Live Music Fridays
2024-01-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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!

Biking Tours
2024-01-27 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-01-30 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-02-01 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-02-02 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-02-03 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-02-06 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-02-08 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-02-09 09:30 - 23:30 and 7 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.

Walk + Talk The Exhibits
2024-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new exhibit, Happy, takes place January 27, 1 pm. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of the exhibit. Happy explores how 26 visual artists interpret the many facets and meanings of happiness: literal to metaphorical, in 2D + 3D.
The Walk + Talk will also include conversation about Tree Of Life | Connecting The World, a mixed media installation by Traverse City artist Mary Fortuna. This small show runs January 5 – April 25, 2024 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.
The Walk + Talk is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-01-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-21 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

Walk + Talk The Exhibits
2024-02-02 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
2024-02-05 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.

Fighting Climate Anxiety
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Inland Seas Education Association staff members will discuss the growing concerns about climate change and the sense of helplessness it can cause, particularly among younger people. They will also explore how anxiety can be refocused to spark constructive action to protect the environment for generations to come.

Candlelight Hike
2024-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
“Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at night on a candlelit winter hike on Saturday, February 10 and Saturday, February 17 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Dune Climb. Arrive anytime between 6 pm and 7:30 pm to enjoy the full experience. Join park rangers and volunteers to experience the park after dark. Hike one mile on flat terrain along a candlelit trail. Bring your sense of adventure, enjoy a trail lit by luminaries, and engage with our knowledgeable rangers and volunteers.
All ages welcome. Please leave pets at home as the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is currently closed to dogs.
This hike will take place regardless of snow conditions. Park rangers will share information along the route. If there is adequate snow, this will be a snowshoe hike. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own snowshoes for the event. Snowshoes will also be loaned on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
There is no advanced registration needed. Luminaries will light the trail; however, visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight or headlamp and wear layers. “

Bata @ The Glen Lake Library
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come learn about the Bay Area Transportation Authority, our regional public transit system. Brian Clark, mobility and outreach coordinator for BATA, will be on hand to give a quick tour of our regional, publicly-funded transit system. His presentation will include a demonstration of the BATA apps that can help you make this most of this great system, so bring your smartphone or other mobile device along. We’ll also have a drawing for a complimentary ZOOM card, providing a free trial of BATA services.

2024 Glen Lake Chili Cook-Off
2024-02-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Boonedocks, 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
You’re invited to Winterfest! The Chili Cook-Off will be on the deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 17th, from Noon to 3, or until the chili runs out! This sizzling event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan! Dress for the weather.
Admission to the chili cook-off is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 for kids ages 6-12 and seniors 70+, kids under 6 enter for free.

Perch Fishing Contest

Due to the current conditions and weather forecast, the perch fishing contest has been canceled.

Chili Cook-Off Lineup:
Bear Paw Pizza
Boonedocks
Art’s
Hanson’s Foods – Tom Pleva
Alpers Excavating
photo by Michele Aucello for the GL Chamber

Cherry Republic
M22 Clinic
Fleis Education Foundation
Shipwreck Cafe
Andersons Market
Mel & Fell

Glen Lake Community Schools
Good Harbor Grill
Glen Lake Marine – Jeff Gardner
Joe’s Friendly Tavern
The Mill

Ready to Spice Things Up? Enter Your Chili!
There may still be room for additional contenders to join the chili frenzy. Whether you’re a seasoned chili chef or a first-timer, consider entering your chili as a family or group of friends. It’s a fantastic way to showcase your skills and support a good cause. Proceeds from this event go to Glen Lake School Scholarships and local charities. Contact owner/event coordinator Stephanie at Boonedocks to secure your spot in the lineup. (Email boonedocksga@gmail.com)

*This is not a chamber event. Winterfest is a small business hosting an annual event as a community fundraiser.
