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April 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured April Events

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April 1-7, 2025

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April 8-14, 2025

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April 15-21, 2025

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April 22-30, 2025

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The following events are from 2024. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2025!

 

School-Wide Open House at Covenant Christian School
Students eligible for enrollment range from 3 years old through 8th grade. The event includes a school tour, teacher talks, enrollment packets, and more. Covenant Christian School- 2980 W. US-10, Ludington.

Diapers & Donuts
Drive through event where families with children ages 3 and under are invited to receive diapers for the child(ren). Diapers sizes newborn-size 6 will be available. Car seat safety checks also offered on site. West Shore Family Support- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington.

Ludington Preschool Round-Up
Families with children who will be 3 or 4 by September 1st, 2024 are invited to learn about preschool programs and the enrollment process, and meet the staff. Enrollment requires a driver’s license, and the child’s birth certificate and proof of immunizations. Ludington Elementary School- 5771 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Spring Craft Show
Local crafter and vendor booths, bake sale by Lakeshore Animal Friends, 50/50 raffle to benefit Lakeshore Animal Friends, and Meraki Coffee Truck. Hamlin Township Hall- 3775 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington.

Girls Rock
Celebration of women through music, poetry, and speakers. Hosted by Ludrock. Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

Ludington Elementary Kindergarten & Young 5’s Registration
For Kindergarten, families with children who turn 5 prior September 1st, 2024 and for Young 5’s, families with children who turn 5 prior to December 1st, 2024 are invited to enroll. Enrollment requires a driver’s license, and the child’s birth certificate and proof of immunizations. Ludington Elementary School- 5771 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

The Masked (Local) Singer Fundraiser
This fundraiser for Sandcastles Children’s Museum will include local “celebrities” singing while in costume and judges guessing who they are. Attendees will also vote for their favorite contestant. Tickets are $60 in advance or $75 at the door. Or pay $100 for a VIP ticket. All tickets include dinner, one drink, and a special treat. A cash bar and complimentary non-alcoholic drink choices will be available. For tickets, visit sandcastleschildrensmuseum.com or stop by the museum during open hours. Sandcastles Children’s Museum- 129 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington.

AFFEW Earth Day Events
Presentations, informational booths, kids activities, and more. Free and open to the public. United Methodist Church of Ludington- 5810 W. Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Cars & Coffee Car Meet
Free car meet with no registration or registration fees. All are welcome. At the Meraki Coffee Truck in the parking lot of Scotty’s Restaurant- 5910 W. US-10, Ludington.

Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Lakeshore Animal Friends
Event also includes a ticket raffle for a Bubble Hockey Table and a silent auction. Dinner includes spaghetti, side salad, choice of bread, and a beverage. Tickets are $12 per person at the door or $10 per person for pre-orders. Kids 10 and under eat for $6. To pre-order, contact Julie Henry on Facebook, PayPal Julie at julieann1967@gmail.com, or Venmo Julie at julieLAF.

Oaktree Academy Preschool Round-Up
6498 W. Decker Rd., Ludington.

Ludington Restaurant Week
This event will spotlight new menu items at participating locations, plus attractive pre-set price points, which are sure to please the palates of diners. For information on participating restaurants, visit downtownludington.org.

Annual Spring Tree Sale Pickup
Pick up is Friday from 2-6pm and Saturday from 9am-12pm at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US-10, Ludington. Sponsored by the Mason-Lake Conservation District. 

Mom 2 Mom Sale
Sale of gently used baby and kids’ items, spring and summer clothing, toys, books, and more. $2 entry fee (under age 12 free). Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Rd., Ludington.

Ludington Lake Jump
Participants raise money for a new organization each year and jump into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan. Registration at 10:30, jump at 11am. Stearns Park, Ludington.

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