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March 2024 Events Calendar

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Featured March Events

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And don’t miss out on all the fun Easter events happening in West Michigan this month!

March 1-7, 2024

February 25th-March 2nd, 2024

Traverse City Restaurant Week
Participants have the opportunity to try new food and places. Restaurants involved will offer a three-course dinner menu for $25, $35, or $45 per person. Takeout options will be available at select locations. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit traversecity.com.

Through April 20th, 2024

AFFEW Online Native Plant Sale
Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants may be ordered by visiting affew.org

Fridays through March 29th, 2024
5-7pm

Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.

March 1st-3rd, 2024

Marvac RV & Camping Show
Friday from 1-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm, and Sunday from 12-5pm. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and children 12 and under. Purchase tickets by visiting kelloggarena.com. Grand Traverse County Civic Center – 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City.

March 1st-3rd, 7th-10th, and 15th-16th, 2024

Performance of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, Special Matinee on March 16th at 2pm. Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. 8th St., Traverse City.

Fridays, March 1st and 8th, 2024
4:30-6:30pm

Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals with choice of fried perch, fried shrimp, or combo of perch/shrimp (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce and homemade dessert). Kids meals are $9 with choice of perch, shrimp, combo perch/shrimp, with Mac & Cheese or fries; all with the same sides. Dine in or take-out available. Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
10am AND 4pm

Lantern Lit Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, or Hiking
The walk begins at the Ludington State Park Warming Shelter (8800 M-116, Ludington) and has approximately 1 mile of lighted trails. There are bonfires at both the Warming Shelter and the Amphitheater, along with free warm beverages at the Amphitheater. No registration is required.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
6pm

Performance by Kanin Wren- The Taylor Swift Experience
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
6-9pm

Spring CommUnity Auction
Live & silent auctions, raffles, games, prizes, food, & drinks to benefit students and staff Mason County Central School. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased at Smith & Eddy Insurance, the Chamber Alliance for Mason County office, and West Shore Bank in Scottville. For more information, contact Gary at (231) 690-0633 or ganderson1@charter.net. Graystone Event Center- 4079 W. US-10, Ludington. 

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024
7:30pm

Performance by Truck Driver Bingo and the Smokin Dobroleles
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

March 3rd AND March 8th-10th; 2024

Performance of Fun Home
February 29th-March 2nd & March 8th-9th at 6:30pm, also March 3rd and 10th at 2pm. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.

March 7th-10th, 2024

Ultimate Sport Show
Thursday from 1-8pm, Friday from 12-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm, and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. Tickets are $12 for those age 15 and up and $5 for children under 15. Devos Place- 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.

March 8-14, 2024

Fridays through March 29th, 2024
5-7pm

Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.

Fridays March 1st and 8th, 2024
4:30-6:30pm

Ludington Area Catholic School Lenten Fish Frys
Cost is $15 for adult meals with choice of fried perch, fried shrimp, or combo of perch/shrimp (served with french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, apple sauce and homemade dessert). Kids meals are $9 with choice of perch, shrimp, combo perch/shrimp, with Mac & Cheese or fries; all with the same sides. Dine in or take-out available. Ludington Area Catholic School- 700 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

March 1st-3rd, 7th-10th, and 15th-16th, 2024

Performance of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, Special Matinee on March 16th at 2pm. Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. 8th St., Traverse City.

March 3rd AND March 8th-10th, 2024

Performance of Fun Home
February 29th-March 2nd & March 8th-9th at 6:30pm, also March 3rd and 10th at 2pm. West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville.

March 7th-10th, 2024

Ultimate Sport Show
Thursday from 1-8pm, Friday from 12-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm, and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. Tickets are $12 for those age 15 and up and $5 for children under 15, and can be purchased showspan.com. Devos Place- 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.

Friday, March 8th, 2024
6:30pm

Performance of Puppy Pals Live
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

Friday, March 8th, 2024
7pm

Performance by O’Brien & Flick
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

March 8th-9th AND 15th-17th, 2024

Performance of Half Baked
Performance by the Central Park Players at Central Park Place, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven. Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. 

CANCELED 
Saturday, March 9th, 2024

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 9th, 2024
9am-3pm

Introduction to Beekeeping 101
Learn the basics of beekeeping. Hosted by rhe Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County. Cost is $5 per person and a non-perishable food donation to the food pantry. Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd., Scottville. For more information, call (720) 202-2715.

Saturday, March 9th, 2024
12pm

The Met Opera presents an HD performance La Forza Del Destino
Ramsdell Theatre- 101 Maple St. Manistee.

Saturday, March 9th, 2024
6pm

Irish Night
Featuring live musical performances by Black House Monks followed by Kennedy’s Kitchen. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts- 101 Maple St., Manistee.

Saturday, March 9th, 2024
6pm-12am

Cabin Fever Reliever Party
This annual event includes a Chili Cook Off  and live music by Onager from 8pm-12am. This is a B.Y.O.B. event and admission is $15 cash + 5 canned goods or $20 without food donation. All funds and food raised at this event will be distributed to local charitable entities. For more information, visit facebook.com. Skinner Park- 5074 W. 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons.

Saturday, March 9th-Sunday, March 10th; 2024

Cabin Fever Reliever Party
Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 11am-3pm. Includes workshops and over 100 exhibitors. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa- 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme. For more information, visit hbagta.com

Sunday, March 10th, 2024
3pm

Performance of Mr. B
As part of the Hart Performing Arts Series. Hart Middle School Auditorium- 308 Johnson St., Hart.

Sunday, March 10th, 2024
7pm

Performance by The Step Crew
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City.

March 15-21, 2024

Fridays through March 29th, 2024
5-7pm

Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.

March 1st-3rd, 7th-10th, and 15th-16th, 2024

Performance of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, Special Matinee on March 16th at 2pm. Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. 8th St., Traverse City.

March 8th-9th AND 15th-17th, 2024

Performance of Half Baked
Performance by the Central Park Players at Central Park Place, 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven. Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. 

Thursday, March 14th, 2024
5-6:30pm

Preschool, Young 5’s, & Kindergarten Open House at Ludington Area Catholic School
700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 843-3188.

March 15th-17th, 2024

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

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
10am-2pm

Family AfFair
Annual free event where over 60 area businesses and community agencies provide resources, information, and fun surprises to local families. This year’s theme is “Under Construction – Building Strong Families”. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Mason County Central School- 300 W. Broadway St., Scottville.

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
11am

Polar Plunge Fundraiser
Annual fundraiser for Area 24 Special Olympics held at Little River Casino Resort- 2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee. Registration begins at 11am with the plunge at 1pm. To get involved, visit plungemi.org.

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
11am

Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual parade runs down Western Avenue from 6th Street to 2nd Street in downtown Muskegon. For more information, visit facebook.com.

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
1-3pm

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. $10 to enter and $5 from each entry will go into the pot o’ gold. Fastest time takes home a trophy. Jamesport Brewing Company- 410 S. James St., Ludington.

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
6pm

Covenant Christian School Auction Fundraiser
This is a free event and is open to anyone. The night includes hors d’oeuvres, great community and course opportunities to bid on items in our silent auction, raffles and live auction. Adults only. Entry is free but attendees must pre-register by clicking here. Covenant Christian School- 2980 US-10, Ludington.

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
7pm

Performance by Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish
The Playhouse at White Lake- 304 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

Sunday, March 17th, 2024
3pm

Performance by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra
Bach: The Best of the Brandenburg Concertos at Corson Auditorium- 4000 M-137, Interlochen.

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
7-8pm

State of the State Park Zoom Presentation
Ludington State Park Manager, Jim Gallie, reviews the past year at Ludington State Park and discusses upcoming improvements that the park will be seeing in the 2024-2025 season. Visit friendsoftheludingtonstatepark.org to register for the Zoom.

March 22-31, 2024

Fridays through March 29th, 2024
5-7pm

Lenten Fish Frys in Weare Township
Dine-in or takeout Fish fry’s at St. Joseph Parish Hall- 2349 W. Jackson Rd., Weare Township. Cost is $14 for age 9 and up and a free-will donation for age 8 and under. Includes baked or fried fish, parsleyed red potatoes, choice of green beans or corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert For more information, call (231) 873-5776.

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
10am

Let’s Make Discory Disc Golf Tournament
Grip ‘n Rip Disc Golf hosts this fundraiser for the Lakeshore Food Club Childhood Cancer Campaign, Homeward Bound Animal Shelter, and Manistee & Ludington Animal Control at the West Shore Community College Disc Golf Course- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville. Cost is $120 per team. Register online at discgolfscene.com.

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
10am

Lakeshore Mama & Me Expo & Spring Book Walk
This free event includes Yoga with Baby, face painting, a Book Walk, learning about Early Childhood Development, and What to Expect Postpartum. Ludington Elementary School- 5764 Bryant Rd., Ludington.

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
11am-2pm

Muskegon Bridal Show
Tickets now available at Fricano’s Manistee River- 440 River St., Manistee. Admission is free and engaged couples will be entered into a raffle. Fricano’s Event Center- 1050 W. Western Ave., Ste 201, Muskegon.

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
1pm

The Met Opera presents an HD performance of Romeo Et Juliette
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts– 101 Maple St., Manistee.

Sunday, March 24th, 2024
9:30m

March for Meals Walk & 5k
Registration ranges from $10-$40 and required. Register online at runsignup.com. Family and dog friendly. Benefit for Meals on Wheels.  For more information, email Haley deVries at hdevries@mowwm.org. Millennium Park- 1400 Maynard, Walker. 

Saturday, March 30th, 2024
12-1:30pm

Colleen Plummer’s Easter on the Green
Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter Eggs. Pentwater Village Green- 231 S. Hancock St., Pentwater.

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