Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows at Lewis Farms
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Lumberjacks invade Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo September 9-10 and 16-17, 2023. Witness competitive feats of bravery in a competition of lumberjack skill. The crowd will be fascinated by the power and precision of these woodsmen as they captivate the ...
Flower Mania
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flower Mania, Weekends August 5th – September 24th, Field open for pictures and UPick Lewis Farms will be hosting Flower Mania at the farm in 2023 with acres of the most beautiful flowers around. Look for our colorful Zinnias and Sunflowers weekends ...
Trial of the Century: Mason County-Style
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A fun-filled, family-friendly event at Historic White Pine Village where families can enjoy an ice cream social, courthouse trial, and pie baking contest, all while taking in the many buildings at the village. Enjoy demonstrations on early trades from ...
Princess and Superhero Spectacular at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The greatest Superheroes and Princesses take a weekend to meet and greet fans at Lewis Farms! Come spend the day at the farm with photo opportunities and a chance to greet your favorite hero. While at the farm enjoy amazing food and treats. Our apple ...
WMOEC Garden Tractor Transfer Sled Pull
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Western Michigan Old Engine Club sanctions garden tractor pulling for both dead weight sled and transfer sled. Admission for spectators is free of charge. Driver entry fees are listed in the rules. Events typically last 3 to 4 hours depending on th
Flower Mania
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flower Mania, Weekends August 5th – September 24th, Field open for pictures and UPick Lewis Farms will be hosting Flower Mania at the farm in 2023 with acres of the most beautiful flowers around. Look for our colorful Zinnias and Sunflowers weekends ...
Sesquicentennial Painting Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This workshop will feature Ludington’s North Break Wall Lighthouse, taught by Mary Case. Register at ludingtonartcenter.org. Cost of each workshop is just $15.00 for LACA members (in honor of Ludington’s sesquicentennial) or $35 for non-members.
Housing Needs Assessment Public Meeting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Patrick Bowen, of Bowen National Research, will present findings of the Mason County Housing Needs Assessment that his firm completed in July 2023. He will share information on the housing challenges in the county along with recommendations on action ...
Housing Needs Assessment Public Meeting
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Patrick Bowen, of Bowen National Research, will present findings of the Mason County Housing Needs Assessment that his firm completed in July 2023. He will share information on the housing challenges in the county along with recommendations on action ...
Mason County Developers Day
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Local leaders will be on hand to highlight some development and redevelopment sites in Mason County, both residential and commercial. We will share results of our recent Housing Needs Assessment and provide information on state and local incentives for ...
Business After Hours
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The food truck owners at The 10 Spot are our hosts for Business After Hours. Join the Chamber for Business After Hours, featuring food, drinks and door prizes!
Octoberfest Pub Crawl
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Begin at Ludington Bay Brewing Co. to grab a map for this self-guided crawl, and then make your way along South James Street to Ludington Avenue to enjoy fun and beverages at participating Outdoor Social District establishments, where you can even take ...
Octoberfest in Downtown Ludington
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate fall with this outdoor festival held in Legacy Plaza, complete with live music, food, beer and games. More information at downtownludington.org/octoberfest
Halloween Camping Weekend
Decorate your site to win prizes! A hayride, chili contest, and kids' trick-or-treating will also be part of the fun.
Autumn Harvest Festival
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A family-oriented day of fun of activities including horse-drawn hayrides, music, and much more! Free cider and donuts for all participants. No reservations required.
Sanderson Sisters Spooktacular
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Sanderson sisters will be roaming Lewis Farms October 7th and 8th, 2023. Guests will be able to meet and greet the trio from noon - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. While at the farm enjoy amazing food and treats. Our apple cinnamon donuts are a must. ...
MCHS Sesquicentennial Ball
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate Ludington’s 150th at Stearns Hotel; enjoy a dinner event with live music, historical plays, and dancing! Presentations: The History of Stearns Hotel by James Jensen, Eber Ward vs Justus Stearns: “The Quarrel Heard ‘Round the County,” with ...
Scottville Optimist Club Sportsman's Banquet
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets are available at Cottage Works or Smith & Eddy Insurance in Scottville. This year's event is at the beautiful Farm View Resort on Saturday, October 7.
Fire Prevention Open House
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This open house at the Ludington Fire Department will promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to teach about simple but important safe actions that can be ...
Pentwater Home Tour
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This event is a fundraiser for Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE). Tickets in advance are $25 and available at Portview Wine & Beer Market, Jilly's Gallery, Snyder's Shoes and Moda.
Haunted Forest
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cartier Park Campground Drive thru the campground where Halloween scenes will be set up on various campsites. Enter from Lakeshore Drive and exit from the back of the campground to Rath Avenue. $5.00 per person
Chamber Lunch & Learn
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
TaRita Johnson of The Right Place will assist companies in learning how to apply best practices in various situations (as identified in previous assessment/session).
Murder at the Moon Dinner Theater: Boo! Goes the Bride
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets are $40 per person and include a buffet-style dinner which will be served from 6:15-7:15pm each evening with the performance beginning at 7:30pm (Specific menu is to be announced). Ticket sales are open to those 21 and over and a cash bar will ...
Footsteps for Families: Pumpkins in the Park Glow Walk
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Families are the foundation of our mission at West Shore Family Support. Help us support families in our community by signing up for our annual 1-mile fun run/walk. Don't want to run or walk? No problem! You can still create a fundraising page to suppo
Pumpkins in the Park Glow Walk - Fundraiser for West Shore Family Support
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a 1 mile glow walk & pumpkin carving fundraiser to benefit West Shore Family Support. Participants will collect donations through an online platform as either a walker or pumpkin carver. Our fundraising goal is $25,500 for this event to help ...
Millenium Brass Feat. Marty Erickson
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
With its unmatched musical excitement and dynamic program possibilities to meet every concert situation, the Millennium Brass is truly the ensemble for the new century.
WMOEC Antique Tractor Pull
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Western Michigan Old Engine Club sanctions dead weight tractor pulling for antique farm stock tractors. All tractors must have been built prior to 1956 (1955 or older). Admission to spectators is free of charge. Events typically last 3 to 4 hours de
Haunted Village
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon when children can come dressed in Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat in the village. Cost: $7.50 Adult; $6.50 Seniors; $5.50 Child (3-13); Free: Under 3
Halloween Family Fun Run
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Costumes are encouraged for this 1-mile family event. Candy, cider and donuts will be part of the fun. There is no cost; donations are being accepted.
Business After Hours
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Professional network, food, drinks and door prizes are part of Business After Hours, hosted by Safe Harbor Credit Union and co-sponsored by Ludington Bay Brewing Company. Register now or pay at the door.
Run for Your Lives 5K/10K
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For information and to register, visit https://downtownludington.org/runludington/
WMOEC Garden Tractor Transfer Sled Pull
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Western Michigan Old Engine Club sanctions garden tractor pulling for both dead weight sled and transfer sled. Admission for spectators is free of charge. Driver entry fees are listed in the rules. Events typically last 3 to 4 hours depending on th
Downtown Ludington Trick-or-Treat
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat at participating Downtown Ludington businesses and have fun at Trunk-or-Treat stations located in the street closure (Ludington Avenue). This event is free to families. For details, head to downtownludington.org/halloween/
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mark on your calendars our annual Holiday Arts and Craft Show. If you would like to be a vendor please call the Ludington Senior Center at 231-845-6841.
Charlotte's Web at WSCC
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WSCC Theater Department Presents: Charlotte’s Web November 9-10 6:30 p.m.; November 11 2:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.; November 12 2:00 p.m. Run Time 95 Minutes (No Intermission) ALL AGES SHOW
Holiday Kickoff Craft Market
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Arts & crafts stalls, food concessions & baked goods! This is a fundraiser for Ludington Competitive Cheer.
Small Business Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping as Downtown Ludington retailers host open houses for shoppers.
Aglow on the Avenue Parade
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Usher in the holiday season with the aglow parade, held at 6 p.m. on Ludington Avenue from Gaylord Avenue to Harrison Street, then join the caroling and tree lighting at Legacy Plaza.
A WSCC Holiday Music Spectacular III
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ring in the holidays and celebrate the season! Back on the Campus of West Shore Community College in Center Stage Theater, this high-energy production of holiday music, lighting and special effects will put audiences into the holiday spirit! Times: ...
Lantern-lit Snowshoe & Ski Hike
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a free event put on by Friends of the Ludington State Park. A bonfire and hot cocoa are part of the experience. Sixty pairs of snowshoes are available to rent at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis.
New Year's Eve Ball Drop
9:00 PM - 12:15 AM
This is a free, family-friendly event for all ages. There will be an outdoor beer garden with drinks for sale on site. The event will feature musical entertainment, dancing, midnight ball drop, and a fireworks display. Learn more at ...
Lantern Lit Snowshoe Hikes & Ski Trail Events
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sixty pairs of snowshoes are available to rent (free) for this event. A bonfire and hot cocoa are also featured.
Western Michigan University's Gold Company
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble from Western Michigan University
Lantern-lit snowshoe & ski trail event
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sixty pairs of snowshoes are available to rent (free) for this event. A bonfire and hot cocoa are also featured.
Lantern-lit snowshoe & ski trail event
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sixty pairs of snowshoes are available to rent (free) for this event. A bonfire and hot cocoa are also featured.
Lantern-lit snowshoe & ski trail event
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sixty pairs of snowshoes are available to rent (free) for this event. A bonfire and hot cocoa are also featured.
Fun Home the Musical at WSCC
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. See website for show times.
Lantern-lit Snowshoe & Ski Hike
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a free event put on by Friends of the Ludington State Park. A bonfire and hot cocoa are part of the experience. Sixty pairs of snowshoes are available to rent at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis.
Through the Years with Kenny Rogers Band
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
They are not a tribute band, they ARE THE BAND....who toured with Kenny Rogers for over 40 years entertaining more than 50 million fans at 5000+ shows world-wide!