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October 2026 Events Calendar

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

October 1-7, 2026

October 2nd-4th, 2026

MIHA Region D Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. 

October 2nd-4th, 2026

Ludington Lumber Days
A fall festival weekend filled with lumberjack-themed excitement, rich history, lively music, and adventures for all ages.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
9am

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. For more information or to register a team, visit act.alz.org.

October 8-14, 2026

Sunday, October 11th, 2026
2pm

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

October 15-21, 2026

Sunday, October 18th, 2026
5pm

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

October 21st-23rd, 2026

Splendor of Fall Photography Workshop
Workshop presented by Todd & Brad Reed Photography.

October 22-31, 2026

Sunday, October 25th, 2026
5pm

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

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

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

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

 

St. Simon’s Applefest Arts & Crafts Show
St. Simon Family Center & Gym- 700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. Visit facebook.com for more info.

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.

Check back often for updates to this calendar of events!

Current Events in the Ludington Area

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!

Summer Music in West Michigan

After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.

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.

Ludington Area Events Happening Soon

Annual Tree & Plant Sales

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

Festivals & Events

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

Ludington Monthly Calendars
The Seasons in Ludington
Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!

Ludington Art Scene

Ludington is alive with an array of artistic events that take place throughout the year. There’s music, photography, art galleries, and more.

Value of Sports Museum

Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.

Cool Things to Do

Check out our picks for the top 50 coolest things to do in Ludington, Michigan, along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Big Sable Point Lighthouse

The black-and-white striped, 112 foot lighthouse at the Ludington State Park stands proudly on the shores of Lake Michigan.