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The Suttons Bay Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM.

For the 2025 season, we will be at our established location on St. Joseph St. at the north end of the village. Located on the east side of the intersection of M22 and M204 (between Concord St. and Race St.)

Market Dates of Operation: May 24 – October 18, 2025

Join us at Heritage Sustainable Energy’s solar site for a first-hand look at how clean energy and farming can thrive together. Watch sheep graze underneath solar panels, help plant native pollinators and remove invasive species, all while connecting with farmers, developers, community members, and local leaders. Lunch is included! Please plan to arrive by 10:00 am and stay until 1:00 pm.

A fun, creative way for parents and their children to connect and learn dance together.

In this weekly class, you will discover the joys of expressing yourself through dance with your child. Designed to be both exciting and educational, these classes help in the development of your child's gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and love for music and dance.

Inside a natural-light-filled studio with stunning views of the waterfront, a world-class Interlochen dance instructor will guide you as you strengthen your bond with your child. Each week, you will experience a warm, supportive environment that encourages self-expression and social interaction. Special focus will be placed on rhythm and moving your bodies to the beat of different types of music.

October 4
Hours: 10am – 3pm

Description: Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and shop local on our historic front lawn! Browse Michigan vendors offering art, jewelry, crafts, food and more. This is a free event and great for all ages.

Learn diverse dance styles and make new friends in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced dancer, everyone is invited to join the fun.

Designed for dancers of all ages and skill levels, our Social Dance Classes offer an opportunity to learn new dance styles and enjoy the camaraderie of other dance enthusiasts. Each week, you’ll explore a different dance genre such as salsa, waltz, swing, or tango. Under the guidance of one of Interlochen’s skilled instructors, you’ll learn the steps and techniques—all while connecting with others and gaining confidence on the floor.

The classes emphasize the joy of moving to the music, sharing laughs, and creating memorable moments. Come dance with us and experience the delight of social dancing.

A playful contrast in scale, monumental paintings meet intricate miniatures.

All exhibits are free and open to the public!  Groups Welcome. 

Gallery & Gift Shop Hours:  M-F 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm.

Raku Firing Saturdays
Session 11
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 1–4 pm
Experience the excitement of traditional Japanese Raku pottery as practiced in the West today. Glaze, decorate, and fire already-made pots in this one-day workshop. We may even write a haiku.

This fall, jumpstart your creativity in a workshop designed for artists and writers in all disciplines. From exploring our artistic family trees and map-making current projects to taking in the natural beauty and inspiration of Leelanau County to discussions of visionary texts from choreographer/dancer Twyla Tharp, painter/sculptor Audrey Flack, sculptor Anne Truitt, writer Annie Dillard, printmaker/teacher Sister Corita Kent, music producer Rick Rubin, and many more, this class will energize your curiosity and creativity. Share what you know and learn something new — inspire and be inspired—in this autumn reset.
Skill Level

All
Objective

Creativity Enhancement, Personal Growth
Outcome

Inspiration and Creativity, Building of Community

Four visual artists exhibiting work in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story exhibition talk about the power of the visual arts to take on difficult subjects. This facilitated discussion is October 4, 1 pm in the GAAC’s Main Gallery.

The HIStory / HERstory exhibition critically examines the power of voice. It digs into the idea that the victors write history while other histories are ignored, deleted, denied, left out of the official record. Artists Margo Burian, Mary Fortuna, Todd Lininger, and Stephanie Schlatter approached these ideas from feminist, judicial, and mythologic avenues. The discussion, facilitated by GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal, will delve into how these artist use visual language to translate difficult subjects, and the psychic and emotional benefits of being able to speak through one’s creative work.

More information about the HIStory/HERstory exhibition can be found online: GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. The panel discussion is free and open to the public.

Explore the connection the Anishinaabe, Grand Traverse Bay's ancestral residents, have to the Bay. Tera John, a Knowledge Carrier and Story Keeper from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will be our guide as Manitou sails across the waters that have been a vital resource since time immemorial.

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling our office at 231-941-2000