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

Monday July 30:

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, @ 6:30 pm
“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.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Team Trivia at Fricano Place
Mondays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Tuesday, July 31:

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Free Summer Concert Series: Delilah DeWylde
July 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s 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.

Pasta Challenge 2 Day Class
July 31 @ 9:00 am – August 1 @ 12:00 pm
Learn techniques for making fresh pasta and traditional pasta dishes from the Culinary Institute of Michigan’s award-winning faculty. Some of the techniques and skills covered will be making fresh pasta dough, varieties of flat pasta, and basic filled pasta. Accompanying sauces will also be covered. Participants in this course will develop an understanding of: Handmade pasta, Varieties of pasta shapes that can be made without special machines. The craft of making filled pasta. All supplies will be provided for participants. In order to provide a safe, sanitary environment for all participants the following must be adhered to for all participants and their chaperone: Nonslip, close-toed close backed shoes, legs must be fully covered and hair must be tied back. The cost is $65.00 per person and includes a buffet lunch immediately following the class. Lunch ends at 1:00pm. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The fee only applies to the student, not the parent or guardian. Reserve your spot by calling Jamie LeRoux Program Director/Restaurant Manager at 231-777-6631 or emailing jlerou01@baker.edu. Registration closes Wednesday, July 18th, 2018.

Paddle and Pints
July 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Paddle Muskegon invites you to join them at Heritage Landing for “Paddle and Pints!” Come enjoy an evening on the working waterfront of Muskegon, followed by some craft beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.! You will have your choice of single or tandem kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or their giant inflatable Megalodon SUP for an evening cruise. All equipment is provided! The cost is $20 with pre-registration required through Eventbrite. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment, they just ask for a suggested donation of $5 for the coordination of the event. Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to the event. For those wanting to register after that please call (616) 745-4287.

McGraft Park Free Concert:Carl Webb Band
July 31 @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy summer evenings filled with music at McGraft Park’s Free Summer Concert Series! Concerts are Tuesdays (except where noted) and begin at 7:00pm.

Wednesday August 1

89th WMYA Championship Regatta
August 1 @ 8:00 am – August 4 @ 5:00 pm
89th WMYA (Western Michigan Yachting Association) Championship Regatta is happening August 1-4 on Muskegon Lake. This event is based at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. You will find the best viewing from the water or from the nearby shoreline. So gather your friends and neighbors, head to the beach with your picnic basket and be entertained by some amazing views. For further details, contact WMYA Commodore Josh Wallace, 231-206-3567.

Performances @ The Block: Tim Froncek and Friends
August 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mr. Froncek and a collection of friends will present three evenings of stellar live jazz in the elegant ambiance of The Block. Enjoy these fantastic regional artists while sipping your favorite beverage of choice. Step out onto the rooftop deck after the concert for downtown’s best view of the sunset sunset over Muskegon Lake! Doors and bar open at 7:00pm. Call 231-726-3231 for tickets and more information.

Food Truck Rally
August 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Get ready for mid-week family fun at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market with once a month Food Truck Rallies! June 27, July 18 and August 1 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, enjoy summer evenings at the market with food, kids’ activities, music and more! Food tickets are $1 with menu prices varying from vendor to vendor, all starting at $3. Bands and vendors will be announced soon. For more information, call (231) 722-3251.

Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Flea Market (at the Farmers’ market) is located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake. They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles! DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase! For more information, call (231) 722-2600

Thursday August 2

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Amazing Honey Bee Event
August 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to the Lakeshore Museum Center and learn all about the amazing life of the honey bee! View LIVE bees in an observation hive, taste honey and much more in a fun, fast-paced presentation by beekeeper Don Snoeyink. Learn how bees make honey and how it is harvested, the types of bees in a hive, and the different jobs they have. Don’t miss out on this family fun event that is fascinating for all ages!

Book Signing Event: “Muskegon”
August 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a book signing event! Authors Norma Lewis and Christine Nyholm will visit the museum to talk about their new book, “Muskegon,” and to sign copies. The book will be available to purchase at the event and in the MMA Museum Store. Light refreshments will be served and wine and beer will be available at a cash bar. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 231-720-2570.

89th WMYA Championship Regatta
August 2 @ 8:00 am – August 4 @ 5:00 pm
89th WMYA (Western Michigan Yachting Association) Championship Regatta is happening August 1-4 on Muskegon Lake. This event is based at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. You will find the best viewing from the water or from the nearby shoreline. So gather your friends and neighbors, head to the beach with your picnic basket and be entertained by some amazing views. For further details, contact WMYA Commodore Josh Wallace, 231-206-3567.

Dancing into the Sunset: Dancing and Music
Thursday August 2, @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing. The fun begins at 7:00pm. Free and open to the public! For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer! For more information, call 231-720-2570

Yankee Tavern
August 2 @ 7:30 pm – August 4 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday – Saturday, August 2 – 4 at 7:30pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Yankee Tavern” by Steven Dietz! THE STORY: Just when you thought you’d heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz’s acclaimed and already widely produced dramatic thriller—a selection of the National New Play Network’s Continued Life Project—is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word. What you don’t know can hurt you. For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Friday August 3

89th WMYA Championship Regatta
August 3 @ 8:00 am – August 4 @ 5:00 pm
89th WMYA (Western Michigan Yachting Association) Championship Regatta is happening August 1-4 on Muskegon Lake. This event is based at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. You will find the best viewing from the water or from the nearby shoreline. So gather your friends and neighbors, head to the beach with your picnic basket and be entertained by some amazing views. For further details, contact WMYA Commodore Josh Wallace, 231-206-3567.

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
August 3 – August 12
From August 3 – 12, this year’s White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present exceptional performances and events held throughout the White Lake area of Montague and Whitehall. Now in its ninth year, the Arts Council of White Lake’s Music Festival brings great music to the charming towns of Montague and Whitehall, nestled on the shores of scenic White Lake, connecting to Lake Michigan. Come and experience the quaint downtown shopping districts, family-friendly parks, and extensive bike trails of this beautiful vacation paradise. Festival details will be provided as they become available. For more information, call (231) 329-3056.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Yoga at the Light
August 3 @ 9:30 am
Summer days are for unwinding and what better way to enjoy a summer’s day than relaxing along the water on the lawn of the White River Light Station! They offer many family friendly events throughout the summer that are free to the public. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy time together watching a movie, or listening to folk inspired music while visiting and exploring the White River Light Station. The museum and tower will be open for the standard admission charge. July 20 at 9:30am: Yoga at the Light with Mitch Colman. Rain date will be July 27. For more information, call White River Yoga at 231-740-6662.

Yankee Tavern
August 2 @ 7:30 pm – August 4 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday – Saturday, August 2 – 4 at 7:30pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Yankee Tavern” by Steven Dietz! THE STORY: Just when you thought you’d heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz’s acclaimed and already widely produced dramatic thriller—a selection of the National New Play Network’s Continued Life Project—is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word. What you don’t know can hurt you. For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

All Star Pro Hillclimb
August 3 – August 5
August 3 – 5, AMA Pro racing and the Muskegon Motorcycle Club invite you to the 3-Day Pro Hillclimb at Mt. Garfield! This unique form of motorsport, which dates to the early part of the 20th century (Harley-Davidson literature from 1910 mentions Motor Company hill climb victories), has advanced quite a bit in the last two decades. Attendance is up, and the machinery being used in the Extreme and Unlimited classes is as radical as it comes with 300-plus-horsepower, multi-cylinder nitro-burning engines and wildly extended swingarms offering up crazed rides to the top of these steep and jump-laden hills.

Parties in the Park:Indika Reggae
Friday August 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, 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 your summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park most Fridays from 5:00pm – 9:00pm in June, July and August. Tonight’s sponsor is Pay It Forward.

Movies on Deck:The Great Outdoors with Dan Aykroyd
August 3 @ 9:00 pm
An “all-time best” movie line up is coming the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum deck this summer! The 12th annual Movies on Deck film series features eight movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the LST 393. Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing. Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event. In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm. The museum is open for regular tours from 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last daily tour starting at 4:00pm. More information is available at lst393.org.

Music and Beer at the Light with Fetch Brewing
August 3 @ 6:00 pm
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy time together listening to music while visiting and exploring the White River Light Station. The museum and tower will be open for the standard admission charge. (In case of rain, events will be held at the Fruitland Township Office) Live Music with Catfish and the Man! This family friendly event. Beer and wine, as well as soft drinks and water, will be available for purchase for cash only. For more information, call 231-845-7417.

Muskegon Street Performers
August 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to downtown Muskegon to enjoy a host of street performers! This free community event features clowns, break dancers, belly dancers, puppeteers, a barbershop quartet, folk singers, swing dancers, bucket drumming and hula hoops all along Western Avenue’s sidewalks and stages. The event is free, but artists appreciate your tips. For more information, call Downtown Muskegon Now at 231-724-3180.

The Boat Formerly Known as Princess Christening
August 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The lake cruise ship known as the Port City Princess is under new ownership. With new ownership, comes a new look and a new name, all to be announced with Miss Michigan on August 3rd at a public event. The event is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments, entertainment, and walking tours of the boat to see plans for the new look. VIP passes are available for an inaugural sunset cruise and VIP area with drinks and appetizers. Click here to purchase your VIP bracelet! www.paypal.me/MissShorelineProgram/50

Saturday August 4

Yankee Tavern
August 4 @ 7:30 pm – August 4 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday – Saturday, August 2 – 4 at 7:30pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Yankee Tavern” by Steven Dietz! THE STORY: Just when you thought you’d heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz’s acclaimed and already widely produced dramatic thriller—a selection of the National New Play Network’s Continued Life Project—is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word. What you don’t know can hurt you. For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Montague Artisan Market
August 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Support local artists and find unique gifts for yourself or a loved one at the Artisan Market in Montague! The Artisan Market is adjacent to the Farmer’s Market on Water Street and runs the first Saturday of June, July, August, and September from 9:00am – 1:00pm. A variety of vendors sell their handmade items, including soap, jewelry, and other art items. For more information, call 231-893-1155.

All Star Pro Hillclimb
August 4 – August 5
August 3 – 5, AMA Pro racing and the Muskegon Motorcycle Club invite you to the 3-Day Pro Hillclimb at Mt. Garfield! This unique form of motorsport, which dates to the early part of the 20th century (Harley-Davidson literature from 1910 mentions Motor Company hill climb victories), has advanced quite a bit in the last two decades. Attendance is up, and the machinery being used in the Extreme and Unlimited classes is as radical as it comes with 300-plus-horsepower, multi-cylinder nitro-burning engines and wildly extended swingarms offering up crazed rides to the top of these steep and jump-laden hills.

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
August 3 – August 12
From August 3 – 12, this year’s White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present exceptional performances and events held throughout the White Lake area of Montague and Whitehall. Now in its ninth year, the Arts Council of White Lake’s Music Festival brings great music to the charming towns of Montague and Whitehall, nestled on the shores of scenic White Lake, connecting to Lake Michigan. Come and experience the quaint downtown shopping districts, family-friendly parks, and extensive bike trails of this beautiful vacation paradise. Festival details will be provided as they become available. For more information, call (231) 329-3056.

89th WMYA Championship Regatta
August 1 @ 8:00 am – August 4 @ 5:00 pm
89th WMYA (Western Michigan Yachting Association) Championship Regatta is happening August 1-4 on Muskegon Lake. This event is based at the Muskegon Yacht Club, 3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon. You will find the best viewing from the water or from the nearby shoreline. So gather your friends and neighbors, head to the beach with your picnic basket and be entertained by some amazing views. For further details, contact WMYA Commodore Josh Wallace, 231-206-3567.

SJO Supercross
August 4 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for motorcycle and quad racing at the SJO Supercross! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth 11 and under. For more information, call (231) 924-5778.

White Lake Area Nature Walks
August 4 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area! Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife. The walks are appropriate for adults and families; no children allowed without parents. Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June 2 and continuing through October 6. Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed. Other optional items include: sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoculars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens. Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe. Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

Music at the Light
August 4 @ 2:00 pm
Come to the White River Light Station for “Music at the Light,” featuring the Western Michigan Dulcimer Friends for an afternoon concert. The tower will be open and available for tours for the standard admission charge of $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under. All concerts are free! In case of rain, meet at the Fruitland Township Hall (4545 Nestrom Rd., Whitehall). For more information, call (231) 894-8265.

RunIt 5K Run/Walk
August 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 4 at 9:00am, join the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for “RunIt,” a 5K race that celebrates the White Lake Area and the “Live White Lake” campaign. This 5K is fun for all ages and follows the beautiful Montague-Hart bike trail. The race starts and ends at the White Lake Chamber Depot and traverses between the two towns that make up the White Lake Area – Montague and Whitehall. The race uses chip-timing and has prizes 3-deep in all categories. Pick-up packet time is 8:00am with a 9:00am start time. Park in the grassy lot across from the Chamber on Hanson St. or nearby areas. The registration fee is $25 (with 3$ processing fee) and includes a shirt. Registration at the race will be available, but a shirt will not be guaranteed. Age groups: Overall Female Winners, Overall Male Winners, Female 12 and under, Male 12 and under, Female 13 to 20, Male 13 to 20, Female 21 to 30, Male 21 to 30, Female 31 to 40, Male 31 to 40, Female 41 to 50, Male 41 to 50, Female 51 to 60, Male 51 to 60, Female 61 to 70, Male 61 to 70, Over 71 Female, Over 71 Male. All proceeds go toward the marketing and promotion of the White Lake Area. For more information email info@whitelake.org.

Maranatha Summer Concert: Point of Grace
August 4 @ 7:00 pm
Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm, come to Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert. You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guest receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

Sunday August 5

Film at the USS Silversides: Three Stooges & Batman
August 5 – August 11 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

All Star Pro Hillclimb
August 3 – August 5
August 3 – 5, AMA Pro racing and the Muskegon Motorcycle Club invite you to the 3-Day Pro Hillclimb at Mt. Garfield! This unique form of motorsport, which dates to the early part of the 20th century (Harley-Davidson literature from 1910 mentions Motor Company hill climb victories), has advanced quite a bit in the last two decades. Attendance is up, and the machinery being used in the Extreme and Unlimited classes is as radical as it comes with 300-plus-horsepower, multi-cylinder nitro-burning engines and wildly extended swingarms offering up crazed rides to the top of these steep and jump-laden hills.

Yoga Top Deck of the LST 393
Sundays @ 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Get your down dog on while participating in yoga each Sunday evening. Just $5 a person and the money raised goes back into the community. This is open to everyone (no membership needed) See you on the deck of the LST 393 Veterans Museum (you may even see an amazing sunset at close of class) For more information contact Rootdown Yoga 231-722-9642

Film at the USS Silversides: Crimson Tide
July 29 @ 2:00 pm – August 4 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
August 3 – August 12
From August 3 – 12, this year’s White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present exceptional performances and events held throughout the White Lake area of Montague and Whitehall. Now in its ninth year, the Arts Council of White Lake’s Music Festival brings great music to the charming towns of Montague and Whitehall, nestled on the shores of scenic White Lake, connecting to Lake Michigan. Come and experience the quaint downtown shopping districts, family-friendly parks, and extensive bike trails of this beautiful vacation paradise. Festival details will be provided as they become available. For more information, call (231) 329-3056.

ONGOING EVENTS:

The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project. The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy. The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6. Free and open to the public. Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.

• Come to the Union Depot Building (we have Selfie Stations!) or snap yourself having fun at your favorite Muskegon County attraction.
• Use our hashtag #VisitMuskegon when you share your photo!
• Throughout Summer we will search for #VisitMuskegon selfies (remember, we won’t see it unless it is public) on each Wednesday.
• Using random.org we will select someone’s smiling selfie to snag some Visit Muskegon swag!

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

Monday July 23:

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
Experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Film at the USS Silversides: U-571
July 23 @ 2:00 pm – July 28 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, @ 6:30 pm
“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.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Team Trivia at Fricano Place
Mondays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Tuesday, July 24:

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
Experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more!  www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Yolonda Lavender Music
July 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
National recording artist Yolonda Lavender is a performer you will not want to miss! Lavender hails from Kalamazoo, and is signed with the independent label Truth Tone Records. Her sound is soul-based with gospel, R&B, hip-hop, blues, and jazz influences. She has shared the stage with artists like Erykah Badu, Keith Murray, The Spinners, and En Vogue, and is now bringing her music to Hackley Public Library! This program is Free to the public, and is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Locos
Thursday July 24 & Friday July 25 @ 7:00 pm
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Locos! Admission is only $5! For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Free Summer Concert Series:West Side Soul Surfers
July 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s 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.

Paddle and Pints
July 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Paddle Muskegon invites you to join them at Heritage Landing for “Paddle and Pints!” Come enjoy an evening on the working waterfront of Muskegon, followed by some craft beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.! You will have your choice of single or tandem kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or their giant inflatable Megalodon SUP for an evening cruise. All equipment is provided! The cost is $20 with pre-registration required through Eventbrite. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment, they just ask for a suggested donation of $5 for the coordination of the event. Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to the event. For those wanting to register after that please call (616) 745-4287.

McGraft Park Free Concert: West Michigan Banjo Club
July 24 @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy summer evenings filled with music at McGraft Park’s Free Summer Concert Series! Concerts are Tuesdays (except where noted) and begin at 7:00pm.

Wednesday July 25

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
Experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Flea Market (at the Farmers’ market) is located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake. They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles! DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase! For more information, call (231) 722-2600

Thursday July 26

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
Experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more!  www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
July 26 – July 28
Thursday and Saturday, July 26 and 28 at 7:30pm and Saturday, July 27 at 3:00pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” presented by the White Lake Youth Theatre. Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s earlier films. With The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects.For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Dancing into the Sunset: Dancing and Music
Thursday 26, @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing. The fun begins at 7:00pm. Free and open to the public! For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer! For more information, call 231-720-2570

Friday July 27

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
Experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

CRUZ’IN Classic Car Show
July 27 @ 7:00 pm
Come to Downtown Whitehall and Montague for the CRUZ’IN Classic Car Show! Cars cruise from Whitehall to Montague where they will be on display in the downtown area. They’ll also have a DJ, food and fun for all. For more information, call 231-893-1155.

Open Mic Night
July 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every fourth Friday from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, the Red Lotus Gallery comes alive with music, poetry, comedy, stories and more. Everyone is welcome to participate, though parental discretion is advised due to adult language and themes. This event is free and open to the public. Follow them on Facebook to stay up to date with downtown Muskegon’s home for art culture and events! www.facebook.com/RedLotusMuskegon

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Yoga at the Light
July 27 @ 9:30 am
Summer days are for unwinding and what better way to enjoy a summer’s day than relaxing along the water on the lawn of the White River Light Station! They offer many family friendly events throughout the summer that are free to the public. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy time together watching a movie, or listening to folk inspired music while visiting and exploring the White River Light Station. The museum and tower will be open for the standard admission charge. July 20 at 9:30am: Yoga at the Light with Mitch Colman. Rain date will be July 27. For more information, call White River Yoga at 231-740-6662.

Parties in the Park: Yard Sale Underwear
Friday, July 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, 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 your summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park most Fridays from 5:00pm – 9:00pm in June, July and August. Tonight’s sponsor is Muskegon Motorcycle Club.

Movies on Deck: Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone
July 27 @ 9:00 pm
An “all-time best” movie line up is coming the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum deck this summer! The 12th annual Movies on Deck film series features eight movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the LST 393. Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing. Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event. In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm. The museum is open for regular tours from 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last daily tour starting at 4:00pm. More information is available at lst393.org.

Saturday July 28

Movies on the Beach: Hook
July 28 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Come to beautiful Pere Marquette Park to enjoy a “Movie on the Beach!” Saturday, July 28 at dusk it’s “Hook!” For more information, find them on Facebook.

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
Experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Hackley Library Summer Matinee Movie
July 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Looking for an afternoon of fun out of the hot sun this summer? Enjoy a matinee movie at Hackley Public Library! We will be featuring an exciting new film on the last Saturday of each month. The movie will begin at 12:00pm, and patrons are welcome to bring their own snacks or packed lunch to enjoy. Movies are always fun with friends! Feel free to call Hackley Public Library or stop in with questions about the movies that are being shown.

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Leprechauns
Saturday July 28 @ 7:00 pm (Last home game of the season)
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Locos! Admission is only $5! For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

SJO Supercross
July 28 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for motorcycle and quad racing at the SJO Supercross! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth 11 and under. For more information, call (231) 924-5778.

White Lake Area Nature Walks
July 28 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area! Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife. The walks are appropriate for adults and families; no children allowed without parents. Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June 2 and continuing through October 6. Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed. Other optional items include: sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoculars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens. Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe. Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

Charity Beer Tent & Music Party
July 28 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fundraising event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to raise money for The Kids’ Food Basket and West Michigan Charities. Food and beverages available for purchase, must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol. Music provided by Ray Watkoski Polka Band from 3:00 – 6:30 pm followed by the Westside Soul Surfers from 6:30 – 10:30 pm. Location is at 2915 Fairfield St., Norton Shores. Entrance cost $5.00

Community Paddle: Lakeside Edition
July 28 @ 8:00am
A community paddle party along the Muskegon lake shoreline in the Lakeside area of Muskegon. Open to anyone with a paddle craft, kayak, paddle board, canoe, or rowboat. Meet at the Grand Trunk boat launch at 8:00 am on Lakeshore Dr. and McCracken. Paddle along the shoreline east or west depending on the wind conditions from 8:30 – 10:30am. Transportation back to your vehicle at the end of the float, if needed, from Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service. This paddle will be led by someone who will talk about the history of the Lakeside shoreline, before and as we paddle. Anyone without a paddle craft can rent a kayak from Guy’s Kayaks for only $5. Call 231-740-0227 to register or to rent a kayak. We may also offer some kayak demos from Sun Dolphin and lessons provided by the Watch Us Go Boating program.

Swim ‘n Run Muskegon
July 28 (late registration @ 6:30am)
Heritage Landing, Muskegon’s crown jewel special event park, is the site of this event designed for the experienced, the beginner and relay teams! After swimming a counter clockwise triangular swim course, you’ll enjoy a scenic, out and back, flat and fast run, unencumbered by vehicular traffic on the bike path going along Shoreline Drive. You’ll be greeted at the finish line with an ice cold “Finisher” towel and “Finisher” medal. Fricano’s Pizza will provide pizza for your post-race picnic! All participants and volunteers will receive a short sleeve “Dri – Fit” material shirt. Many awards at the event include, individual, age group, “general” relay teams, high school and collegiate relay teams. For more information, visit swimrunmuskegon.com.

Music at the Light
July 28 @ 2:00 pm
Come to the White River Light Station for “Music at the Light,” featuring the Western Michigan Dulcimer Friends for an afternoon concert. The tower will be open and available for tours for the standard admission charge of $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under. All concerts are free! In case of rain, meet at the Fruitland Township Hall (4545 Nestrom Rd., Whitehall). For more information, call (231) 894-8265.

Blueberry Fun Festival
July 28 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fruitland Evangelical Church in Whitehall invites you to their Blueberry Fun Festival. This fun, family annual event includes: Pancake Breakfast: Pancakes (blueberry or plain), sausages, juice, coffee – $7 for adults, $3 for children. FREE Kids’ Activities: Inflatables, petting zoo, penny scramble by White Lake Fire Authority, blueberry harvester on display 5K trail run: our 4th annual, a great course that winds through the pines behind the church property. For more information about the race visit: https://runsignup.com/fruitland5k. Live Entertainment. Craft and Vendor Booths. Baked Good Sales. Balloon Twisters. Gift Basket Raffles. Popcorn & Beverage Tent. Fresh Blueberries for Sale. Check out more pictures and info on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/BlueberryFunFestival. For more information, call the church office, 231-766-3871 or email us blueberryfestival@fruitlandcovenant.org.

Pere Marquette Regatta
July 28 @ 9:00 am – July 29 @ 9:00 am
Marquette Regatta is a catamaran boat race happening at Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Park. They launch from a protected area inside the south breakwater and race out on the big lake. This event is free to anyone who wants to come and watch. The boats will be on the beach before and after racing for anyone to check out. Their sailors are always happy to talk about their boats and racing. For anyone interested in racing your Catamaran with them, your first CRAM event is free! For more information, contact Regatta Chairman Dale Van Lopik or the CRAM Commodore at commodore@cramsailing.com.

Maranatha Summer Concert: JJ Heller
July 28 @ 7:00 pm
Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm, come to Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert. You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guest receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

Sunday July 29

Yoga Top Deck of the LST 393
Sundays @ 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Get your down dog on while participating in yoga each Sunday evening. Just $5 a person and the money raised goes back into the community. This is open to everyone (no membership needed) See you on the deck of the LST 393 Veterans Museum (you may even see an amazing sunset at close of class) For more information contact Rootdown Yoga 231-722-9642

Film at the USS Silversides: Crimson Tide
July 29 @ 2:00 pm – August 4 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

ONGOING EVENTS:

The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project. The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy. The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6. Free and open to the public. Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.

• Come to the Union Depot Building (we have Selfie Stations!) or snap yourself having fun at your favorite Muskegon County attraction.
• Use our hashtag #VisitMuskegon when you share your photo!
• Throughout Summer we will search for #VisitMuskegon selfies (remember, we won’t see it unless it is public) on each Wednesday.
• Using random.org we will select someone’s smiling selfie to snag some Visit Muskegon swag!

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

Monday July 16:

Film at the USS Silversides: The Hunt for Red October
July 15 @ 2:00 pm – July 21 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, @ 6:30 pm
“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.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Team Trivia at Fricano Place
Mondays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Tuesday, July 17:

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Free Summer Concert Series: Tommy Foster and Fan Club
July 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s 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.

Paddle and Pints
July 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Paddle Muskegon invites you to join them at Heritage Landing for “Paddle and Pints!” Come enjoy an evening on the working waterfront of Muskegon, followed by some craft beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.! You will have your choice of single or tandem kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or their giant inflatable Megalodon SUP for an evening cruise. All equipment is provided! The cost is $20 with pre-registration required through Eventbrite. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment, they just ask for a suggested donation of $5 for the coordination of the event. Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to the event. For those wanting to register after that please call (616) 745-4287.

McGraft Park Free Concert: Pan Franek, Zosia + The Polka Towners
July 17 @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy summer evenings filled with music at McGraft Park’s Free Summer Concert Series! Concerts are Tuesdays (except where noted) and begin at 7:00pm.

Wednesday July 18

Performances @ The Block: Tim Froncek and Friends
July 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Legendary jazz drummer Tim Froncek is at The Block this summer! Mr. Froncek and a collection of friends will present three evenings of stellar live jazz in the elegant ambiance of The Block. Enjoy these fantastic regional artists while sipping your favorite beverage of choice. Step out onto the rooftop deck after the concert for downtown’s best view of the sunset over Muskegon Lake! Doors and bar open at 7:00pm. Call 231-726-3231 for tickets

Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Flea Market (at the Farmers’ market) is located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Rebel Road:
July 18 – July 21
July 18 – 22, the main drag through downtown Muskegon will be filled with thousands of motorcycles, vendors, music and more as Rebel Road takes over Western Ave.! Experience the rumble of thousands of motorcycles as Rebel Road returns for its fourth year! The event kicks off at 6:00pm on July 18, in the parking lot directly across from the LC Walker Arena on Western Ave. This is a Free Family Night featuring pony and horse rides, a petting zoo, balloon animals, face painting, a juggler, games with prizes, cotton candy and snow cones for the kids from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. At 7:00 pm, the band Flexadecibel takes the stage.
Western Ave. will be open for motorcycle-only traffic beginning at 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 18. Food and merchandise vendors and four beer gardens will line the streets, with three tents selling Official Rebel Road merchandise. One hundred percent of the proceeds from Rebel Road support the over 21,000 children that the Child Abuse Council serves every year in Muskegon County.
“This year, Rebel Road pays tribute to our Michigan veterans,” said Kyleen Gee, Executive Director of the Child Abuse Council. The Michigan Military Memorial Wall will be on display in the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber lot July 19 through July 22. The Wall will be escorted down Rebel Road at 5:00pm on July 19. Escorting the Wall will be Christian Motorcycle Association, American Legion Riders, Rolling Thunder, ABATE Region 5, Muskegon County Sheriff Motor Unit and City of Muskegon Police. As the Wall reaches the halfway point down Rebel Road, the motorcade will stop. At that time, the Hooligans Flight Team will fly over the length of Rebel Road in tribute. The public is encouraged to start lining up along Rebel Road at 4:45pm in honor of all of our veterans. For more information, e-mail rebelroadmi@gmail.com.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake. They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles! DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase! For more information, call (231) 722-2600

Food Truck Rally
July 18 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Get ready for mid-week family fun at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market with once a month Food Truck Rallies! Enjoy summer evenings at the market with food, kids’ activities, music and more! Food tickets are $1 with menu prices varying from vendor to vendor, all starting at $3. Bands and vendors will be announced soon. For more information, call (231) 722-3251.

Thursday July 19

Egelston / Wolf Lake Festival
July 19-22
Hometown festival with 5 K run, outhouse races, arts and crafts fair, and more. Flickema Park is located the corner of Hall Rd. and Part St. in Wolf Lake. For more information 231-788-2308

Muskegon Bike Time
July 19 – July 22
Now in its 12th year, Muskegon Bike Time has been promoting Muskegon and the lakeshore as a great place for motorcyclists and the general public to gather and enjoy the spectacle, attractions, entertainment and food offered during this four day event. The event takes place annually the third weekend in July.
The mission of Muskegon Bike Time is to produce entertainment opportunities in Muskegon aimed at attracting a broad spectrum of motorcycle enthusiasts for a vacation experience on Michigan’s West Coast.
With activities and events occurring in the downtown Muskegon area and throughout the county, the focal point of Bike Time activities will be at the Hot Rod Harley Davidson property in downtown Muskegon. Hot Rod Harley Davidson, located at 129 Shoreline Drive, will be open from 9am until 8pm each night of Bike Time. Hot Rod Harley provides new and used motorcycles, excellent service, parts, accessories and apparel. Other activities include: Food and Beverages Food service will be provided by Texas Road House. Enjoy ice cold Budweiser products in the Little River Casino Resort beverage tent. Bike Time Merchandise Official Bike Time merchandise will be available. Music Live music featuring two of the Lakeshores favorite bands: Friday, July 20, 6:00pm – 9:00pm: The Westside Soul Surfers – An R&B, Funk and Soul Powerhouse. Saturday, July 21, 6:00pm – 10:00pm: Yard Sale Underwear – The self-proclaimed flamboyant kings of polyester pop and soul.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Dancing into the Sunset: Dancing and Music
Thursday, @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing. The fun begins at 7:00pm. Free and open to the public! For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer! For more information, call 231-720-2570

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Green Giants
Thursday July 19 & Friday July 20 @ 7:00 pm
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Scouts! Admission is only $5! The Muskegon Clippers vs Green Giants. For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

Rumble: Indians that Rocked the World
July 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for the screening of “Rumble: Indians that Rocked the World!” Rumble tells the story of the missing chapter in the history of American music: the Indigenous influence. The film features music icons Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jimi Hendrix, Jesse Ed Davis, and many more. This program is organized in conjunction with The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian. Film admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 231-720-2570.

Old Love
July 19 @ 7:30 pm – July 21 @ 7:30 pm
Come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Old Love” by Norm Foster! The story spans three decades and half a dozen meetings between Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss’s wife. One of them is smitten from the very first meeting—the other, let’s just say—less so. The story is straightforward, easy to follow and funny, often very funny. For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Friday July 20

Ravenna Dog Daze & Car Cruise-In
July 20 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come to downtown Ravenna for the Ravenna Dog Daze & Car Cruise-In! There’ll be free dash plaques and goody bags for the first 125 entries. There’ll also be children’s games, food, the beverage tent, live entertainment, the craft show and raffles. All proceeds support local charities. For more information call 231-557-6572.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Green Giants
Thursday July 19 & Friday July 20 @ 7:00 pm
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Scouts! Admission is only $5! The Muskegon Clippers vs Settlers. For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

Yoga at the Light
July 20 @ 9:30 am
Summer days are for unwinding and what better way to enjoy a summer’s day than relaxing along the water on the lawn of the White River Light Station! They offer many family friendly events throughout the summer that are free to the public. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy time together watching a movie, or listening to folk inspired music while visiting and exploring the White River Light Station. The museum and tower will be open for the standard admission charge. July 20 at 9:30am: Yoga at the Light with Mitch Colman. Rain date will be July 27. For more information, call White River Yoga at 231-740-6662.

Music at the Light
July 20 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the White River Light Station for “Music at the Light,” featuring the Folk-Americana duo, The Rough & Tumble. The tower will be open late and available for tours for the standard admission charge of $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under. All concerts are free! In case of rain, meet at the Fruitland Township Hall (4545 Nestrom Rd., Whitehall). For more information, call (231) 894-8265.

Hackley and Hume Historic Site: All Access Tours
July 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Visit the Hackley & Hume Historic Site for an All Access Tour! Go where no visitor has gone before and explore behind closed doors including attics, porches, and basements of both houses. The third Friday of the every month from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, enjoy and experience different themed topics such as restoration, preservation, family stories, and more! For more information, call 231-722-7578.

Movies on Deck: The Hunt for Red October
July 20 @ 9:00 pm
An “all-time best” movie line up is coming the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum deck this summer! The 12th annual Movies on Deck film series features eight movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the LST 393. Friday, July 20, it’s “The Hunt for Red October” starring Sean Connery (1995). Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing. Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event. In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm. The museum is open for regular tours from 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last daily tour starting at 4:00pm. More information is available at lst393.org.

Saturday July 21

White Lake Area Nature Walks
July 21 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area! Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife. The walks are appropriate for adults and families; no children allowed without parents. Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June 2 and continuing through October 6. Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed. Other optional items include: sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoculars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens. Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe. Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

Honoring Native Heritage Traditional Pow Wow
July 21 – July 22
Saturday, July 21 from 10:00am – 8:00pm and Sunday, July 22 from 10:00am – 4:00pm, come to Michigan’s Heritage Park for their 3rd Annual Pow Wow! Native American drummers, singers and dancers will perform throughout the weekend. Park visitors will have an opportunity to participate in some of the dances. Over a dozen trade booths will be on the grounds with items for sale such as jewelry, handmade crafts, and beadwork, and traditional native food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 231-894-0342.

Jazz at the Swan
July 21 @ 7:30 pm
Ron and Cathy Russell, owners of The White Swan Inn Bed and Breakfast in Whitehall, will host the annual “Jazz at the Swan” on Saturday, July 21 at 7:30pm. This special backyard event will feature the Freddy Degennaro Trio and is a benefit for the 9th annual White Lake Chamber Music Festival. Tickets are only $15 and include wine and light hors d`oeuvres. A limited number of tickets are available in advance at the Book Nook & Java Shop (8726 Ferry St., Montague, 231-894-5333), the White Swan Inn, and at Eventbrite.org.

Maranatha Summer Concert: The Martins
July 21 @ 7:00 pm
Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm, come to Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert. You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guest receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Movies on the Beach: Hook
July 21 @ 9:00 pm
Come to beautiful Pere Marquette Park to enjoy a “Movie on the Beach!” Saturday, July 21 at dusk it’s “Hook!” For more information, find them on Facebook

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

July 22

Yoga Top Deck of the LST 393
Sundays @ 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Get your down dog on while participating in yoga each Sunday evening. Just $5 a person and the money raised goes back into the community. This is open to everyone (no membership needed) See you on the deck of the LST 393 Veterans Museum (you may even see an amazing sunset at close of class) For more information contact Rootdown Yoga 231-722-9642

Circus Pages
July 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Your circus experience will last approximately an hour and a half. The more noise you make, the more they do! You may even be asked to volunteer! Circus souvenirs are available before, during and after the show. Be sure to get your official CIRCUS PAGES COLORING BOOK and color your own memories. They also offer Elephant rides for $7.00 a person and wonderful photo opportunities for just $5.00 each! Tickets are $16 with 2 free children (14 years and under) admitted per paid adult. Each additional child is $2.

Film at the USS Silversides: U-571
July 22 @ 2:00 pm – July 28 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

July 23

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
July 23-28, experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public! (EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

ONGOING EVENTS:

The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project. The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy. The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6. Free and open to the public. Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.

• Come to the Union Depot Building (we have Selfie Stations!) or snap yourself having fun at your favorite Muskegon County attraction.
• Use our hashtag #VisitMuskegon when you share your photo!
• Throughout Summer we will search for #VisitMuskegon selfies (remember, we won’t see it unless it is public) on each Wednesday.
• Using random.org we will select someone’s smiling selfie to snag some Visit Muskegon swag!

“Activities and Events Happen in Downtown and Throughout the County”

MUSKEGON, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Now in its 12th year, Muskegon Bike Time has been promoting Muskegon and the lakeshore as a great place for motorcyclists and the general public to gather and enjoy the spectacle, attractions, entertainment and food offered during this four day event.

The event takes place annually the third weekend in July. This year’s dates will be July 19th through the 22nd, 2018.

The mission of Muskegon Bike Time is to produce entertainment opportunities in Muskegon aimed at attracting a broad spectrum of motorcycle enthusiasts for a vacation experience on Michigan’s West Coast.

“Over the years, Muskegon Bike Time has been an economic boon to hotels, restaurants, bars, gas stations, local retailers and other local tourist attractions”, said Tim Lipan, spokesperson for Muskegon Bike Time. “All of the events surrounding this special motorcycle weekend provide an economic impact of over $30 million yearly to the local economy and showcases all we have to offer in Muskegon and along the lakeshore.”

With activities and events occurring in the downtown Muskegon area and throughout the county, the focal point of Bike Time activities will be at the Hot Rod Harley Davidson property in downtown Muskegon. Hot Rod Harley Davidson, located at 129 Shoreline Drive, will be open from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm each night of Bike Time.

Other activities include:

Food and Beverages
Food service will be provided by Texas Road House. Enjoy ice cold Budweiser products in the Little River Casino Resort beverage tent.

Bike Time Merchandise
Official Bike Time merchandise will be available.

Little River Casino Resort Information
Information from Bike Time signature sponsor, Little River Casino Resort will be available.

Music
Live music featuring two of the Lakeshores favorite bands:
• Friday, July 20, 6:00pm – 9:00pm: The Westside Soul Surfers – An R&B, Funk and Soul Powerhouse.
• Saturday, July 21, 6:00pm – 10:00pm: Yard Sale Underwear – The self-proclaimed flamboyant kings of polyester pop and soul.

Rides
Muskegon Bike Time promotes a variety of scenic rides, throughout the West Michigan shoreline, for visiting bikers. They include:
• Patriot Ride – scenic ride that raises funds to support Every Woman’s Place shelter.
• 7 Lakes Northern Ride – scenic ride showcasing 7 different lakes and many interesting small towns in West Michigan.
• Hot Rod Harley & Downtown – leaving Hot Rod Harley Davidson in downtown Muskegon, cruise the strip of Western Avenue, which is open to motorcycle traffic only, which includes beer tents, brewery’s, restaurants, vendors and other activities.
• Pere Marquette Beach – visit one of the most beautiful sugar sand beaches in the country right on Lake Michigan.
• Lake Shore Drive Southern Ride – this ride takes you along the Lakeshore to resort town of Grand Haven and the Dutch village of Holland and several lakes and rivers.

Other Events
American Icon: The Art of the Motorcycle
The Muskegon Museum of Art devotes a gallery to the American love of vintage motorcycles with American Icon: The Art of the Motorcycle.
American Icon offers a glimpse at the artistry of the motorcycle over the years, through vintage and custom bikes drawn from Muskegon area collections. The display includes motorcycles from Harley-Davidson alongside early, ultra-rare examples from American manufacturers Henderson and Excelsior. American Icon also features portraits and images that highlight the artistry of customized motorcycles and the men and women who ride them by Michigan photographers Bill Chardon and Jennifer Green.

Military and Veteran Museums
Welcome aboard the USS LST 393
Tour the Decorated World War II tank landing ship and veterans museum. Walk where heroes walked, right in downtown Muskegon! History jumps out at you from every deck and every corner. Discover LST 393’s outstanding wartime record as you tour a nationally renowned veterans museum with artifacts and displays honoring those who served America and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.

USS Silversides Submarine Museum
Tour a decorated World War II submarine and naval museum. The Mission of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum is to honor the men and women of the military, preserve military history and provide experiences that educate the public about past and present military history and technology.

Community Attractions
Muskegon Heritage Museum
The Muskegon Heritage Museum is located in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. The museum is dedicated to preserving the economic, industrial & social history of the greater Muskegon area. The collection includes informational exhibits, artifacts and photos pertaining to Muskegon’s industries, historic homes and businesses. There is a working steam engine with a line shaft that runs 11 machine tools. There is also a working Brunswick pinsetter, a spring winding machine, and over 80 other companies represented in exhibits.

Lakeshore Museum Center – Explore Michigan History
Visit the Lakeshore Museum Center for a 400 million year journey that explores the prehistoric plants and animals of Michigan’s past. Or get pulled into the Science Center, where everyone can learn about simple science through hands-on activities for the whole family.

Hackley &Hume Historic Homes
Tour the beautifully restored Hackley & Hume Historic Site homes and walk through the unique living spaces showcasing how local Muskegon lumber barons lived in their late 19th Century Victorian homes.

Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing
Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing is a living history park featuring a walking tour through 10,000 years of Michigan History in a natural woodland setting near Whitehall in northern Muskegon County.

Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park
Michigan largest amusement and water park. Michigan’s Adventure has over 60 rides and attractions including their world-class wooden roller coaster, Shivering Timbers, which is over one-mile long and 125 feet tall. Experience other great roller coasters, thrill rides, and their water park, WildWater Adventure.

For more information on Muskegon Bike Time 2018, please visit our website at www.muskegonbiketime.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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

Monday July 9:

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, @ 6:30 pm
“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.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Team Trivia at Fricano Place
Mondays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.

Tuesday, July 10:

Free Summer Concert Series: Scottville Clown Band
July 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s 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.

Rock Painting
July 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to Hackley Public Library for a free rock painting class! Are you ready to get creative? Rock out and paint at HPL! Embrace your imagination by painting beautiful “Mandala” designs and lovely ladybugs during their rock painting program! Your painted rocks can decorate your home, your garden, or provide as a nice summer gift. This program is FREE, and all supplies will be provided! Kids are welcome with adult supervision. For more information, call 231-722-8000.

Paddle and Pints
July 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Paddle Muskegon invites you to join them at Heritage Landing for “Paddle and Pints!” Come enjoy an evening on the working waterfront of Muskegon, followed by some craft beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.! You will have your choice of single or tandem kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or their giant inflatable Megalodon SUP for an evening cruise. All equipment is provided! The cost is $20 with pre-registration required through Eventbrite. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment, they just ask for a suggested donation of $5 for the coordination of the event. Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to the event. For those wanting to register after that please call (616) 745-4287.

McGraft Park Free Summer Concert:
July 10 @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy summer evenings filled with music at McGraft Park’s Free Summer Concert Series! Concerts are Tuesdays (except where noted) and begin at 7:00pm. West Michigan Concert Winds will perform tonight

Thursday July 12

Muskegon Heritage Museum: FREE Tour
July 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Heritage Museum is offering “Community Days” throughout the 2018 season with free admission sponsored by Consumers Energy Foundation! Thursday, July 12, the theme is ” Commercial Fishing – Peterson Fisheries,” featuring guest Chris Petersen. For more information, call (231) 722-1363.

Crash Course with Motorcycle Collectors
July 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon Museum of Art to meet local motorcycle collectors Clyde Whitehouse, Dr. Mark Campbell, and Mark Fazakerley! Organized in conjunction with American Icon: The Art of the Motorcycle, this event is free and open to the and offers a cash bar. For more information, call 231-720-2570.

Mom’s Gift
July 12 @ 7:30 pm – July 14 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday – Saturday, July 12 – 14 at 7:30pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Mom’s Gift” by Phil Olson! In this comedy with a heart, Mom has been dead for 11 months and shows up at her husband’s birthday party as a ghost with a mission. Like Clarence in “It’s A Wonderful Life,” she has to accomplish a task to earn her wings. Only what the task actually is, is a mystery. There are so many things to fix. The problem is complicated by the fact that the only person who can hear or see Mom is her daughter who has been ordered by the court to spend Dad’s birthday with him as part of her Anger Management Program. One by one, the family’s secrets are peeled away revealing a shocking truth that surprises even our ghost. There is a surprise ending that will not be divulged here, but suffice it to say, the result is an always engaging, funny evening of love and laughter. For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Friday July 13

Parties in the Park: Bari Lee Band
July 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, 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 your summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park most Fridays from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Sponsor this week is West Michigan Speedskating Club

Saturday July 14

White Lake Area Nature Walks
July 14 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area! Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife. The walks are appropriate for adults and families; no children allowed without parents. Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June 2 and continuing through October 6. Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed. Other optional items include: sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoculars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens. Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe. Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

Fresh Coast Fitness Festival 2018
July 14 @ 8:00 am – July 15 @ 8:00 am
It’s the Fresh Coast Fitness Festival 2018 at Pere Marquette Beach! This three person (m/m/m or f/f/f) team competition guarantees to test your fitness in ways that you just can’t inside the box. They plan to take full advantage of the sandy shoreline and maybe the water, too. But, what about the barbells? Don’t worry, a heavy lift event will be one of the day’s highlights.
Included with registration is a one of a kind shirt/tank so that you can show off those weapons of mass destruction as you strut up and down the beach this summer. In addition, each team will receive a ridiculous grab bag of goodies, as well as a raffle ticket for a few top secret giveaways. They want everyone to win something!
It’s going to be a party! The loudspeakers will be fueling your workouts, and The Deck (Muskegon’s best barbeque restaurant) will be fueling your body. The Deck is conveniently located just a Frisbee-toss away from their event on the beach.
This event is rain or shine with two large tents for athletes and guests to relax in between events. One of the tents will double as a back-up workout area if Mother Nature decides not to play nice. They encourage you to bring your own pop up tent and beach towels as there will be plenty of space to sprawl out.
Vendor Village features local businesses offering supplements, clothing and equipment.
Movement standards for each division can be found at their website www.freshcoastfitnessfestival.com.

Honey Bears & Circus Peanuts Super Saturday
July 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bring the kids to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a Honey Bears & Circus Peanuts Super Saturday! This is a free family fun day! Imagine towers of colorful honey bears and a floor COVERED in circus peanuts! Guess what?! It’s actually there at the MMA! Come check it out and make your own art inspired by the fantastical installation, “Perchance to Dream,” created by local artist Michael Peoples. For more information, call 231-720-2570.
• 11:00am and 1:00pm – Family Film: Yogi Bear (120 mins.)
• 11:00am – 1:00pm – Guided Look: Tour “Perchance to Dream: The Art of Michael Peoples” with an MMA docent.
• 11:00am – 2:00pm – Make & Take Circus Peanut Sculpture: Play with your food on Super Saturday as you play, stack, and discover how candy can make a pretty cool sculpture.

Soulful Sudz: Pigeon Hill Brewing
July 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Muskegon Yoga invites you to join them for “Soulful Sudz!” Enjoy a one-hour vinyasa yoga class on the lawn of the historic Union Depot in downtown Muskegon, and then gather a few doors down at Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. for a community hangout. Bring your yoga mat and a friend, or come on your own and meet some new friends. The cost is only $10 for the yoga session (all levels welcome) and a level one beer from Pigeon Hill. Registration is highly encouraged, so sign up online at www.muskegonyoga.com.

Adult Summer Watercolors
July 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Come to the Hackley Public Library for an adult water color class! Summer is the time for pops of color, and this free class, led by popular Muskegon artist and children’s book illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick, will teach you basic techniques of watercolor painting. You will also create a summer-themed artwork to take home with you! For more information, call (231) 722-8011.

Project 7:14
July 14 @ 2:30 pm
Come to Hackley Park in Downtown Muskegon for the “Project 7:14” event presented by the Central Assembly of God. Enjoy live music, entertainment, games, activities and free food. There is no admission to this community event for all ages featuring a kid friendly atmosphere. For more information, call 231-777-3938.

Maritime History and Dune Ecology Paddle
July 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Paddle Muskegon invites you to join them at Snug Harbor inside Muskegon State Park for a “Maritime History and Dune Ecology Paddle!” Why did ship captains used to refer to Muskegon as the “Riviera?” When were there more millionaires per capita in Muskegon than anywhere else in the USA? Just how rare are these coastal dunes? What is Muskegon’s tallest dune often referred to as? Come experience Muskegon from the water with their local history buffs and explore the rich history of the area through stories while also getting up close and personal with the living history still surrounding you. These programs may involve both paddling and hiking. Participants can choose from single or tandem kayaks or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) for their watercraft. The cost is $30 and all equipment is provided. Please pre-register through Eventbrite.com. Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to event. For those wanting to register after that please call the Paddle Muskegon Program Director at (616) 745-4287. Parking is at Snug Harbor within Muskegon State Park, directly across from the park headquarters. Upon entering Snug Harbor take a right and look for the Paddle Muskegon trailer. Participants keeping a vehicle at Snug Harbor during programs must have a “Recreation Passport” as the launch site is within Muskegon State Park. Cancellation policy: In the event of severe weather, they may need to cancel a day’s program. If programs are cancelled due to severe weather all registered participants will receive a full refund.

SJO Supercross
July 14 @ 5:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for motorcycle and quad racing at the SJO Supercross! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth 11 and under. For more information, call (231) 924-5778.

Maranatha Summer Concert:Richard Allen Farmer
July 14 @ 7:00 pm
Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm, come to Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert. You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guest receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Settlers
Saturday July 14 & Sunday July 15 @ 7:00 pm
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Scouts! Admission is only $5! The Muskegon Clippers vs Settlers. For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

Farm to Table Dinner with Chef Damon
July 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come to Hidden Creek Farm, 1230 West River Road Muskegon for a farm-to-Table dinner featuring Chef Damon! This will be a wonderful night of the best authentic farm to table dishes with five courses of hand harvested and freshly prepared culinary cuisine. There will be live music as well as a complimentary selection of wines. You are also welcome to bring your favorite beverage. The cost is $100 per person. For tickets visit Eventbrite.com.

July 15

Film at the USS Silversides: The Hunt for Red October
July 15 @ 2:00 pm – July 21 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

July 16

Dune Adventurers Camp
July 16 @ 10:00 am – July 20 @ 1:00 pm
Monday – Friday, July 16 – 20 from 10:00am – 1:00pm, bring your kids age 7 – 13 to the Dune Adventurers Camp! Explore the dunes, paddle Muskegon lake, solve nature based puzzles, work through challenge courses, try your hand at archery and slide the summer luge! Sound fun!? They have numerous week long summer camp offerings that will keep your children active and engaged. In their half-day dune adventurers camp campers will take part in a variety of activities from kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding to dune hiking, nature reflection, archery, summer luge, silly games, and challenge courses. For more information call 1-877-879-5843 or register at Eventbrite.com.

Marketing Monday: Leveraging Influencers to Expand the Reach of Your Message
July 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Monday, July 16 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, come to the Muskegon Innovation Hub for a Marketing Monday! The theme will be “Leveraging Influencers to Expand the Reach of Your Message.” When you hear the phrase ‘social media influencer’ who comes to mind? You may be surprised to learn that influencers come in various forms (and sizes!). Conducted by Leandra Nisbet of Stingray Advisory Group. The cost is $10 and you will need to pre-register at eventbrite.com. No walk-ins, no exceptions. For more information, call 616-331-6900.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Flea Market (at the Farmers’ market) is located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project. The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy. The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6. Free and open to the public. Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake. They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles! DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase! For more information, call (231) 722-2600

Dancing into the Sunset: Dancing and Music
Thursday, @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing. The fun begins at 7:00pm. Free and open to the public! For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Thursday from 4:00pm – 8:00pm, you’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer! For more information, call 231-720-2570

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Yoga Top Deck of the LST 393
Sundays @ 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Get your down dog on while participating in yoga each Sunday evening. Just $5 a person and the money raised goes back into the community. This is open to everyone (no membership needed) See you on the deck of the LST 393 Veterans Museum (you may even see an amazing sunset at close of class) For more information contact Rootdown Yoga 231-722-9642

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• Come to the Union Depot Building (we have Selfie Stations!) or snap yourself having fun at your favorite Muskegon County attraction.
• Use our hashtag #VisitMuskegon when you share your photo!
• Throughout Summer we will search for #VisitMuskegon selfies (remember, we won’t see it unless it is public) on each Wednesday.
• Using random.org we will select someone’s smiling selfie to snag some Visit Muskegon swag!

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

Monday July 2:

Film at the USS Silversides: Run Silent, Run Deep
July 2 @ 2:00 pm – July 7 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer.  For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.
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Tuesday, July 3:

Free Summer Concert Series: Dave Collee Jazz Band
July 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s 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.

Tuesday & Wednesday July 3 – 4

RockStock:
July 3 – July 4
The 9th annual Muskegon Rockstock will be held on July 3-4 at beautiful Heritage Landing! The mission is to provide a rockin’ family event at a reasonable price that supports all things local. This year’s 2 day 4th of July celebration will feature lots of great food, craft beers, vendors, tried and true music and KIDSTOCK, a Kangaroo Palace special event for kids of all ages. Tickets are $5 per day and will be available at the Heritage Landing Box Office each night starting at 4:30pm, or you can purchase them online and pick up at will call.  Active Military and Veterans are FREE.  Children 3 and up REQUIRE A TICKET and must be accompanied by an adult. Kidstock opens at 5:30 each night, and requires an additional wristband which is FREE with the child’s entry ticket. Gates open at 5:00pm each night, with an amazing Fireworks finale at dusk on the 4th of July. Event Rules: No Fireworks of any kind No Weapons No outside food or beverage No coolers For more information, visit muskegonrockstock.com

Wednesday July 4:

Fireworks on Deck: LST 393 Deck
July 4 @ 9:30 pm
Enjoy “Fireworks on Deck” aboard the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum!  It’ the “best seat in the house” for the awesome display over Muskegon Lake.  The World War II landing ship is located at the Mart Dock in downtown Muskegon, just yards from the fireworks site. Seating is $5 per person and you do not need advance tickets. Arrive before 9:00pm before road closes and for the best seats!  More info is at lst393.org or by calling 231-730-1477.

White Lake Area 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
July 4
Beginning at 10:00am, the White Lake Area 4th of July Parade will travel from Whitehall City Hall to Downtown Montague.  Over 100 entries are involved in this family fun, annual parade.  Fireworks begin at dusk and are viewable from both Montague and Whitehall downtown areas!  For more information or to participate in the parade, call (231) 893-4585

Thursday July 5:

Kayak Sculpture Unveiling Event
July 5 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lakeshore Art Festival invites you to the Kayak Sculpture Unveiling Event to celebrate nine new sculptures in Downtown Muskegon!  The sculptures, which incorporate real kayaks, will be installed at various locations Downtown. The unveiling event will begin at 4:00pm at the Olthoff Stage at the corner of W. Western Ave. and Third St.  Attendees will receive a map showing where the kayak sculptures are located and will be invited to participate in a “kayak crawl” to tour the sculptures from 4:30pm – 5:00pm. The event will conclude with a reception at the Muskegon Museum of Art to honor kayak sculpture artists and Lakeshore Art Festival artists from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.  Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. The 2018 kayak sculpture project is one of the ways Muskegon is recognizing Sun Dolphin’s decision to locate their corporate headquarters in Muskegon.  Sun Dolphin, the world’s largest kayak manufacturer, donated kayaks for the sculptures and is the project’s Signature Sponsor. Get all the details at www.muskegon.org/public-invited-to-kayak-sculpture-unveiling-event.

Lakeshore Art Festival Vendor Reception
July 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Art Festival vendors and the public are invited to mingle and enjoy refreshments at this pre-Festival reception hosted by the Muskegon Museum of Art at the Museum.  This event is free and open to the public and offers a cash bar.  For more information, call 231-720-2570 Michigan’s most popular art fair takes place at various locations around downtown Muskegon Friday and Saturday, July 6 – 7.  www.lakeshoreartfestival.org

Friday July 6

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Sugar Beets
Friday, July 6 @ 7:00 pm
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Scouts!  Admission is only $5! The Muskegon Clippers vs Sugar Beets. For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

Movies on Deck: Independence Day
July 6 @ 9:00 pm
The 12th annual Movies on Deck film features movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the LST 393.  Friday, July 6, it’s “Independence Day” starring Will Smith (1996). Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome.  Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing.  Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event.  In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm. The museum is open for regular tours from 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last daily tour starting at 4:00pm.  More information is available at lst393.org.

Friday July 6 & 7

Lakeshore Art Festival
July 6 – July 7
The Lakeshore Art Festival features a unique blend of arts, crafts, music, food, and fun in beautiful Downtown Muskegon. Experience nearly 300 juried fine art and specialty craft exhibitors, children’s activities, specialty food items, street performers, multiple interactive art stations including Chalk-The-Walk, Color Muskegon and so much more!  This festival was ranked No. 1 in Michigan and No. 27 nationally for 2017 in the Sunshine Artist Magazine!  For more information, call 231-724-3176.

Saturday July 7

Stand Up for the Cure
July 7 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Standup for the Cure Event features instruction from top local paddleboard experts as well as FREE breast cancer and melanoma screening by Mercy Health, live music and a health and fitness expo.  Attendees will also enjoy a great festival with catered lunch, courtesy of KJ Catering, and beverages.  Boardworks Surf, Standup for the Cure’s national sponsor, leads the visionary family of partners which includes Spectrum Health Cancer Center (Title Sponsor), Mercy Health (Presenting Sponsor), Tom DeVoursney (Presenting Sponsor), Shape Corp, KL Outdoor,  Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, and  Meijer (Gold Partners) and a number of local supporting partners and vendors. Online Registration is now open at https://www.crowdrise.com/MuskegonStandUpfortheCure2018
Event Details:
⦁ Location:  Harbour Towne Beach, Muskegon, Mich.
⦁ Date:  Saturday, July 07, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
⦁ For Beginners:  Standup Paddleboard Clinic SUP Clinic for beginners
⦁ Events:  Kid’s race, 5K expert and Fun “Sea of Pink” paddle
⦁ Other things to do:  Industry Health and Fitness Expo with free screenings for Breast Cancer, Live Music, Catered Lunch and Happy Hour with Michelob Ultra and Barefoot Wine, SUP lessons and Demos as well as a Sweepstakes Drawing and Silent Auction

Bark in the Park: Michigan’s Heritage Park
July 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Come to Michigan’s Heritage Park for Bark in the Park!  Pack your pup and family in the car and come on down to Michigan’s Heritage Park for a “Dog Days” weekend event! On this weekend, man’s best friend is welcome to join the fun! Water dishes will be distributed throughout the park for our fluffy friends, but please remember to bring doggy bags for any “gifts,” left behind.  All dogs MUST be leashed.  For more information, call (231) 894-0342.

Mini Carnival for All Ages
July 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, July 7 from 11:00am – 3:00pm, bring the kids to the C.A.A.M.P Mini carnival!  There’ll be pony rides ($5), games, food, activities and prizes.  Wristbands will be available for $10 each with discounts for families of four or more. 1073 Evanston Ave.

White Lake Area Nature Walks
July 7 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area!  Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife.  The walks are appropriate for adults and families;  no children allowed without parents.  Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June 2 and continuing through October 6.  Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.  Bring water and snacks if needed.  Other optional items include:  sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoculars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens.  Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe.  Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show
July 7 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The 2nd Annual Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show & Benefit is happening Saturday, July 7 from 1:00pm – 9:00pm just north of Babbitt’s on Getty St. Proceeds will go towards the suicide prevention charity Lighthouse for Veterans. Show entry fee is $10 with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies to be awarded to the top cars and motorcycles.  General public admission is $5 per person, or free for kids 5 and under.  Show parking starts at 12:00pm and gates open for the public at 12:30pm. This year’s show features a Corn Hole Tournament, pig roast, a silent auction, face painting, a bounce house, 50/50 drawings, a pinning ceremony for all veterans in attendance and live music from Steeple Hill!  For more information, call 231-981-8501 or find Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show & Benefit on Facebook.

July 8

Film at the USS Silversides: Operation Petticoat
July 8 @ 2:00 pm – July 14 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer.  For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Maranatha Summer Concert: Land of Color
July 7 @ 7:00 pm
Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm, come to Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert.  You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dinning room.  Dinner begins at 5:00pm.  All dinner guest receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm.  Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays,  @ 6:30 pm
“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.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show!  Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams!  Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge.  Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week.  For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Team Trivia at Fricano Place
Mondays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell.  This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams!  Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event.  For more information, call (231) 722-2600.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience!  The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave.  For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Flea Market (at the Farmers’ market) is located at 242 W. Western Ave.  For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon!  Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s!  You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village.  For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project.  The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy.  The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian.  www.muskegonartmuseum.org

54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6.  Free and open to the public.  Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park!  The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com.  In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting.  Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake.  They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles!  DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase!  For more information, call (231) 722-2600

Dancing into the Sunset: Dancing and Music
Thursday, @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset!  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing.  The fun begins at 7:00pm.  Free and open to the public!  For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Thursday from 4:00pm – 8:00pm, you’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer!  For more information, call 231-720-2570

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm.  Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July.  The cost is $2 – $4.  For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Yoga Top Deck of the LST 393
Sundays @ 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Get your down dog on while participating in yoga each Sunday evening. Just $5 a person and the money raised goes back into the community. This is open to everyone (no membership needed) See you on the deck of the LST 393 Veterans Museum (you may even see an amazing sunset at close of class) For more information contact Rootdown Yoga 231-722-9642

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•  Come to the Union Depot Building (we have Selfie Stations!) or snap yourself having fun at your favorite Muskegon County attraction.
•  Use our hashtag #VisitMuskegon when you share your photo!
•  Throughout Summer we will search for #VisitMuskegon selfies (remember, we won’t see it unless it is public) on each Wednesday.
•  Using random.org we will select someone’s smiling selfie to snag some Visit Muskegon swag!