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

If April showers bring May flowers, we’re off to an early start as we close out March with rain. The good news is, all of the colors of spring will be here soon. And if you’re thinking warmer weather, this is a great time to check out our Live White Lake store, which has limited screen-print items available through April 6. Click here to view the store.

Below are just some things coming up this week, but click here to view our full community calendar.

Upcoming WLACVB Events
Trash Bash–April 27
Click here for event page and here for Facebook page
JUN
14
Date: Saturday 6/14/25
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

46th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival 2025

Whitehall’s Goodrich Park is home to the 46th Annual White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival! Spend a day at this popular outdoor event held off the shores of beautiful White Lake and under the trees at Goodrich Park. It’s a beautiful spot to meet up with friends and neighbors you haven’t seen in a while, uncover some unique finds, and enjoy live music, food, and the ambiance of a sunny summer day. Vendors, live music, festival food, and inflatables fill the day!

Festival Times:
Saturday, June 14: 10am-5pm
Sunday, June 15: 11am-4pm

Interested in being a vendor? Click here.

Thank you, sponsors!

Premier: Redi Rental
Gold: Hilite International and Scheid Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Silver: New Beginnings Church & Shoreline Restoration & Construction
Bronze: Aludyne & MasterTag
OCT
07
Date: Monday 10/7/24
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

20th Annual Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour

Celebrate 20 Years of Fall Foliage on the Depot to Depot Tour!

From October 1-31, embark on a self-guided color tour that takes you from the Muskegon South Pierhead Light to the White River Light Station. This scenic journey winds along Lake Michigan and the historic West Michigan Pike Byway, offering breathtaking views of Muskegon County’s autumn landscapes.

Highlights of the Depot to Depot Tour:

  • Unforgettable Fall Colors: Witness a dazzling display of red, orange, and yellow leaves.
  • Scenic Drive: Travel the West Michigan Pike Byway, a historic route offering stunning vistas.
  • Self-Guided Exploration: Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, stopping and shopping at points of interest along the way. View maps here.
  • Local Delights: Discover charming shops, delectable restaurants, and unique attractions.
  • Special Offers: Participating businesses offer exclusive Depot to Depot Deals throughout October. (Show your paper or digital map to participating businesses for special offers.)

Depot Giveaways!

  • White Lake Depot: Get a free pumpkin while supplies last at the White Lake Area Chamber and Visitor Center.
  • Muskegon Union Depot: Pick up a free treat and a scenic postcard at the Muskegon County Visitor Center.
  • Enter to Win: Don’t miss your chance to win a gift basket filled with local goodies! Visit one or both historic depots to enter.
  • While you’re there, be sure to grab your scenic trail map and a list of special offers.

Depot Info

  • Muskegon Union Depot: Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Hours: M, Tu, Th, F – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
  • White Lake Train Depot: White Lake Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau (Hours: M-F – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

Pick up a scenic trail map and list of offers at either depot.

Click here for downloadable map.

Click here for all participating businesses. 
JUN
15
Date: Sunday 6/15/25
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

46th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival 2025

Whitehall’s Goodrich Park is home to the 46th Annual White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival! Spend a day at this popular outdoor event held off the shores of beautiful White Lake and under the trees at Goodrich Park. It’s a beautiful spot to meet up with friends and neighbors you haven’t seen in a while, uncover some unique finds, and enjoy live music, food, and the ambiance of a sunny summer day. Vendors, live music, festival food, and inflatables fill the day!

Festival Times:
Saturday, June 14: 10am-5pm
Sunday, June 15: 11am-4pm

Interested in being a vendor? Click here.

Thank you, sponsors!

Premier: Redi Rental
Gold: Hilite International and Scheid Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Silver: New Beginnings Church & Shoreline Restoration & Construction
Bronze: Aludyne & MasterTag
MAY
22
Date: Thursday 5/22/25
Time: Thursday 5/22/25

ACWL-Nuveen FREE Summer Concerts: Bourbon & Brass Company

  • The 38th annual ACWL-Nuveen Free Summer Concert Series will be held on Tuesdays, June 11 – August 13 at 7:00pm. View full series here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/concerts
  • Concerts are FREE to attend–donations will be collected during intermission.
  • There will be free crafts for kids at each concert, thanks to the City of Montague.
  • All concerts will be held at the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Band Shell (Rain location: Montague High School Center for the Arts, 4900 Stanton Blvd.)
Tuesday, July 16:
An unmatched chamber music ensemble out of Louisville. https://bourbonbrasscompany.com/ Thank you to our series sponsors!
– CatchMark Technologies
– Michael James Family **Free to attend–donations collected during intermission
MAR
06
Date: Thursday 3/6/25
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

1-2-3 PLAY WITH ME!

1-2-3 Play with Me is back again! This five week program is designed for caregivers and children and features an early childhood specialist available at every session to answer any parenting questions you may have. Please plan on attending every session. Registration is required.
Please select 1 ticket per household registering.
Click HERE to register.

 

White Lake Area Chamber + Visitor's Bureau
124 W. Hanson Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
231.893.4585 | 800.879.9702
info@whitelake.org
whitelake.org
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Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm