Muskegon County Calendar of Events June 19 to 26, 2017

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org


Monday, June 19:

Muskegon Clippers Home Game
June 19 @ 7:00 pm

Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League!  This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues. This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon! Monday, June 19 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, watch as the Clippers take on the Green Giants.  For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.


Lighthouse Tours

June 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach St.

The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.


Roll On Muskegon
June 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave.

“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon.  Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market.  This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm.


Tuesday, June 20:

Montague Band Shell: Free Summer Concert Series
June 20 @ 7:00 pm
Montague Bandshell, 8636 Water St.

Throughout the summer, every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell, join the Arts Council of White Lake (ACWL) for the Free Summer Concert Series!  In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Montague Area Public Schools Center for the Arts located at Montague High School. For more information, call 231-893-2524


Wednesday, June 21:

Serene Yoga’s Summer Beach Yoga Series
June 21
Muskegon State Park, 3560 Memorial Dr.
Serene Yoga will be offering a Summer Beach Yoga Series June 1 through August 31, 2017. Classes will be held Wednesday and Friday morning from 10:00am – 11:00am and Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.  The drop-in rate is $10. Join Diana and enjoy the serenity of the Great Lakes as she guides you through stretching and balancing poses.


Fricano Place Cruise-Ins
June 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fricano’s Event Center, 1050 W. Western

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place are back every Wednesday (weather permitting) from 5:00-8:30pm.  Antiques, customs, classics and novelty vehicles are all welcome.  Enjoy oldies music and door prizes, too!  Come on down and check out some unique cars and enjoy some Fricano’s pizza and Sweet Treats from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe!


Food Truck Rally
June 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave.

Bring the family and your appetite to the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for the big Food Truck Rally!  Be sure to bring lawn chairs so you can relax and enjoy an evening of games and excellent food from your favorite vendors.  For more information, call (231) 724-6777.


Thursday, June 22:

Michigan’s Heritage Park Dog Days
June 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing, 8637 N. Durham Rd

“Dog Days” at Michigan’s Heritage Park!  Bring your four-legged friend to the park with you and learn about the role of pets and animals through history. Water will be provided. Dogs must be on a leash and owners must pick up after them. For more information, visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org.


Finger Weaving Make-and-Take
June 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing, 8637 N. Durham Rd

Come to Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing for Finger Weaving Make-and-Take!  Visitors can make a piece of fiber art such as a coaster or bracelet.  Take it home for a $5 fee.  For more information, visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org.


Muskegon Museum of Art FREE Tours
June 22 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Avenue

Every Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm, admission is free at the Muskegon Museum of Art!  One of the most highly respected art museums in the Midwest, the marbled halls of the MMA offer a full schedule of permanent collection displays, traveling exhibits and a lovely museum gift shop.


Downtown Dancing
June 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave.

Come to the beautiful downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market for Downtown Dancing!  Enjoy a lovely summer evening dancing to local favorites, the Yard Sale Underwear band.  Free!  For more information, call (231) 722-3251.


Friday, June 23:

Yoga at the Light
June 23 @ 9:30 am
White River Light Station, 6199 Murray Rd.

Come to the White River Light Station for Yoga at the Light!  Bring your yoga mats or large towels and water to drink and join SPLKA for Yoga.  The rain date is June 30.  For further information call Mitch Coleman at White River Yoga at 231-740-6662.


Serene Yoga’s Summer Beach Yoga Series
June 23
An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Wednesday and Friday, repeating until August 31, 2017
Muskegon State Park, 3560 Memorial Dr.

Serene Yoga will be offering a Summer Beach Yoga Series June 1 through August 31, 2017. Classes will be held Wednesday and Friday morning from 10:00am – 11:00am and Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.  The drop-in rate is $10. Join Diana and enjoy the serenity of the Great Lakes as she guides you through stretching and balancing poses.


Seaway Run Healthy Lifestyle Expo
June 23 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
LC Walker Arena, 955 Fourth St.

As a precursor to the 36th annual Mercy Health Seaway Run, you’re invited to the L.C. Walker Arena for the Healthy Lifestyle Expo Friday, June 23 from 11:00am-7:00pm.  Healthy choices lead to a healthier life and a healthier community!  The Healthy Lifestyle Expo is offered at no cost to the community so you can explore healthy options and learn how to optimize your family’s health.  Visit the expo for health screenings, food, music, kids activities, prizes, demonstrations and more!  For more information visit www.seawayrun.com.


Lighthouse Tours
June 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach St.

The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.


Party in the Park: Westside Soul Surfers
June 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hackley Park, City block bounded by Webster and Clay and Third and Fourth Streets

For more than 30 year’s Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere!  Be a part of the tradition and enjoy a summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park.  There are always five local Muskegon food vendors at every party, there’s something for everyone to purchase.


Summer Concerts on the Depot Lawn
June 23 @ 7:00 pm
Union Depot, 610 W. Western Ave.

The West Michigan Concerts WINDS Sousa Band will perform on Fridays, June 16, 23, and 30 and the Summer WINDS will play Friday, August 4 at The Depot in downtown Muskegon.  Concerts run from 7:00 – 8:00pm and are FREE and open to the public.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair for an enjoyable evening.


Movies on Deck: Back to the Future III
June 23 @ 9:30 pm
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St.

Sunsets, sea breezes and superstars…they’re all on deck at USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for the popular “Movies on Deck,” most Friday nights this summer on Muskegon’s downtown waterfront.  The films are shown on LST 393’s huge screen on the top deck starting right after sunset, around 10:00pm.


Saturday, June 24:

Mercy Health Seaway Run
June 24 @ 7:00 am

The Mercy Health Seaway run will take place on Saturday, June 24 in downtown Muskegon.  Races will start and end at the intersection of W. Western Ave. and Fourth St.  Shoreline Drive will be closed for racers.  An after party will follow the races with the main stage for awards and music at the intersection of W. Western and Fourth St.


Community Business and Craft Fair
June 24 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hackley Park, City block bounded by Webster and Clay and Third and Fourth Streets

Come to beautiful Hackley Park in downtown Muskegon for the Community Business and Craft Fair!  Small businesses, crafters, specialty businesses, food vendors and non-profits will set up canopies along the sidewalks of the park for your shopping and eating pleasure.  There will also be children’s activities. For more information, call 616-836-8756.


Lighthouse Tours
June 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach St.

The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.


Kelsicote Summer Tour 2017
June 24 @ 7:00 pm
Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry St.

The Book Nook & Java Shop invites everyone for live music from the Chilean band KelsiCote!  They fuse cultures, countries and roots into original music of the heart, singing to our shared present age in the universal language of La Música!


Movies on the Beach: Jaws
June 24 @ 9:30 pm
Pere Marquette Public Beach, 3510 Channel Drive

Saturday night, June 24, come to beautiful Pere Marquette Beach for “Movies on the Beach!”  The movie will start around dusk at Pere Marquette Park (plan to be there by 9:30pm).  This month’s movie is “Jaws” (PG) starring Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider.  This event is free and open to the public.


Muskegon History: Lakeshore Museum Center
Fur Trade
June 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave.

Hands-on demonstration with furs used in the trade between Native Americans and Europeans.  This is a free open-house style event.  For more information, visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org.


Sunday, June 25:

Red, White and Blue: An American Music Tribute
June 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Frauenthal Center, 425 W Western Ave # 200

Come and hear the amazing sounds of the Frauenthal’s Mighty Barton Theater Pipe Organ.  Originally from the silent movie era, this organ can produce sounds from 25 musical instruments as well as train whistles, car horns and birds chirping!


The Dan Meyer Choir West Michigan Tour
June 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St.

Baltimore’s Dan Meyer Choir is bringing it’s unique, tongue-in-cheek music to Muskegon with a performance aboard the USS LST 393!  Dedicated to creating original music about life in general and Baltimore in particular, they will be presenting several songs especially written for our West Michigan audience.


Monday, June 26:

Lighthouse Tours
June 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach St.

The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.


Roll On Muskegon
June 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave.

“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon.  Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market.  This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm.  For more information, find them on Facebook.
 

Muskegon Clippers Home Game
June 26 @ 7:00 pm
Marsh Field, 1800 Peck St.

Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League!  This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues. This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon! Monday, June 19 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, watch as the Clippers take on the Green Giants.  For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.

 

Stop in our office at 610 W. Western and pick up our 2017 Muskegon County visitor guide!

Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau summer hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm -4:00pm

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