Thanksgiving & Holiday Fun in Glen Arbor

The village of Glen Arbor has an action-packed lineup of holiday fun on tap for this week & weekend:

Glen Arbor PJ Party
Friday, Nov. 26th (6-8am)

A highly anticipated tradition, boasting a “better than Black Friday” shopping experience. Shop at participating retailers to catch super sales on Friday, Nov. 26th from 6-8am. Grab a light eat or drink at purveyors open for the event, too.

Bed Parade
Friday, Nov. 26th (9-9:30am)

The fun and quirky Bed Parade returns. While you’re in Glen Arbor the day after Thanksgiving, don’t miss the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Avenue.

Want to participate? Rally your troops and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start time on Friday, November 26th. The “parade” will begin just outside the Pine Cone and complete at the Post Office. Join other participants for a post-parade treat from Leelanau Coffee Roasters or Art’s Tavern, which will be open for breakfast. This event is open to everyone. No registration required.

Tree Lighting & Caroling
Friday, Nov. 26th (6:15-6:30pm)

Caroling & Tree Lighting at 6:15pm, outside of Town Hall. The trees will be ceremonially lit by Leonard Thoreson. Carols to be led by members of Glen Lake Church.

Marketplace Opening
Friday, Nov. 26th (6:30-8pm)

Shop 24 outstanding artisans from whom to choose your gifts during the Holiday Market Opening from 6:30-8pm at the Town Hall (masks required indoors)

Holiday Marketplace
Saturday, Nov. 27th (10am-3pm)

Shop a curated selection of local artisan products at the annual Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, open from 10am-3pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (masks required indoors).

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
Saturday Nov. 27th (11am-1pm)

Meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm located at 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor.