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Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Pentwater's Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
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.
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!
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.
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. Register your parade entry by November 18th by visiting ludingtonscottvillechamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com. Held in Downtown Ludington.
Santa Arrives in Pentwater
Santa is escorted into Pentwater by the Pentwater Fire Department. Downtown Pentwater. For more information, visit pentwater.org.
Coat Drive for the Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center
Ludington Bay Brewing Co. is collecting coats and blankets for the 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. (Coats will be dry-cleaned before they are delivered.) Ludington Bay Brewing Company- 515 S. James St., Ludington.
Kegs for Cash Benefiting Kids Backpack Program
Enjoy a featured draft beer (or root beer or Faygo pop) at Sportsman’s Restaurant & Bar and every dollar you pay for the featured product will be donated to Lakeshore Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. A very generous donor is also matching up to $500 dollars. And, when you donate $5, you receive a $5 gift card. 111 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington.
Breakfast/Pictures with Santa
Discounted pricing until October 14th. Tickets available at northernmichiganevents.ticketleap.com. The Ellison Place- 150 Dale Dr., Gaylord.
Family Holiday Dance
DJ Dance, dinner, and photo booth. Fun for the whole family. Tickets may be purchased at northernmichiganevents.ticketleap.com. Discounted pricing until October 14th. The Ellison Place- 150 Dale Dr., Gaylord.
The Ball Brothers in Concert
Enjoy Holiday Lighting, special effects, and world-class harmony as the Ball Brothers present classic and new Christmas favorites. Admission is free but donations are welcome. United Methodist Church- 5810 Bryant Rd., Ludington.
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 22nd 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.
World Cup Watch Party
$6/person. Concessions available for purchase. Event benefits the Ludington Girls High School Soccer Program. Ludington Elementary School Cafeteria- 5771 W. Bryant Rd., Ludington.
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.
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.
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.
Pentwater Christmas in the Village
Pentwater.
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
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.
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 colorful attire and crazy antics of the Scottville Clown Band amuse people, but they also have extraordinary musical talent.
Agriculture plays a large role in the economics of Mason County. Take this self-guided tour to learn about agriculture in Mason County.
Set in the heart of downtown Ludington is the Todd & Brad Reed Photo Gallery, and it’s a must-see for anyone who appreciates true beauty.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
Enjoy the happiest of holidays in West Michigan! From Manistee to Ludington and every city in-between, there is holiday cheer all around!
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.
The Manistee Riverwalk follows the Manistee River from Jones Street, under the US-31 bridge, behind downtown, and ends at First Street beach.
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes has miles of sand trails and hills, where hikers are rewarded at the end with spectacular views of Lake Michigan.
A magnificent display of color; the Northern Lights can be viewed at the right time of year at the right place in West Michigan!
