White Lake Community Events: April 20 - 26, 2026
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    Local Upcoming Events

April 20th – April 26th, 2026    

Here's What's Happening in the White Lake Area This Week!

With all the rain we got this past week, we can be sure that greener spring days are ahead. And speaking of green–our annual Trash Bash is THIS Sunday! See details below. We hope you can join us! Check out a quick snapshot below, and be sure to click through to explore the full community calendar so you don’t miss a thing!

Upcoming WLACVB Events:
White Lake Community Trash Bash – Sunday, April 26
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Education Workshops, Spring & Fall
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APR
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Date: Monday 4/20/26
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Earth Day Art Party

Help us celebrate our planet! This program is for kids who love to be creative.  Come to the library to make cool arts and crafts. We will use fun materials to show how much we care about the Earth. You can make something beautiful to take home and show your family!  It is a great way to have fun and learn how to keep our world green and clean. Let’s get crafty for the Earth! Registration Required–click here.
APR
21
Date: Tuesday 4/21/26
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $35
Venue: Dune Grass Gallery

WILD WISTERIA

Have fun creating this impressionistic painting using thick acrylics for a textured painting. Janet Andersen will show you how to easily paint “Wild Wistera”. $35 includes all supplies. Class size is limited. Stop in or call the instructor to register and pay via text or call 231-292-6753.
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Date: Tuesday 4/21/26
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: Jimmy’z Pub

Sun-Catchers @ Jimmy’z Pub

We will be making a beautiful Pot of Sun-catching Flowers. It is approximately 6.5 inches tall and sparkles in the sunshine. Perfect for a sunny windowsill or any sunny spot in your home.
$18.00 per person which includes all necessary materials, embellishments of your choice, and a great evening with crafty fun people!!
To reserve your seat send text to 231-343-4278 or email mi.crafters.workshop@gmail.com. There will also be a sign up sheet at Jimmy’z Pub.
APR
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Date: Wednesday 4/22/26
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: White Lake Community Library

🦌 Earth Day Animal Spot-a-Thon

Small acts of science lead to big impact!

On April 22nd, from 6-8pm, we invite you to celebrate Earth Day at White Lake Community Library by helping Snapshot Wisconsin monitor wildlife from anywhere in the world! In this hands-on event livestreamed by SciStarter, a citizen science organization, you’ll meet the project scientists, hear about the project, and explore the trail camera photos to help a NASA-supported project track wildlife for conservation. As a participant, you will be looking at images to spot and classify the animals: what kind, how many, whether they are adults or young. Your contributions support research that tracks changes in wildlife distributions and abundances over time—critical data that informs wildlife management and conservation decisions.

All ages welcome! Please bring your own laptop, tablet, or smartphone if you’d like to participate during the event, and learn how to continue your citizen science contributions from home. Register to let us know you’ll join in the fun!

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Date: Thursday 4/23/26
Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Venue: Muskegon Museum of Art

Free Thursdays @ Muskegon Museum of Art

Every Thursday is free general admission at the Muskegon Museum of Art!

Thanks to The Mejier Foundation, anyone can explore the museum galleries at no cost from 11 AM – 8 PM every Thursday.

*General admission includes all permanent collection galleries and most exhibitions. Specialty exhibitions may have a small admission fee.

Click here for more information.
APR
23
Date: Thursday 4/23/26
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: $42
Venue: The Art of Cookery – Culinary School

Pie Perfection @ The Art of Cookery

Does pie making challenge you? It shouldn’t. Join a pastry session that will make you famous. Learn to make pie pastries and follow it up with baking a tasty pie. You’ll take a pie home to enjoy (and brag about)!
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Date: Friday 4/24/26
Time: 4:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: Michillinda Lodge

Work, Stay, and Play Weekends at @ Michillinda Lodge

Weekend Schedule
Friday – Check-In Day
Arrive, get settled, and enjoy your evening on your own! Take time to relax and unwind before the work begins.Saturday – Work & Fun
We’ll meet up for breakfast Saturday morning to go over the day’s projects. After breakfast, you’ll be able to choose from a list of tasks, which may include: Yard work Painting Cleaning Other small improvement projects Lunch will be provided. After our workday, we’ll enjoy pizza Saturday night together.

Stick around for cards and board games Saturday evening for those who’d like to join!

 We Provide:

Work gloves Beverages Meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, and pizza dinner)

A complimentary room for the weekend

Come ready to lend a hand, enjoy great company, and help us get everything ready for the season. We can’t wait to spend the weekend together!

Call 231-893-1895 or email:hosts@michillindalodge,com to sign up
APR
25
Date: Saturday 4/25/26
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: White Lake Community Library

Money Smart Kids: Saving For A Bright Tomorrow

Join HarborLight Credit Union for a fun and educational morning designed to help kids build smart money habits early!  Saturday, April 25
 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 White Lake Community Library

Families are invited to enjoy hands-on activities that teach kids the basics of saving, earning, and budgeting—all while having fun! Activities include:
 Piggy bank decorating
 Creating a chore chart
 Finance-themed Go Fish game
 Story time (with books to take home!)
 And more!

 Special Opportunity for Parents: You’ll have the chance to open a savings account on-site for your child, and HarborLight Credit Union will cover the $5 deposit to open it!
 Please bring: Child’s Social Security card & a Parent’s current driver’s license

We’ll provide bottled water and light snacks for attendees. This free, family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate April Youth Month while helping kids take their first steps toward a brighter financial future.

 Questions? Call Donna at (231) 981-3466
 Learn more at www.harborlightcu.org We can’t wait to see you there! 
APR
25
Date: Saturday 4/25/26
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $20
Venue: The Playhouse at White Lake

A Friend Like Me – Disney Musical Theatre Dance @ The Playhouse at White Lake

Kid’s Musical Theatre Dance Workshop with Sam Farrar
Part of our Disney Winter, leading into a Disney Summer!
Saturday, April 25, 10 am – 12 pm, $20
Choreography to “A Friend Like Me”
WLACE Homeschool eligible, read out for scholarship info. Students ages 5-16 will break into smaller groups by age to explore the magic of movement in our enchanting musical theater dance workshop for kids! Creativity is unleashed through rhythmic expression, as we learn fundamental dance techniques, and set the stage for a dazzling performance to A Friend Like Me, the iconic Disney song from Aladdin. Join us for a toe-tapping, twirl-filled adventure where young performers can dance their way into the spotlight with a final presentation for family and friends at the end of the session around 11:50 a.m. Taught by Samantha Farrar, who originally hails from Newcastle, England, but has been living the Michigan life since 2015, we are thrilled to welcome Sam back as a much beloved movement teacher. Having trained from a young age, Sam is currently teaching at Spotlight Dance Academy in Spring Lake. Since moving to Michigan, she has been involved in a plethora of Musical Theatre programs in addition to White Lake Youth Theatre, including Whitehall Schools, Arts Council of White Lake, Spring Lake Middle School, Artios Academies of West Michigan, and Central Park Players. Sam is excited to once again be dancing with the wonderful people at The Playhouse, where she has previously choreographed and taught. Bring on the dancing! A note to parents/caregivers:
PLEASE FEED STUDENTS WELL PRIOR, TO HELP GIVE THEM ENERGY! They run through calories quickly:) Please pack a water bottle and less-messy snacks. Please have students dress comfortably to move and in layers for changing temperatures. Tell the kids to relax, come ready to be welcomed, make new friends and have a GREAT TIME!
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Date: Saturday 4/25/26
Time: Saturday 4/25/26
Venue: WaterDog Outfitters

Kayak and E-Bike Demo Days

Kayak and E-Bike Demo Days!
Located on the trail, and having access to the pond, and White Lake, WaterDog Outfitters will be the perfect “Try it before you buy it” destination.
•All E-Bike manufacturer reps on hand
•All Kayak manufacturer reps on hand
•Food trucks available
•Safety equipment provided Magnum, Euphree and Aventon bikes available to try and buy Native, Bonafide, Old Town, Crescent and NuCanoe kayaks available to try and buy We know that making E Bike and Kayak purchases are not small decisions. We also know that it’s not a “one size fits all” situation. So why would you not “TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT”. That way we can guarantee the product you want and need is the product you’re taking home. Why go anywhere else. Parking is available at WaterDog Outfitters, White Lake Chamber Of Commerce and on Hanson St, up and down the hill. It’s a short walk down the bike trail to Covell Park. Can’t wait to see you there
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Date: Saturday 4/25/26
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: The White Lake Eagles

Steak & Lobster Tail @ The White Lake Eagles

Dining room hours ~ 5:30 – 8:00 pm

Reservations are recommended, 2 serving times ~ 5:30 & 7:30

Dinner includes choice of baked potato or fries and one trip to the salad bar.

> Friday and Saturday dinners may not be consumed in the social room.
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Date: Sunday 4/26/26
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Trash Bash 2026

Gear up for Trash Bash on Sunday, April 26, sponsored by ITC Holdings, Inc. 

The White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau needs your help to clean up our bike trails, shorelines, and waterways. We need all hands on deck, especially those with waders, kayaks, or canoes.

This event is great for individuals, families, and groups. All ages welcome!

Join us at the Depot (124 W Hanson in Whitehall) at 1:00 pm, ready with sunscreen, gloves, and hats. We’ll provide the trash bags and the plan.

No need to RSVP, just come ready to make a difference!

Special Instructions:
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, let’s focus on keeping the White Lake Area clean for the next 250 years! Bring the American spirit with your best red, white, and blue attire.

**FREE BIKE & KAYAK RENTALS:
Please note–WaterDog Outfitters will offer free bike rentals for those looking to clean up the trails, and free kayak rentals for those looking to clean up the waterways. To rent a kayak, individuals must be prepared for cold water and dressed warmly with dry suits.

White Lake Area Chamber + Visitor's Bureau
124 W. Hanson Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
231.893.4585 | 800.879.9702
info@whitelake.org
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