night!
