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The lighthouse is now serving coffee, pastries from Barb's Bakery, and sandwiches from The Eat Spot in our Lighthouse Gift & Camp Store. In addition to gifts and souvenirs, you'll also find plenty of snacks and camping needs as well.

 
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2007 Upcoming Events
(Click on Visitor Info for Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum operating hours,
and information about the state park entry fee required for all events at the lighthouse.)

July
         
 








         
 








         
 







         
August
         
  August 16 Lobster Fest
A New England experience on the
third coast! Dinner and live entertainment
at the Lighthouse.

Click on the lobster logo for more information, and to see photos from 2006.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Traverse
Lighthouse Grounds
Tickets are $50 per person
(Limited availability) and can
be purchased by calling the Grand Traverse Lighthouse

       
  August 18

International Lighthouse Day
The Cherryland Amateur Radio Club, based in Traverse City, will be setting up a ham radio station at the lighthouse to speak with other lighthouses throughout the
U.S. and Canada.

South Fox Island Lighthouse Day
Members from the Fox Island Lighthouse Association (FILA) will be sharing the
history of the lighthouse and current volunteer projects.

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grand Traverse
Lighthouse Grounds
Both events are free
(state park entry fee required)
Please call the Grand
Traverse Lighthouse
for more information
         
September
         
  September
22-23
Leelanau State Park Fall Harvest Day Times to be announced
Leelanau State Park Grounds
State park entry fee required
         
October
         
  October 4 GTLM Annual Meeting
Potluck dinner, business meeting,
and a special program
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Northport Fire Hall
121 W 3rd
Northport, MI
Open to GTLM Members
and their guests only
         
  October 13-14 The Haunted Light
An original musical play, written by GTLM member Sue Hanson and composer Ann Bloomquist of Northport
Sat. 10.13 at 7:00 PM
Sun. 10.14 at 3:00 PM

Northport Community
Arts Center

Located next to the Northport Public School
Tickets are $15 for Adults,
$5 for Students

Please call the Lighthouse
or the Northport Community Arts Center for tickets
         
  October 20-21

Haunted Lighthouse
Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls will be visiting
the Grand Traverse Lighthouse - will you
dare to visit?

Click on the witch hat
to see photos from 2006.

12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
At the Haunted Grand Traverse Lighthouse
$4.00 Adults
$2.00 Children
(5 and under free)

         
November
 
  November 1st -
December 2nd
Christmas At The Lighthouse:
A McCormick Christmas

The lighthouse will be decorated as
a typical McCormick Christmas of the
1920s and 1930s.
Sat. & Sun. only
12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
Grand Traverse
Lighthouse
$4.00 Adults
$2.00 Children
(5 and under free)
         
December
 
  December 2nd Santa Visits The Lighthouse
Santa will be visiting the Grand
Traverse Lighthouse, with
refreshments & musicians.

Click on Santa Claus
to see photos from 2006.
12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
Grand Traverse
Lighthouse
Admission is free
(state park entry fee required)
Please call the Grand
Traverse Lighthouse
for more information