The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
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The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
Pentwater's Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
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.
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.
Downtown Ludington presents the annual Aglow on the Avenue Holiday Parade in conjunction with Small Business Saturday and more!
Come "Home for the Holidays" during the Christmas season in Hart with events scheduled in November & December.
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.
Drive-Thru Medication Take Back Event
Entrance of the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington.
Holiday Gift Fair
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire, 10am-3pm. Register at bellairechamber.org.
Performance by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
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.
Performance of Interlochen In Town: Jazz
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance of Lend Me a Soprano
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays (AND November 23rd) at 2pm. City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
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.
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.
Performance of Lend Me a Soprano
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays (AND November 23rd) at 2pm. City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance by Buckets & Boards
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
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 The Insiders: Tom Petty Wildflowers
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Performance by Thornetta Davis
Ramsdell Theatre- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
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.
Performance of Lend Me a Soprano
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays (AND November 23rd) at 2pm. City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Sip ‘n Shop Fall Indoor Craft Show
At Montague NBC Middle School- 4700 Stanton Rd., Montague. To register, email grinage-guyp@maps12.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Fun Halloween parties and trick or treating take place in West Michigan including Ludington, Scottville, Manistee, and Oceana County.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs… including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Autumn is a great time in West Michigan, with fall festivals, corn mazes, Halloween parties and ghost ships.
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Pentwater’s Oktoberfest features a variety of activities for all ages and interests including the Classic Car and Hot Rod Show and Cruise.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West 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.
A site to behold along Lake Michigan, these structures with a rich history give both a sense of safety and a beautiful site.
West Michigan is home to numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!
West Michigan is home to wineries galore! Enjoy a wine tasting tour and sample award winning wines.
Various farm markets around Traverse City offer a bounty of the best-tasting produce around, with many open from May until early fall.