Arts & Crafts Classes in Ludington
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
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Downtown Ludington Sidewalk Sales
August 7th-9th, 2026
Summer’s not over yet and there are summer bargains to be found all weekend during downtown Ludington’s Sidewalk Sale Days in early August. Many participating businesses are open Friday and Saturday nights until 9pm and Sundays, 12pm to 6pm.
Merchants want to make room for their fall inventory, so they’re moving their summer merchandise out on the sidewalk. Browse through the racks and shelves and load up without spending a fortune. Clothes, shoes, art, jewelry, home furnishings- it’s all on sale from your friendly Ludington businesses.
Sidewalk Sale Days are combined with Live Music on the Plaza, and the Farmer’s Market.
Nothing is better than Ludington in the summertime. Enjoy our beaches, the sunshine, and great bargains at Sidewalk Sale Days.
Here are the retailers that held specials during sidewalk sales in 2025:
ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey
123 E. Ludington Ave.
Avenue’s End Mini Mall
322 W. Ludington Ave.
Everest Athleisure
225 W. Ludington Ave.
KRAVE
103 E. Ludington Ave.
Legacy Wheelz
415 S. James St.
Snyder’s Shoes
101 E. Ludington Ave.
Trailhead Bike Shop
216 W. Ludington Ave.
Windowsill New & Used Books
107 S. James St.
Note: Many other retailers will also be open and offering discounts.
Stay tuned here for info on the 2026 Downtown Ludington Sidewalk Sales!
For more information on Ludington Sidewalk Sales, please contact the event organizer:
Downtown Ludington Board
400 S. Harrison St., Ludington
(231) 845-6237
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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!
Downtown Ludington
Just blocks from the beach is the heart of downtown Ludington, where you can shop, dine, and enjoy summertime events.
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Father Jacques Marquette Shrine
The Father Jacques Marquette Shrine marks where Father Marquette died in 1675. It’s a peaceful setting on Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington.
Night Life
The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down here in Ludington! Nightlife here includes festivals, cozy restaurants, and local performances.
Waterfront Park Sculptures
The bronzed sculptures in Ludington’s 5-acre Waterfront Park sets it apart from other parks. The park is situated on the Lake Michigan inlet.
Accessible Walkways at Stearns Park Beach
The three accessible walkways installed at Stearns Park Beach in Ludington allow everyone to make their way to the water and sand.
