16th Annual Asparagus Festival
Downtown EmpireIn Empire, Michigan Fri., May 17th from 7 - 10pm • Dance & Pig Roast | $5 Sat., May 18th from 9am - 9pm • Fun Run-Walk • Recipe Contest & Cook-off • Museum Open house • Food - Booths Music and MORE!
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Yarn Bomb Maker Day #2
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MIThe Glen Arbor Arts Center is hosting a yarn bomb Maker Day on Sunday, May 19, 1 - 3 pm at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This is one of several Makers Days leading up to a September 15 yarn bombing/installation at the GAAC. Yarn bomb-making is a no-fail, friendly community event
Fairy House Building
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MIThe Glen Arbor Arts Center offers a fairy house building day Sunday, May 26, 1 – 3 pm at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Instructor Michelle Auchello leads the workshop. Cost is $20 per fairy house. Families are encouraged to build a fairy house together. Glue guns will be used, so children
$20
Annual Plow Day: Poor Farm Barn
Poor Farm Maple CityA Plow Day groundbreaking ceremony and celebration of National Historic Preservation Month will take place at the Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn in Myles Kimmerly Park near Maple City event rescheduled for Sunday, May 26th from 1-3pm. Participate in the historical reenactment of draft horses plowing the second Buckets of Rain garden at the Poor
Summer Preview Party
Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesPreview the new products/offerings as we browse and shop participating businesses across Glen Arbor. A kick-off to the season to see what's new and think local for the summer. Specials, giveaways and refreshments may be offered at each business, making it a worthwhile evening out.
Sprout: June 25
M22 Glen Arbor Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MichiganTuesdays at M22 Glen Arbor from 10am-12pm, June 25 thru August 13 Introducing Sprout, a pop-up art depot for kids of all ages. Kids can create while adults shop and sip in the CRO Recreational District. Each week we will offer activities based on this beautiful area. Cost: $15 per kid for two make-and-take activities plus
$15
Beach Bards: Friday, June 28
The Leelanau School 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, MichiganThe Beach Bards - Glen Arbor - "By heart" storytelling, poetry, and music on the beach. Friday evenings starting at 8pm with Children's Hour. 2019 Beach Bards Summer Schedule Friday, June 28th, 2019 Friday, July 12th, 2019 Friday, July 26th, 2019 Friday, August 9th, 2019 Located at The Leelanau School Fire Circle, One Old Homestead
Free
Cherry Republic: Pit Spit Competition
Cherry RepublicHow far can you spit a cherry pit? Find out at our Olympic Size Spit Arena. Pits provided.
Free
Sprout: July 2nd
M22 Glen Arbor Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MichiganTuesdays at M22 Glen Arbor from 10am-12pm, June 25 thru August 13 Introducing Sprout, a pop-up art depot for kids of all ages. Kids can create while adults shop and sip in the CRO Recreational District. Each week we will offer activities based on this beautiful area. Cost: $15 per kid for two make-and-take activities plus
$15
Cherry Republic: Cherry Pie Eating Competition
Cherry RepublicHow fast can you eat a slice of cherry pie? How fast without your hands or a fork? Give it a try at our Cherry Pie Eating Competition!
Free
NMC Concert Band July 3
Old School Lawn Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesThe Northwestern Michigan College student and community musicians kick off the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2019 Manitou Music series with a concert of wide-ranging favorites for the whole family on Wednesday, July 3, 7 pm. This FREE annual event takes place outside on the lawn, at the Old Schoolhouse in Glen Arbor, located at: 6363
Free
4th of July Parade in Glen Arbor
Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesGlen Arbor 4th of July Parade Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven making its way through to the North/East end of town.
Free
