Come "Home for the Holidays" during the Christmas season in Hart with events scheduled in November & December.
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Come "Home for the Holidays" during the Christmas season in Hart with events scheduled in November & December.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Pentwater's Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
Downtown Ludington presents the annual Aglow on the Avenue Holiday Parade in conjunction with Small Business Saturday and more!
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
Coat Drive for Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center
Anyone donating a coat/blanket will receive a $6 coupon for Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Drop coats and blankets off at the brewery- 515 S. James St., Ludington.
Performance by Xavier Davis
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance of Beauty & the Beast: The Broadway Musical
West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
Drive-Thru Medication Take Back Event
Entrance of the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington.
Holiday Gift Fair
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire, 10am-3pm. Register at bellairechamber.org.
Performance: An Evening with the Great Peter Yarrow
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.
Performance by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday from 9am-3pm and Sunday from 12-3pm. Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Registration period for the Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Outdoor Holiday Decorating Competition
Cash prizes in two different categories. Visit facebook.com for more information.
Coat Drive for Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center
Anyone donating a coat/blanket will receive a $6 coupon for Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Drop coats and blankets off at the brewery- 515 S. James St., Ludington.
Registration period for the Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Outdoor Holiday Decorating Competition
Cash prizes in two different categories. Visit facebook.com for more information.
Performance of Interlochen In Town: Jazz
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance by Thornetta Davis
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Performance of Beauty & the Beast: The Broadway Musical
West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
Performance of Lend Me a Soprano
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays (AND November 23rd) at 2pm. City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
The Playhouse Family Fun Performance Series: Circus POP! The Giant Bubble Show
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.
Performance by the MSU Faculty All Stars
Traverse City Philharmonic Center- 300 E. Front St., #230, Traverse City; Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm.
Ladies Night
Shop vendor booths and bring in a donation for Westshore Family
Support for a special drawing. There will also be door prize drawings throughout the night. West Michigan Kitchen Studios- 5909 W. US-10, Ludington.
Hunter’s Dinner
Meal includes one half chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, baked beans, roll, and apple pie. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children with options of dine-in or carry out. The event is sponsored by the Evergreen Women’s Group and proceeds benefit local charities. Evergreen Covenant Church- 7396 S. Evergreen Rd., Branch Township.
Coat Drive for Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center
Anyone donating a coat/blanket will receive a $6 coupon for Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Drop coats and blankets off at the brewery- 515 S. James St., Ludington.
Registration period for the Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Outdoor Holiday Decorating Competition
Cash prizes in two different categories. Visit facebook.com for more information.
Performance of Lend Me a Soprano
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays (AND November 23rd) at 2pm. City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance by Buckets & Boards
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance of Murder at the Moon: Unmasked Dinner Theatre
Stage Left Theatre Company presents the second installment of Murder at the Moon “Unmasked”. Includes dinner at The Blu Moon Bistro- 125 S. James St., Ludington.
Performance of A Christmas Carol
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm & Sunday at 3pm. Muskegon Civic Theatre- 425 W. Western, #401, Muskegon.
Holiday Kick-off Craft Market
Arts & crafts fair to benefit Ludington Competitive Cheerleading. Register by clicking here. Ludington Elementary School- 5771 W. Bryant Rd., Ludington.
Sip ‘n Shop Fall Indoor Craft Show
Arts & crafts show featuring over 80+ crafters. No admission fee.
To sign up, visit doublejj.com. Double JJ Resort- 5900 S. Water St., New Era.
Performance by The Insiders: Tom Petty Wildflowers
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance by Thornetta Davis
Ramsdell Theatre- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Get tickets to Carriage Rides for a Cause
Bring two non-perishable items (per person) into any Mason County West Shore Bank branch to receive tickets for a free carriage ride on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 3:30-5:10pm. You may also show up to the event with your non-perishable items and receive tickets then. Just keep in mind, tickets are limited. Find a wish list of items needed by clicking here. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Community Service Resource Night
Families can enjoy a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner and meet with representatives from organizations that provide health, wellness, and safety services to the community. Families should reserve their spot by calling (231) 745-4791.
Coat Drive for Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center
Anyone donating a coat/blanket will receive a $6 coupon for Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Drop coats and blankets off at the brewery- 515 S. James St., Ludington.
Registration period for the Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Outdoor Holiday Decorating Competition
Cash prizes in two different categories. Visit facebook.com for more information.
Performance of Lend Me a Soprano
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays (AND November 23rd) at 2pm. City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance of A Christmas Carol
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm & Sunday at 3pm. Muskegon Civic Theatre- 425 W. Western, #401, Muskegon.
Performance of Murder at the Moon: Unmasked Dinner Theatre
Stage Left Theatre Company presents the second installment of Murder at the Moon “Unmasked”. Includes dinner at The Blu Moon Bistro- 125 S. James St., Ludington.
Get tickets to Carriage Rides for a Cause
Bring two non-perishable items (per person) into any Mason County West Shore Bank branch to receive tickets for a free carriage ride on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 3:30-5:10pm. You may also show up to the event with your non-perishable items and receive tickets then. Just keep in mind, tickets are limited. Find a wish list of items needed by clicking here. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Sip ‘n Shop Fall Indoor Craft Show
At Montague NBC Middle School- 4700 Stanton Rd., Montague. To register, email grinage-guyp@maps12.org.
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Onekama Consolidated School- 5016 Main St., Onekama.
Performance of The Met Opera Live in HD presents Tosca (Puccini)
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Celebration of Lights
At Farr Center- 5283 Main St., Onekama. Donate toward a tree light to honor or memorialize a loved one. Donation envelopes are available at the Onekama Post Office- 8311 Mill St. or the Onekama Public Library- 5283 Main St., Onekama.
Christmas Concert
Free Christmas Concert featuring Daniel Ball & the Gibson Girls at the United Methodist Church of Ludington- 5858 Bryant Rd., Ludington. A free will offering will be collected.
Ludington Area Festival of Lights
Drive-thru lights display at the West Michigan Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington. Cost is $10/vehicle and proceeds go to local non-profits. For more information, visit checkoutthelights.com.
Light Up the Park
Christmas caroling and live music (6-7:30pm), Big Tuck’s Food Truck (5-8:30pm) various booths, horse-drawn wagon rides, light show and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus throughout the event. Fireworks at 8pm. Webster Park- 48 E. South Ave., Hesperia. For more information or to volunteer, visit facebook.com.
Home for the Holidays Parade & Tree Lighting
Parade line-up at Hart Public School- 304 Johnson St., Hart (5:30-6:15pm), Parade (6:30pm) with Tree lighting to follow. Downtown Hart.
Performance of A Christmas Carol
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm & Sunday at 3pm. Muskegon Civic Theatre- 425 W. Western, #401, Muskegon.
Festival of Wreaths Auction
Wreaths created by local artists will be on display and up for silent auction in the lobby of the performance hall. Wreaths will be accepted until November 23rd and must be pre-registered by contacting the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at (231) 845-2787 or info@ludingtonartscenter.org. LACA- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair
Frankfort-Elberta High School- 534 11th St., Frankfort. Register at cca.frankfort-elberta.com.
Santa Arrives in Pentwater
Santa is escorted into Pentwater by the Pentwater Fire Department. Downtown Pentwater. For more information, visit pentwater.org.
Santa Comes to Ludington
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause and get a complimentary photo by Lynsey Baldon. Red Rooster Coffee & Community- 205 S. James St., Ludington.
Carriage Rides for a Cause
Bring two non-perishable items (per person) to West Shore Bank- 201 W. Loomis, Ludington for a free carriage ride.. You may visit any Mason County West Shore Branch with your non-perishable items to receive tickets from November 18th until the day of the event. Just keep in mind, tickets are limited. Find a wish list of items needed by clicking here. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Aglow on the Avenue Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Parade is followed by caroling, a tree lighting, and a Santa visit in Legacy Plaza. 102.7 WMOM-FM radio will be broadcasting the parade live on Facebook. Held in Downtown Ludington.
Bear Lake’s Sparkle in the Park
The annual celebration of the holiday season offers a walk-through display of local business and residential Christmas light displays. Hopkins Park- 7727 Lake St., Bear Lake.
Cooking Matters for Families
Free classes for families with school-aged children where participants learn how to eat healthy, cook, and grocery shop on a limited budget. Advance registration is required by calling Nancy at (231) 920-3763. Irons Community Center- 5071 W. 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons.
Book Sale
$5/bag or 50 cents/book. Mason County Life Recovery- 301 N. James St., Ludington.
Kegs for Cash Benefiting the Lakeshore Food Club
Enjoy a Perrin Gold beer at The Mitten Bar and every dollar you pay for the featured product will be donated to the Lakeshore Food Club. The Mitten Bar- 109 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Silver Lake Community Tree Lighting Festivities
Golden Township Park- 8711 W. Silver Lake Rd., Mears. For more information, visit thinkdunes.com.
Visit Santa for a Cause
Bring a canned good or nonperishable items for Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry and get a visit with Santa. West Shore Bank- 306 Cypress St., Manistee.
Come “Home for the Holidays” during the Christmas season in Hart with events scheduled in November & December.
Downtown Ludington presents the annual Aglow on the Avenue Holiday Parade in conjunction with Small Business Saturday and more!
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
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.
West Michigan is home to wineries galore! Enjoy a wine tasting tour and sample award winning wines.
The historical Vogue Theatre in Manistee, renovated as a modern-day movie theater, shows current movies, classic films, and family movies.
Winter in Manistee County includes great outdoor activities like skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, ice skating, and more.
Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage.
The Pere Marquette River area is rich with wildlife, offering great outdoors hunting and fishing opportunities.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.