Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Experience Art Rapids!

A 15-day-long art exhibit in the historic village of Elk Rapids. $6,000 in juror and People's Choice Award cash prizes. Over 100 artists and 270+ pieces of art. www.artrapids.org

Free

Lisa Fishman: poetry reading

Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

Lisa Fishman, the author of six books of poetry, including Flower Cart and the Happiness Experiment, will read from her work at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. Her poems are widely published in journals, magazines and anthologies.  Lisa is graduate of Glen Lake High School (Class of ’84) and a professor of poetry at

Faust Cabin Volunteer Cleaning Project

Help us prepare this beautiful historic log home on Inspiration Point now owned by the National Park Service, for the Glen Lake Library Home Tour. PHSB is coordinating and doing the cleaning and helping host the event with information about needed funds for the building’s restoration. Sign up to clean!

Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida

Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.

$3 – $20

Preservation Workshop: Burfiend Farm Project

Help build 5 window wells for this history farmhouse in Port Oneida. The Burfiend Farm is 4 miles northeast of Glen Arbor. Turn off of M-22 onto Port Oneida Road. Go about 1 mile. Two white farmhouses are on the left side. Please sign up by emailing [email protected].

Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida

Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.

$3 – $20

Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida

Registration required Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.  

$3 – $20

Tragedies of the Times

The 1800s and early 1900s had special challenges of the time related to fires, shipwrecks, accidents, drownings, mental health issues, and more. Learn about why some of these were so common as well as some uncommon incidents. Meet at Olsen Farm in Port Oneida.

Free

Tragedies of the Times

The 1800s and early 1900s had special challenges of the time related to fires, shipwrecks, accidents, drownings, mental health issues, and more. Learn about why some of these were so common as well as some uncommon incidents. Meet at Olsen Farm in Port Oneida.

Free

Music on the Mountain – Blackthorn at The Homestead

The Homestead 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Blackthorn welcomes you to the rich tapestry of Celtic music. Traditional songs of emigration, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, and ancient airs combine with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs for a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people. What makes a Blackthorn show unique is the variety

$15 – $20

Kids' Writing Workshop

Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

The Glen Lake Library in Empire invites aspiring young authors to develop their creative writing skills in this six-session workshop. Children's author Kit Robey will guide students in grades 4 to 6, helping them create their own short stories.

Junior Ranger Day 101

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

Explore, Learn, Protect! Kids of all ages are welcome to come and learn at Junior Ranger 101 on June 24th! Families can take part in fun activities and learn the basics of being a Junior Ranger. Learn about lighthouses, NPS history, animals, and more! Complete all of the activities and earn your official Junior Ranger

Free (park pass required)

Keep one foot in Glen Arbor

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