Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

French Valley’s Locals Night
2025-05-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | 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!

Live Music at French Valley: Billy & The Kid
2025-05-01 16:00 - 19:00, 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.

Euchre
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 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!

Police Blotter Bingo!
2025-04-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-04 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!

Glen Lake Restaurant Week 2025
2025-04-25 - 2025-05-03 | Michigan
April 25 – May 3, 2025
Get ready to indulge during the 11th 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.
📍 Follow @EatGlenArbor on Facebook for the latest updates.
📅 Restaurant Week EVENT on Facebook
Stay tuned for the full lineup of participating eateries and their delicious menus, posted up to two weeks prior to the event.
Visit these participants:
La Bécasse
La Bécasse will run a second week of RW through May 10. Reservations recommended.
View the RW Menu!
Good Harbor Grill
We open for the season on Friday, April 25th! We are open daily from 8 am to 3 pm. (Breakfast is 8:00-11:30, and lunch is 11:30 – 3:00.) Dinner is coming in May!
View the RW Menu
The Mill Glen Arbor
There are no reservations. The cafe counter service will be maintained for this offering, 8 am—3 pm every day!
View the RW Menu
Boonedocks
Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 am-8 pm. No reservations.
View the Menu!
Western Avenue Grill
View the RW Menu!
Blu
View the RW Menu!
Trattoria Funistrada
View the RW Menu!
Art’s Tavern
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Cash Only. No reservations.
See the RW Menu!
Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate
Shop hours are 11am – 5pm everyday and no reservations are needed.
View Restaurant Week Special!
Cherry Public House
View Restaurant Week Menu!
Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse
Call for reservations: (231) 228-8869
Open Tuesday – Friday 4PM TO 9PM, Saturday 1 pm – 9 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
View the RW Menu!

Thank you, Sponsors!

Sponsorship Form
Restaurants & Wineries in the Glen Lake area are invited to participate! $100 sign up fee no later than March 31st. Sign up here!

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.

Outdoor Gallery Panel Auction
2025-04-22 09:00 - 2025-04-24 14:00 | Michigan
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/

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.

Gallery Walk and Talk: Two New Exhibits
2025-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!😁🙌

Trivia Night!
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!
