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www.visitmuskegon.org
September 29 – October 31
StoryWalk at Hackley Park: FREE
Take a Walk, Read a Book, Have an Adventure! The Hackley Public Library invites everyone to enjoy a story while walking along the walking path in Hackley Park during the month of October! StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity promoting reading and outdoor physical activity for kids and families. The book in HPL’s StoryWalk® is “Full of Fall” by April Pulley Sayre. Signs with pages from “Full of Fall” will be posted along the walking path in Hackley Park for everyone to read and enjoy! This is an ongoing event – feel free to visit this StoryWalk® anytime in Hackley Park, all during the month of October. Be sure to take pictures of your time enjoying this StoryWalk® and share them with HPL on Facebook or Instagram! (facebook.com/HackleyPL) (instagram.com/hackleypubliclibrary)
Monday October 12:
Muskegon Drum Crew
Lakeshore Sports Arena
4470 Airline Road
A fun workout for all ages and fitness levels!
Men and women both welcome!
Lakeshore Sports Arena located at 4470 Airline Road from 7-8 pm
$2 Class Fee $1 Equipment Rental
Facebook Group facebook.com/groups/muskegondrumcrew
Tuesday October 13:
Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
The Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from May 2 through November 30, 2020. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm For
COVID19 safety measures, the market will have a different look and feel this year: Please wear your mask and walk within the direction arrows. Thank you
Live Music at Marine Tap Room
Marine Tap Room,
1983 Lakeshore Drive
Live Music on the patio every Tuesday through October from 6pm-8pm Check the “events” tab on the Marine Tap Room Facebook for the most current information.
Wednesday October 14:
Muskegon Flea Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
Market Season: May – October Market Day: Wednesday Market Hours: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open Studio: Fall into the Arts: FREE
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E. Colby St.
Middle & High School Students FREE Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 2:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with both art and music projects. Art students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on
Social Dance Classes
October 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Orchard View Community Education
1765 Ada, Muskegon
With a focus on “social dancing” we will be covering a variety of couple dancing styles including salsa, bachata and swing. Sign up with a partner. These are beginner lessons. No experience needed. MASKS are required. Salsa & Bachata have a flair that hooks both spectators & dancers. Swing dance is an unabashedly joyful dance, with a solid flowing style that closely reflects its music from the late 20’s Hot Jazz to the early 40’s Big Bands. Classes are every Wednesday evening in October, 6:30-8:00 pm in the Orchard View Community Education Gym at 1765 Ada Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442. $20 per person for the month. Sign up must go thru Orchard View Community Education at https://orchardviewce.digitalsignup.com/Class/17-social-dance-class, (231) 760-1350
Thursday October 15:
Toddler Story Time with Hackley Library
October 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
We are excited to welcome a very limited audience to our story times in September! Our space is limited to two families at each story time. For In-Person Story Time, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by calling 231-722-8014. Everyone present, including children 2 and older, must wear a face mask covering their noses and mouths. Don’t worry if you can’t be here in person! We stream all story times on Facebook Live and post the recordings. Not sure which day to attend/watch? Our Toddler Story Time is intended for children who enjoy shorter stories and more movement activities. Our Preschool Story Time is designed for children who prefer to follow along with longer stories. Toddler Story Time in October will take place at 10:30 AM on October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. *On Thursday and Friday mornings, the Youth Services Department will be closed for browsing between 10:00 and 11:00. Holds pick up will still be available.
Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursdays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art,
296 W. Webster Ave.
Free museum admission all day every Thursdays, compliments of The Meijer Foundation. Please remember your mask
Fall Open House
October 15-16
Century Club Retail Center
356 W. Western Ave.
Stop by and shop their unique stores and art gallery. Thursday from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Friday from 11:00am – 8:00pm. Prizes will be given away at individual stores as well as a grand prize. Please wear a mask when entering the building. 231-571-9101
Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market
October 13 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
The Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from May 2 through November 30, 2020. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm For COVID19 safety measures, the market will have a different look and feel this year: Please wear your mask and walk within the direction arrows. Thank you
Muskegon Drum Crew
Lakeshore Sports Arena
4470 Airline Road
A fun workout for all ages and fitness levels!
Men and women both welcome!
Lakeshore Sports Arena located at 4470 Airline Road from 7-8 pm
$2 Class Fee $1 Equipment Rental
Facebook Group facebook.com/groups/muskegondrumcrew
Friday October 16:
Friday Family Fun Night: Smashing Pumpkins
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Lakeshore Museum Center
430 W. Clay Ave.
Join us outside at the Lakeshore Museum Center for our annual Smashing Pumpkins night featuring the museum’s trebuchet flinging pumpkins at the building, pumpkin painting, staff pumpkin carving contest and more. To protect staff and guests we ask guests to wear facemasks, use hand sanitizer often, and maintain a 6ft+ distance from other guests when possible. Free for Muskegon County residents, non-residents ages 3 and up are $5. Open-house style event, advanced registration not required.
West Michigan Vintage Market: Fall Vendor Sale
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
S. Getty Street
This event will be Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th from 9:00am-4:00pm at My Space Office and Storage. We are going to be offering 10,000+ sqft of amazing curators, local food vendors, and artisans featuring shabby chic decor, mid-century modern & re-purposed furniture! Free Entry!! Family Friendly!!
Since deciding to cancel our Spring Vendor Event we’ve dusted ourselves off and are gearing up for our Fall Event.
Fall Open House
October 15-16
Century Club Retail Center
356 W. Western Ave.
Stop by and shop their unique stores and art gallery. Thursday from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Friday from 11:00am – 8:00pm. Prizes will be given away at individual stores as well as a grand prize. Please wear a mask when entering the building. 231-571-9101
Fall Fundraiser for Muskegon Civic Theater and the Penguin Project
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Art Cats Gallery
1845 Lakeshore Dr.
This year it is more important than ever to support the Arts. Please join us in our Shopping for a Cause two day event on October 16 and 17. from 11-5 located at Art Cats Gallery, 1845 Lakeshore Dr. We will be donating a portion of all sales to Muskegon Civic Theater and The Penguin Project. All online sales are also included. A Part of AH FEST
Frau Brau Release – Cheers to the Next 90 Years!
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pigeon Hill Brewing,
500 W. Western Ave.
“Cheers to the next 90 years! In celebration of the Frauenthal Theater’s 90th anniversary, they have partnered with Pigeon Hill Brewing Company to create a special batch of German weiss beer, the Frau Brau!
Saturday October 17:
West Michigan Vintage Market: Fall Vendor Sale
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
S. Getty Street
This event will be Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th from 9:00am-4:00pm at My Space Office and Storage. We are going to be offering 10,000+ sqft of amazing curators, local food vendors, and artisans featuring shabby chic decor, mid-century modern & re-purposed furniture! Free Entry!! Family Friendly!!
Since deciding to cancel our Spring Vendor Event we’ve dusted ourselves off and are gearing up for our Fall Event. We are doubling down to make it bigger and better! Don’t miss it!
Fall Fundraiser for Muskegon Civic Theater and the Penguin Project
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Art Cats Gallery
1845 Lakeshore Dr.
This year it is more important than ever to support the Arts. Please join us in our Shopping for a Cause two day event on October 16 and 17. from 11-5 located at Art Cats Gallery, 1845 Lakeshore Dr. We will be donating a portion of all sales to Muskegon Civic Theater and The Penguin Project. All online sales are also included. A Part of AH FEST
Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
The Muskegon Farmers Outdoor Market will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from May 2 through November 30, 2020. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm For COVID19 safety measures, the market will have a different look and feel this year: Please wear your mask and walk within the direction arrows. Thank you
Montague Farmers’ Market
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Montague Farmers’ Market,
Church St. at Water St.
Montague Farmers Market Hours: Saturday 9 am – 12:30 pm (May – October)
Sweetwater Local Foods MarketSweetwater Local Foods Market – OFFERING PREORDERS FOR PICKUP
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market, 6401 Harvey St.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market will be offering a PREORDER ONLY market, out in the parking lot, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Sign up for the newsletter to get your order in here: https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt or get the list from the website here: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round.
Fall Festival at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo, 4180 West M-20
New Era, Michigan
Looking for something to do with the kids this fall? The Fall Festival at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo is the perfect place to be! Weekends in October, capture the perfect photo in the Pumpkin Patch and enjoy their 46+ farm attractions!
Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
BoomTown Market, 351 W. Western Ave
Boomtown Market in Downtown Muskegon invites you to free Draft, Craft Beer & Wine Tastings every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sample unique Craft Beers on Tap from all around Michigan ! If you like it, we’ll can a 32 ounce-er for you right then and there!
Please remember to check our website www.visitmuskegon.org for the many virtual events happening every day.