March Events Calendar – Visit Ludington

March 2026 Events Calendar

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March Featured Events

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

March 1-7, 2026

Friday, March 6th, 2025
5:30-8pm

Ties & Tutus Daddy/Daughter Dance
Event includes dinner, photos, dancing, and a glow party. Tickets are $25/each and may be purchased at ticketstripe.com. Radiant Church- 409 S. Washington Ave., Ludington.

Saturday, March 7th, 2025
6-8pm

Lantern Lit Hike
The hike begins at the Warming Shelter and has approximately 1 mile of lighted trails for walking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. There are bonfires at both the Warming Shelter and the Amphitheater, along with free warm beverages at the Amphitheater. No registration is needed and lantern lit walks are free. Ludington State Park- 8800 M-116, Ludington.

March 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.

March 15-21, 2026

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March 22-31, 2026

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

 

Spring CommUnity Auction
This event includes auctions, food, & drinks with proceeds to benefit students and staff Mason County Central School. Tickets are $35 each (adults only) and may be purchased at West Shore Bank, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and the MCC Central Business Office in Scottville, or at the Chamber Alliance of Mason County office in Ludington. Doors open at 5:30pm and bidding starts at 6pm. Graystone Event Center- 4079 W. US-10, Ludington.

St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Ludington
Includes a 5k, live music, and more.

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.

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. Covenant Christian School- 2980 US-10, Ludington.

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.

AFFEW Native Plant Sale
Orders maybe placed through for Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants. For more info, visit affew.org.

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. 

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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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Fishing on Hamlin Lake

Fishing on Hamlin Lake

If there’s one thing that Hamlin Lake is known for, it’s excellent fishing. Catch crappie, bluegill, and more across thousands of acres.

Festivals & Events

There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.

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.

Charter Boat Fishing

No matter your experience level, Ludington area charter captains will guide you in what to bring and what to expect on the big lake.