The lakeshore communities of West Michigan do a fantastic job of hosting events and activities that include the whole family. There's so much happening that is geared specifically toward kids and families as a whole, and that's part of what makes being here so amazing!

Every season in West Michigan has it's unique, fun things to do for kids of all ages- from babies up to the "young at heart". Indoors or outdoors, no matter the time of year, there's always something great going on along the lakeshore for families to experience together!

Here's a list of family friendly events happening along the lakeshore in May:

Tuesday, May 2nd, 4:30pm

Sheep Shearing Demonstration at Circle Rocking "S" Children's Farm in Free Soil.

Friday, May 5th

9am - Lewis Farm Market- 4180 W. M-20 in New Era, opening day.

6pm - Amazing Grace Race at Ludington State Park. Fundraiser for Ludington Area Catholic and Covenant Christian Schools.

Saturday, May 6th

10am - Historic White Pine Village Opening Day.

10-11am - Boy Scout Pack 4196 is collecting returnable cans and bottles Ludington United Methodist Church parking lot- 5810 Bryant Rd. The money will be used to help pay for scout camp.

12-4pm - 2nd Annual Founders Day on the Pentwater Village Green. Exhibits, costumes, acitivies, and more to experience about Pentwater in the 1800's.

1:30pm - 7th Annual Chilly Dawg Dunk at the Fifth Avenue Beach House in Manistee. This is a fundraiser for Hearts & Critters and Homeward Bound Animal Shelter.

Thursday, May 11th, 10am-12pm

Car Seat Checks at West Shore Pregnancy Care & Family Support- 603 E. Tinkham Ave. in Ludington. Free event where certified car seat technicians will answer questions and assist families with proper installation and usage of car seats.

Friday, May 12th, 5pm

Area 24 Special Olympics Dodge Ball Tournament at the Ludington High School Hawley Gymnasium- 508 N. Washington Ave. in Ludington. Hosted by the West Shore Educational Service District.

Saturday, May 13th, 10-11am

Hospital Hustle Fun Run & 5k at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital- 1 N. Atkinson Dr. in Ludington.

Saturday, May 20th

8am-12pm - Petunia Planting Day along Ludington Avenue and the Ludington Municipal Marina.

12pm - Michigan Adventure Race: Epic Edition in the Ludington School Forest and Ludington State Park.

Sunday, May 21st, 12:30-3pm

Walk for Life in downtown Ludington. Sponsored by the West Shore Pregnancy Care Center. Two mile walk followed by a cookout and live worship music.

Saturday, May 27th, 10am

West Michigan Old Engine Club Antique Tractor Pull at Scottville Riverside Park.

8-10pm - Movies on the Green: "Back to the Future" on the Pentwater Village Green. Sponsored by Farmers Insurance Agency.

Sunday, May 28th, 1:30-4:30pm

Pancake Breakfast at the Pentwater VFW Hall- 8440 N. US 31. This is a fundraiser for the Pentwater Boy Scout Troop #1145.

For more family fun opportunities, check out the events happening throughout the month at Sandcastles Children's Museum and the Ludington and Scottville branches of the Mason County District Libraries!

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