Glen Arbor hosts PJ Party, Holiday Marketplace

Photo by Raquel Jackson

From staff reports

Visit Glen Arbor and shop local for the holidays. The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce invites you to take part in a variety of anticipated holiday-themed shopping events in Glen Arbor over Thanksgiving weekend. Events are free and open to everyone.

PJ Party Shopping: Friday, Nov 29, 6:30-9 am

Participating retailers in Glen Arbor offer “once-a-year worthy specials” during this annually “better than Black Friday” shopping experience. Come dressed festive and cozy to shop local and get the best deals at stops such as M22 Store, Coastal, Cherry Republic, Cottage Book Shop, Northwoods Home & Gift, Bay Wear, and The Sportsman Shop. Stick around town to grab breakfast at iconic Art’s or coffee from Leelanau Coffee Roasters. 

Bed Parade: Nov. 29, 9 am

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 wheels to Sylvan Inn’s parking at 9:00 Friday and join the parade. Your support team to push would be good, too. Event begins at 9am and ends by 9:30am at Art’s Tavern.

Holiday Marketplace Opening: Nov. 29, 6:15-8 pm

Bring your Holiday spirit and join the local community outside the Glen Arbor Town Hall for Christmas Caroling and a ceremonial Tree lighting at 6:15pm. This year, Carols will be led by members of the Glen Lake Church team.

Warm up inside the Town Hall following the caroling & tree lighting. Be the first to shop the Holiday Marketplace from 6:30-8 pm. The market features an amazing breadth of handcrafted, locally made goods by more than 30 artisans. Cider and doughnuts provided by Art’s Tavern.

Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace: Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 am-3 pm

Shop an amazing breadth of handcrafted, locally made goods from more than 30 artisans during the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. The event, located at the Glen Arbor Town Hall, offers a rich variety of beautiful Holiday gift items and Greenery for sale. Meet Santa from 11 am-1:30 pm. Bring the kids and your camera for festive photo opportunities.

Free and open to anyone. Individual events also posted on Facebook and details can be found at VisitGlenArbor.com.