LEELANAU

holiday events

Visit MyNorth.com/Events, cedarmichamber.com, empirechamber.com, leelanauchamber.com, lelandmi.com, northportomenachamber.org, suttonsbayarea.com and visitglenarbor.com for Santa sightings, tree lightings and more.

LEELANAU

Experience small-town cheer and charming traditions in nine villages aglow with welcoming storefronts and cozy restaurants.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHERRY REPUBLIC

DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday are a wonderful time to support local businesses. The Secret Garden in Empire, Polish Art Center in Cedar, Bahle’s of Suttons Bay, Tampico in Leland and The Pennington Collection in Northport are just a few of the many must-visits. SANTA’S SECRET Several tree lighting celebrations take place each year on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Leland and Glen Arbor light their trees on November 27 (Glen Arbor isn't hosting an event; watch the lighting on social media) and Northport follows on November 28. In Suttons Bay, take part in Holiday in the Village on November 28—most shops stay open late and the streets are lined with luminaries. MERRY MAKING You’ll have a holly jolly time on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, voted No. 2 Top Wine Region in North America by USA Today, during its annual Premium Pour event (November 27 through the month of December). lpwines.com O’ CHRISTMAS TREE For the perfect tree, venture across Leelanau’s rolling hills, past a 19th-century church to Kolarik Christmas Tree Farm in Suttons Bay (near the corner of Kolarik and Houdek roads). Pre-Cut or chop your own (saws available if needed). facebook. com/KolarikChristmasTreeFarm