Join West Shore Eye Care for an evening of connection, conversation, and getting to know the eye care professionals who are here to care for you and your vision!

Location: West Shore Eye Care
409 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington

Best Laid Plans (An Old Hollywood Whodunnit)
RATING: Adults

Come to the quintessential whodunnit thriller at the estate of Sir Warren Peace and get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget. With a killer crowd of people just waiting for murder to arrive on the scene, this night will keep everyone looking over their shoulders and guessing who the next victim will be! Bribe suspects for clues and gather information to uncover the unhinged guest who is whacking all the invitees. Just be careful, because you could be next!

Location: Jamesport Brewing Company
410 S. James St., Ludington

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Your best in evening wear and suits (this is a refined party, after all) is encouraged, but not mandatory.

Tickets do not include food or beverage.

Your event ticket is your reservation for dining/drinks in Red's Room prior to the show. Please do not make another reservation for in the restaurant. We have servers on staff that night specifically for this event.

We recommend arriving between 5-5:30pm so you have time to order and eat before the show starts.

Head right into Red's Room when you arrive. Your servers will be ready to take your drink/food orders. Please do not go to the bar to order drinks first.

There will be 8 tables, each seating up to 6 people. Each table will be a team. Choose wisely! If you made a reservation for 6 people, you will have a table with your name on it.

Several guests will be chosen to participate in a suspect role will be provided an item or two of costuming for you to wear (such as a feather boa or a lab coat). Suspects will be given a binder, which contains everything you need to know about your character, including some clues you’ll provide as a suspect.

Not interested in a playing a roll? Don’t worry–we only choose guests who are enthusiastic and willing! If you aren’t chosen as a suspect, there is still plenty for you to do! All guests become sleuths at the scene of the crime. You will look at evidence and bribe characters for clues to figure out exactly who did it.

Some stories refuse to stay buried.

On Friday, Nov. 13, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) will present STORM: Ludington, a one-of-a-kind multimedia concert experience that brings the dramatic history of the Great Lakes to life through music, film, storytelling, and firsthand accounts of survival.

Beginning at 7 p.m. in LACA’s Bob & Kay Neal Performance Hall, STORM: Ludington takes audiences beneath the waters of Lake Michigan and into the heart of some of the region’s most compelling maritime stories. The production combines stunning underwater footage, rare interviews, historic photographs, eyewitness testimony, and live music to create an unforgettable evening that is equal parts concert, documentary, and theatrical experience.

Hosted by acclaimed maritime historian and diver Ric Mixter, the program explores Ludington’s rich maritime heritage, from the city’s lumbering boom to modern shipwreck discoveries that continue to capture the imagination of divers and historians alike. Among the stories featured is the tragic loss of the Adella Shores, a freighter loaded in Ludington for Morton Salt before disappearing into the waters of the Great Lakes.

Mixter is widely recognized as one of the nation’s foremost authorities on Great Lakes shipwrecks. He was the first documentarian to tell the story of the Carl Bradley, Lake Michigan’s largest shipwreck, and has personally descended in a submersible to visit the legendary wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

The evening also recounts one of the most remarkable rescue stories in Great Lakes history, featuring firsthand survivor testimony from the Novadoc, whose wreckage still rests near the dunes of Mears following one of the most devastating storms ever to strike Lake Michigan.

Accompanying the stories is renowned Great Lakes songwriter Dan Hall, whose original compositions provide a moving soundtrack to the images and accounts presented throughout the evening. His music transforms maritime history into a deeply personal and emotional experience, connecting audiences to the people, vessels, and communities whose stories continue to echo across the inland seas.

“STORM: Ludington” offers something truly unique for local residents and visitors alike. Whether you are fascinated by shipwrecks, love Great Lakes history, enjoy live music, or simply appreciate a powerful story well told, this immersive production promises an evening unlike anything else to visit Ludington this year.

One night. One concert. Countless stories rising from the depths of the Great Lakes.

Location:
Ludington Area Center for the Arts
107 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI

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🦌 Deer Widow’s Weekend Sales are happening in Downtown Ludington! 🛍️

Take a look at who's offering deals this weekend and get ready to shop, save and support your favorite local businesses! Find great sales, discover something new and make Downtown Ludington your shopping destination this weekend.

• Bestie Bagz - Purchase any 2 Items & receive a FREE Signature Bestie gift bag!  

• Cedar Chest Consignment Shoppe - Buck sale: 1 buck off every 5 bucks spent; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Sunday 

• Cluck Bucket - @The Coffee Coop BOGO 50% - 8-5 Friday, 8-4 Saturday; @Cluck Bucket 10:30-6 Friday 10:30-4 Saturday

• Glik’s - Men’s Weatherproof Vintage 30% off, Men’s North River 30% off, Devil Dog jeans $49.90, regularly $99; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

• Gordys Skate Co - 20% off storewide sale 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; closed on Sunday

• House on Hansen - The perfect pair: buy any two ceramic or pottery pieces and save 20%; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

• The Hangar - BOGO 50% off open 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• HumaniTea and Coffee, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday

• Jamesport Brewing Company - Martini Weekend (feature menu Friday and Saturday), 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Ludington Bay Brewing Company is serving a Specialty Widow's Cocktail, 11:30 - 10 Sat. / 11:30 - 9 Sun.

• Mason County Historical Society - 30% off storewide Saturday only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• More Cottage Works - Pick a coupon for 30-50% off your entire purchase; open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

• The Pier, 12-5 p.m.

• Purple Monkey/ABC Kidz - BOGO 60% off $10 clearance racks 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

• Red Door Gallery - Holiday Open House: 10% off gallery wide, gift wrapping, and treats, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Red Rooster Coffee & Community - open 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday

• Side Counter Deli, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• The Side Room - $11.15 cocktails, live music 6-9 p.m.; 12-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

• Sister Bees - Half off Christmas Trio Lip Balm flavors, 12 - 5 p.m. Saturday

• Snyder’s Shoes - Special promotions & beverages; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

• Sportsman’s Restaurant & Bar - boozy breakfast, drink specials plus 3 green chicks pop-up market at Hoyt’s

• Timbers Prime - 1/2 off all wine (glasses & bottles), 1/2 off appetizers; 4:30-10 p.m.

Sportsman’s/Mitten Bar/Hoyt’s are hosting Boozy Breakfast on November 14 from 9-11 a.m. Kick off your holiday shopping with breakfast cocktails and a hearty meal to fuel your morning, while Hoyt’s Next Door hosts the 3 Green Chicks’ Curated Christmas Collection featuring holiday shopping and gift inspiration.

Gather your friends, enjoy a delicious breakfast, then head to Hoyt’s to browse the collection and find thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list.

Location: Sportsman’s Restaurant & Bar/The Mitten Bar
111 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington

It's never too early to start thinking about a gal-pal day! You are invited to join us for our Fifth Annual Curated Christmas Collection — the perfect start to your holiday season! Start your morning right! Our friends at Sportsman's Restaurant and Bar and The Mitten will be ready to serve you a boozy breakfast or a yummy lunch before or after you shop with us. Shop Local: Downtown businesses will be ringing in the holiday season with specials and festive displays.

Location: Hoyt’s Next Door
107 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington

Experience a five-course dinner featuring bold flavors, creative culinary techniques, and thoughtfully selected beer pairings.

From rich, smoky notes to flame-kissed finishes, each course is designed to showcase the delicious relationship between food and beer. Come hungry. Leave fired up.

Tickets are $75 each
5 courses + 5 Beer Pairings

Course One: Spark-- Beef pierogi with caramelized onion & cabbage

Course Two: Kindling-- Fire-kissed D-Booty roasted chestnut & mushroom soup

Course Three: Flame-- Charred wedge salad with toasted apple cider vinaigrette

Course Four: Embers— Smoked Prawn & Scallop with elote puree

Course Five: Ashes — Burnt marshmallow & charred cherry crème brulee

Claim Your Tickets

Stop in the taproom, give us a call during business hours at 231.239.6690, or email chelsea@ludingtonbaybrewing.com to guarantee your seat at the table. Space is limited, reserve your tickets today!

Location: Ludington Bay Brewing Company
515 S. James St., Ludington

The night before Thanksgiving is getting weird at The Mitten.

Velvet Mushroom Syndicate is taking over with a heavy dose of psychedelic rock, grooves, and late-night energy. Grab a beer, bring your people, and kick off the holiday weekend the right way.

Location: Mitten Bar
109 W. Ludington Ave.
Ludington, MI

Fun run organized by RunLudington

Location: 1254 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington

Contact: ludingtonrunclub@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for this intimate concert in Downtown Ludington!

Location: The Music Room and other cool stuff
301 S. James St., Ludington

👜 Kick off the holiday shopping season in Downtown Ludington on Small Business Saturday, November 28! Shop local from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and discover festive holiday open houses, special sales, and steals & deals at your favorite local retailers. Every purchase helps support small businesses and keeps your dollars right here in the community. 

🎄 Make a day of it, then stick around for the Aglow on the Avenue Parade and tree lighting at 6 p.m. to wrap up your shopping day with a little holiday magic!

Participating businesses:

• Bestie Bagz - Purchase any 2 Items & receive a FREE Signature Bestie Gift Bag! Plus, enjoy a complimentary candy cane while you shop!

• Cedar Chest Consignment - 25% off all Christmas

• Cluck Bucket - Pretzel tokens and gift card specials at Cluck Bucket and The Coffee Coop

• Glik’s

• Gordys Skate Co. - 20% off entire storewide sale

• The Hangar - BOGO 50% off

• House on Hansen - Buy one Finch and Fennel product, get one 50% off

• Humanitea and Coffee - Buy one drink and get one half off

• Jamesport Brewing Company - The Brewtique will be open!

• Legacy Wheelz - 25% off all helmets and riding accessories; 10% off all e-bikes and e-scooters; 5% off all e-motos

• Ludington Bay Brewing Company - LBBC merch sale!

• Mason County Historical Society - "Win a Free Family Membership!" Every purchase at the Emporium & Sweet Shop enters you in a chance to win a free 1-year Family Membership to Mason County Historical Society. The winner will be drawn and contacted on Tuesday, December 1.

• Side Counter Deli - Buy one sandwich or wrap, get one half off

• The Pier - 15% off storewide

• Purple Monkey/ABC Kidz - BOGO 50 % off storewide clothing, toys, books & gifts

• Red Door Gallery - Annual Holiday Open House: 10% off gallery wide, gift wrapping, and sweet treats

• Red Rooster Coffee & Community

• The Side Room

• Sister Bees - Half off Christmas Trio of lip balm flavors

• Snyder’s Shoes - Buy 3, get one free socks and many more in-store promotions! Hot cider and homemade Christmas cookies, free gift wrapping

• Spindrift Cyclesports

• Timbers Prime - free dessert with any meal over $20

• Trails End Baking Company

• Windowsill - 15% off everything

Watch for more information to come!

Get in the holiday spirit at this annual event that will light up the night in Downtown Ludington! Floats, bands, fire trucks, and Santa Claus himself will be part of the fun! The community tree lighting with Christmas carols will take place at Legacy Plaza right after the parade.

FREE PARADE ENTRY

The public is invited to attend the Mason County Historical Society's Annual Dinner Meeting on Thursday, December 3.

Gather with fellow members, enjoy dinner together, and look back on another year of accomplishments at MCHS. The society will share updates on activities and plans for the coming year, followed by a special presentation.

An Evening with Maritime Historian Valerie van Heest

We are excited to welcome Valerie van Heest, author, explorer, and exhibit designer, as our guest speaker.

Valerie will present "History of the Great Lakes," based on her new book, A History of the Great Lakes in Twelve Shipwrecks.

Through 12 remarkable shipwrecks, she will take us on a journey through 250 years of Great Lakes history, exploring how these underwater time capsules reveal stories of conflict, settlement, innovation, and change.

Valerie is a fascinating storyteller, and her extensive research and knowledge of Great Lakes maritime history make this a presentation you won't want to miss!

Her new book will also be available for purchase at the meeting, and Valerie will be signing copies. It's a great opportunity to pick up a signed book for yourself or as a holiday gift for someone who enjoys history.

Annual Dinner Meeting Details
Thursday, December 3, 2026

Location: United Methodist Church of Ludington

• 5:45 PM – Doors Open

• 6:00 PM – Dinner

• Following Dinner – Business Meeting & Society Updates

• 7:30 PM – Valerie van Heest Presentation

Tickets: $40 per person, including dinner and the evening's program. Please purchase your tickets by Monday, November 23.

Tickets are available online using this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/masoncountyhistoricalsociety

For questions or assistance, please contact us at 231-843-4808 or michelle@mchshistory.org.

The Downtown Ludington Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 1-5 p.m. at participating retailers. Grab a map at Legacy Plaza before you start your cookie journey. Add a few friends, a hot beverage, and some shopping, and you have a marvelous day in Downtown Ludington!

Tickets are $20 and will take you to two dozen businesses to collect your cookies.

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Free entry at Sandcastles Children's Museum Sunday, December 13, 12-4 p.m. Sponsored by and featuring FloraCraft Santa's Workshop!

Craft Project: 12- 4 p.m.
Bike Raffle: 12- 4 p.m.
Ella & Kaiden Plummer Perform Holiday Music: 12- 1 p.m.
Santa & Mrs. Claus: 2-4 p.m.
Cookie Decorating: 12-4 p.m. (while supplies last)

Location: Sandcastles Children’s Museum
129 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington

Know someone who wants to learn crochet? Wrap this idea up early!

Our Beginning Crochet class is coming December 19 and makes a sweet early Christmas gift for a friend, family member, grandchild, or yourself. No fancy experience needed – just come ready to learn.

Location: Nautical Yarn
108 S. Rath Ave., Ludington

Cost: $10

REGISTER

From 9 p.m. until the ball drop, enjoy music, food and door prizes! Music will be provided by Soundwaves Next Generation DJ Services. This event is free.

Location: All Occasions Events & Floral, 110 N. James St.
(adjacent to Legacy Plaza).

The Largest NYE after party is at TIMBERS PRIME & TIMBERS HIDEAWAY. What party starts at 12:30? Ours does! Live music – late food – and lots of fun! Open until 4 a.m.

Location: 103 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington

Begin 2027 on the right foot: Join us for a 5K on New Year’s Day!

Location: Meet at Hoyt’s Next Door, 107 W. Ludington Avenue, to begin the race.