April Events Calendar – Visit Ludington

April 2026 Events Calendar

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Featured April Events

(Scroll down to see more events in April.)

Also check out all the fun Easter Events happening this month!

April 1-7, 2026

Stay tuned for information on events happening during this time! In the meantime, scroll down to see events that occurred in 2025.

April 8-14, 2026

Stay tuned for information on events happening during this time! In the meantime, scroll down to see events that occurred in 2025.

April 15-21, 2026

Saturday, April 18th, 2026
11am

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.

April 20th-26th, 2026

Ludington Restaurant Week
Daily specials offered at participating restaurants. Visit downtownludington.org for more info.

April 22-30, 2026

Friday, April 24th, 2026
6pm

Ludington’s Got Talent
ALL ages are invited to apply to appear in this talent show. This is a fundraiser for Sandcastles Children’s Museum and will be held at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. It will take the place of the Local Masked Singer event. Apply at sandcastleschildrensmuseum.com.

The following events are from 2025. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2026!

 

Egg My Yard
JCI Ludington (the Ludington Area Jaycees) will deliver/hide pre-filled candy and treat eggs in the evening of April 19th for a hassle free Easter Egg hunt on Easter morning. Children can enjoy, long distance relatives can send their love, and families can spend more time together while supporting the Ludington Area Jaycees community programs. Available to households in Mason County. Cost is $25 for 30 eggs, $45 for 50 eggs, and $65 for 70 eggs. Baskets are also available for $5 each. 

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, Indian Summer apple sauce, condiments 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.

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

Spring Fever Craft Show
Faire Heart- 3408 US-10, 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 Fifth Third Bank- 5870 W. US-10, Ludington.

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

Current Events

Fishing Tournaments & Events

Ludington fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.

Pure Ludington Brrrewfest

The Pure Ludington Brrrewfest hosts breweries that offer patrons a taste of their beers, wines, ciders, and meads from all around Michigan.

Family Friendly Events

Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!

Performances in West Michigan

Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.

Events Happening Soon

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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!

South Bayou Park

Enjoy this small, relaxing park as an easy place to place your boat in the water or throw a line out to catch some pan fish for dinner.

Weather & Water Conditions

West Michigan weather – they say if you don’t like the weather in Ludington, wait a few minutes and it will change.

Reed Father Jacques Marquette Shrine Cross

Father Jacques Marquette Shrine

The Father Jacques Marquette Shrine marks where Father Marquette died in 1675. It’s a peaceful setting on Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington.

Night Life

The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down here in Ludington! Nightlife here includes festivals, cozy restaurants, and local performances.