Experience Leelanau and the surrounding areas.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friends & Family Annual Event
Shop local, beat the crowds and start your holiday shopping in Suttons Bay to enjoy discounts and sales for one day only!
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.
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!
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
Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market Preview
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.
Glen Arbor's Holiday Marketplace
Shop a curated variety of local artisan goods during the Glen Arbor Holiday Artisan Market, Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.
Brunch with Santa at Black Star Farms
Get into the holiday spirit and bring the family to Black Star Farms Suttons Bay for a memorable dining experience with Santa!
Let's Talk About Housing: Leelanau County
Join an interactive workshop to learn about new tools, provide feedback and collaborate on housing solutions in Leelanau.
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.
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
Discover a delightful selection of artisan cheeses from the United States and beyond as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
Mozzarella Making Workshop
Learn the art of hand-stretched mozzarella! The skilled cheesemakers from Leelanau Cheese will demonstrate how to craft this satisfying fresh cheese from local milk and a handful of basic ingredients. After, you’ll enjoy your mozzarella tow ways with a meal.
Polish Christmas Dinner at Black Star Farms
Join Estate Chef John Korycki at Bistro Polaris as he celebrates his Polish heritage and enchants guests with cherished family recipes that have been lovingly passed down through generations.
New Year's Eve Wine Dinner
New Year’s Eve 2024 will be an unforgettable celebration at Black Star Farms as our exceptional culinary team curates a remarkable multi-course, wine-paired dining experience for you and your loved ones in our exquisite and festive Inn.
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
Mozzarella Making Workshop
Learn the art of hand-stretched mozzarella! The skilled cheesemakers from Leelanau Cheese will demonstrate how to craft this satisfying fresh cheese from local milk and a handful of basic ingredients. After, you’ll enjoy your mozzarella tow ways with a meal.
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
Discover a delightful selection of artisan cheeses from the United States and beyond as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
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!
Mozzarella Making Workshop
Learn the art of hand-stretched mozzarella! The skilled cheesemakers from Leelanau Cheese will demonstrate how to craft this satisfying fresh cheese from local milk and a handful of basic ingredients. After, you’ll enjoy your mozzarella tow ways with a meal.
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!
Traditional Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious tradition.
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.
Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
Discover a delightful selection of artisan cheeses from the United States and beyond as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
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.
Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
Discover a delightful selection of artisan cheeses from the United States and beyond as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop
Discover a delightful selection of artisan cheeses from the United States and beyond as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
Leelanau Peninsula Chamber Business After Hours - Dick's Pour House
Business After Hours at Dick’s Pour House in Lake Leelanau
St Mary School Auction Casino Night
St Mary School Auction - Casino Night! Food, entertainment, live and silent auctions, games and cash bar!
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.
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.
Village Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat at participating businesses throughout the Village of Suttons Bay and at the Fire Station.
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.
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.
Fall Artisan & Wine Walk
The Annual Suttons Bay Fall Finale Walk is a chance to stroll from store to store viewing work from local artisans, sampling local fare & refreshments.
Leelanau Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Meeting
Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Dinner is being held at The Barn at French Valley Vineyard on October 17, 2024.
Lake Leelanau Street Fair Harvest Festival
Annual Lake Leelanau Street Fair with children’s activities, arts & crafts, local artisans, food & music.
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.
SHOPtober
Spend $350 at participating businesses in Glen Arbor in the month of October, and be entered to win $100 Glen Arbor Bucks!
Live Music at River Club - The Fridays
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
Northport's Leelanau Uncaged
Leelanau UnCaged has become the most anticipated free street festival in northern Michigan, and this year marks its 10th anniversary and includes music, dance, art and food!
27th Annual St Mary's Golf Classic Scramble
27th Annual St Mary School Golf Classic Scramble at Sugarloaf, the Old Course on Saturday, Sept 28, 2024 at 10am. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School.
Live Music at River Club - Clint Weaner
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
Live Music at River Club - Loose Change
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
Business After Hours
September, 2024 Business After Hours at Lemcool's Heating & Cooling in Cedar.
Live Music at River Club - Rebekah Jon Duo
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
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.
Live Music at River Club - Andre Villoch
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
Live Music at River Club - Jim Hawley
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
ShareCare 30th Anniversary Gala
Gala to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of ShareCare including happy hour, sit down dinner, silent auction, and live music by Elizabeth Landry.
Star Party
Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) at the Dune Climb for a Star Party!
Live Music at River Club - The Timebombs
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
Live Music at River Club - Blair Miller
Summer keeps rocking with live music at the new River Club!
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.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Open House
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.
Annual Labor Day Quilt Show & Bake Sale
Annual quit show and bake sal to benefit St Mary School and Church of Lake Leelanau.
Star Party
Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) at the Dune Climb for a Star Party!