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September 2026 Events Calendar

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Featured September Events

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September 1-7, 2026

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September 8-14, 2026

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September 15-21, 2026

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September 22-30, 2026

Sunday, September 27th, 2026
5pm

Ludington North Breakwater Light Closes for the Season
Stearns Park Beach- 420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

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

 

LACA Summer Concert Series
Free concert at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington.

Americana Roots Music Day
Live music and demonstrations at Historic White Pine Village– 1687 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Regular admission rates apply.

Mason County Garden Club Plant Exchange/Sale
United Methodist Church- 5810 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Ludington Petunia Parade Removal Day
Ludington Petunia Parade will be removing petunias on the Avenue and the marina.

Mason County Historical Society Gala
This event includes dinner, dancing, trivia, costume contest and more to benefit the Mason County Historical Society. Stearns Hotel & Wedding Venue- 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

Diapers & Desserts
Families with children ages 3 and under are invited by West Shore Family Support Families to receive free diapers and treats at their office- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. A parent or legal guardian must be present to receive diapers for the child(ren). Diapers up to size 6 will be available. Car seat safety checks will be available upon request. 

AFFEW International Beach Sweep
Beach clean-up at Stearns Park, Ludington. Meet at the South Concession Stand. For more information, visit facebook.com

Cultural Corners Street Party
Four organizations are sponsoring this free, family fun event: Ludington Center for the Arts, Mason County Historical Society, Mason County District Library, and Sandcastles Children’s Museum. Each organization invites the public to visit and will also have special activities like balloon creations with John Marek, demonstrations, live music , books from the West Shore ESD’s inspiREading Book Bus, and more. Visit all 4 stops and receive a free ice cream courtesy of House of Flavors! (Quantities limited)

Live in Legacy Plaza
Live music featuring The Downtowners in Legacy Plaza- 112 N. James St., Ludington.

Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale
Sale of gently used children’s clothing, accessories, toys, and furniture. For more information or to rent a table, visit facebook.com. Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Rd., Ludington. 

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

Current Events

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!

Visit with Santa

Find all the places where the kids and pets can visit and have pictures taken with Santa (and sometimes Mrs. Claus) in Ludington.

Ludington Area Festival of Lights

The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.

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

Ludington Area Festival of Lights

The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.

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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!

Fall Color Tour

Enjoy an afternoon drive around the Ludington area in October and fill your senses with the vibrant colors of fall.

Hamlin Lake Dam

Read about the mighty dam that lives in Hamlin Lake, how it came to be and how it is utilized to help protect this man-made lake.

Maritime Heritage Trail

The Maritime Heritage Trail highlights the lighthouses, industries, art, and figures that make up the maritime history of Mason County!

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.