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

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
August 3 – August 13
White Lake Area, Colby St.
From August 3 to 13, this year’s White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present exceptional performances and events held throughout the White Lake area of Montague and Whitehall.  Concerts given by the legendary Avalon String Quartet will, again, be among the many highlights. For a schedule of this year’s delightful Festival’s events, please visit whitelakechambermusicfestival.com or call 231-329-3056 for more information. 

Lighthouse Tours
August 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 31, 2017
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach St.
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in July and August from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org. 

Roll On Muskegon
August 7 @ 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. 

Serene Yoga Summer Beach Yoga Series
August 8
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, 6585 Lake Harbor Rd.
Serene Yoga will be offering a new Summer Beach Yoga Series through August 31.  Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am and Friday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.  $10 drop-in rate. Join Diana and enjoy the serenity of the Great Lakes as she guides you stretching and balancing poses while focusing on breath-work and relaxation.  This is a mind, body, spirit experience for the whole family.  This class is a biblical based perspective.  Meet at the beach.  Participants should bring a towel, sheet or yoga mat.  All new participants will be asked to fill out liability forms (please come early on your first visit).  Children under 17 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Check with your doctor if you have any concerns prior to taking this class.  For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com or call 231-343-8381 (text for cancellation information). 

Everything Blueberries with Chef Jamie
August 8 @ 6:30 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave.
Tuesday, August 8 at 6:30pm, come Kitchen 242 at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for “Everything Blueberries with Chef Jamie!”  This class will focus on local blueberries from appetizers, sauces, main course dressing and desserts!  Blueberries are very versatile and Michigan blueberry growers produce more than 100 million pounds of them annually. Class size is limited to 15.  The cost is $35.  For more information, call (231) 722-3251. 

Montague Band Shell: Free Summer Concert Series
August 8 @ 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.

Unity Christian Music Festival
August 9 – August 12
Heritage Landing, 1050 7th St.
August 9-12, come to Heritage Landing for the biggest Christian music festival in Michigan!  There’ll be three stages featuring more than 45 acts playing continuously during this four night three-day family friendly festival.  Plenty of family activities fill the day and evening as well. For more information visit www.unitymusicfestival.com. 

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
August 9 @ 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! For more information, call 231-722-7775.

Get Totally Eclipsed!
August 9 @ 7:00 pm
Norton Shores Library, 705 Seminole Rd.
The Norton Shores Library presents “Totally Eclipsed” For the first time in nearly 100 years, a solar eclipse will sweep across the entire continental U.S. on Monday, August 21, 2017.  It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most sky watchers. Dr. Michael Galvin of the Muskegon Astronomical Society shares all you need to know about eclipses, including what they are, where to best view them and how to be safe while watching.  The Library will also have free solar eclipse viewing glasses from the Space Science Institute available for program attendees to take with them. This program is free and open to ages 14 and up, with registration required.  For additional information, contact Alison Purgiel, lead librarian, at 231-780-8844 or apurgiel@madl.org. 

Northside Family Fun Fest
August 10 – August 12
Walker Park, 1521 Ruddiman
The 9th annual Northside Family Fun Fest will take place at Walker Park in North Muskegon from August 10-12 at Walker Park in North Muskegon!  This event will feature a parade car show art fair, book sale, fireworks, beer and wine garden and “Taste of the Northside”. The arts & crafts fair will be Saturday only.  For more information visit www.cityofnorthmuskegon.com. 

Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House
August 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center, 6221 Sweeter Road
Twin Lake, Michigan 49457
The purpose of the center is to rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned raptors and return them to the wild in a healthy condition. The center is open to the public from June through October two days per month, the 2nd Thursday and 2nd Sunday of each month from 1:00pm-4:00pm for tours. No admission fee. When you visit the center you will see a number of different species of raptors, including eagles, owls and falcons. In addition to the birds, they have hands on activities to learn more about raptors. They are handicap accessible. Please call in advance to be sure they are open. For more information 231-821-9125 or www.braveheartcenter.com

Thursday Evenings are FREE at the Muskegon Museum of Art
August 10 @ 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. The exhibition will run May 11 through September 10, 2017. For more information, call 231-720-2570.

2017 McGraft Park Summer Concert Series
August 10 @ 7:00 pm
McGraft Park, 2204 Wickham Dr.
Come to beautiful the McGraft Park Bandshell for a series of free, family friendly concerts this summer!  All concerts begin at 7:00pm. Thursday, August 10 – Westside Soul Surfers (jazz, R & B, rock.  For more information, call the Muskegon Parks Department at 231-724-6991. 

Hey 5K!
August 12 @ 8:00 am
Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 610 W. Western Ave.
The Hey 5K Run/Walk is happening August 12 at 8:00am and begins at the historic Union Depot located at 610 W. Western Ave.  Early registration is at the Depot on August 11 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Bring your family and friends for this fun Run/Walk and enjoy the sites of historic Downtown Muskegon while supporting the family friendly non-profit radio station 88.9FM. Family and group rates are available for this race. Everyone is welcome! For more information visit www.heyradio.com/hey5k.

Super Saturday: Native Storytelling
August 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Avenue
Bring the whole family for a Super Saturday featuring Native American storytelling!  This free family fun day exploring the culture of Michigan Native Peoples is in conjunction with Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian exhibit and is a joint program with Lakeshore Museum Center. Explore Native stories as well as how Curtis’ work sought to preserve and capture those traditions in his images and audio recordings. For more information, call 231-720-2570.

Taste of History: Celebrations
August 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing, 8637 N. Durham Rd
Come to Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing for a ‘Taste of History: Celebrations!’  The day will include cooking demonstrations and tastings based on different celebrations and holidays such as Valentine’s Day at the Farmhouse. Food samples will be available for a small fee. For more information, call 231-894-0342

Summer Concert Series
August 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Tabernacle, 4759 Lake Harbor Road
Norton Shores, MI 49441 United States
Join Maranatha every Saturday at 7:00pm for their summer concert series!  All concerts are free and open to the public and feature artists like Meredith Andrews, Selah and Ellie Holcomb.  For more information visit vacationwithpurpose.org or call (231) 798-2161.

Star Gazing Open House: Perseid Meteor Shower
August 12 @ 8:30 pm
Muskegon County Waste Management System, 8301 White Dr.
The Muskegon Astronomical Society is a 501(C3) non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to enjoy and promote amateur astronomy.  The activities of the society give amateur astronomers opportunities to meet and share experiences with others interested in amateur astronomy. If weather conditions are questionable, call (231) 777-1013 to find out the status of a particular event.

Print It!
August 13 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Muskegon Heritage Museum, 561 W. Western Ave.
Visit the Muskegon Heritage Museum for “Print It,” a hands-on demonstration of printing techniques. For more information, call 231-722-1363.

 Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House
August 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center, 6221 Sweeter Road
Twin Lake, Michigan 49457
The purpose of the center is to rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned raptors and return them to the wild in a healthy condition. The center is open to the public from June through October two days per month, the 2nd Thursday and 2nd Sunday of each month from 1:00pm-4:00pm for tours. They are handicap accessible. Please call in advance to be sure they are open. For more information 231-821-9125 or www.braveheartcenter.com

Yoga On the LST 393
August 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St.
Sundays from 7:00pm – 8:00pm, join Rootdown Yoga at the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for “Yoga on Deck!”  This popular, donation based yoga class is designed for all levels, so grab your family, friends, yoga mat and water and come join them for this popular event.  No mat?  No problem!  You can rent one. Suggested donations are $5, and proceeds benefit: McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm, 1 in 21 – Healthy Muskegon County, Kids’ Food Basket, and the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum. Please check their Facebook page prior to the event in case of weather resulting in cancellation or class relocation. For more information, call (231) 722-9642.

For a complete listing visit www.muskegon.org