Community Calendar

Glenlore Trails' CarnEvil 2 returns September 18th - November 1st with a reimagined, family-friendly Halloween adventure featuring immersive lights, interactive games, and carnival-inspired fun along a one mile forest trail. Join this one of a kind experience this fall at Glenlore Trails .

The CarnEvil 2 Experience Includes:
*Select Nights Only
One-Mile complete forest transformation featuring immersive lighting, sound, and visual storytelling
CarnEvil themed interactive experiences throughout the trail
Carnival inspired games and activities designed for guests of all ages
Light and Sound Displays featuring projection mapping, glowing art installations, LED displays, and interactive displays
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun with whimsical spooky moments and seasonal surprises
Magical Interactive Wands allowing guests to unlock additional surprises on the trail
Food Trucks featuring a rotating lineup of dinner and desserts including the return of The Little Donut Factory
Seasonal Drinks including warm beverage options and adult beverage selections

Friday, September 18 "Opening Night" – Live Music from Full Tilt Boogie
Saturday, September 19 – Face Painting and Balloon Twisting - 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 16 - Adult Night – 21+ Only / Live Music from DeVar & The Detroiters – 7:00pm-10:30pm
Sunday, October 25 – Trick or Treat – 6:45pm-7:30pm / Face Painting and Balloon Twisting – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, October 31 – Halloween Night
A full list of upcoming events can be found at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Tickets are on sale Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00am
Tickets are available online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Prices start at:
3 years and under: Free
4-12 years: $15
13-64 years: $25
65+: $20
Group Rates (20+ people): Starting at $18 each
*Ticket pricing may vary for specialized themed event nights.

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Opening Thursday through Sunday Evenings
Tours start around dusk. Start times vary by day but typically begin around 5:30pm with the final entry around 9:00pm.

GLENLORE TRAILS – CARNEVIL 2
3860 Newton Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382

Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE Kona Ice at the finish line! Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. Run your race, your way. 5K/10K/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

This annual exhibition transforms moments both grand and intimate into works of visual storytelling. Featuring the work of Emberlight’s acclaimed photography team and guest artists, these images form a vivid portrait not only of a region, but of the artists who continue to interpret it through their own unique lenses.

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-2026/

Free event

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park welcomes back acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly. Experience art like never before through CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens Presented by Macatawa Bank. This highly anticipated exhibition transforms both our beautiful outdoor gardens and inviting indoor Sculpture Galleries with the world-renowned artwork of Chihuly. Stroll through the gardens and discover monumental sculptures, vibrant Reeds, and stunning site-specific installations that harmoniously blend art with nature, creating breathtaking moments around every corner.

About Dale Chihuly: Chihuly is an American artist who transforms a space with experiments in color, light, transparency, and form. He is known for his exhibitions and large-scale architectural installations around the world and for revolutionizing the studio glass movement. Chihuly works with a variety of media including glass, paint, charcoal, neon, ice, and Polyvitro, and his work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide.

Artisan at Delamar Hotel Traverse City will host a special summer weekend brunch series featuring celebrated Detroit chef Kate Williams, founder of the acclaimed Lady of the House, in collaboration with Executive Chef Sarah Bobier. Every Saturday and Sunday in July and August 2026, guests can enjoy a seasonal, ingredient-driven brunch menu that highlights Northern Michigan flavors alongside Williams’ soulful, modern cuisine.
The partnership brings together two distinct culinary voices — Chef Williams' celebrated approach to soulful, ingredient-driven cooking and Chef Bobier’s mastery of Northern Michigan's finest local and regional flavors, for a brunch offering that is as much an event as it is a meal.

Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak.

From June 27 through August 22, visitors are invited to wander the 1.2-mile Aurora Loop and discover large-scale installations nestled among towering pines, winding trails, and the rugged beauty of the Northwoods. Created by artists from across the region, this year’s exhibition reflects Emberlight’s 2026 theme, New Ways to Dream — exploring imagination, transformation, memory, identity, and the power of collective creativity.

Alongside this year’s juried installations, Emberlight proudly unveils two major community-centered projects through Art For All. A new collaborative installation invites audiences themselves to become part of the artistic process, while a second large-scale work — created in partnership with students from five regional schools — draws inspiration from Ojibwe doodems, reflecting themes of kinship, ancestry, and connection to the natural world through the voices and creativity of the next generation. Supported through funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the project places young artists at the heart of the festival in a powerful new way.

https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-2026/

Free event

A Tempest is poignant adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest adding a postcolonial perspective to the classic. Crafted by Aime C’esaire, a French poet, author, and politician, this version examines love, betrayal, freedom, and the thirst for power. This rendition is brought to life by Brevity Shakespeare under the direction of LeVale Walker and produced by Sarah Roland.

Tipsy Ypsi offers public events throughout the week and private events anytime. With over a 14 years of Paint & Pour Party experience, we’ve developed a creative night on the town that combines art and entertainment! Grab a drink and a brush and follow along as we walk you, step-by-step, through the evening’s featured painting.

Events run for approximately 2-3 hours with FREQUENT sip breaks. You will leave with a painting that is uniquely yours, and you’ll be amazed at the art you can bring to life.

We are NOT a franchise/chain, we do things Detroit style.

Support your local artists!

Step into a powerful new exhibition celebrating the fearless women of the Greek Revolution.

#WeAreGreekWarriors brings the heroines of 1821 into today’s cultural conversation through bold contemporary art and modern storytelling. Fighters, strategists, and champions of freedom, these extraordinary women helped shape history, yet many of their names remain unknown.

Now, their stories come to life at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan in a groundbreaking exhibition featuring original campaign prints alongside stunning works by acclaimed contemporary artist Ramona Pintea. Reclaiming history through a fresh, fearless lens, the exhibit honors and highlights the women of the Greek Revolution while speaking directly to the women of today. Through dynamic programming, cultural events, and interactive experiences, it connects the strength of 1821 to the leadership, voices, and impact of women now.

Women of all backgrounds and generations are invited to experience this inspiring tribute and rediscover their own warrior spirit.

For more information, visit www.hellenicmi.org.

Glenlore Trails' CarnEvil 2 returns September 18th - November 1st with a reimagined, family-friendly Halloween adventure featuring immersive lights, interactive games, and carnival-inspired fun along a one mile forest trail. Join this one of a kind experience this fall at Glenlore Trails .

The CarnEvil 2 Experience Includes:
*Select Nights Only
One-Mile complete forest transformation featuring immersive lighting, sound, and visual storytelling
CarnEvil themed interactive experiences throughout the trail
Carnival inspired games and activities designed for guests of all ages
Light and Sound Displays featuring projection mapping, glowing art installations, LED displays, and interactive displays
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun with whimsical spooky moments and seasonal surprises
Magical Interactive Wands allowing guests to unlock additional surprises on the trail
Food Trucks featuring a rotating lineup of dinner and desserts including the return of The Little Donut Factory
Seasonal Drinks including warm beverage options and adult beverage selections

Friday, September 18 "Opening Night" – Live Music from Full Tilt Boogie
Saturday, September 19 – Face Painting and Balloon Twisting - 7:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 16 - Adult Night – 21+ Only / Live Music from DeVar & The Detroiters – 7:00pm-10:30pm
Sunday, October 25 – Trick or Treat – 6:45pm-7:30pm / Face Painting and Balloon Twisting – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, October 31 – Halloween Night
A full list of upcoming events can be found at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Tickets are on sale Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00am
Tickets are available online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Prices start at:
3 years and under: Free
4-12 years: $15
13-64 years: $25
65+: $20
Group Rates (20+ people): Starting at $18 each
*Ticket pricing may vary for specialized themed event nights.

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Opening Thursday through Sunday Evenings
Tours start around dusk. Start times vary by day but typically begin around 5:30pm with the final entry around 9:00pm.

GLENLORE TRAILS – CARNEVIL 2
3860 Newton Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382