Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
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Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
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.
Pentwater's Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.
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!
The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.
Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
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!
Find all the places where the kids can visit and have pictures taken with Santa in Ludington, Scottville, Manistee, Oceana County, and more.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
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.
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.
Annual Christmas Expo
Vendors and door prizes. Event benefit Mason County Family Events and will be held at Cornerstone
Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Rd., Ludington. To register or for more info, email mcfamilyevents@gmail.com.
Registration period for the Ludington Area Jaycees Light Up the Night Outdoor Holiday Decorating Competition
Cash prizes in two different categories. Click here to register.
Ladies Night
Shop vendor booths and bring in a donation for West Shore 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.
West Michigan Symphony presents Orchestra’s Greatest Hits Audience Choice Concert
Frauenthal Center- 425 West Western Ave., Muskegon.
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. Click here to register.
Deer Hunter’s Dinner
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.
Traverse City West Senior High Arts & Crafts Show
5376 N. Long Lake Rd. Traverse City
Downtown Holiday Hunt
Downtown Ludington merchants will have exclusive deals, giveaways, and festive atmospheres.
West Michigan Symphony presents Charlie Albright – Classical Piano
The Block- 360 W. Western Ave., 2nd floor, Muskegon.
Diapers & Desserts
Families with children ages 3 and under are invited to attend and receive free diapers and treats. A parent or legal guardian must be present to receive diapers for the child(ren). Diapers up to size 6 are available. Car seat safety checks will be available upon request. West Shore Family Support- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington.
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. Click here to register.
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.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Free traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner with all the trimmings for anyone in Mason and Oceana Counties. Deliver is available for those homebound or dine-in at Radiant Cburch- 409 S. Washington St., Ludington.
Thanksgiving Dinner For a Cause
Free Thanksgiving meal at Jolly Plate- 2516 N. US-10, Scottville. Any donations will benefit Lakeshore Animal Friends.
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
Santa arrives at 6pm to help light the park, and one lucky K–5 student will flip the switch. Enjoy performances by the Hesperia Schools Band and Choir, horse-drawn wagon rides, free hot cocoa and cookies, collectible ornament, stress balls, glow sticks, and candy bars. Walk the park to see “Twelve Days of Christmas” student art, then view and vote in the Pallet Art and Gingerbread House contests. Kids can also visit the Elves’ Workshop, get a free book, and enter a raffle for a giant Christmas plush. Big Tuck’s Food Truck opens at 5:30pm, and fireworks begin at 7pm.Webster Park- 48 E. South Ave., Hesperia. For more information or to volunteer, visit facebook.com.
Pentwater & Hart Small Business Saturday
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.
Small Business Saturday
Enjoy festive decorations in downtown Ludington while starting your holiday shopping at local businesses. For more info, visit downtownludington.org.
Stage Left Theatre Company presents Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Tickets are $5 each or $15/immediate family. Purchase them at stageleftmi.org or at the door. Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
Carriage Rides for a Cause
Free carriage rides at West Shore Bank- 201 W. Loomis St., Ludington. Donations of items like coffee, powdered creamer, sugar, paper towel, toilet paper, and cereal to benefit the local men’s shelter, Hospitality INC.
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.
Drive-Thru Medication Take Back Event
Entrance of the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington.
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.
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.
Voting Period for the Manistee County Community Christmas
Households that are decorating their homes register and the public is invited to tour the decorated homes and vote on their favorite. Households may register through the voting period ending on December 31st. To register your home, click here. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Little River Festival of Lights
Get ready for a free drive through the Little River Casino Resort RV park. The park is filled with twinkling lights, dazzling displays, and festive cheer. 2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee. For more info, 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 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.
Native American Heritage Celebration
Indoor exhibition and powwow celebrating Native American culture that will feature a vibrant display of traditional dance styles and live music, alongside a variety of craft vendors offering authentic, Native-made goods. Free and open to the public. Little River Casino Resort- 2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee.
The park remains open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, activities to give those who love winter something fun to look forward to!
Find all the places where the kids can visit and have pictures taken with Santa in Ludington, Scottville, Manistee, Oceana County, and more.
Come “Home for the Holidays” during the Christmas season in Hart with events scheduled in November & December.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Manistee Michigan’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend is held the first full weekend of December.
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.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Pentwater’s Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
West Shore Community College in Scottville offers classes, the West Shore Ice Arena, and a complete recreation center.
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.