Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.
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Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
The park remains open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, activities to give those who love winter something fun to look forward to!
Pentwater’s Winterfest includes many family friendly events including fishing tournaments, cross country skiing, sledding, and ice skating.
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
The annual Hart Winterfest includes fun activities like a broomball tournament, soup walk, ice fishing tournament, and more.
Denim & Diamonds Daddy/Daughter Dance
Event includes dinner, photos, dancing, and a glow party. Tickets are $25/each and can be purchased at ticketstripe.com. Radiant Church- 409 S. Washington Ave., Ludington.
White Pine Stampede 50k, 20k, 10k Point-to-Point Cross Country Race
Cross Country Race beginning at Mancelona High School- 9300 W. Limits Rd. and winding through Northwest Michigan, ending at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. For more information or to register, visit whitepinestampede.org.
Guided Snowshoe Walk
Hike is free and a limited amount of snowshoes are available to use. Walks begin and end at the Ludington State Park Warming Shelter- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Lantern Lit Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, or Hiking
The walk begins at the Ludington State Park Warming Shelter (8800 M-116, Ludington) and has approximately 1 mile of lighted trails. There are bonfires at both the Warming Shelter and the Amphitheater, along with free warm beverages at the Amphitheater. No registration is required.
Michigan’s Free Snowmobiling Weekend
Michigan offers the opportunity to snowmobilers to operate their machines without a snowmobile registration or trail permit.
Pentwater Winterfest
Events include fishing tournaments, cross country skiing, sledding, and ice skating.
Snowman Scram 1 Mile Fun Run & 5k
Fundraiser for the Pentwater Cross Country and Track Teams. Pentwater Public School- 600 E. Park St., Pentwater.
Performance by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet at Corson Auditorium- 4000 M-137, Interlochen.
Pentwater Winterfest
Events include fishing tournaments, cross country skiing, sledding, and ice skating.
Lantern Lit Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, or Hiking
The walk begins at the Ludington State Park Warming Shelter (8800 M-116, Ludington) and has approximately 1 mile of lighted trails. There are bonfires at both the Warming Shelter and the Amphitheater, along with free warm beverages at the Amphitheater. No registration is required.
Performance by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra
Pianist Sarah Davis Buechner at the Cathedral Barn- 1500 Red. Dr., Traverse City.
Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend
The State of Michigan offers its residents and outstate visitors two Free Fishing Weekends per year.
Performance Fun Home
February 29th-March 2nd & March 8th-9th at 6:30pm, also March 3rd and 10th at 2pm. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
Mason-Lake Conservation District Spring Tree/Shrub Sale
Pre-orders are now being accepted.
Hart Winterfest
Event features a Classic/Vintage Snowmobile Show & Swap Meet, a Soup Walk = and more. For more information, call (231) 923-9279.
Young Farmers Fishing Tournament
Cost is $20 per two person Team for $20, and Farm Bureau members fish for free. Participation includes a meal and raffle prizes. 1st and 2nd place for both Pan Fish and Pike: 1st prize is $250 and 2nd prize is $100. Registration is before the event or from 6-8am on the 4th at the West Michigan Research Station- 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart. To pre-register, contact Jennifer Marfio at jmarfio@ctyfb.com or (231) 796-1119.
Osborn’s Big Ice Fishing Tournament
Prizes are awarded to adults and to children, in separate categories, for pike, walleye, perch, smelt, bluegill and crappie. There is also a biggest fish prize, and several door prize drawings. Osborn’s- 8929 Chippewa Hwy., Bear Lake.
Free Cross Country Skiing
The Oceana Cross Country Ski Association will host a free cross country skiing event on the Pentwater Pathways Trail. The event includes use of OCCSA’s adult and children’s ski equipment. Equipment use will be first come, first serve and the event will be contingent upon weather and appropriate ski conditions. Visit oceanaski.org for more information.
Daddy-Daughter Dance Benefit
Girls in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade and their fathers are invited to a daddy-daughter dance to benefit the MCC Softball Team. Tickets are $10 per family and include a professional photo print. Tickets are available at the door or at the Scottville Elementary and Upper Elementary Schools. The dance will be held at the Mason County Central High School- 210 W. Broadway St., Scottville.
Gettin’ Jiggy Ice Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by PM Expeditions. Entry fee is $10 and there is a 100% payout for the longest fish in each category: Bluegill, Crappie, and Perch. You must be in line for measuring by 6pm. Call (231) 845-7285 for more information.
Ryan Williams Perch Derby
Held as part of Pentwater’s annual Winterfest. Kids and Adults divisions. Visit pentwater.org for more information.
FiveCAP’s Walk for Warmth
Groups, individuals, and businesses are encouraged to form walking teams for the 2-mile walk and gather pledges to benefit FiveCAP’s program to subsidize heat for families and seniors in need. Contribution and pledge sheets are available at fivecap.org. The walk starts at the Community Church- 109 N. Harrison St., Ludington.
Snowshoe Stampede to Stomp Out Cancer
This event includes a poker tournament, snowshoe walk, live music, bake sale, lip-sync contest, and more with proceeds benefiting the Stomp Out Cancer Fund. For more information, visit soc-fund.org/events. Manistee VFW- 1211 28th St., Manistee.
Great Start Collaborative Winter Book Walk
Families are invited to walk, snowshoe, or ski the lantern lit path at the Ludington State Park. The first 100 families will receive a signed copy of the book “Touch the Brightest Star” by Christie Matheson. There will be a bonfire and free warm beverages at the amphitheater.
Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $13 and includes choice of fried or baked fish, vegetable, potatoes, cole slaw, dinner roll, and choice of dessert. For more information, call (231) 873-5776.
Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for Adults which includes choice of Perch (8oz), Shrimp (8 pc), Combo (4oz perch/4 shrimp), or Salmon; along with vegetable, choice of baked potato or french fries, Indian Summer applesauce, cole slaw, dinner roll, and choice of dessert. Kids meals are $9 and include Perch (4oz), Shrimp (4 pc), Combo (4oz perch/2 shrimp), Salmon, or Mac n cheese; all with the same sides. Dine in or take-out available. Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Free Zoom Educational Series
Topic: Aquatic Invasive, Sea Lamprey with DNR park interpreter Alan Wernette. Register at friendsofludingtonstatepark.com to receive Zoom code.
Chili Walk
All five businesses located at The Port will compete to find out who has the best chili. There will also be door prizes. This event is free and family friendly. The Port- 222 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Rock the ‘Stee Benefit
Live music by area musicians with beer, wine, soda, and snacks available. Fundraiser for the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 for those age 11 and up, 10 and under are free. Purchase tickets at ciovationtix.com. Ramdell Theatre- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Mother-Son Dance Benefit
Boys in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade and their mothers are invited to a mother-son dance to benefit the MCC Softball Team. Tickets are $10 per family and include a professional photo print. Tickets are available at the door or at the Scottville Elementary and Upper Elementary Schools. The dance will be held at the Mason County Central High School- 210 W. Broadway St., Scottville.
Traverse City Restaurant Week
Participants have the opportunity to try new food and places. Restaurants involved will offer a three-course dinner menu for $25, $35, or $45 per person. Takeout options will be available at select locations. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Virtual Spring CommUnity Auction
Hundreds of items up for auction to benefit students and staff Mason County Central School. Bidding begins on Monday, February 27th at 4pm. View items and register to bid at meccef.betterworld.org.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
Pentwater’s Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
The park remains open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, activities to give those who love winter something fun to look forward to!
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Manistee Michigan’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend is held the first full weekend of December.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs… including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
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A site to behold along Lake Michigan, these structures with a rich history give both a sense of safety and a beautiful site.
West Michigan boasts numerous museums to learn about the area’s rich history and to expand knowledge through activities and exhibits.
Winter in Manistee County includes great outdoor activities like skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, ice skating, and more.
The Hart-Montague Bike Trail consists of 22.5 miles of paved paths for biking, snowmobiling, skating and more!
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
Scottville Riverside Park, along the Pere Marquette River, has over 50 modern sites and is popular for camping and fishing.
Beautiful color emerges come Fall. Take it all in with an afternoon drive, or stroll, through the many forests of West Michigan.
The Michigan Audubon Society Lake Bluff Center overlooks Lake Michigan near Manistee and features wildlife and a bird sanctuary.
Take a tour on the Historic S.S. City of Milwaukee car ferry and the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Acacia docked in Manistee, Michigan.
Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.