2025 Meetings and Events

The dates displayed are for planning purposes only.  Events may be cancelled or rescheduled as necessary. Check back often for updates!

Additional details will be added as plans are formulated.

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.

Saturday, October 18 - Sunrise Side Lighthouse Coalition Meeting

Lighthouse from the Sunrise Side will meeting in Alpena at the Alpena Library at 10a.  A great opportunity to share ideas and plans with groups from our fellow lighthouses.  If you are interested in attending, contact us at 989-545-1421 to arrange carpooling.

Thursday, October 30 - Board Meeting

The meeting will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 3p.

Thursday, November 6 - General Membership Meeting and Potluck Dinner

Meet at Zion Lutheran Church at 4:30 to enjoy a potluck supper followed by the final meeting of the year.  Always a fun evening!

TBD - Decorate the Lighthouse for Christmas

Many hands make light work!  We need volunteers to spruce up the lighthouse for our most popular event of the year, Christmas at the Lighthouse.

Saturday, November 29 - Christmas at the Lighthouse

Visitors always enjoy seeing the lighthouse in its festive finery.  From noon to 4:30p the lighthouse will be open by donation to enjoy the decorations, climb the tower, and take a look at the second floor Keeper's Quarters - the only day in the year that visitors are allowed upstairs!

Click HERE to volunteer online for a shift or event.

Photo credit:  Jeannie LaBella