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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Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Autumn is a great time in West Michigan, with fall festivals, corn mazes, Halloween parties and ghost ships.
One notable highlight of the Halloween season in Manistee is the popular Ghost Ship, the S.S. City of Milwaukee, docked off Arthur Street.
Ludrock Nation is an organization presenting events: Ludrock, Girls Rock, Ludrock All Stars, Night of Fright to benefit other non-profits.
Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
The Manistee Elks hosts activities for the whole family at Boos, Brews, & Brats in conjunction with their annual Halloween Party.
Fun Halloween parties and trick or treating take place in West Michigan including Ludington, Scottville, Manistee, and Oceana County.
The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
Explore the City of Grand Rapids as it fills with hundreds of pieces of art. From photography to sculptures and paintings.
Pentwater's Oktoberfest features a variety of activities for all ages and interests including the Classic Car and Hot Rod Show and Cruise.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Horse Shows
MIHA Regional D Equestrian Meet. Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Caswell Horse Park- 5302 US-10, Ludington.
Performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Presented by the Central Park Players at 7:30pm with 1:30 matinee on 10/12. Central Park Place- 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven.
Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show
Shop on the historic front lawn of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons- 1200 W. Eleventh St., Traverse City. To register, visit downtowntc.com.
Harvest Festival Craft Show & Flea Market
To register, visit bellairechamber.org. Downtown Bellaire.
Fall Festival
Annual festival with fun for the whole family. Visit clcba.com for more info.
Art Walk
Downtown Hart. For more information, visit takemetohart.org.
Onekama Fall Festival
Craft and food vendors, games, music, and more! Visit onekama.info for more information. Onekama Village Park- Portage Ave., Onekama.
Bohemian Rhapsody: Performance by Benzie Symphony Orchestra
With Special Guest Patrick Owen, Piano at Benzie Central High School Auditorium- 9222 Homestead Rd., Benzonia
Performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Presented by the Central Park Players at 7:30pm with 1:30 matinee on 10/12. Central Park Place- 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven.
Pumpkinfest
This family-friendly day includes an Artisan Market and Farmer’s Market, bake sale, best pumpkin pie contest, biggest pumpkin weigh-in contest, pumpkin painting, cider mill, pumpkin seed spitting contest, pet costume contest, carved pumpkin contest, pumpkin launching, hayrides, biggest pumpkin weigh-in, kid’s activities, entertainment, food vendors, and more. Downtown Montague. Visit whitelake.org for more info.
Pentwater Home Tour
This event is a benefit for COVE and includes six locations in the Pentwater area. More information, TBA.
Annual Shelby Harvest Festival
Downtown Shelby. For more information, visit shelbyharvestfestival.com.
Performance by Brass Queens
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
Pentwater Oktoberfest
Classic Car & Hot Rod Show, Stumble Stout 5k, Entertainment Tent on the Village Green, Chili Cook-Off, Live Polka Music, Yard Games. Downtown Pentwater.
Frankfort Fall Festival
Annual festival with fun for the whole family including an arts & crafts fair. Visit frankfort-elberta.com for more information.
Performance by Pianist Kevin Rhodes
Presented by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. Traverse City Philharmonic Center- 300 E. Front St., #230, Traverse City.
Diapers & Donuts
Families are invited by West Shore Family Support to receive free diapers and donuts at their office- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. Free car seat checks will also be offered. Sponsored by the Erin Doan Agency.
Historic White Pine Village AND the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Close for the Season
Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum– 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Performance by Ben Traverse & Nick Veine
Ramsdell Theatre- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Performance of Lyricism Made Manifest
Presented by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. Corson Auditorium- 4000 M-137, Interlochen.
Big Point Sable Lighthouse Closes for the Season
Big Point Sable Lighthouse– 880 M-116, Ludington.
Advanced Photography Workshop Weekend
Presented by Todd & Brad Reed Photography and held at the Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast- 602 E. Ludington, Ave., Ludington.
Run for Your Lives 5k
This race begins and ends at Ludington’s Legacy Plaza. Runners are encouraged to dress in costume.
Pentwater Spooktacular
Halloween activities in downtown Pentwater.
White River Light Station Closes for the Season
White River Light Station– 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall.
Annual Walk to End Alzheimers
Registration begins at 9am with the opening ceremony at 10am and walk to follow. Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington.
Mom 2 Mom Sale
Shop a variety of children’s clothing (infant to 14/16), toys, strollers, maternity-wear, & women’s clothing. Faith Covenant Church- 475 8th St., Manistee.
Friends of the Library Yard Sale
To benefit the Manistee County Library. In the parking lot of the library- 95 Maple St., Manistee. Rain location will be inside the book house.
Fire Prevention Open House
Meet local firefighters, tour the station, and learn fire safety tips. Ludington Fire Department- 918 Tinkham Ave., Ludington.
Chow Down Centertown
Annual Makers Market/Food Truck Rally/Live Music Street party. For the most updated information, visit facebook.com. Vintage Green- 7 N. 7th St., Grand Haven.
Hot Toddy Tour
Participants can buy a unique beverage at each stop on the tour. For more information, visit takemetohart.org.
West Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pull
Free to attend. WMOEC Grounds- 700 S. Scottville Rd., Scottville
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.
West Michigan Old Engine Club Garden Transfer Sled Pull
Free to attend. WMOEC Grounds- 700 S. Scottville Rd., Scottville
Snowshoe Making Classes
Participants must be age 16 and older. The cost is $190, which includes the preformed wooden frames, lacing, high-quality bindings, and personal instruction. Pre-registration is required. Register at michigan.gov/dnr.
The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is held in mid-August on Blair Townhall Road, Traverse City. It was established in 1908.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Each July, Baldwin comes alive with the Baldwin Troutarama which include an entertainment tent, midway, concerts, and more.
Each August, the “Two Lake Town” of Onekama near Manistee hosts it’s annual Onekama Days celebration with fun for the whole family.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
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.
Summertime and music just go together perfectly and at the Village Green in the center of Pentwater, the evening is simply charming.
Summer’s not over yet and there are summer bargains to be found all weekend during downtown Ludington’s Sidewalk Sale Days in early August.
Summer’s coming to an end, so save some money while shopping during downtown Pentwater’s Sidewalk Sale Days!
West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
The Pere Marquette River area is rich with wildlife, offering great outdoors hunting and fishing opportunities.
Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!
The Silver Lake State Park is 3,000 acres and is situated between Silver Lake and Lake Michigan, offering boating, fishing, swimming, & ORV.
The Annual Show of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club is held the first weekend of August at Scottville’s Riverside Park.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!