

Manistee’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend
Manistee Michigan’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend is held the first full weekend of December.
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Each August, the “Two Lake Town” of Onekama near Manistee hosts it’s annual Onekama Days celebration. People come from miles around to enjoy the festivities before summer ends and before school begins!
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Manistee Michigan’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend is held the first full weekend of December.
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in West Michigan have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Pentwater’s Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.
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Find artifacts, photographs, and lots of information and stories about the rich history of Pentwater at this historic museum!
West Michigan boasts numerous museums to learn about the area’s rich history and to expand knowledge through activities and exhibits.
A magnificent display of color; the Northern Lights can be viewed at the right time of year at the right place in West Michigan!
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.
The Annual Show of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club is held the first weekend of August at Scottville’s Riverside Park.
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
The Silver Lake State Park is 3,000 acres and is situated between Silver Lake and Lake Michigan, offering boating, fishing, swimming, & ORV.
Pere Marquette River, with it’s moderately fast current and clear water, is an extremely popular river for canoeists and kayakers.
The Traverse City Opera House has a 700-seat theater which offers a place for quality arts and cultural entertainment.