2024 Meetings and Events

Volunteers for these events must be members of the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park.  The DNR requires a background check for all volunteers; contact us at tawaslighthousefriends@gmail.com for the paperwork.

A recreation passport is required for entry into the park.

There is an volunteer website that displays information on events and allows you to sign up online;  just click the link under the event for which you want to volunteer.  You can also volunteer by calling 989-545-1421 or sending an email to tawaslighthousefriends@gmail.com.

Every Tuesday in June, July, and August - Tuesdays at the Lighthouse

The Friends offer tours by donation at the lighthouse on the Keeper's day off.  There are two shifts, noon to 2p and 2p to 4p.  No experience necessary!  Friends help with the flow through the museum and controlling the traffic in the tower.

Click HERE to volunteer. 

Saturday, August 3 - National Lighthouse Day

While National Lighthouse Day is formally celebrated on August 7, the Friends are aligning with the Sunrise Side Lighthouses to hold events at each site on this Saturday.  Click here to view information on the lighthouses within driving distance of Tawas Point State Park and access their websites.

From noon to 4pm there will be free entry to the lighthouse!  Stop by our booths outside the gift shop and check out our exclusive items for sale, pick up games for the kids and a free ice cream sundae!

Click HERE to volunteer. 

Thursday, August 15 - Board Meeting

Saturday, August 24 - Summer General Membership Meeting

Join us in our brand new Lighthouse Pavilion at 10a to plan upcoming events and discuss the status of our ongoing projects.

Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 - Harvest Festival

Cancelled due to upgrades to the electrical system at the park.  The campground closes on September 2 and will not reopen until spring 2025.

Thursday, October 31 - Board Meeting

Thursday, November 7 - General Membership Meeting and Potluck Supper

Join us in the Zion Lutheran Church at 4:30p to review our year and discuss plans for 2025.

Saturday, November 30 - Christmas at the Lighthouse

Please check back in early November for details.  This event may need to be cancelled due to the upgrades to the electrical system.

Photo credit:  Jeannie LaBella