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Glen Arbor's Pumpkin Fest 2017

Glen Arbor Township Park Glen Arbor, MI, United States

The local community and visitors are invited to enjoy this celebration of fall, one of our favorite seasons in Leelanau.
Saturday, October 21st, 2017 | 12 - 4pm is Pumpkin Fest in Glen Arbor. Fun fall family & pet-friendly activities with live music during the event, held on the vacant lot at the corner of Lake St and M-22. Expect peak colors for fall color tours, shopping, dining and a nice weekend to enjoy outdoor recreation. 

$5

Star Party

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, United States

This date marks the 47th Anniversary of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Celebrate the National Lakeshore’s birthday with the final Star Party of the summer. This will be a great occasion to observe the night sky, Mars, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. The location will be at Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Stop #3, from

Free (park pass required)

Glen Arbor Trick or Treating

Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sunday October 29th 2017 from 12-4pm in Glen Arbor. Join us on Sunday just before Halloween for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole family for treats from all participating businesses. This is a wonderful event, open to the public, and free for all to enjoy!

Free

Tree Lighting & Holiday Market Preview Party

Glen Arbor Township Hall

Friday November 24th, 2017 Tree Lighting & Caroling | 6:30-7 Holiday Market Preview Party | 7-8pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall Glen Arbor's annual Tree Lighting and Caroling, located outside in front of the Town Hall, off of M-22/Western Ave. in downtown Glen Arbor happens promptly at 6:45pm. The Holiday Market "Preview Party" is located inside the

Free

2017 Holiday Marketplace

Glen Arbor Township Hall

Shop 30 vendors providing locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 12-2:30pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opportunities.

Free

Live More Leelanau | Family Health & Wellness Expo

Come be a part of the Leelanau Lifestyle! “Live More Leelanau” Family Health & Wellness Fair is gaining momentum and community interest in its first year with a list of 25 vendors booked and still accepting exhibitors. Hosted by the Leelanau Montessori Forever Foundation, the new event will be held on Saturday, February 17th 2018

2018 Glen Lake Winter Fest + Chili Cook-Off

Boonedocks 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Glen Arbor's annual mid-winter event begins 7am Saturday morning with Perch Fishing on the Glen Lakes, followed by the Contest & Awards plus a Chili-Cook off beginning at Noon at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Hosted by Art's Tavern, Boonedocks, The Sportsman Shop & the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce.

$10

National Youth Art Month Exhibit

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

March is national Youth Art Month. The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the work of young creatives with an exhibition by Glen Lake Elementary School sixth graders taught by Leah Lawson, Glen Lake Elementary art teacher, and the GAAC’s After School Art kids led by instructor Sarah Cheek-Toomey. The show runs from March 1 - 23. Started in 1961

Free

Performance of "Backstage"

Glen Lake School 3375 W. Burdickville Rd., Maple City, MI, United States

BACKSTAGE: A farce that takes place backstage during opening night of “Don Juan in Cleveland”.  Investors and critics are thrilled to have a renown, but aging actor, Burton Cavendish star in this show.  Little do they know … Cavendish is dead.  Hilarity ensues as Cavendish’s understudy must go on as the actor while strategically avoiding a

$5

Luunappi – Stories, Music and Poems for Kids and Families

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

Luunappi is a Finnish term for a snappy sound to the ear. Luunappi also means an afternoon of snappy music, poems and stories for kids and families on Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Arts Center , 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Leelanau County musicians and raconteurs Norm Wheeler and Pat Niemisto will

Free

In Bloom Art Exhibition

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

The wildflowers return to Northern Michigan in April and May – both outside and inside. The Glen Arbor Arts Center presents “In Bloom,” an exhibition exploring the different ways five local artists interpret the subject of flowers in paint, mixed media and porcelain. “In Bloom” opens April 6, 6 p.m. with an artists’ reception. Painters Lauren Everett Finn

Annual Mother's Day Brunch | The Leelanau School

The Leelanau School 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan

  The Annual Mother's Day Brunch hosted by The Leelanau School, is on Sunday, May 13th 2018. This special event benefits: Habitat for Humanity and is put on by Glen Lake and Leelanau School National Honor Society.   No advance reservations are taken, you can pay at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students. 5

$15

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