Play one of Michigan’s toughest golf courses, The Bear, at its absolute hardest on Sunday, October 19, 2025. For one day only, we turn The Bear into 7,000+ yards of long-range tee boxes, aggressive greens, and challenging hole locations. This is a two-person “best ball” event. Come take the challenge!

Format: Two Person Best Ball | Scratch-flighted after round | Open to male, female and mixed teams. Women play from white tees, Men 60+ play from blue tees, Men 59 and under play from black tees.

Join us for a Fall Festival Family Party on Sunday, October 19 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm in Michigan Ballroom. This kid-friendly event includes the following: 

Join us in NIIJII Restaurant on Thursday, November 6 for a bourbon dinner with Detroit City Distillery.

Prepare your palate for a night of bold flavors, craft cocktails, and culinary creativity! From cedar smoked bison tartare to Carolina smoked dino beef ribs, each dish is expertly paired with a cocktail featuring Detroit City’s award-winning whiskeys and spirits. If you’re a whiskey lover, foodie, or someone who appreciates a good story served with a good drink, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Let us do the cooking this Thanksgiving! Join us for a spread of all of your Thanksgiving favorites on Thursday, November 28 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. 

Adults: $58++ | Children ages 4-12: $18.00++ | Children 3 and under: complimentary with the purchase of adult brunch.

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Bring your small company or group of friends and celebrate the holidays this year at our Biggest Little Holiday Party! We can host individuals, couples and groups of any size. The night includes a pre-party reception, cash bar, a dinner buffet, dancing and a DJ. 

Join us for a magical Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 20 from 9:30am - 11:30am in Governors' Hall at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Delight in a festive breakfast buffet perfect for the whole family, complete with holiday favorites and seasonal treats. Kids can participate in holiday activities and crafts, plus enjoy special time with Santa himself!  

Adults: $36 | Children 4-14: $16 | Children under 4 are complimentary

Celebrate Christmas with us at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge with our annual Christmas Day buffet on Thursday, December 25 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. 

Adults | $58++ per person

Children ages 5-12 | $18

Children 4 and under | Free

Enjoy the changing of the seasons from the 16th floor at our Fall Color Lunch at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge every Saturday in October from 11:00am - 2:00pm. 

Enjoy the changing of the seasons from the 16th floor at our Fall Color Lunch at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge every Saturday in October from 11:00am - 2:00pm.