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November 2023 Events Calendar

Featured November Events

(Scroll down to see more events in November.)

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

November 1-7, 2023

Stay tuned for information on events happening during this time! In the meantime, scroll down to see events that occurred in 2022.

November 8-14, 2023

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November 15-21, 2023

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November 22-30, 2023

Saturday, November 24th, 2023
6pm

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.

Saturday, November 24th, 2023
6pm

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.

Sunday, November 25th, 2023
5pm

Santa Arrives in Pentwater
Santa is escorted into Pentwater by the Pentwater Fire Department. Downtown Pentwater. For more information, visit pentwater.org.

The following events are from 2022. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2023!

 

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.

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

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