Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org
Monday April 29:
Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
Tuesday April 30:
Planetarium Show: The Dream of Interstellar Flight
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Visit West Michigan’s only free planetarium! Carr-Fles Planetarium on the main campus of Muskegon Community College is showing “Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight,” April 2 – June 13 (no shows on May 7 – 16) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm – 7:35pm. Be dazzled with virtual rides aboard the spacecraft of the future and see how far our technology can take us. For more information, call (231) 777-0289.
Group Bicycle Tour
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company every Tuesday at 6:00pm for a 90 minute group bike ride! There are five different groups to fit your biking needs and abilities and helmets are strongly encouraged. Loaner helmets are always available at City Hub Cyclery (585 W. Clay Ave., Downtown Muskegon). Unruly Brewing Co. is offering $1 off your first post-ride beer! For more information call Raymond at 231-206-6182.
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza with Sofia
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Yes, pizza really was a completely Italian idea that the whole world has copied. The cost is $45. For more information or to register visit www.eventbrite.com and search for Muskegon Farmers Market or you can see a full list of classes on the Kitchen 242 Facebook Event Page. For more information call (231) 769-2202.
Introduction to Mushroom Hunting
7:00-8:00pm
Would you like to know how to safely identify a Morel from a Blusher? A member of the Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club will provide an overview to help you get started. No registration required. This is free event at the Norton Shores Library located at 705 Seminole Rd.
Wednesday May 1
Lake Express Ferry Opens for the Season
The Lake Express high speed cross lake ferry opens for the season May 1! Offering the most daily crossings and record-setting speed, Lake Michigan’s high speed auto ferry offers a convenient and easy to use modern shortcut across Lake Michigan. Leave the hassles of Chicago traffic congestion behind when you ride the Lake Express ferry. Typical Lake Michigan crossings on the Lake Express take just 2-1/2 hours from coast-to-coast, a fraction of the time it would take to drive. The Lake Express crosses Lake Michigan 4 times daily during its spring and summer schedule. With the addition of evening sailings during its summer schedule, the Lake Express makes 6 Lake Michigan crossings daily during the height of the summer travel season.
With easy and convenient highway connections in Milwaukee (I-94 and I-43) and Muskegon (I-96 and US-31), the Lake Express is the perfect way to fast forward to your preferred destination in Michigan, Wisconsin or beyond. For more information or to book a reservation, call 1-866-914-1010.
Thursday May 2
Family Fun Night: Cinco De Mayo
6:00pm
Celebrate this Mexican tradition with our Cinco de Mayo Family Fun Night at the Montague branch library located at 8778 Ferry St. Montague 231-893-2675. Learn about the Mexican culture through stories, music, crafts and more. This is a free event
Muskegon Outdoors Farmer’s Market Open for the Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmer’s Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, crafts and baked goods. Summer hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00am – 2:00pm beginning May 2. The Farmers’ Market also hosts a Flea Market on Wednesdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm. For more information call 231-722-3251 or e-mail muskfarmermkt@shorelinecity.com.
Historic Sites Open for the 2019 Season
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Hackley and Hume Historic Site will open for its 2019 season Thursday, May 2! During the touring season, tickets are sold in the City Barn (Carriage House) at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. With a purchased ticket, visitors will enjoy a classic Hackley and Hume tour at the site, which usually takes about an hour. Visitors can also explore the Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and the Fire Barn Museum, which are self-guided tours. With a combo ticket, visitors will also have access to the Main Museum Center.
May, June, September, and October Schedule:
• Thursday – Saturday & Monday 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• CLOSED Tuesdays & Wednesdays
July and August Schedule:
• Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tickets:
• Combo $12
• Adults $10
• Seniors $8
• Kids 2-12 $5
No registration required. Visitors are welcome to walk-in during open hours. Tours leave the City Barn (Carriage House) every 20 minutes and leave in groups of 10 or less. The last tour leaves at 4:00 pm. For more information call 231-722-7578.
The Bennett Prize Opening Event
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the organizers, jurors, and top ten finalists of the first–ever Bennett Prize national competition recognizing women figurative realist painters. The winner of the $50,000 top prize will be announced at 7:00pm at a program following the public reception. Prize funders and collectors Steve Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt will speak about the Prize and announce the finalists. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 231-720-2570.
The Amazing Museum Race: The Journey Continues
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gather a team of 2-4 adults to compete in this Amazing Race style scavenger hunt through the museum! Scavenger hunt participants will need to complete challenges including trivia, puzzles, and “pit stops” as they work through the museum in an attempt at the best time. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There will be light hors d’oeuvres (included in price of your ticket) and a cash bar at 6:00pm. No team? No problem! Single registrations will be combined to form a team, or added to a team of 3 or less. Tickets are available through Eventbrite, in the Museum Store, or by calling 231-722-0278. The cost is $12 – $15.
Girls Night Out: Cordials & Trifles with Chef Char
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This class is for those who like to bake and build simple sweet treats. You will be making an assortment of cakes and making various fruit fillings, creams and ganache. You will also be infusing liquor and creating your own sweet cordial recipes for sipping and enjoying. You must be 21 to sign up for this class. The cost is $55.00 and tickets are available through Eventbrite.com. For more information call (231) 769-2202.
Shrek the Musical
7:30 pm
Come to the Frauenthal Theater at the Muskegon Civic Theatre presents, “Shrek the Musical!” Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm. Sunday matinee times are at 3:00pm. Tickets are $22 – $24. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Friday May 3
Shrek the Musical
7:30 pm
Come to the Frauenthal Theater at the Muskegon Civic Theatre presents, “Shrek the Musical!” Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm. Sunday matinee times are at 3:00pm. Tickets are $22 – $24. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Hennessy’s Comedy Night
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Come to Hennessey’s Irish Pub for live stand-up Comedy! Hosted by Tim Locke, Hennessey’s features various stand-up comedians from all over Michigan! The cover is free! For more information call (231) 728-3333.
Saturday May 4
Hats & Horses
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to the Frauenthal Center for Hats & Horses, a fundraiser for Pioneer Resources! Enjoy food, mint juleps, live music, derby race coverage, betting games, and contests! This year’s event will be held at a new venue, the Frauenthal Ballroom in downtown Muskegon. You are encouraged to get your tickets early and dress in derby attire/hats (semi/formal attire) for this Kentucky Derby-themed party. This year’s proceeds will be used to help fund Day Camp at Pioneer Trails. Day Camp is a program dedicated to serving children and young adults, ages 6 to 26, with physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, and autism. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor a table of eight or ten, please contact Christine at 231-220-2304.
Shrek the Musical
7:30 pm
Come to the Frauenthal Theater at the Muskegon Civic Theatre presents, “Shrek the Musical!” Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm. Sunday matinee times are at 3:00pm. Tickets are $22 – $24. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
2019 HERO Mud Run
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for the 2019 HERO Mud Run presented by J.J.E.D. Enterprises! HERO Mud Run is not your ordinary Mud Run, it is an insane 5K obstacle run with 60+ unique and crazy obstacles with mud, fire, and barbed wire. To complete a HERO Mud Run requires teamwork, courage, and determination to push your body further than you ever have before. Attempt it individually if you’re up for it, or have a blast with your team! Hungry for more? Run the course again! Please visit www.Heromud.com for details.
Kids Baking: Trifles with Chef Char
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
This class is for those who like to bake and build simple sweet treats. You will be making an assortment of cakes and making various fruit fillings, creams and ganache to proudly display composed layers in decadent trifle combinations. The cost is $45.00 and tickets are available through Eventbrite.com. For more information call (231) 769-2202.
History for the Whole Family
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Visit the Hackley & Hume Historic Site with the family! Are you a history buff that finds it hard to visit historic sites with your young family? If so, this program is designed for you! Bring the young ones, and while the adults are enjoying a tour throughout the sites or learning more about local history, your kids can enjoy their own history experience with games, tours and make ‘n take activities. This event is geared toward families with kids between 4 and 12 years of age. The cost is only $5, or free with your museum membership. For more information call 231-722-7578.
Delicious Demise: Last event of the Season
May 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Amanda’s Bequest, a heritage farm-stay bed & breakfast, and Art of Cookery, a heritage farm to fork cooking school and bakery, offer special “Murder Mystery” events! Participants learn about cultural food differences and experience dishes that are authentic to the country or place the theme is based on. You get food discovery, dinner, and “DEMISE!”
This is so much fun! You will be emailed more detailed information about the event prior to arrival, including your role assignment and costume suggestions. The activities last from 5:00pm – 8:00pm with dinner served in courses. These are themed murder mysteries based on the season, month and number of guests. All are different, so keep coming back for the next one! A minimum of 6 people are required. Murder mystery dinners are adult themed and not suitable for those under 17 years of age. (Not fully suitable for special diets. Some foods are naturally gluten free or vegetarian and these are present, but no separate dishes can be prepared.) For more information, please call (231) 740-4065 or e-mail ICan@bygonebasics.com. You can request no role, or small role if you are a little shy. Conversely, do request a big role if you are excited about doing this! They reserve the right to change the posted theme to adjust to group sizes. Please call or e-mail to register or visit the website below. The cost is $45, or $35 if you’re staying at Amanda’s Bequest Bed & Breakfast.
Sunday May 5
Shrek the Musical
May 5 @ 3:00 pm
Come to the Frauenthal Theater at the Muskegon Civic Theatre presents, “Shrek the Musical!” Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm. Sunday matinee times are at 3:00pm. Tickets are $22 – $24. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Monday May 6
Hackley Crafts: Hoop Wreath
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to Hackley Public Library for the crafting workshop, “Hoop Wreaths!” This is a fun and simple way to add flowers to your home! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required and will open one month before class. To register call 231-722-8011. This event is free to the public and recommended for ages 16 and up.
Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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.