Events

Trunk or Treat on Main Street

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Enjoy the festivities in The Village at Bay Harbor during the 17th annual Trunk R’ Treat event on Friday, October 30th from 4pm – 5pm. It’s an action-packed hour in the Village! Main Street will be closed and lined up with vehicles and GEM Cars with trunks filled with goodies for all the kiddos dressed to impress. Don’t miss this fun-filled event in Bay Harbor!

A Very Bay Harbor Christmas

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Everything will be merry and bright for 2nd Annual "A Very Bay Harbor Christmas". Join us for a festive weekend in Bay Harbor, in collaboration with Village at Bay Harbor, Village Suites Bay Harbor, Inn at Bay Harbor and Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

A Hallmark star VIP Experience / Movie and Q & A, Grinch Run, Kris Kringle Holiday Market, Holiday Tree Fundraiser, Jingle Ball Brunch, Spirits + Small Bites with Mammoth Distilling, Wreath-Making Workshop, The Christmas Carol on the Great Lakes Center stage, holiday movies on the GLCFA big screen and so much more will be a part of the festive weekend!

Lodging options are also available to stay right in the heart of all the holiday magic!

For more information, see the event page HERE.

Kris Kringle Holiday Market

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Set against the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, the Kris Kringle Holiday Market will take place on December 5th from 10am – 4pm in one of Northern Michigan’s most enchanting winter settings. The festive marketplace blends the magic of the season with the elegance of Bay Harbor.

The market will be located at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts Community Engagement Room in the heart of Bay Harbor.

The Kris Kringle Holiday Market will take place during A Very Bay Harbor Christmas weekend in collaboration with the Village at Bay Harbor, Inn at Bay Harbor and Great Lakes Center for the arts, full of festive activities and fun throughout the weekend.

Stroll the wonderful vendors and artisans who will be sharing their unique creations to jump start the season and celebrate the holidays in style!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please click HERE.

2nd Annual Grinch Fun Run

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Get ready to run, walk, or dash through Bay Harbor alongside everyone’s favorite green troublemakers! the Grinch Fun Run is a lighthearted holiday fun run where participants are encouraged to don their most Grinch-inspired gear — think Santa coats, fuzzy green wigs, “Whoville” gear and plenty of holiday cheer (or mischief!).

Bring the whole family, dress your Grinchiest, and get ready to run your heart out — and with your donation for a great cause in our local area – maybe it’ll even grow three sizes that day!

For more information, click on the event page HERE.

Evergreen Elegance Tree Fundraiser

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Village at Bay Harbor would like to invite all to visit the entrance lobby of the Great Lakes Center for the Arts to see an array of beautifully themed trees will be on display by local businesses that are up for a silent auction benefitting The Nehemiah Project in Petoskey on Saturday, December 5th from 10am – 4pm. Please visit the Kris Kringle Holiday Market located in the Community Engagement Room during those same times to enjoy a fun, holiday marketing experience with great local gift giving for you and the favorite people on your list! This is the perfect opportunity to also find that perfect tree for your home and business to have for years to come, by also giving back to an amazing cause in our local community. If you or your business are considering sponsoring and donating a decorated tree, please learn more on the event page here: https://www.bayharbor.com/evergreen-elegance/

The Magic of Motown

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400

This highly-acclaimed show features all of your favorite hits! Hailed by critics and audiences alike, it has established a reputation as being "the #1 Motown show in the country." It is quite simply, "more than two hours of Detroit city magic!" There are two performances: 1:30pm matinee and a 7:00pm evening show. You’ll enjoy The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and all of the legends! The show’s pitch perfect harmonies, dynamic choreography, & costuming perfectly captures the sights & sound of Motown! Whether you choose to sway in your seat or spend the night up on your feet, this will be one great night of music you won’t want to miss. It perfectly captures America's most beloved songbook!

Dear Santa Movie + Q & A with star David Haydn Jones

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Dear Santa is brought to you as part of "A Very Bay Harbor Christmas" Weekend! Beverly Hills 90210 alumni Jason Priestley takes the helm for this warmhearted romantic comedy about a die-hard party girl struggling to change her frivolous ways. Crystal (Amy Acker) comes from a wealthy family and loves to spend money-her parents' money. When they decide it's time she made something of her life, they give her until Christmas to clean up her act--if she doesn't, they will promptly cancel her credit cards. Petrified at the prospect of having no money and no boyfriend, Crystal has a flash of inspiration when she finds a letter to Santa from 7-year-old Olivia (Emma Duke), who wants Santa to find her widower father Derek (David Haydn-Jones) a new wife. Derek owns a local soup kitchen and has dedicated his life to helping others. Though Crystal has never set foot in a soup kitchen, she soon seeks out Derek and starts volunteering her time to get closer to him, unaware that Derek's girlfriend Jillian (Gina Holden) will do anything to keep her man to herself. Meanwhile, Crystal remains determined to prove herself, despite the obstacles in her way. Stay after the movie for a Q & A with star David Haydn Jones in person, who has a had a wonderful career in both tv and movies in Hollywood. **Movie is FREE - however a ticket must be bought for entry.

An Evening with Jeff Daniels

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Award-winning actor and musician Jeff Daniels brings his signature storytelling, sharp humor, and acoustic guitar to the stage for an evening of original songs and stories. Known for his acclaimed work on screen and stage, Daniels has spent decades developing his solo acoustic performance, drawing inspiration from artists including Arlo Guthrie, Utah Phillips, and John Prine. With a career spanning stage, screen, and music, Daniels combines road-tested musicianship, wit, and compelling stories for a performance that offers a different side of this celebrated actor.

Wreath Building & Bubbles with Sweetwater Floral

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Join Sweetwater Floral for a festive wreath-making brunch in the charming Village at Bay Harbor. This workshop will be filled with creativity, holiday cheer, and a little bubbly! Sip on bubbles, savor delicious brunch bites, and enjoy the magic of the season as you create your very own beautiful fresh evergreen wreath, perfect for welcoming the holidays into your home. Held in the Elevation Event Venue located on the second floor of the Lodge Building in the Village, your ticket includes expert instruction, all wreath-making materials, and a delightful selection of brunch bites and bubbles to enjoy while you create. With limited seating and Sweetwater Floral’s workshops known to sell out quickly, this festive gathering is one you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends, reserve your spot early, and join us for a wonderful morning of wreaths, bites, and bubbles! Learn More: https://www.bayharbor.com/wreath-building-bubbles-with-sweetwater-floral/

A Christmas Carol on Stage: One Man Show

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Allen Fitzpatrick follows in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, who, a few years after writing the novella, began public readings of it, which he continued to perform until the year of his death. This story has been adapted for over a hundred stage, film, opera, and radio productions. In Allen’s version, audiences can use the full range of their imagination as one actor—on a virtually bare stage—creates 26 different characters. Audiences have been delighted by this approach's personal, individual impact. Learn More + Ticket Information Here: https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/a-christmas-carol-2026

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Messiah by Candlelight

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -0500

For decades, our community has gathered for the holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah. This year, Handel’s beloved score is complemented by Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer. Set in the warm glow of candlelight, this annual performance offers a timeless message of hope, joy, and holiday spirit. Learn More + Ticket Information: https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/messiah-by-candlelight-2026

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Messiah by Candlelight

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -0500