West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
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West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day, and downtown Ludington is where you want to be for all the fun events!
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
Communities in Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties sponsor many Easter events and egg hunts for kids in the spring.
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
Traverse City Restaurant Week
Participants have the opportunity to try new food and places. Restaurants involved will offer a three-course dinner menu for $25, $35, or $45 per person. Takeout options will be available at select locations. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit traversecity.com.
AFFEW Online Native Plant Sale
Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants may be ordered by visiting affew.org.
Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.
Marvac RV & Camping Show
Friday from 1-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm, and Sunday from 12-5pm. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and children 12 and under. Purchase tickets by visiting kelloggarena.com. Grand Traverse County Civic Center – 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City.
Performance of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, Special Matinee on March 16th at 2pm. Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. 8th St., Traverse City.
Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals with choice of fried perch, fried shrimp, or combo of perch/shrimp (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce and homemade dessert). Kids meals are $9 with choice of perch, shrimp, combo perch/shrimp, with Mac & Cheese or fries; all with the same sides. Dine in or take-out available. Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.
Lantern Lit Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, or Hiking
The walk begins at the Ludington State Park Warming Shelter (8800 M-116, Ludington) and has approximately 1 mile of lighted trails. There are bonfires at both the Warming Shelter and the Amphitheater, along with free warm beverages at the Amphitheater. No registration is required.
Performance by Kanin Wren- The Taylor Swift Experience
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
Spring CommUnity Auction
Live & silent auctions, raffles, games, prizes, food, & drinks to benefit students and staff Mason County Central School. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased at Smith & Eddy Insurance, the Chamber Alliance for Mason County office, and West Shore Bank in Scottville. For more information, contact Gary at (231) 690-0633 or ganderson1@charter.net. Graystone Event Center- 4079 W. US-10, Ludington.
Performance by Truck Driver Bingo and the Smokin Dobroleles
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.
Performance of Fun Home
February 29th-March 2nd & March 8th-9th at 6:30pm, also March 3rd and 10th at 2pm. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
Ultimate Sport Show
Thursday from 1-8pm, Friday from 12-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm, and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. Tickets are $12 for those age 15 and up and $5 for children under 15. Devos Place- 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.
Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.
Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals with choice of fried perch, fried shrimp, or combo of perch/shrimp (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce and homemade dessert). Kids meals are $9 with choice of perch, shrimp, combo perch/shrimp, with Mac & Cheese or fries; all with the same sides. Dine in or take-out available. Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.
Performance of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, Special Matinee on March 16th at 2pm. Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. 8th St., Traverse City.
Performance of Fun Home
February 29th-March 2nd & March 8th-9th at 6:30pm, also March 3rd and 10th at 2pm. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.
Ultimate Sport Show
Thursday from 1-8pm, Friday from 12-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm, and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. Tickets are $12 for those age 15 and up and $5 for children under 15, and can be purchased showspan.com. Devos Place- 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.
Performance of Puppy Pals Live
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.
Performance by O’Brien & Flick
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
Performance of Half Baked
Performance by the Central Park Players at Central Park Place, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven. Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.
Finny Slam Ice Fishing Tournament
Hosted by Pere Marquette Expeditions and named for local fisherman, Ray Finholm, who passed away in a boating accident. Prize includes a 100% payout for the longest fish in each category: Pike, Steelhead and Perch. You must be in line for measuring by 6pm. Call (231) 845-7285 for more information.
Introduction to Beekeeping 101
Learn the basics of beekeeping. Hosted by rhe Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County. Cost is $5 per person and a non-perishable food donation to the food pantry. Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd., Scottville. For more information, call (720) 202-2715.
The Met Opera presents an HD performance La Forza Del Destino
Ramsdell Theatre- 101 Maple St. Manistee.
Irish Night
Featuring live musical performances by Black House Monks followed by Kennedy’s Kitchen. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts- 101 Maple St., Manistee.
Cabin Fever Reliever Party
This annual event includes a Chili Cook Off and live music by Onager from 8pm-12am. This is a B.Y.O.B. event and admission is $15 cash + 5 canned goods or $20 without food donation. All funds and food raised at this event will be distributed to local charitable entities. For more information, visit facebook.com. Skinner Park- 5074 W. 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons.
Cabin Fever Reliever Party
Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 11am-3pm. Includes workshops and over 100 exhibitors. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa- 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme. For more information, visit hbagta.com.
Performance of Mr. B
As part of the Hart Performing Arts Series. Hart Middle School Auditorium- 308 Johnson St., Hart.
Performance by The Step Crew
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.
Performance of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, Special Matinee on March 16th at 2pm. Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. 8th St., Traverse City.
Performance of Half Baked
Performance by the Central Park Players at Central Park Place, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven. Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.
Preschool, Young 5’s, & Kindergarten Open House at Ludington Area Catholic School
700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 843-3188.
St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Ludington
Includes a 5k, live music, pub crawl, and more.
Family AfFair
Annual free event where over 60 area businesses and community agencies provide resources, information, and fun surprises to local families. This year’s theme is “Under Construction – Building Strong Families”. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Mason County Central School- 300 W. Broadway St., Scottville.
Polar Plunge Fundraiser
Annual fundraiser for Area 24 Special Olympics held at Little River Casino Resort- 2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee. Registration begins at 11am with the plunge at 1pm. To get involved, visit plungemi.org.
Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual parade runs down Western Avenue from 6th Street to 2nd Street in downtown Muskegon. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Annual JBC Beer Run
Hosted by Jamesport Brewing Company, this is a fun run where you drink a 6 oz. beer then run a .25 mile lap, and repeat 3 more times for a total of 24 oz. and 1 mile. $10 to enter and $5 from each entry will go into the pot o’ gold. Fastest time takes home a trophy. Jamesport Brewing Company- 410 S. James St., Ludington.
Covenant Christian School Auction Fundraiser
This is a free event and is open to anyone. The night includes hors d’oeuvres, great community and course opportunities to bid on items in our silent auction, raffles and live auction. Adults only. Entry is free but attendees must pre-register by clicking here. Covenant Christian School- 2980 US-10, Ludington.
Performance by Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.
Performance by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra
Bach: The Best of the Brandenburg Concertos at Corson Auditorium- 4000 M-137, Interlochen.
State of the State Park Zoom Presentation
Ludington State Park Manager, Jim Gallie, reviews the past year at Ludington State Park and discusses upcoming improvements that the park will be seeing in the 2024-2025 season. Visit friendsoftheludingtonstatepark.org to register for the Zoom.
Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.
Let’s Make Discory Disc Golf Tournament
Grip ‘n Rip Disc Golf hosts this fundraiser for the Lakeshore Food Club Childhood Cancer Campaign, Homeward Bound Animal Shelter, and Manistee & Ludington Animal Control at the West Shore Community College Disc Golf Course- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville. Cost is $120 per team. Register online at discgolfscene.com.
Lakeshore Mama & Me Expo & Spring Book Walk
This free event includes Yoga with Baby, face painting, a Book Walk, learning about Early Childhood Development, and What to Expect Postpartum. Ludington Elementary School- 5764 Bryant Rd., Ludington.
Muskegon Bridal Show
Tickets now available at Fricano’s Manistee River- 440 River St., Manistee. Admission is free and engaged couples will be entered into a raffle. Fricano’s Event Center- 1050 W. Western Ave., Ste 201, Muskegon.
The Met Opera presents an HD performance of Romeo Et Juliette
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts– 101 Maple St., Manistee.
March for Meals Walk & 5k
Registration ranges from $10-$40 and required. Register online at runsignup.com. Family and dog friendly. Benefit for Meals on Wheels. For more information, email Haley deVries at hdevries@mowwm.org. Millennium Park- 1400 Maynard, Walker.
Colleen Plummer’s Easter on the Green
Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter Eggs. Pentwater Village Green- 231 S. Hancock St., Pentwater.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! 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!
Communities in Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties sponsor many Easter events and egg hunts for kids in the spring.
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A site to behold along Lake Michigan, these structures with a rich history give both a sense of safety and a beautiful site.
West Michigan boasts numerous museums to learn about the area’s rich history and to expand knowledge through activities and exhibits.
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Find artifacts, photographs, and lots of information and stories about the rich history of Pentwater at this historic museum!
Beautiful color emerges come Fall. Take it all in with an afternoon drive, or stroll, through the many forests of West Michigan.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.
Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
The Pentwater River provides opportunities to experience a paddle sport for the first time or take on a challenge for those more experienced.