Kid-Friendly Activities

Photo Credit Heather Venzke

We provide a host of opportunities for children’s entertainment no matter the season. In addition to the numerous special events held in the community throughout the year, children love exploring many of our local treasures.  

Story time, crafts, or magic shows at our local libraries

Sandcastles Children’s Museum

Cruising on the S.S. Badger Carferry

Waterfront Park Playground & Sculptures Park

Stearns Beach Playground & Mini Golf

Exploring at the Ludington State Park & Great Lakes Visitor Center

Building sandcastles and splashing in the waves at your favorite local beach

Feed the elk herd at Amber Elk Ranch

Tour our lighthouses

Fish off the pier or along the shores of our local lakes and rivers

Sample one of the many ice cream flavors at local ice cream manufacturer House of Flavors

Slide down the slopes at a local sledding hill

Get up close to a friendly herd of llamas at Llamas ETC

Race go-carts and play a round of mini golf at AJ’s

Bike rides around Cartier Park Pathway or through Ludington State Park

Paddleboat rides at Ludington State Park

Check out the Skate Park at Stearns Beach

Tour our lighthouses

Fish off the pier or along the shores of our local lakes and rivers

Sample one of the many ice cream flavors at local ice cream manufacturer House of Flavors

Slide down the slopes at a local sledding hill

Get up close to a friendly herd of llamas at Llamas ETC