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October 2024 Events Calendar

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Featured October Events

(Scroll down to see more events in October.)

And check out information on Fall Events happening this month, along with your guide to Halloween Parties & Trick or Treating!

October 1-7, 2024

Saturday, October 5th-Sunday, October 6th; 2024

Horse Shows
MIHA Regional D Equestrian Meet. Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

October 8-14, 2024

Stay tuned for information on events happening during this time! In the meantime, scroll down to see events that occurred in 2023.

October 15-21, 2024

Monday, October 21st, 2024
5pm

Big Sable Point Lighthouse Closes for the Season
Big Sable Point Lighthouse- 8800 M-116, Ludington.

October 22-31, 2024

October 25th-27th, 2024

Picture Perfect Photography Workshop Weekend
Presented by Todd & Brad Reed Photography and held at the Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast- 602 E. Ludington, Ave., Ludington.

The following events are from 2023. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2024!

 

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.

Final Sailing of the Season for the S.S. Badger Carferry
Call (800) 841-4243 for reservations.

Fire Prevention Open House
Meet local firefighters, tour the station, and learn fire safety tips. Ludington Fire Department- 918 Tinkham Ave., Ludington.

Historic White Pine Village AND the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Closes for the Season
Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum– 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

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.

Run for Your Lives 5k
This race begins and ends at Ludington’s Legacy Plaza. Runners are encouraged to dress in costume.

Snowshoe Making Classes
Participants must be age 16 and older. The cost is $190, which includes the preformed wooden frames, lacing, high-quality bindings, and personal instruction. Pre-registration is required. Register at michigan.gov/dnr.

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

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