SHOPtober
Shop Local. Eat Local. Visit Glen Arbor. All are invited to spend locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.
Join us Thursday, October 31st at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Billy & The Kid while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!
Trunk or Treat in Downtown Empire. Sliders provided by the Empire United Methodist Church (donations appreciated). Sponsored by The Empire Area Community Center.
Event will take place on Front Street in downtown Empire on Thursday, October 31st from 5-6pm.
Join us Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for a great night of trivia! Quizmaster Whoot will leads us through fun and mind-bending questions which will be a great cap to your evening! See you then!
Join us Thursday, November 7th at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Dennis Palmer. Palmer is a thoughtful, multi-talented singer-songwriter that plays folk/contemporary music.
New to the 2024 Small Works exhibit is a preview week, November 1 - 7, for leisurely online or in-gallery perusal of the exhibition. Small Works objects will be ready for acquisition during the Grateful Gathering open house on November 8, 6 - 8 pm. Enjoy music, refreshments, and morsels while perusing the exhibit, and the pop-up holiday store.
Middle school students are invited to this workshop led by Dr. Tamara Coleman of NMC. Students will learn about the wonders of the human skeleton and explore the use of bone forensics to help solve science mysteries. Space is limited so please contact the library (231.326.5361) to register.
Join us Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for a great night of trivia! Quizmaster Whoot will leads us through fun and mind-bending questions which will be a great cap to your evening! See you then!
Join us Thursday, November 14th at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Kyle Brown while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!
Join us Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for a great night of trivia! Quizmaster Whoot will leads us through fun and mind-bending questions which will be a great cap to your evening! See you then!
Steve and Barb provide an eclectic mix of music that delights their audience. Steve’s rhythm and lead guitar skills are unparalleled. Barb’s bass chops compliment his playing, and they both bring strong vocals to boot.
Join us Thursday, November 21st, January 16th and Marth 13th at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Rob Coonrod. Rob Coonrod is an eclectic singer/songwriter/guitarist from Interlochen, Michigan. His diverse style ranges from Jazz and soul to rock, folk and guitar led blues with a colorful psychedelic lyricism.
Join us Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for a great night of trivia! Quizmaster Whoot will leads us through fun and mind-bending questions which will be a great cap to your evening! See you then!
“Better than Black Friday” shopping "small" experience in Glen Arbor, MI Select businesses open early, this year from 7-9am* to feature specials and sales only offered during this time.
The fun and quirky Bed Parade returns the day after Thanksgiving, among other holiday traditions in Glen Arbor. All are welcome to participate or enjoy the spectacle.
Friday, November 29th, 2024
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with Carols led by members of Glen Lake Church. Be among the first to shop artisan goods during the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30-8pm.
Shop a curated variety of local artisan goods during the Glen Arbor Holiday Artisan Market, Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.
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