Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Ludington’s Gus Macker Basketball Tournament’s location is premium. Hoops are placed in Stearns Park, with Lake Michigan just steps away.
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Ludington is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Experience Ludington’s storied past and honor the lumber legacy that shaped our community at Ludington Lumber Days.
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that's part of what makes the area so great!
Ludrock Nation is an organization presenting events: Ludrock, Girls Rock, Ludrock All Stars, Night of Fright to benefit other non-profits.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
Fun Halloween parties and trick or treating take place in West Michigan including Ludington, Scottville, Manistee, and Oceana County.
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year 'round.
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in Ludington have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
Autumn is a great time in Ludington, with fall festivals, corn mazes, themed camping weekends, and more!
Ludington is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
MIHA Region D Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington.
Ludington Lumber Days
A fall festival weekend filled with lumberjack-themed excitement, rich history, lively music, and adventures for all ages.
Final Sailing of the Season for the S.S. Badger Carferry
Call (800) 841-4243 for reservations.
Port of Ludington Maritime Museum & Historic White Pine Village Close for the Season
Port of Ludington Maritime Museum– 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
Splendor of Fall Photography Workshop
Workshop presented by Todd & Brad Reed Photography.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse Closes for the Season
Big Sable Point Lighthouse- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
Run for Your Lives 5k
This race begins and ends at Ludington’s Legacy Plaza. Runners are encouraged to dress in costume.
Annual Walk to End Alzheimers
Registration begins at 9am with the opening ceremony at 10am and walk to follow. Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington. For more information or to register a team, visit act.alz.org.
St. Simon’s Applefest Arts & Crafts Show
St. Simon Family Center & Gym- 700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. Visit facebook.com for more info.
Coat Drive for Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center
Anyone donating a coat/blanket will receive a $6 coupon for Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Drop coats and blankets off at the brewery- 515 S. James St., Ludington.
Ludington’s Gus Macker Basketball Tournament’s location is premium. Hoops are placed in Stearns Park, with Lake Michigan just steps away.
The State of Michigan offers its residents and outstate visitors “free” weekends to fish, ORV, or snowmobile each year.
Book lovers will find bargains at the many used book sales held in Manistee, Ludington, and Hart in West Michigan.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
Each summer, the Ludington Lakestride offers three races: a 5k through Cartier Park, a 10k to Decker Road and back, and a half marathon.
Ludington is a popular location for various races and runs… including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
Ludington is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
Celebrate all things Ludington at Love Ludington Weekend including a street party, art walk, boat blessing, car show, and more!
There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.
Ludington is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.

The S.S. Badger Carferry is a fun and relaxing shortcut across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant and Lakewinds Energy Park are generating electricity for Ludington and West Michigan!

One of the most popular state parks in the Midwest offers a vacation within itself. Enjoy beautiful natural resources and endless activities.

Your pet should feel right at home in Ludington. There are many businesses that allow pets and parks and beaches for them to play on.

The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is the gathering place for community expression through arts and cultural experiences.

It rises and sets every single day, and nothing is more breathtaking than our spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.
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