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

Sunday, April 12th, 2026
1pm

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Men and allies of survivors of sexual assault show their support by literally walking a mile in high heels. The event will begin with registration at KRAVE Frozen Yogurt & Drink Shoppe- 103 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Register for free by clicking here.

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.

Saturday, April 18th, 2026
6:30pm

Girls Rock
A celebration of Girl Power featuring local female musicians, singers, and artists of all ages. Ludingto Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., 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.

Friday, April 24th-Saturday, April 25th; 2026

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. 

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
10am-4:30pm

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.

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
1-3pm

Shakespeare’s Birthday Party & Stage Left Fundraiser
Enjoy tasty treats, meet Shakespearean characters, and support a great cause at KRAVE Frozen Yogurt & Drink Shoppe- 103 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. 20% of sales will benefit Stage Left Theatre Company’s productions & Scholarship Fund. Stage Left t-shirts will also be available for purchase. 

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!

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

Festivals & Events

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

Scroll below for more articles about the Ludington area activities and attractions.
 

Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!

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.

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.

Marinas

Arrive in Ludington by boat and dock at one of three marinas: Ludington Municipal Marina, Harbor View Marina, & Pere Pointe Village Marina.

Maritime Heritage Trail

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

Disc Golf Courses

Disc golf is a big deal here in the Ludington area, with up to 20,000 people per year visiting one of our six courses.