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November 2025 Events Calendar

Featured November Events

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And check out information on Holiday Bazaars and Arts & Crafts Shows happening this month!

Looking for Santa? Have a peek at our story about the many opportunities to Visit with Santa in West Michigan!

November 1-7, 2025

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November 8-14, 2025

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November 15-21, 2025

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November 22-30, 2025

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The following events are from 2024. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2025!

 

Drive-Thru Medication Take Back Event
Entrance of the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday from 9am-3pm and Sunday from 12-3pm. Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.

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.

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. 

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.

Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Onekama Consolidated School- 5016 Main St., Onekama.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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