Events Happening in Muskegon County, Monday 10-26-20 to Sunday 11-01-20

*Remember to bring your mask to all events*
Please check out our website for many virtual events happening every day.
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 26:

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 27:

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.

Dance Flow
6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Dance offers the opportunity to be truly present; it connects to the core of self awareness through movements that strengthen and balance the body. Led by experienced dancer and certified Zumba instructor Rommyna, class will start with a warm up, followed by dancing to Latin and World Music, and finished with a cool down. This class will be accessible for beginners and beyond – please let us know your experience level during the registration process! Through this movement, participants will improve their mental and physical health. Please note that students will be required to sign a participation waiver upon arrival and should bring their own water. Class is held at Goodrich Park located at 100 N. Lake St. 231-893-2524. Class cost $10 per person. Registration is required. Register here: https://www.artswhitelake.org/upcoming-classes COVID-19 Considerations:
Class size is limited to 8 in order to allow for appropriate social distancing.

Wednesday October 28:

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
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 Ave. $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 29:

Social District Grand Opening Celebration
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration of the Downtown Muskegon Social District! This event will take place outside. Please gather at the Alcoa Stage outside the Chamber of Commerce Building. Come out and meet other Chamber and Community members while enjoying to-go beverages from participating establishments. Current participating establishments: Burl and Sprig, Courses,
Pigeon Hill, Unruly, Walker’s and more coming soon! Masks are required when you are not able to social distance. Any questions please call 231-722-3751

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

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

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 30:

Postcard Salon Sale
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. Postcard Salon exhibition is now open to visitors. The works of art will be available to view until the end of October, ending with the opportunity for the public to buy the artworks for $30 each on October 30 and October 31. The 2020 Postcard Salon features about 1,700 works of art by nearly 600 artists; both numbers are the highest seen in the 14 years the event has taken place.
• Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Exclusive entry and shopping hours for Muskegon Museum of Art members:
Friday, October 30, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
All of the artwork is available to purchase for $30 each. Half of the sale proceeds go to the artists that sell and half goes to the museum to fund programming.
–Occupancy Limits–
Due to health and safety measures, Postcard Salon gallery occupancy is limited to five guests. Visitors wanting to spend more time enjoying the cards are encouraged to visit in advance of the sale dates of October 30 and 31.

Haunted Lodge at Twin Lake County Park
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Haunted Lodge and Haunted Walkway. Enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn and hot cocoa! ADULTS $5, KIDS $3, KIDS 8 & UNDER FREE. October 30 & 31.
7-11 pm This is a fundraiser for their fireworks program and somethings may not be suitable for the young at heart

The Rocky Horror Show: Live in Concert
6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Muskegon Civic Theatre presents Drive-in Live Theatre! Join us at The Mart Dock located at 560 Mart. St. for a LIVE concert production of The Rocky Horror Show. Drive up, tune in your radio, and we’ll cover the rest! Enjoy LIVE THEATRE from the comfort of your own car! We’re bringing you a cult-classic seasonal tale live on stage in concert format! Our volunteer actors will perform the show live in front of you — giving you the chance to see and hear live theatre magic from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. Tickets are $25 per person and parking is first come-first served. For more information call 231-722-3852 or 231-903-0669

Preschool Story Time with Hackley Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am
We are excited to welcome a very limited audience to our story times in October! 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. *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.

Trail of Terror Holton
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
West Michigan’s voted number one haunted trail
Open 4 shows only 2020
Oct 23 24 30 31
Dusk till 11 PM
TRAIL OF TERROR HOLTON
7582 Crocker Road
HOLTON MI
$15 REG ADMISSION
$20 VIP FASTER PASS
FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK FOR CURRENT DAY INFORMATION AND UPDATES
TRAIL OF TERROR HOLTON ON FACEBOOK
DRESS WARM, WEAR SHOES TO RUN FAST IN LONG LINES GOOD TIMES CONCESSIONS MUSIC HOODIES TSHIRTS KEEPING THEH LEGACY ALIVE!!
HONORING OWNERS BELOVED SON DAKOTA DEAN MURPHY and his commitment to service community and family!

Saturday October 31:

Postcard Salon Sale
11:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art’s rescheduled Postcard Salon exhibition is now open to visitors. The MMA’s Postcard Salon is a non-competitive event that features small-scale works by hundreds of Michigan artists. The works of art will be available to view until the end of October, ending with the opportunity for the public to buy the artworks for $30 each on October 30 and October 31. The 2020 Postcard Salon features about 1,700 works of art by nearly 600 artists; both numbers are the highest seen in the 14 years the event has taken place.
• Exclusive entry and shopping hours for Muskegon Museum of Art members:
Friday, October 30, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
All of the artwork is available to purchase for $30 each. Half of the sale proceeds go to the artists that sell and half goes to the museum to fund programming.
–Occupancy Limits–
Due to health and safety measures, Postcard Salon gallery occupancy is limited to five guests. Visitors wanting to spend more time enjoying the cards are encouraged to visit in advance of the sale dates of October 30 and 31.
Postcard Salon is underwritten by G & L Chili Dogs.

Drive Thru Trunk-or-Treat
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hey kiddos this is for you and your friends! We are excited to host a contact-free Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat for the community! Enter the mall parking lot located at 5600 Harvey St. by J.C. Penney, and drive through decorated car trunks in the Sears lot. Each child will receive a bag to hold out the car window and volunteers from each trunk will fill it with candy. There will be music, amazing trunks, lots of candy, and a chance to win a family pizza party! Feel free to come in costume, and invite friends! 231-798-7104

Haunted Lodge at Twin Lake County Park
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Haunted Lodge and Haunted Walkway. Enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn and hot cocoa! ADULTS $5, KIDS $3, KIDS 8 & UNDER FREE. October 30 & 31.
7-11 pm This is a fundraiser for their fireworks program and somethings may not be suitable for the young at heart

Trail of Terror Holton
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
West Michigan’s voted number one haunted trail
Open 4 shows only 2020
Oct 23 24 30 31
Dusk till 11 PM
TRAIL OF TERROR HOLTON
7582 Crocker Road
HOLTON MI
$15 REG ADMISSION
$20 VIP FASTER PASS
FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK FOR CURRENT DAY INFORMATION AND UPDATES
TRAIL OF TERROR HOLTON ON FACEBOOK
DRESS WARM, WEAR SHOES TO RUN FAST IN LONG LINES GOOD TIMES CONCESSIONS MUSIC HOODIES TSHIRTS KEEPING THEH LEGACY ALIVE!!
HONORING OWNERS BELOVED SON DAKOTA DEAN MURPHY and his commitment to service community and family!

Celtic Halloween at Unruly
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The festivities will begin at 5 pm and will run until 10 pm at Unruly located at 360 W. Western
Wear your spooky, Celtic, or whatever you want costume and join the costume contest if you dare! We will be practicing social distancing and everyone will need to have a table to sit, stand, or dance at. We are limited to half capacity so we will only let people in on a first come basis. What IS a ‘Celtic Halloween’? Glad you asked: Happy Hour 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ($1 off all Beers) Costume Contest 8:30 p.m. Irish DJ spinning all your Irish Samhain and Spooky Favorites Barley Saints to close the night! 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information 231-206-5398

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!

Halloween Full Moon-Costume Kayak Float
9:30 pm – Midnight
Join Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service for the “Halloween Full Moon-Costume Kayak Float,” a nighttime costume full moon float!  Wear a costume and you’ll get a $5 refund on your kayak rental! The medieval English called this month’s moon the blood moon. Meet at the Creston Rd. boat launch at 9:30pm for a 1 & 1/2 hour float on Muskegon River down to Veteran’s Memorial Park.  There’ll be a quick costume contest at 9:45pm.  Transport back to your vehicle after the float will be provided by Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service.  Your float includes a kayak, paddle, life vest, and a glow stick.  The cost is $25 per person and there are 20 single kayaks available.  Kayak owners are welcome to join, but must provide transport for themselves and their kayaks upstream.  Skies must be 80% clear for the event to happen.  Visit GUYSKAYAKS.COM or call 231-740-0227 for more information or to buy tickets.  Happy floating!

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Please remember to check our website www.visitmuskegon.org for the many virtual events happening every day.