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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.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
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.
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!
Craft Show
Immaculate Conception Parish- 314 Vine St., Traverse City. For more information, call Nik at (231) 645-3359.
Holiday Gift Fair
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire. For more information, call (231) 533-6023.
Annual Arts & Crafts Show
Ludington Senior Center- 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 845-6841.
Craft & Vendor Show
American Legion Post 76- 318 N. James St., Ludington. For more information, call Deb at (231) 690-4718.
Peter & the Starcatcher
7:30pm on the 10th-13th and 2pm on the 12th and 13th. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 S. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
Mason County Family Events Annual Christmas Expo
Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Road, Ludington. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Long Lake Craft Show
Long Lake Elementary School- 7600 N. Long Lake Rd., Traverse City. For more information, email longlakecraftshow@gmail.com.
Michigan Mandolin Orchestra
Live performance at Ludington Area Center for the Arts– 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
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.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Market
For more information or to reserve a space, contact Hollie at (616) 801-3847. The Pinnacle Center- 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville.
Christmas Shoppe Arts & Crafts Show
Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd., Scottville. Call (231) 757-2088 for more information.
Closet2Closet Fashion Boutique Sale
Sale of gently used women’s, men’s, and teen clothing by various vendors at the Ludington Eagles- 108 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Booth space is $30. To reserve by November 12th, contact Julie at sherlockjulie1@gmail.com.
Santa’s Workshop Craft & Vendor Sale
The event also includes the Home Depot Kids Workshop, Storytime with Santa, Picture with Santa, and more. For more information, visit facebook.com. The Ellison Place- 150 Dale Dr., Gaylord.
Traverse City West Senior High Arts & Crafts Show
At 5376 N. Long Lake Rd. Traverse City. For more information, called Melissa at (231) 218-1805.
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.
Holly Berry Art Fair
$2 entry fee. Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides from 11am-1pm. Frankfort High School- 534 11th St., Frankfort. Call (231) 352-7251 for more information.
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.
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. Register your parade entry by November 18th by visiting ludingtonscottvillechamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com. Held in Downtown Ludington.
Pentwater Christmas in the Village
Pentwater.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.
Pentwater’s Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
Manistee Michigan’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend is held the first full weekend of December.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
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