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

Through March 15th, 2026

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

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.

Friday, March 6th, 2026
4:30-6:30pm

Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals and $9 for kids meals with choice of fried fish, or grilled salmon (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce, condiments and dessert). Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Saturday, March 7th, 2026
6pm

Spring CommUnity Auction
This event includes auctions, food, & drinks with proceeds to benefit students and staff Mason County Central School. Doors open at 5:30pm and bidding starts at 6pm. Graystone Event Center- 4079 W. US-10, Ludington. For more info and tickets, visit facebook.com.

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

Through March 15th, 2026

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

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
7-8pm

Winter Speaker Series
“Soldiers & Tactic of the Revolutionary War” presented by the Military History Academy at Mason County Historical Society- 103 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Cost is $10 for non-members and free for MCHS members.

Friday, March 13th, 2026
4:30-6:30pm

Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals and $9 for kids meals with choice of fried fish, or grilled salmon (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce, condiments and dessert). Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

March 13th-17th, 2026

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

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

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.

Saturday, March 14th, 2026
1pm

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. Begins and ends at Jamesport Brewing Company- 410 S. James St., Ludington. Visit facebook.com for more info or to register.

Saturday, March 14th, 2026
4:30-6:30pm

Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals and $9 for kids meals with choice of fried fish, or grilled salmon (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce, condiments and dessert). Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

March 15-21, 2026

Through March 15th, 2026

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

Thursday, March 19th, 2026
3:30-5:30pm

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

Friday, March 20th, 2026
4:30-6:30pm

Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals and $9 for kids meals with choice of fried fish, or grilled salmon (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce, condiments and dessert). Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Saturday, March 21st, 2026
6pm

Covenant Christian School Auction Fundraiser
This is a free event and is open to anyone. The night includes hors d’oeuvres, great community, opportunities to bid on items in the silent & live auctions, and raffles. Adults only. Pre-register your bid number by clicking here. Covenant Christian School- 2980 US-10, Ludington.

March 22-31, 2026

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

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!

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.

Annual Tree & Plant Sales

Every year, local organizations offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!

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!

Bookstores & Coffee Shops

Just blocks from the beach is the heart of downtown Ludington, where you can shop, dine, and enjoy summertime events.

Fishing

There are many places for anglers to try their luck, and Ludington has such a great variety of fish. The area also has great charter captains.

Marinas

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

Mason County Barn Quilt Trail

The Barn Quilt Trail, highlighting the lost art of barn decor, is one of four trails that comprise the Mason County Cultural Trails.