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West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
Communities in Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties sponsor many Easter events and egg hunts for kids in the spring.
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day, and downtown Ludington is where you want to be for all the fun events!
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
AFFEW Native Plant Sale
The 2023 sale will be online only. Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants may be ordered by visiting affew.org.
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.
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.
West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series presents Footloose
Performances at 7:30pm on the 2nd-4th AND 9th-11th; 2pm on the 5th, 11th, & 12th. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
Art Shop 107
This event includes new art, giveaways, hors d’oeurves, and beverages. Visit ludingtonartscenter.org for more information. Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
Hart Community Performing Arts Series
Featuring the Seraph Brass Quintet. Hart Middle School Auditorium- 308 Johnson St., Hart.
Covenant Christian School Auction Fundraiser
Silent auction, live auction, raffles, cash ‘n carry room, and refreshments. Entry is free but attendees must register, either at the door or by visiting ccs-ludington.org. Covenant Christian School- 2980 US-10, Ludington.
Brian Oberlin Solo Mandolin Performance
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
The Met Opera Series
Encore performance featuring Fedora. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts- 101 Maple. St., Manistee.
AFFEW Native Plant Sale
The 2023 sale will be online only. Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants may be ordered by visiting affew.org.
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.
The Met Opera Series
Performance featuring Lohengrin by Wagner. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts- 101 Maple. St., Manistee.
West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series presents Footloose
Performances at 7:30pm on the 2nd-4th AND 9th-11th; 2pm on the 5th, 11th, & 12th. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
West Shore Family Support Diapers & Donuts
Complimentary donuts, diapers, and wipes. Free and open to the public. Crossroads Church- 1463 E. US-10, Scottville.
Open Mic Night
Free and open to the public. The Port- 222 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Performance by Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance by Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Hart Middle School Drama Club Presents “Haphazardly Ever After”
Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 7pm, and on Sunday at 2pm.
Finny Slam Ice Fishing Tournament
Hosted by Pere Marquette Expeditions and named for local fisherman, Ray Finholm, who passed away in a boating accident. Prize includes a 100% payout for the longest fish in each category: Pike, Steelhead and Perch. You must be in line for measuring by 6pm. Call (231) 845-7285 for more information.
Muskegon Bridal Show
Tickets now available at Fricano’s Manistee River- 440 River St., Manistee. Tickets are $5 each and include the chance in an exclusive vendor raffle for all registered Brides. Also receive a $5 pizza coupon with your ticket. Fricano’s Event Center- 1050 W. Western Ave., Ste 201, Muskegon.
Cabin Fever Reliever Party
This annual event includes a Chili Cook Off with over $500 in prizes and live music by Onager from 8pm-12am. This is a B.Y.O.B. event and admission is $10/person or $5 AND 3 non-perishable food items. All funds and food raised at this event will be distributed to local charitable entities. For more information, call the Irons Area Tourist Association at (231) 266-8101. Skinner Park- 5074 W. 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons.
An Afternoon of Traditional Irish Music featuring Selkie & Ben Traverse
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
AFFEW Native Plant Sale
The 2023 sale will be online only. Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants may be ordered by visiting affew.org.
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.
Ludington High School Drama Club presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Peterson Auditorium- East Side of Ludington High School Building at 508 N. Washington St., Ludington.
Preschool, Young 5’s, & Kindergarten Open House at Ludington Area Catholic School
700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 843-3188.
St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Ludington
Includes a 5k, live music, pub crawl, and more.
Family AfFair
Annual free event where over 60 area businesses and community agencies provide resources, information, and fun surprises to local families. This year’s theme is “Under Construction – Building Strong Families”. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Mason County Central School- 300 W. Broadway St., Scottville.
Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual parade runs down Western Avenue from 6th Street to 2nd Street in downtown Muskegon.
Polar Plunge Fundraiser
Annual fundraiser for Area 24 Special Olympics held at Little River Casino Resort- 2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee. Registration begins at 11am with the plunge at 1pm. To get involved, visit plungemi.org.
The Met Opera Series
Featuring Lohengrin by Wagner. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts– 101 Maple St., Manistee.
3rd Annual JBC Beer Run
Hosted by Jamesport Brewing Company, this is a fun run where you drink a 6 oz. beer then run a .25 mile lap, and repeat 3 more times for a total of 24 oz. and 1 mile. $10 to enter and $5 from each entry will go into the pot o’ gold. Fastest time takes home a trophy. Jamesport Brewing Company- 410 S. James St., Ludington.
Friends of the Ludington State Park Free Zoom Educational Series
Topic: Ludington State Park, Making Memories for Decades with presenter Jim Jensen of the Mason County Historical Society. Register at friendsofludingtonstatepark.com to receive Zoom code.
Performance by the Black Cat Ensemble with special guest, the Mason County Eastern High School Band
Proceeds benefit the MCE Band Program. Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
AFFEW Native Plant Sale
The 2023 sale will be online only. Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants may be ordered by visiting affew.org.
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 Sesquicentennial Kick-Off Celebration
Free and open to the public. Speakers will share the history and hopeful future of Ludington. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall after the presentation. Emanual Lutheran Church- 501 E. Danaher St., Ludington.
Marvac RV & Camping Show
$7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and children 12 and under. Grand Traverse County Civic Center – 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City.
Let’s Make Discory 4 Man Scramble Charity Fundraiser
Disc golf scramble to benefit Fixing Furry Friends, the Friendship Center, and the Childhood Cancer Campaign. Presented by Grip ‘n Rip Disc Golf, Pizza Hut of Ludington, and F.L.A.G. For more information or to register, visit discgolfscene.com.
Introduction to Beekeeping 101
Hosted by the Scottville Beekeepers Association. Cost is $5 per person plus one non-perishable food item. To register or for more information, visit facebook.com. Class will be held at the Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd., Scottville.
The Neil Diamond Legacy
A celebration of all Neil Diamond’s beloved hits. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts– 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Communities in Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties sponsor many Easter events and egg hunts for kids in the spring.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!
The Hart-Montague Bike Trail consists of 22.5 miles of paved paths for biking, snowmobiling, skating and more!
The colorful attire and crazy antics of the Scottville Clown Band amuse people, but they also have extraordinary musical talent.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
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.
The Traverse City Opera House has a 700-seat theater which offers a place for quality arts and cultural entertainment.
Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
Along the Lake Michigan shoreline between Ludington and Manistee, you’ll find natural splendor- the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness area.
The Annual Show of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club is held the first weekend of August at Scottville’s Riverside Park.
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