Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org
Monday October 29
Trunk or Treat
October 29 @ 4:30-6:00
Workbox Staffing located at 1930 E. Apple Ave. Suite H is hosting Trunk or Treating!
Trivia Night
October 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to the Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Montague for Trivia Night! Test your wits with your team while enjoying food, fun and prizes. For more information, call 231- 894-5333.
Silversides Submarine Museum: Fall 2018 Lecture: D-Day/Ed Gordon
October 29 @ 6:00 pm
The lectures will be held in their newly renovated theater on the first floor of the museum. The cost to attend is $5.00 per person. If you are a member, your admission ticket to the lecture is included with your membership. For more information, call (231) 755-1230.
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
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. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.
Tuesday October 30
Steve Thielman on Piano
October 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague invites you to enjoy coffee accompanied by tunes played by Steve Thielman. For more information, call 231-894-5333.
Monster Mash Boo Bash
October 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring the kids to Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center, 1775 Evanston Ave., for the “Monster Mash Boo Bash” Halloween roller skating party! Wear your favorite costume (full costume) to receive free admission, otherwise $3. You may bring your own roller skates or roller blades or rent them at the rink. Parents and children (less than 32”) are the only free spectators, all others will be charged admission whether skating or watching. For more information, call (231) 773-5538.
Trunk or Treat
October 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Join the My Auto Group, 1860 E. Sternberg Rd. for some Halloween fun! This indoor event will feature trick or treating, a photo booth, coffee, donuts, cider and of course candy! This is FREE for everyone! For more information, call (231) 799-2886.
Humans vs. Zombies at Hackley Public Library
October 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Be part of The FREE Zombie Apocalypse-style game of tag at Hackley Public Library! Human players must defend themselves against the infestation of zombies with socks and dart blasters (no realistic-looking weaponry). Participants should arrive 30 minutes before event start time (meet in the lower level meeting rooms at 7:30pm) to go over rules and pick the Original Zombie. The Library will be locked up at 8:00pm, and the game will start shortly afterwards, running about 90 minutes. Bring a bandana, and either a foam dart blaster or sock (limited supplies will be available). This is for ages 16 years and up. Space is limited to 50 players.
Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Market season is May – November from 8:00am – 2:00pm, Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.
Free Planetarium and Science Museum at Muskegon Community College
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Carr-Fles Planetarium, room 135: “Oasis in Space” transports the audience on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy, and solar system in search of liquid water, a key ingredient for life on Earth. This 35-minute program will run August 28 – October 30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm. No reservations are needed. John Bartley Science Museum, room 141: (across the hall from the planetarium) has new exhibits on electricity and magnetism. Open 9:00am – 4:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 9:00am – 7:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays so you can visit before the planetarium show. Fridays are by appointment only. For more information, or to schedule a free, private visit for your group, call (231) 777-0289 or email tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu.
Wednesday October 31
Trunk or Treat
October 31 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ located at 9 8th Ave., Fruitport invites you and the kids to “Trunk or Treat,” It’s the hot dog dinner in the basement of the church, and then it’s the handing out of candy in the parking lot at 6:00pm. For more info., call (231) 865-3551.
ahFest Film Fest: Ruin Me
October 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to Muskegon Community College, located at 221 S. Quarterline Rd. for a Halloween screening of the horror film “Ruin Me” as part of the ahFest Film Fest! Alexandra (Marcienne Dwyer) reluctantly tags along for a Slasher Sleepout, an extreme event that is part camping trip, part haunted house and part escape room. But when the fun turns deadly, Alex has to play the game if she wants to make it out alive. This Halloween night ahfest film will be screened at Muskegon Community College with an introduction by MCC instructor and actor Tom Harryman, who plays a part in the movie. Admission, popcorn and cider are free! For more information, call 231-777-0324.
Life Change Church: Trunk or Treat
October 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Life Change Church located at 1807 W. Giles invites you to join them for Trunk or Treat! This is a free community event for everyone in Muskegon! Bring your kids dressed in costumes to this safe and fun event! They will have lots of candy, cider and donuts, fun games, live music, and many other fall activities for your family! This years event will be at Reeths-Puffer Middle/Central Elementary Schools. For more information visit www.mylifechangechurch.tv or call 231-766-5599.
Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesdays @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Market season is May – November from 8:00am – 2:00pm, located at 242 W. Western Ave., For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com
Thursday November 1
Hoppy Way IPA: Beer Launch Party!
November 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pigeon Hill Brewing Company presents Hoppy Way Ipa, a beer that gives back! $1 per beer during this launch party goes to the United Way of the Lakeshore to support local programs in education, income and health. For more information, call (231) 375-5184.
Bring on the Bacon with Chef Char
November 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to Kitchen 242 inside the Muskegon Farmers’ Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. for the culinary class, “Bring on the Bacon with Chef Char!” Create some wonderful snacks, side dishes and party pleasers in this class that is everything bacon. You will make Game Day Jalapeno Poppers, Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bombs, Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Broccoli and Brussel Sprout Bacon Salad and Candied Bacon. The cost is $45. For more information, call (231) 769-2202 or visit Eventbrite.com to sign up
Jacks Hockey Home Game –VS- U18 Team USA
November 1 @ 10:30 am – This is Kids Day!
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. Come to the L.C. Walker Arena for a Lumberjacks’ home game as they take on the U18 Team USA! For ticket information, contact asponaas@MuskegonLumberjacks.com or call 231-724-5225, ext. 259.
Jazz Night: Third Coast Ensemble
November 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come to the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague for “Jazz Night” with Third Coast Ensemble! For more information, call (231) 894-5333.
Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Market season is May – November from 8:00am – 2:00pm, Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.
Free Planetarium and Science Museum at Muskegon Community College
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Carr-Fles Planetarium, room 135: “Oasis in Space” transports the audience on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy, and solar system in search of liquid water, a key ingredient for life on Earth. This 35-minute program will run August 28 – October 30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm. No reservations are needed. John Bartley Science Museum, room 141: (across the hall from the planetarium) has new exhibits on electricity and magnetism. Open 9:00am – 4:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 9:00am – 7:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays so you can visit before the planetarium show. Fridays are by appointment only. For more information, or to schedule a free, private visit for your group, call (231) 777-0289 or email tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu.
Friday November 2
Wasserman’s Flowers & Gifts Holiday Open House
November 2 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, November 2 from 8:00am – 8:00pm and Saturday, November 3 from 8:00am – 5:00pm, you are warmly invited to Wasserman’s located on 1595 Lakeshore Dr. for their Holiday Open House! Enjoy festive treats, shopping, hourly prize drawings and fun. For more information, call 231-755-6536.
Vintage Holiday Open House
November 2 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join Vintage Redefined and The Front Porch Friday, November 2 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm, as they kick off the holiday season with a Festive Vintage Christmas Open House! This is a wonderful night of nostalgia from the shiny bright ornaments to the twinkling of the lights! You’ll find beautiful displays of unique holiday decor, cool gifts and of course, curated vintage farmhouse, cottage and rustic home décor. There will be delicious hors d’oeuvre, beverages and holiday music at both stops. For more information, call 231-750-1987.
Pianist David Moul at the Book Nook & Java Shop
November 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come to the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague for pianist David Moul!
He performs classical, jazz, and contemporary styles, but primarily plays for church and praise & worship services. For more information, call 231-894-5333.
West Michigan Symphony Presents: Scheherazade Showcase November 2 @ 7:30 pm
Visit the Frauenthal Center as the West Michigan Symphony presents “Scheherazade Showcase!” Normally they’re at the back of the ensemble, but this time they’re putting the marimba and tuba in the spotlight. You’ll be amazed by their talented musicians as they showcase their instruments, from high to low end! Nearly everyone gets a solo in Scheherazade – including violin, clarinet, oboe and horn to name a few. Single ticket prices are $24-$60. Student tickets are $10. Call 231-726-3231 ext. 223 for tickets and more information.
Saturday November 3
Lumber Barons’ Ball: Kaleidoscope of Color
November 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come to the Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay Ave. for their signature annual fundraiser. With a drink in hand, explore the new exhibit, Collection by Color, revisit your favorite exhibits, mingle with friends, and bid on unique auction items while helping sustain the museum’s mission. A delicious strolling dinner is included. For more information visit
www.lakeshoremuseum.org/fundraiser-2018.
Live Music: Acoustic Oasis
November 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come to the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St. for Acoustic Oasis! Phil Petersen and Glen Miller are two guys who love playing music. Inspired by such artists as CSNY, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne, he has created a playlist of covers featuring 6 and 12 string guitars, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, clarinet and harmonica. For more information call 231-894-5333.
Performances @ The Block: Jonathan Holden
November 3 @ 7:30 pm
Come to The Block located at 360 W. Western Ave. for Jonathan Holden! In a showcase of West Michigan Symphony talented musicians, principal clarinet Jon Holden has brought together an ensemble featuring Marissa Olin, flute, Marat Rakhmatullaev, principal bassoon, and more. Call 231-726-3231 ext. 223 for tickets and more info. Doors and bar open at 6:45pm.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market
November 3 @ 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.
Shrimp Tasting with the Fish Monger’s Wife LLC
November 3
We love a good shrimp! Come sample what we’ll have in stock for the holidays. Tickets are $5 each and include a $5 off coupon. Fish Mongers Wife is located at 2127 W. Sherman Blvd. Call to reserve your time slot. For more information call 231-755-1600
Mona Shores Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
November 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, November 3 from 9:00am – 3:00pm, come to Mona Shores High School located at 1121 W. Seminole Rd. for their Holiday Arts & Crafts Show! Over 180 booths of handcrafted items from all over Michigan will be located in the Sailor Center, Hanichen Gym, auxiliary gym and cafeteria. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $1 and parking is free. For more information, call 231-332-8230 or visit www.monashores.net.
Holiday Bazaar
November 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 3 from 9:00am – 2:00pm, you’re invited to Trinity Lutheran Church located at 3225 Roosevelt Rd. for their Holiday Bazaar! For more information, call (231) 755-1292.
Raise the Roof: Art Extravaganza
November 3 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club located at 280 W. Webster is hosting an Art Extravaganza that includes a Juried Art Show, an Artwork Sale and a Second Chance Art Auction! Proceeds from this event will go to the Raise the Roof campaign to assist in the replacement of the roof at the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (231) 725-9220.
Back Alley Comedy Club: DJ Dangler & Kate Brindle
November 3 @ 8:00 pm
Located inside Sherman Bowling Center, 1531 W. Sherman Blvd.Tickets are $10. For more information, call 231-755-1258.
Sunday November 4
Muskegon Community College Vocal Ensembles
November 4 @ 3:00 pm
Sunday, November 4 at 3:00pm, come to the Frauenthal Center for “The Music of Autumn” presented by the Muskegon Community College Collegiate Singers. Tickets are $8.00 for adults or $2.00 for students and children. For tickets or more information, call 231-727-8001.
The Swan Series
November 4 @ 4:00 pm
The White Lake Music Society will present four dynamic lectures entitled “The Swan Series!” Join host Robert Swan as he shares many of his insights, experiences, and expertise gleaned from 36 years of performing in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under such famed conductors as George Solti, Daniel Barenboim, Leonard Bernstein, Leopoldo Stowkowski, Claudio Abbado, and many others. Each lecture will be held at the United Methodist Church located at 117 S. Division St., Whitehall at 4:00pm. The suggested donation is $7 at the door.
Reminder:
Sunday November 4, it’s time to fall back and set the clocks back to mark the end of daylight saving time.
Enjoy all the fun events happening in Muskegon!
Check out our website for more details
www.visitmuskegon.org
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