• In concert: Jim Crockett and The Beach Bards

    Arts Tavern 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor

    Enjoy an afternoon at Art's Tavern on Sunday, April 30th from 4-6pm. Song, music and poetry with Jim Crockett, Patrick Niemisto, John Kumjian, and The Beach Bards. Free admission. Good will offering to Empire Area Community Center for those in the community who have fallen on hard times. The EACC is a 501(c)3 public charity.

  • Empire Artisan Market

    Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

    Empire Artisan Marketplace - Saturday after Thanksgiving in Empire, MI from 10am-4pm. Tabletop Space Available $50. For Application, Contact Linda Payment at [email protected]

  • 29th annual Labor Day Bridge Walk

    Empire Area Community Center is the sponsor for the 29th annual Labor Day Bridge Walk! It will begin on the Glen Arbor side of the Carl Olson Bridge M22. The start will be signaled with a flyover by Bruce Jacobs at Noon. Certificates and tshirts will be available on the Empire side. Contact JoAnne Beare (231)631-4316

  • Anne-Marie Oomen reception

    Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

    Join us for a celebration in honor of Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and others. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Attendees may also

    Free
  • Empire Artisan Marketplace

    Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

    On November 30th, take advantage of the trifecta of shopping local. There are 3 markets in Empire on that day. Start your day at the Empire Town Hall where the Artisan Marketplace will be taking place. Meet 20 artisans and have a take out lunch prepared by  Mel and Fel. Next go right across the

  • Empire Winterfest

    Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States +1 more

    Empire Winterfest returns on Saturday, February 22, for a day of winter fun! 9am | Yoga at the Township Hall 12-5pm | Book Sale at the Library 12-3pm | Saunas at the Empire Beach 1pm | Polar Plunge at the Empire Beach 2-5pm | Winter Activities at Joe’s Friendly Tavern and Sleeping Bear Surf 2-4pm

    Free
  • Community Easter Dinner

    Empire United Methodist Church 10050 W Michigan Street, Empire, MI, United States

    FREE community Easter Dinner on Sunday, April 20th from 12-2pm in Empire, hosted by The Empire Area Community Center.

  • Empire Anchor Days

    Empire Anchor Days

    Downtown Empire

    Enjoy a variety of events during Empire Anchor Days, Friday and Saturday, July 18th and 19th, 2025. (In case of rain, dance will be in Empire Township Hall).  Events include: Movie Night “The Search For Anna and Levi” on Friday July 18th, 2025 at 7pm at Empire Township Hall. The Anchor Day Parade will be

  • Empire Anchor Days

    Empire Anchor Days

    Downtown Empire

    Enjoy a variety of events during Empire Anchor Days, Friday and Saturday, July 18th and 19th, 2025. (In case of rain, dance will be in Empire Township Hall).  Events include: Movie Night “The Search For Anna and Levi” on Friday July 18th, 2025 at 7pm at Empire Township Hall. The Anchor Day Parade will be

  • Labor Day Bridge Walk

    The Empire Area Community Center will help celebrate Labor Day with the 30th Annual Glen Lake Narrows Bridge Walk. It will start at 12 p.m. on the Glen Arbor side of the Carl Olson Bridge. Meet at the north side of the Narrows bridge, 8137 S. Glen Lake Road. Participants will enjoy the 0.3 mile