Explore the area with a guided hike and learn more about wildflowers, history and more! Take a leisurely bicycle ride along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail to discover different habitats and the history of the area! We have tours each day at 10 am. Book your tour now, tour season ends mid-October!
The Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day at the museum on Saturday October 14th, from 1 to 4 PM. Bring the whole family and help us celebrate our 45th Anniversary. Admission is free and donations are encouraged! A repeat feature this year includes the fantastic collection of hand made Faberge-type eggs made in Empire […]
Explore the area with a guided hike and learn more about wildflowers, history and more! Take a leisurely bicycle ride along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail to discover different habitats and the history of the area! We have tours each day at 10 am. Book your tour now, tour season ends mid-October!
Please join us to celebrate and rename the Empire Community Health Center. This open house will provide community members the opportunity to tour the facility, meet providers, and learn more about the healthcare services available. Light refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, and family-friendly activities will be provided.
This date marks the 47th Anniversary of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Celebrate the National Lakeshore’s birthday with the final Star Party of the Summer. This will be a great occasion to observe the night sky, Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. The location has been moved to the Dune Climb parking lot near […]
Join us for a Swiss Steak dinner at the Empire United Methodist Church.
Join us for a spook-tacuar Halloween party! Dress up in your finest, your scariest or your funniest costumes!
No Instructor - Call Mary Sharry for more information 231-326-5117
Join us for a special screening of the award-winning documentary film The Barn Raisers, on Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. The film explores the building methods, styles, and materials used to create these iconic structures, and the role these “country cathedrals” played in the settling and building of our country. The event will be co-hosted by the Michigan […]
Expect to find truly unique, quality, handcrafted items—created and sold by local artists. We have a great array of items including: pottery, birch bark cards, hand-made wooden crates, hand-woven baskets, knits and fibers, maple syrup, home decor, lip balm, cheese trays, beadwork, clocks, freeze-dried snacks, and more! Be sure to stop by the Empire Area […]
Doors open at 3:30 to view the auction items. Coffee, lemonade and hot chocolate are provided. Enjoy the music of Freya to warm you up for the auction. Freya presents music from the World Bazaar. Flutes, piano, Swedish nyckelharpa, accordion, octave mandolin, guitar and vocal harmonies weave tunes of euro-folk-jazz by the hands of Lisa […]
Leelanau Coffee Roasters invites you to Customer Appreciation Day to enjoy complimentary beverages, appetizers and sweet treats! Donations accepted for Empire Area Emergency Fund and The Empire Area Food Pantry.
Step back in time and come along on a walking tour through historic Empire. The old lumber village has a lot of history - find out about what put Empire on the map and see what the village looked like one hundred years ago! Tours are Saturdays all June at 2 pm.
Step back in time and come along on a walking tour through historic Empire. The old lumber village has a lot of history - find out about what put Empire on the map and see what the village looked like one hundred years ago! Tours are Saturdays all June at 2 pm.
Step back in time and come along on a walking tour through historic Empire. The old lumber village has a lot of history - find out about what put Empire on the map and see what the village looked like one hundred years ago! Tours are Saturdays all June at 2 pm.
Step back in time and come along on a walking tour through historic Empire. The old lumber village has a lot of history - find out about what put Empire on the map and see what the village looked like one hundred years ago! Tours are Saturdays all June at 2 pm.
Step back in time and come along on a walking tour through historic Empire. The old lumber village has a lot of history - find out about what put Empire on the map and see what the village looked like one hundred years ago! Tours are Saturdays all June at 2 pm.
Hosted by Art's Tavern
The Annual Empire Area Holiday Potluck will take place from 5-8pm at the Township Hall on Saturday, December 15. The event is hosted by the Empire Area Community Center.Plan to attend this wonderful event to connect with your neighbors and to celebrate the holiday season! Santa Claus arrives at 7:00pm. Bring a dish to pass, your […]
The annual Emergency Fund Auction, sponsored by The Empire Area Emergency Fund, will take place on December 16. The event will take place at the Township Hall. Silent auction will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 4:45 Live Auction will begin at 5:00 PM and end at 6:00 or longer, if necessary
January meeting rescheduled for Monday, January 21 at 7:00pm at the Township Hall
Free event, hosted by the Empire Area Community Center Featuring the movie "Book Club" at the Township Hall BYOB, Popcorn provided
The Empire Emergency Fund hosts fundraising concerts every month to support community members in need. This month's concert will be at Lake Ann Brewery, featuring the band Morgan Arrowood & Friends. The concert begins at 6:30pm, and a donation will be taken to support the Emergency Fund.
The Empire Emergency Fund hosts fundraising concerts every month to support community members in need. The February concert will be at Platte River Inn in Honor. The band is TBD. The concert goes from 4-6pm, and a donation will be taken to support the Emergency Fund.
Glen Lake Community Library Groundbreaking Celebration: May 4, 2019 at 11:00am Join us at 11:00am on Saturday, May 4, at the Glen Lake Community Library for the official groundbreaking of the new library. The event will feature brief comments from various speakers, refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library, and of course some ceremonial […]
3rd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair at the Empire United Methodist Church When in Empire on Saturday, May 18, for the Empire Asparagus Festival, plan to visit the Empire United Methodist Church for their third annual arts & crafts fair! Local artisans will have everything from candles and soaps to unique jewelry, textiles, pottery and […]
Take a leisurely bicycle ride to North Bar Lake and explore the wildlife, birds and the history along the way. Bring your bike, camera, and binoculars and hear about pirates and pioneers! This tour is best suited for adults and takes about 1.5 hours. $10.00 p. p. Tours can be booked through www.sbdtoursmichigan.com
Take a leisurely bicycle ride to North Bar Lake and explore the wildlife, birds and the history along the way. Bring your bike, camera, and binoculars and hear about pirates and pioneers! This tour is best suited for adults and takes about 1.5 hours. $10.00 p. p. Tours can be booked through www.sbdtoursmichigan.com
Take a walking tour of historic Empire and hear about Empire's past and its people! Empire was a booming lumber town and we will look back at what life was like in its heyday. Tours can also be arranged according to your schedule and are wheelchair friendly. $15 p. p. Tours can be booked through […]
