Dedicated to the support of the Ludington State Park!




For the list of all 2023 FLSP Guest Presenters please click here.


Upcoming Events

    • Saturday, October 07, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Lake MI Beach House

    Friends of Ludington State Park are looking forward to hosting the Ludington State Park Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. 

    There will be wagon rides featuring draft horses from Meadow Breeze Farms, a bonfire and apples, donuts and cider.  The events will be held at the Lake Michigan Beach House.

    “It is great to once again hold this fall event at the Ludington State Park.  Last year we had perfect weather and record attendance. We are looking forward to having people come out and enjoy these free activities” said Patrick O’Hare, President, FLSP.   

    • Sunday, October 15, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, November 19, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Saturday, December 09, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

    Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

    • Sunday, December 17, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Saturday, January 06, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

    Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

    • Saturday, January 20, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

    Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

    • Saturday, January 27, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Legacy Plaza Downtown Ludington

    The Chamber Alliance will be holding Brrrewfest in Legacy Plaza.  Friends of Ludington State Park is the charity partner.  Check back in December 2023 for more information and to purchase tickets.  

    • Saturday, February 03, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

    Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

    • Saturday, February 17, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

    Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

    • Saturday, March 02, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

    Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

Past Events

Sunday, September 17, 2023 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, September 02, 2023 Eric Engblade
Saturday, August 26, 2023 Salt City Dixie Jazz Band
Saturday, August 19, 2023 Mike Lenich
Saturday, August 12, 2023 Uneven Ground
Tuesday, August 08, 2023 Mark Dvorak
Saturday, August 05, 2023 Skipski Magic
Tuesday, August 01, 2023 Steve Berkemeier
Saturday, July 29, 2023 Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians
Saturday, July 29, 2023 Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 The Langford Lads
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Plain Jane Glory
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Chloe Kimes and Band at the Lake Michigan Beach House
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Canopy Space
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 William Jamerson, Dollar a Day Boys, Songs of the CCC, co-hosted by Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Live Birds of Prey
Saturday, July 08, 2023 Shari & Wyatt Knapp
Wednesday, July 05, 2023 Nick Veine
Saturday, July 01, 2023 Olivia Kimes and Jacob Wolfe
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Live Birds of Prey
Saturday, June 24, 2023 Third Coast Swing
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 80 Cows
Sunday, May 21, 2023 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, May 13, 2023 National Archery Day
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 State of the Ludington State Park
Saturday, April 22, 2023 AFFEW Earth Day 2023
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Run for the Trees - Happy Little Group Run / Walk / Roll
Saturday, April 22, 2023 AFFEW 2023 Native Plant Sale
Sunday, April 16, 2023 FLSP Guided Hike
Thursday, April 06, 2023 AFFEW - All About Native Plants
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Invasive species management in and around the Ludington State Park
Monday, March 20, 2023 History of the Ludington State Park
Sunday, March 19, 2023 FLSP Guided Hike
Thursday, February 23, 2023 Aquatic Invasive – Sea Lamprey
Saturday, February 18, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Saturday, February 04, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Saturday, January 28, 2023 Brrrewfest January 28, 2023
Monday, January 23, 2023 Ludington State Park Photography with Brad Reed
Saturday, January 21, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Saturday, January 07, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Sunday, December 18, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Sunday, November 20, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Sunday, October 16, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, October 08, 2022 Fall Festival at LSP
Sunday, September 18, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, September 03, 2022 Tim Grimm (mid-west historic music)
Saturday, August 27, 2022 Salt City Dixie Jazz Band
Sunday, August 21, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, August 20, 2022 Mike Lenich (acoustic music)
Saturday, August 13, 2022 Uneven Ground (music)
Saturday, August 06, 2022 Skipski Magic Show
Friday, August 05, 2022 Celebrating the Ludington State Park Art Exhibit
Wednesday, August 03, 2022 Chris Vallillo (Historic Folk Music)
Saturday, July 30, 2022 Birds of Prey (live bird program)
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Adam Plomaritas (music)
Saturday, July 23, 2022 PlainJaneGlory, Boyer (singer / songwriter)
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Canopy Space (music)
Saturday, July 16, 2022 Chloe Kimes and Band (singer / songwriter)
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Road Less Traveled (music)
Saturday, July 09, 2022 Hick's with Picks (Yooper music)
Wednesday, July 06, 2022 Lee Murdock (Great Lakes Historic Music)
Saturday, July 02, 2022 Awesome Distraction (music)
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Dave Martin and Band
Saturday, June 25, 2022 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, June 25, 2022 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Birds of Prey (live bird program)
Saturday, June 18, 2022 Sheri & Wyatt Knapp (music)
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Rupert Wates (old world music)
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 State of the Ludington State Park
Saturday, February 26, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Great Lakes, Past, Present, and Future
Saturday, February 05, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Saturday, January 29, 2022 Brrewfest 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Big Sable Lighthouse History
Saturday, January 22, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Saturday, January 08, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Saturday, August 28, 2021 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, August 28, 2021 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, August 21, 2021 Uneven Ground (Celtic Music)
Saturday, August 14, 2021 Salt City Dixie Jazz Band
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Skipski Magic Show
Saturday, August 07, 2021 Hicks with Picks (music)
Wednesday, August 04, 2021 Chloe Kimes & Band
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Canopy Space (music)
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Birds of Prey
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Road Less Traveled (music)
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Mark Dvorak (music)
Saturday, July 10, 2021 Kitty Donohoe (music)
Wednesday, July 07, 2021 Awesome Distraction (music)
Saturday, July 03, 2021 Third Coast Gypsy Jazz Band
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Mike Lenich (music)
Saturday, June 26, 2021 Lee Murdock (music)
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Rupert Wates (music)
Thursday, April 29, 2021 State of the State Park
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Volunteer Opportunity - Ludington State Park Litter Pick-up
Thursday, April 08, 2021 Invasive species management in and around the Ludington State Park
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Hamlin Lake Preservation Society and the Ludington State Park
Thursday, March 11, 2021 The Sand Dunes of Ludington State Park Past, Present, Future
Thursday, February 25, 2021 Ludington State Park Photography with Team Reed
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 History of the Ludington State Park

Friends of Ludington State Park, P.O. Box 123, Ludington, MI 49431 --  Contact us via Email

For park reservations or other information check out the Ludington State Park Website.

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