The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host Northern Michigan’s own poet bard Terry Wooten, who will share varied works from his long career as a poet and storyteller. His latest book "The Stone Circle Poems" was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
2016 Empire Asparagus Festival - Pig Roast, 5K run, parade, Food, Drinks and more family friendly activities!
Join us for a special program by the Empire Area Museum: On March 4th we'll enjoy a night of remembering the ole Empire Lumber Co. on this 100th anniversary of it's final burning.
Essential oils extracted from plants have been used for thousands of years in many different cultures, to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Sole Wright, a certified fitness trainer, will share her knowledge of essential oils, offering practical tips on their use, and guidelines on how to select the best botanicals. At the Glen Lake
Empire Area Museum Complex presents HERITAGE DAY Saturday, October 13th 1-4 P.M. Featuring: 1919 Roen’s motorcar……. Dune cars Old time bicycles. Quilt tickets Demonstrations in....Maple sugar candy, Butter Churning, Apple Cider, Apple Butter, Sauerkraut , Moomers Ice Cream and more Old time music in many forms. Hit and Miss Engine Demonstrations Old cars,, trucks, tractors Village
Join us for a spook-tacuar Halloween party! Dress up in your finest, your scariest or your funniest costumes!
Bumpus and their powerful brand of soul music rocks the Sleeping Bear Dunes at the next Manitou Music series concert on Sunday, July 14, 7 pm. This Chicago group channels the uplifting energy of Sly & the Family Stone, the energy of James Brown and the reflective cool of Marvin Gaye. Led by singers James
Friday & Saturday, July 19th & 20th EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER brings their annual "Anchor Day" activities to kids, families, community members and visitors.
This year's Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event's popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor & Empire, President's Day/Valentine weekend: February 13th & 14th, 2021. There will be no "contest" this year, just enjoy Chili for sale at
Weekly gatherings return to the Glen Lake Library for preschool children and their caregivers, Thursday mornings at 11:00 am. Program Coordinator Maryellen Paull will lead a lively and interactive hour of stories, songs, crafts and other learning activities.
The Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day at the museum on Saturday October 9th, 2021 from 1 - 4pm. Repeat feature this year include the fantastic collection of hand made Faberge type eggs made in Empire in the 1970’s by Helen Witt. A must see. Vintage cars, bicycles, tractors, hit and miss engines, and
Sunday, October 31st Trick or treating in Empire, MI from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Front Street in Empire Be sure to visit the haunted school bus! Front Street will be blocked off from Empire Town Hall to the Huntington Bank, Walkers only between 5:00 and 7:00 Volunteers will be there
