The Glen Lake Community celebrates the 4th of July: 10 AM | Flag Raising @ Old Settlers Park in Burdickville. 12:00 PM | Parade – downtown Glen Arbor. The Line-up @ 11 AM in Glen Haven. Then parade will make it’s way along M-22 through downtown Glen Arbor. 4 PM | Boat Parade on the […]
Glen Arbor Tennis Tournament
June 27th, 28th and 29th… ALL DOUBLES, played in our beautiful downtown Glen Arbor park! Events: Friday, June 27th – Women’s Doubles and luncheon (more info to follow), and Seniors (50+) round-robin – You DO NOT need a partner for this event (early afternoon) Saturday, June 28th – Men’s Doubles and Mixed-Doubles Draws Sunday, June […]
Live Music downtown at the BBQ & Brew
Enjoy local food and drinks paired with great entertainment! This Summer Celebration – The Glen Arbor BBQ and Brew Festival is set for Saturday June 21st from 2-8 p.m. in Downtown Glen Arbor…under the tent at corner of M-22 and Lake Street. It’s being sponsored by the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce. Two […]
Children’s outdoor Playgroup
There is a new Children’s playgroup for children five and under, here in Empire, MI – just minutes from Glen Arbor and the Glen Lake area. It is called Empire Parenting Community Playgroup. Beginning June 1st It will be held every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. at Johnson Park. This is a playgroup intended for both child or children […]
Volunteer for BBQ & Brew Fest!
Calling all Beer Pourers, Gate keepers, and Ticket Sellers ! WHEN | Saturday, June 21. The BBQ and Brew Fest will run from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. We need the first shift volunteers to show up around 1:30 to help with set up. Second shift is from 4-6 and the final shift 6-8:30, and asking that […]
First Day of Spring
While it’s the First Day of Spring, and we just got a layer of fresh white powder last night, we’re still full of sunshine, and getting ready for spring around here in Glen Arbor. Anticipating drives on M-22 and the many county roads to see the hillsides turning from white to green, Morel Hunting in […]
Ice caves on Lake Michigan
There’s been a lot of press and a lot of of visitors to the shores of Lake Michigan, especially in Leelanau County. People from downstate, upstate, out-of-state, and some locals are adventuring out onto the wintery ice of the big lake. We had to see for ourselves what the hype was about! While lots of […]
Free Ice Skating all Winter
Thanks to the efforts of a group of local businesses and committed individuals, this year we are excited to have a public ice rink located in Glen Arbor Township Park! Ice skating is free and open to the public as long as weather conditions allow. Ice skate and hockey stick/puck rentals are available all season at […]
Shop Small & Local this Weekend!
This weekend kicks off the start of the holiday season in Glen Arbor! We invite you to shop small and shop local at the special events we have lined up after Thanksgiving: On Friday, November 29th, be sure to get up early and keep your pajamas on for the annual Pajama Party sales! Participating shops […]
2013 Toys for Tots Campaign
NW Michigan Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys for needy children throughout northwest lower Michigan including Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. Those toys are turned over to resource agencies in each county, such as Salvation Army, Goodwill, Father Fred and many others, to be distributed to pre-qualified families. The Goodwill Holiday […]
