Experience Leelanau and the surrounding areas.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PJ Party "Better than Black Friday"
Nov
29

PJ Party "Better than Black Friday"

The PJ Party is an annual tradition in the Glen Arbor business district, where you are invited to wear your pajamas and come out for special sales and offers with participating local merchants for a “Better than Black Friday” shopping experience.

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Glen Arbor Bed Parade
Nov
29

Glen Arbor Bed Parade

You’re invited to simply view the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Ave, Glen Arbor, or join in the fun with your own festively decorated bed!

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Holiday Light Parage & Santa Comes to Town
Nov
29

Holiday Light Parage & Santa Comes to Town

Kick off the holiday season with Holiday in the Village of Suttons Bay. Enjoy a light parade, Santa comes to town on a fire truck and enjoy day-only specials in participating stores, reindeer visit and singing carols with the Suttons Bay Public Schools Choir

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Glen Arbor Locals Night
Dec
5

Glen Arbor Locals Night

Grab a friend or neighbor and come enjoy “Locals Night” in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses offer their own promotions and specials during this event from 4-7pm.

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Sips & Soups!
Jan
25

Sips & Soups!

Back by popular demand: Sips & Soups is returning for another cozy winter weekend!

Join us on Saturday, January 25th & Sunday, January 26th for the much-loved Sips & Soups event. For just $35, you’ll enjoy a 2oz pour of carefully selected wine paired with a 3oz serving of warm, delicious soup at each of the participating wineries!

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Sips & Soups!
Jan
26

Sips & Soups!

Back by popular demand: Sips & Soups is returning for another cozy winter weekend!

Join us on Saturday, January 25th & Sunday, January 26th for the much-loved Sips & Soups event. For just $35, you’ll enjoy a 2oz pour of carefully selected wine paired with a 3oz serving of warm, delicious soup at each of the participating wineries!

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Taste the Passion
Feb
14
to Feb 16

Taste the Passion

Fall in love with your favorite vintage at our annual  Taste the Passion food & wine event this February! From February 14th-16th, wine lovers everywhere will celebrate the perfect pairings, offered at each participating winery.

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Wine & Cheese
Mar
9

Wine & Cheese

Join us for the Wine and Cheese on the trail for a delightful journey through a curated selection of wineries, each featuring unique cheese and wine pairings. Experience the art of pairing with 2oz pours of exquisite wines, perfectly complemented by gourmet cheeses at each stop.

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Toast the Season
Nov
8
to Nov 10

Toast the Season

Start your winter festivities off with a celebratory toast, during the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail’s annual Toast the Season wine event this November.

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Toast the Season
Nov
1
to Nov 3

Toast the Season

Start your winter festivities off with a celebratory toast, during the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail’s annual Toast the Season wine event this November.

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Launch, Learn, Lead - Fall Business Workshop
Oct
29

Launch, Learn, Lead - Fall Business Workshop

The Leelanau Chamber has coordinated with two successful business consultants and coaches to create a half-day workshop to help business supervisors, managers & owners or organization leaders with skills to make them more effective in their positions. Participants will receive tactical resources to implement in the workplace immediately.

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10th Annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit
Oct
24
to Oct 25

10th Annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit

Celebrating our 10th anniversary, this year’s summit promises to be our most dynamic event yet! Featuring a variety of sessions, workshops, and unique opportunities for learning and networking there is something for everyone including continuing education credits through the Michigan Association of Planning.

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Hunt for the Reds of October
Oct
1
to Oct 31

Hunt for the Reds of October

In your hunt for the reds this October, find elegant, bold, and high-quality red wine in a picturesque setting on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, during The Hunt for the Reds of October wine event. 

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SHOPtober
Oct
1
to Oct 31

SHOPtober

Spend $350 at participating businesses in Glen Arbor in the month of October, and be entered to win $100 Glen Arbor Bucks!

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Sep
21

Leelanau Maritime History Festival

Join the Leelanau Historical Society on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm for a celebration of Leelanau's dynamic maritime past! Come learn about the Peninsula’s vital and sometimes tragic connection to the Great Lakes. The third annual Leelanau Maritime History Festival will be hosted at the Leelanau Historical Society Museum (203 E. Cedar St. Leland, MI 49654). This year’s festival also marks the 19th annual LIVE exhibit “Wood Boats on the Wall”. Stroll the boardwalk along the Leland River to view classic wooden boats from around the region beginning at 10:00am. Chris-Craft, Century, Garwood and other vintage watercrafts will be present with their captains for viewing and questions. 

This family-friendly festival offers free museum admission, featuring the “Shipwrecks of the Manitou Passage” Exhibit, lighthouse and ship models, Lighthouse Keeper Interpretation, and displays by area nonprofits and organizations whose missions are to preserve and share the region’s maritime culture, past and present. 2024 Festival Partners include: Leelanau Historical Society, Lake Leelanau Lake Association, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Historian & Author Kathy Firestone, Fox Island Lighthouse Association, Leelanau Clean Water, Inland Seas Education Association, North Manitou Light Keepers, Leland Township Library, and Grand River Navigation. 

In addition, free face and arm painting by Habibit Story will be offered along with kid’s activities such as, “Stations of the Storm” by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and Maritime Stories and Songs with Luunappi. Enjoy live music by two local musicians, Luke Woltanski, and Traverse City based Celtic group Rigs & Jeels. 

The Leelanau Historical Society’s recent State History Award winning film “Lake Leelanau, Spirit of the Lake” will be shown twice throughout the day. Catch the free 11:30 am or 2:00 pm showing of this captivating documentary that dives into the history and nostalgia of Lake Leelanau – a cherished body of water in Leelanau County, MI. Produced by the Leelanau Historical Society and directed by Keith Patterson of Manitou Films. 

Donations in support of the Leelanau Historical Society are welcome. Visit the website for a detailed schedule. LeelanauHistory.org/Events or call 231-256-7475. 

Special thanks to Leelanau Classics for sponsoring this festival. Interested in being a Festival Partner or Sponsor? Contact Kim at 231-256-7475.

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Annual Manitou Island Day Trip
Sep
9

Annual Manitou Island Day Trip

Extraordinary opportunity to explore South Manitou Island with the Leelanau Historical Society! This exclusive day trip offers a unique chance to delve into the island’s rich history, guided by the museum staff and local experts.

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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Open House
Sep
5

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Open House

  • 6000 S Dune Hwy Glen Arbor, MI, 49636 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pathways to Sleeping Bear will host several events this summer, including happy hours and open houses, to share information about the Pathway to Good Harbor – the northernmost segment of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. We invite community members, visitors, trail users, and anyone interested in learning more about the trail to join us at these events.

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