Muskegon County Calendar of Events Aug. 26 – Sept. 2, 2019

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Monday August 26:

Zumba on the LST
August 26 @ 7:00 pm
It’s Zumba on the LST! Come out and move for a good cause, Every Woman’s Place! Bring a friend or three and join 3zCrew and EWP for a Zumba night on the deck of the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum. The cost is only $10. For more information call (231) 759-7909.

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Kids Storytime: 3:00pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.Docent-led Tower Tours Admission: $2 – Kids 11 and under $3 – Military and veterans $4 – 12 and up Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

MADLOS Presents: Street Dance
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to downtown Muskegon’s Olthoff Stage for free Latin or Swing dance lessons from MADLOS! Start with a lesson, then try your moves on the sidewalk at these free events. No partner or experience is needed. While the cost is free, donations are appreciated. Keep an eye on the MADLOS Facebook page to see what style of dance will be offered each week.

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.

Pigeon Hill Brewing Co: Monday Night Bike Ride
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Beginning at 6:00pm, come to Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. to join in a group bicycle ride! The goal is for everyone to start and finish together for a total ride time of 90 minutes. Please arrive early. The ride begins promptly at 6:00pm. You’ll travel from Pigeon Hill to Pere Marquette Beach via the Lakeshore Bike Trail (10-11 miles). For more information call (231) 375-5184.

Roll On Muskegon
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Roll On Muskegon is a casual, family friendly, community bike ride on the streets of Muskegon. Every Monday night we leave as a group from the downtown Muskegon Farmer’s Market to visit and explore a different neighborhood of Muskegon.Casual, 8-10 mph for Approx. 90 minutes to get outside and wave to our neighbors.

Tuesday August 27:

Hackley Public Library FREE Concert: JMM Jazz
August 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Step back in time as you enjoy vintage era music performed by phenomenal local band JMM Jazz! This trio will cover many classic jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. This performance is free to the public and great for all ages.(231) 722-8000.

Montague Band Shell Free Concert: Aoife Scott
August 27 @ 7:00 pm
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a lovely evening listening to music. The rain site is Montague High School. This concert is generously supported by the Arts Council of White Lake. For more information on the concert series, call 231-893-2524.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, handicrafts and baked goods.
Farmers’ Market hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm. For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit their website www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

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.

Wednesday August 28:

Workaholic Women’s Wednesday Cruise
August 28 @ 7:00 pm
Take some time out of your busy schedule to enjoy a cruise of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan aboard the Aquastar! Join local celebrity Britta Cleveland for a mid-week adventure with music, food, adult beverages and specialty vendors. You will need a debit/credit card to purchase drinks. Tickets are $25. Stop by Visit Muskegon and pick up a $5 coupon! Visit www.aquastarcruises.com to book your spot or call (231) 903-0669 for more information.

Muskegon Flea Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Flea Market is where everything imaginable is sold.
The Flea Market is Wednesdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm. For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit their website www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Muskegon State Park
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Classes will be held Wednesday mornings from 10:00am -11:00am. The drop-in rate is $10. Join Diana and enjoy the serenity of the great lakes as she guides participants through stretching and balancing poses while focusing on breath work and relaxation. Participants should bring a towel or sheet and sunglasses. Meet at the Channel Beach Pavilion. All new participants should arrive early and children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. Bad weather? Call 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Thursday August 29:

Fetch Cycling Group
August 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet in the parking lot behind Fetch Brewing Company on Thursdays at 6:00pm for a 60 minute No Drop Bike Ride. All abilities and fitness levels are encouraged and welcome. Helmets are encouraged. Fetch Brewing Company provides you with the added incentive of $1 off your first post-ride beer! To get details and to see if this is a good fit for you www.fetchbrewing.com

Jazz on the Patio
6:00 pm
Beginning at 6:00pm, come to Bella Maria’s Event Center at Oakridge Golf Course for “Jazz on the Patio!” Sit outside on their beautiful patio and enjoy great drink specials, a fabulous dinner menu and live jazz music as you view the sunset. Doors open at 6:00pm and the music begins at 6:30pm. Reservations are recommended for a table outside by calling 231-563-6914.

Friday August 30:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.Docent-led Tower Tours Admission: $2 – Kids 11 and under $3 – Military and veterans $4 – 12 and up Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

Muskegon Polish Festival
August 30 – August 31
The Muskegon Polish Festival will take place over Labor Day weekend at historic Hackley Park in Downtown Muskegon! Friday and Saturday, August 30 – 31 the 2-day Muskegon Polish Festival offers Polish cultural activities including food, polka music, dancing, a Catholic mass, and much more. People of all ethnicities are invited for an authentic Polish experience and a unique venue in the heart of Muskegon. A large dance floor will make for a great time polka dancing and for all opportunities for a great time with all festival attendees. For more information and entertainment line-up visit muskegonpolishfest.com.

Kool Kidz Bash
August 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bring the kids to McGraft Park for the Kool Kidz Bash! The mission of this youth concert is to provide a safe, fun atmosphere for youth ages 6+ as a positive way to end the summer and start back to school. The Reds Youth Project will provide adult staff, volunteers, security, and a parent drop-off/pick-up location. Parents are welcome to attend and enjoy as well! General admission tickets are $25. VIP tickets include a Meet & Greet and are $45. There’ll also be a concession stand and photos available for a cost. For more information call 616-294-0262.

The Skeetown Players Present “The Dog Logs”
August 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Visit Harbor Unitarian Universalist Church located at 1296 Montgomery Ave. for “The Dog Logs,” a series of monologues as told from the perspective of Man’s Best Friend. You will howl, you will whimper and you will have a doggone good time! This show contains some stories that are based on heartbreaking true accounts. For this reason, this show is not suitable for young audiences. Admission is $5 and seating is first come first served. The donations will be split between Pound Buddies and Harbor Unitarian Universalist.

Saturday August 31:

Maranatha Summer Concert Series: Collingsworth Family
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference offers free concerts every Saturday night during the summer! Doors open at 6:45pm to the public, or you can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening pre-concert dinner buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guests receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Visit the website below for more information or call (231) 798-2161.

Unruly 6th Anniversary Party
August 31 @ 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Come to Unruly Brewing Co. in downtown Muskegon for the Unruly 6th Anniversary Party! Enjoy an outdoor stage with great entertainment, new beer releases, and fun all day long! Admission is free. For more information call (231) 288-1068.

Sweet Saturdays at the Lakeside Emporium
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join the Lakeside Emporium on Saturday afternoons from 12:00pm – 4:00pm, May through October, to enjoy food, entertainment, and “Treasure Alley” – a collection of vendors ranging from artists and authors to crafters, collectors, and even pottery demonstrations, all conveniently located on-site at the Lakeside Emporium. It’s family fun and enjoyment for all ages, and an opportunity to find just the perfect treat or gift for yourself or someone else. Enjoy the experience, delicious products, and great customer service at the Lakeside Emporium, and check out all the other wonderful businesses in Lakeside. For more information call 231-755-9933.

Montague Farmers’ Market
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Montague Farmers’ Market opens the first Saturday in June and runs every Saturday through October. Any farmer or baker who is interested in selling goods at the Market should contact Farmers’ Market Manager, Jeff Auch at City Hall at 893-1155 ext. 1757

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round Summer markets are held in the parking lot; winter markets are inside the lobby. For more information visit the website www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org

Summer Adventures at Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex is open Saturdays and Sundays in the summer from 10:00am – 2:00pm so you can enjoy a variety of warm weather sporting activities.
Wheel Luge: Slide down the only wheel luge track in North America! Wheel luge is done on a specially designed track with the same sleds used on the ice, but with wheels attached. The design of the track, adaptive equipment and surrounding common areas also accommodate persons with disabilities. Shorter than the ice track, average runs take approximately 9 seconds while covering 300 feet of track. Tickets for summer luge are not sold in advance. Guests are served on a first come, first served basis, but wait times are rarely more than 15 minutes. The cost is $10 for 4 runs, and $15 for the archery add-on. All equipment and instruction are provided with the purchase of a pass. Sneakers, long sleeve shirts and long pants are highly recommended to protect your skin from fiberglass “burns” in case you brush up against the side of the luge track. Participants must be at least 5 years of age. Learn Archery Fundamentals:
Muskegon State Park visitors can stop by the Sports Complex for a round of archery guided by an instructor. All participants receive a quick lessonof the basic fundamentals of archery. Participants can then shoot rounds of arrows at the controlled archery range. This activity is fun for ages 6 and older.The cost is $10 for 5 rounds of arrows, and $15 for luge add-on.

Sunday September 1:

Cars for Cancer Sunday Night Cruise & Kick-Off Party
September 1 @ 5:00 pm
Come to Mercy Health Lakes Village for the Cars for Cancer Sunday Night Cruise! This is a Kickoff Party for the 15th Annual Labor Day Cars for Cancer Car Show. Registration will be offered beginning at 5:00pm and there’ll also be live music in the Entertainment Tent until 11:00pm. The evening cruise begins at 6:30pm. For more info., e-mail Tradrod51@aol.com.

Monday September 2:

West Michigan United Labor Day Parade
September 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Labor Day is the holiday in which we recognize and celebrate the contribution of all America’s workers to the growth and continued vitality of our Nation. Everybody loves a parade! This is an all-inclusive community parade through the streets of downtown Muskegon. The parade will start 11:00am on Monday September 2, and will end approximately around 12:30pm. There will be a fun filled and FREE celebration following the parade that will go until 4:00pm. Enjoy multiple food vendors (for $5-$6 per meal), refreshments, treats, games, prizes, face painting, bounce houses, arts n’ crafts and much more! For more information or an application to be in the Labor Day Parade, email Jana@unitedwaylakeshore.org The parade starts at the intersection of 4th street and Clay Avenue. It will progress down Clay Avenue past Hackley Park to Jefferson Street (turning left) and heading towards Western Avenue. The march will continue down Western Avenue and end at 490 West Western Avenue for a post parade celebration!

14th Annual Labor Day Community Walk
September 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
No need to travel all the way to the Mackinac Bridge for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk when the White Lake Area offers a Labor Day Bridge Walk in their neighborhood! Monday, September 2 from 10:00am – 12:30pm.The Labor Day Community Walk begins on the Hart-Montague Bike Trail Head (at the east end of Spring St. located behind Whitehall Products and Montague Foods in Montague). City officials and area leaders walk with the people of the community across the White River Bridge to the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Walkers are welcome to continue on the path, turn around, or stay and enjoy healthy refreshments! For more information call (231) 893-4585.

15th Annual Muskegon Labor Day Cars for Cancer
September 2 @ 7:00 am
Beginning at 7:00am, come to the Mercy Health Partners Lakes Village for the 15th Annual Muskegon Labor Day Cars for Cancer! This year Different Strokes Car Club will be picking the top 10 with special trophies, plus there will still be the regular classes with 3 trophies per class:
Best of Show, Young Guns, People’s Choice
There’ll also be dash plaques to first 400 cars registered. Enjoy vendors, door prizes, valve cover racing and a grocery giveaway as well! Registration – 7:00am – 11:00am Participant Voting – 11:00am – 1:00pm Pancake breakfast (prepared by the Knights of Columbus #13035) 7:00am – 12:00pm Pre-registration is $10 (to guarantee a dash plaque) or $20 with a shirt and is due before August 25. Registration the day of the show is $10 and will be good for both Sunday and Monday. All proceeds (100%) go to the Johnson Family Center for Cancer Care – Mercy Health Partners. For more information e-mail Tradrod51@aol.com or visit their Facebook page by clicking the link below.

MADLOS Presents: Street Dance
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Mondays, June 3 – August 27 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, come to downtown Muskegon’s Olthoff Stage for free Latin or Swing dance lessons from MADLOS! Start with a lesson, then try your moves on the sidewalk at these free events. No partner or experience is needed. While the cost is free, donations are appreciated. Keep an eye on the MADLOS Facebook page to see what style of dance will be offered each week.

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Muskegon County Calendar of Events Aug. 26 – Sept. 2, 2019