June 2026 Events Calendar

After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.

The harbor village of Pentwater offers “Movies on the Green” during June-August. Films are shown on the Village Green in downtown Pentwater.

“Fish on For Freedom” is a non-profit event that provides a free day of fishing to military veterans on Lake Michigan.

West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.

The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.

The Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival is held at Dickson Township Park, Brethren, the third Saturday in June.

Ludington's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament's location is premium. Hoops are placed in Stearns Park, with Lake Michigan just steps away.

Summertime and music just go together perfectly and at the Village Green in the center of Pentwater, the evening is simply charming.

The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.

Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals.

Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!

To assist with your spring cleaning, areas of Mason County offer a Spring Cleanup day, so you and your family can tidy up!

Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.

West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.

Pentwater is known for its art galleries, antiques shops and boutiques, so expect some great finds at their summer arts and crafts fairs.

Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.

Celebrate all things Ludington at Love Ludington Weekend including a street party, art walk, boat blessing, car show, and more!

Irons Flea Roast and Ox Market features amusement rides, music, tournaments, kids games, food tent, ox market, parade and fireworks.

Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.

Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.

Each summer, the Ludington Lakestride offers three races: a 5k through Cartier Park, a 10k to Decker Road and back, and a half marathon.

Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!

The Frankfort-Elberta area is host to several arts and crafts fairs through the summer months as well as a holiday fair in late November.

The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.

The National Asparagus Festival is held in early June in Hart and Shelby, Michigan. The event includes a parade, pageant, and more.

Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.

The Ludington State Park holds events year-round. There's something for the whole family to enjoy at Michigan's most popular state park!

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.

Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.