On Saturday, September 17, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can become citizen scientists for the day by joining the park’s quest to showcase the biodiversity of the National Lakeshore through a BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a time for scientists, students, teachers, families, and park visitors to team up to identify as
An amazing race in the most amazing place. Experience the grandeur of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Explore Lake Michigan, dunes, historic barns, deep forests and beautiful inland lakes on foot, bike and canoe/kayak. Teams of 1, 2 or 3. Five or ten hours. The 5-hour race will include fun Amazing Race-like challenges. A great
October 2016 Leelanau Peninsula has become well-known for its Riesling and other cool-climate white varietals and blends. What is often overlooked, however, are the high-quality red wines being grown in the region. To help get beneath the surface, the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail hosts a fun event to explore and discover great red wines of Leelanau
Join us for the Inaugural pet family friendly Pumpkin Fest on October 22nd from 1-6pm! This celebration of fall will take place downtown Glen Arbor all afternoon, giving participants time to carve their artistic creations, enjoy family friendly activities and contests, followed by a Pumpkin lighting at dusk and a community Dinner. From 1-6pm Pumpkins
Join us on Sunday October 30th 2016, just before Halloween, from 12-4pm 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! Beyond trick
Beppi's at The Homestead Did you know there was a National Card Playing Day? Well we did...and we're celebrating with a Euchre Tournament. The special day falls just a few days after Christmas, when everybody needs a bit of a break and time to wind-down. What better way to relax than spending an afternoon playing some cards, meeting
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be hosting ranger-led snowshoe hikes every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from January 7, 2017 through March 11, 2017. Meet at the visitor center at 9922 Front St. Empire, MI. If you don’t have your own, snowshoes will be loaned at no charge. Participants need only purchase the park entrance
Join the folks from local radio station Z-93 for a Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you glide down the slopes between 2pm - 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy the afternoon of a half day of school!
Help celebrate the Empire Asparagus Festival by creating and sharing your asparagus-themed poetry. Submit your verse by Thursday, May 18, along with your name and contact information, to: Glen Lake Community Library, PO Box 325, Empire, MI 49630; or by email to [email protected]. Or, simply drop your work off at the library. Then, come present
Join Park Rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, June 24 at the Dune Climb parking lot. On this date, two events offer you opportunities to focus on the sky. The first event is from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and will allow visitors to safely view our closest star,
On the 4th – the Flag raising ceremony at Old Settlers Park at 10am sharp, to the Parade downtown Glen Arbor beginning at 12pm in Glen Haven then making it’s way through to the North/East end of town. If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.
Tuesday Tea and Talk Series Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. Bring a friend and join us, this is a free event. Tuesday afternoons at 3pm from July 11-August 8th. Becky Thatcher Designs in Glen Arbor, Michigan R.S.V.P. (231) 334-3826
