Pentwater's Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
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Pentwater's Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
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!
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
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.
Holiday Gift Fair
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire, 10am-3pm. Register at bellairechamber.org.
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 Thornetta Davis
Ramsdell Theatre- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Sip ‘n Shop Fall Indoor Craft Show
At Montague NBC Middle School- 4700 Stanton Rd., Montague. To register, email grinage-guyp@maps12.org.
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.
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.
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.
COVE Holiday Party
Holiday Party Fundraiser for Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters at Stix- 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. 1950’s theme with valet parking, dinner, music, and photos by Brad Reed.
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.
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.
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.
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Onekama Consolidated School- 5016 Main St., Onekama.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday from 9am-3pm and Sunday from 12-3pm. Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Snowshoe Making Classes
Participants must be age 16 and older. The cost is $190, which includes the preformed wooden frames, lacing, high-quality bindings, and personal instruction. Pre-registration is required.
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.
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.
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 21st 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.
Silver Lake Community Tree Lighting Festivities
Golden Township Park- 8711 W. Silver Lake Rd., Mears. For more information, visit thinkdunes.com.
Opening Night at Bear Lake’s Sparkle in the Park
Enjoy complimentary chili, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies beginning at 5pm, courtesy of the Bear Lake Community. From 6:30-7:30pm, Santa & Mrs. Clause will visit with children at Toyland Bear Lake (the pavilion) with treats.
Deadline to Register for Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Outdoor Holiday Decorating Competition
Cash prizes in two different categories.
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.
Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend
Downtown Manistee.
Smaller towns set themselves apart from big cities by local events. That’s very evident when Ludington hosts the Western Michigan Fair.
The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.
Each August, the “Two Lake Town” of Onekama near Manistee hosts it’s annual Onekama Days celebration with fun for the whole family.
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
Annually, late in July, the Village population soars with attendees and participants in the annual Arcadia Daze celebration.
Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals.
Summer’s coming to an end, so save some money while shopping during downtown Pentwater’s Sidewalk Sale Days!
Summer’s not over yet and there are summer bargains to be found all weekend during downtown Ludington’s Sidewalk Sale Days in early August.
August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts is a cultural center in West Michigan and plays an integral part in Manistee’s history.
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
Beautiful color emerges come Fall. Take it all in with an afternoon drive, or stroll, through the many forests of West Michigan.
The Traverse City Opera House has a 700-seat theater which offers a place for quality arts and cultural entertainment.