Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Miracle Mile – Ugly Sweater 5k

Cherry Public House 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

Cherry Republic of Glen Arbor introduces the "Christmas Miracle Mile - an Ugly Sweater dash" on Saturday, Dec 22nd starting at 11am. Run half a mile and back, drink some cocoa or a craft beer then take off for another lap! Fun for the whole family, $20 Adults, $10 for kids to participate, ages 12

Free – $20

Glen Lake Winterfest 2019

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

Join us for the annual Glen Lake Winterfest, Presidents Day Weekend: Saturday, February 16th, 2019! Festivities include a Perch Fishing/Contest + Chili Cook-Off. Perch Fishing Contest Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for 1st through 4th place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen Lake to the Sportsman Shop at 1pm, and winners will then be crowned.

$10 – $20

Glen Lake Restaurant Week 2019

Offering an array of dining options “from French Fries to French Cuisine.” Don’t miss the 5th annual foodie event happening in Leelanau County. Friday, April 26 – Saturday, May 4, 2019 Throughout the week around Glen Arbor, book a time to dine at each restaurant on the list for a unique and mouthwatering experience. Participating establishments will offer

Small Works: Art opening reception

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

The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the holidays with Small Works, an exhibition of original art that opens Friday, November 15th. This holiday show features art work 12” x 12” and smaller, all priced at $150 or less. A 6 pm reception launches the show. Small Works continues through December 18. The Glen Arbor Arts

Free

Glen Arbor Bed Parade

Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United States

In its third year, the quirky “Glen Arbor Bed Parade” brings another fun thing to Glen Arbor for Thanksgiving weekend. Join the new Black Friday tradition, sponsored by Becky Thatcher Designs. Open to anyone and everyone to cheer from the curb or roll down Western Avenue. Want to participate? Haul that creatively decorated bed on

Free

Holiday Marketplace Opening

Glen Arbor Township Hall

Tree Lighting & Caroling at 6:15pm Bring your Holiday spirit and join the local community outside the Glen Arbor Town Hall for Christmas Caroling and a ceremonial Tree lighting. This year, Carols will be lead by members of the Glen Lake Church worship team.  Photo by Raquel Jackson ® for the Glen Lake Chamber Shopping

Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace 2019

Glen Arbor Township Hall

Shop an amazing breadth of handcrafted, locally made goods from 30+ Artisans during the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace.  Also featuring a variety of beautiful Holiday Greenery for sale!!! Meet Santa from 11am-1:30pm. They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Market with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your own camera for some

Grand Traverse Lighthouse: Old Fashioned Christmas

Grand Traverse Lighthouse 15500 Lighthouse Point Rd, Northport, MI

Celebrate Grand Traverse Lighthouse heritage at Christmastime! Each room in the lighthouse will be Christmas themed, portraying the traditional time period (from 1858-1880) and showcasing the keeper heritages. There will be story telling of our only female lighthouse keeper. There will be an actor in period costume retelling the Christmas story of the keeper families.

$5

GAAC: Holiday Open House

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

The Glen Arbor Arts Center will host a "Glen Arbor Holiday Open House" on Thursday, December 5th from 4-6pm. You're invited to shop for a 100 works of local art for sale under $150. Enjoy holiday music with a hand bell choir, create family crafts, and savor food and drinks!

Free

‘Keep it Local’ Night

Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Come out for a fun shopping event in Glen Arbor and “keep it local” for the holidays with offerings at participating businesses which may include refreshments, special discounts and gift wrapping! Thursday, December 12th | 4-7 pm Visit these participating* businesses:  Art's Tavern Cherry Republic Coastal Cottage Book Shop Forest Gallery Glen Arbor Wines M22

Free

Winter Songs & Carols

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

Friday, Dec. 13 @ 7:30pm to 9pm, Manitou Winds will be performing their annual "Winter Songs & Carols" at The Leelanau School, located at 1 Old Homestead Rd., in Glen Arbor, MI. The event is FREE to attend; Goodwill donations to benefit art/music programs at The Leelanau School and Manitou Winds. Performed in the festively-decorated dining

Free

Shop & Sweets Sunday

Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sunday, December 15th, 2019 A family friendly shopping event in Glen Arbor, open all day during business hours where you can shop, celebrate the holidays, and treat the kids too! Children are invited to “find a sweet treat” at each participating business location, plus discover additional activities offered, like: cookie decorating, gingerbread houses, and special

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