
Performances in West Michigan
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
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Visiting with Santa during the holidays is a magical tradition that brings the spirit of Christmas to life. Whether at a local business or a festive event, children and families eagerly line up to meet Santa Claus, ready to share their Christmas wishes. The atmosphere is filled with joy and excitement as the jolly man in red listens attentively, offering a warm smile, and sometimes even a gentle laugh. The air is filled with the scent of pine, cinnamon, and holiday treats, creating a nostalgic sense of wonder.
For parents, it’s a heartwarming moment, capturing the innocence and magic of the season, while for kids, it’s a cherished memory that adds to the enchantment of Christmas.

The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.

The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.

Downtown Traverse City bustles with party goers for the annual CherryT Ball Drop held on New Year’s Eve drawing between 8,000-12,000 people.

Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!

Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.

Take a tour on the Historic S.S. City of Milwaukee car ferry and the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Acacia docked in Manistee, Michigan.

A site to behold along Lake Michigan, these structures with a rich history give both a sense of safety and a beautiful site.

Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.

Pere Marquette River, with it’s moderately fast current and clear water, is an extremely popular river for canoeists and kayakers.

Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.

Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage.