Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

PJ Party “Better than Black Friday” 2023
2023-11-24 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Detroit)
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
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.
