Events Happening in Muskegon County – Monday Dec. 21, 2020 to Saturday Dec. 26, 2020

**Our office will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3**
*Please call before attending for any changes. Remember to wear your mask to all events*
Please check our website for virtual events happening
www.visitmuskegon.org

Monday December 21:

Taste of Muskegon Restaurant Bingo
Ongoing until December 31
Support Muskegon’s restaurants and you could win!
How to Play: Pick up a bingo card at the visitors bureau or www.tasteofmuskegon.org/tastemkgbingo
1. Visit a restaurant in each column of the Taste of Muskegon bingo card (they don’t need to be in the same row).
​2. Make a purchase of food, drinks, gift cards or holiday gifts at each of the 5 restaurants between December 7 and December 31, 2020.
3. Post a picture of your purchase on social media with #TasteMkgBingo.
4. Submit your entry on tasteofmuskegon.org by January 2, 2021 at Noon.
5. Winners of $25 restaurant gift cards will be announced on the Taste of Muskegon Facebook page on January 4-8. You’ll earn an entry for every set of five restaurants (one in each column) that you visit!

Hike the Lights – Naturally Socially Distanced
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michigan’s source for winter fun, the Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Drive is having their trail lights on each night for you to hike, run, skip, or walk on your hands! Stay healthy with fresh air and social distance. The lodge will not be open at this time. There is a restroom at the east end of the parking lot. Dogs are welcome on a 6’ leash please. www.msports.org

Hackley Park Holiday Light Display
Ongoing until January 11, 2021
Bring the family to Hackley Park to enjoy festive lights and decorations that include Santa, polar bears, toy soldiers, reindeer, a nativity, music makers, a Christmas train and more! There’s a lot of holly jolly photo opportunities for you and your family. Watch the 2020 Lighting of the Christmas Tree here: bit.ly/TreeLightingMKGchannel (Thanks MuskegonChannel!)

Bat’n Club Christmas Light Show
5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Bat’n Club is pleased to announce that the Christmas light show will begin at 5:30 PM and run until 11:00 PM every night. This is our way of giving back to the community who has supported us now for over 36 years.  Please simple rules, no parking right in front of the fence, please think of others wanting to get a spot and not social distance your vehicle, just stay in it.  Take you headlights off auto on.  There is a grass area in the front, if needed feel free to park on it. Each show is 25 minutes long with new shows starting every hour and half hour. Tune your radio to 88.1 to hear the music. Please enjoy and protect yourself and those you love. Location address is 2544 Barclay St. & Sherman Blvd.

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Tuesday December 22:

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes.  Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Hike the Lights – Naturally Socially Distanced
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michigan’s source for winter fun, the Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Drive is having their trail lights on each night for you to hike, run, skip, or walk on your hands! Stay healthy with fresh air and social distance. The lodge will not be open at this time. There is a restroom at the east end of the parking lot. Dogs are welcome on a 6’ leash please. www.msports.org

Taste of Muskegon Restaurant Bingo
Ongoing until December 31
Support Muskegon’s restaurants and you could win!
How to Play: Pick up a bingo card at the visitors bureau or www.tasteofmuskegon.org/tastemkgbingo
1. Visit a restaurant in each column of the Taste of Muskegon bingo card (they don’t need to be in the same row).
​2. Make a purchase of food, drinks, gift cards or holiday gifts at each of the 5 restaurants between December 7 and December 31, 2020.
3. Post a picture of your purchase on social media with #TasteMkgBingo.
4. Submit your entry on tasteofmuskegon.org by January 2, 2021 at Noon.
5. Winners of $25 restaurant gift cards will be announced on the Taste of Muskegon Facebook page on January 4-8. You’ll earn an entry for every set of five restaurants (one in each column) that you visit!

Hackley Park Holiday Light Display
Ongoing until January 11, 2021
Bring the family to Hackley Park to enjoy festive lights and decorations that include Santa, polar bears, toy soldiers, reindeer, a nativity, music makers, a Christmas train and more! There’s a lot of holly jolly photo opportunities for you and your family. Watch the 2020 Lighting of the Christmas Tree here: bit.ly/TreeLightingMKGchannel (Thanks MuskegonChannel!)

Bat’n Club Christmas Light Show
5:30 pm -11:00 pm
Bat’n Club is pleased to announce that the Christmas light show will begin at 5:30 PM and run until 11:00 PM every night. This is our way of giving back to the community who has supported us now for over 36 years.  Please simple rules, no parking right in front of the fence, please think of others wanting to get a spot and not social distance your vehicle, just stay in it.  Take you headlights off auto on.  There is a grass area in the front, if needed feel free to park on it. Each show is 25 minutes long with new shows starting every hour and half hour. Tune your radio to 88.1 to hear the music. Please enjoy and protect yourself and those you love. Location address is 2544 Barclay St. & Sherman Blvd

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
Quilts are made from an endless combination of patterns, colors, fabrics, and techniques. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Wednesday December 23:

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes.  Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Hike the Lights – Naturally Socially Distanced
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michigan’s source for winter fun, the Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Drive is having their trail lights on each night for you to hike, run, skip, or walk on your hands! Stay healthy with fresh air and social distance. The lodge will not be open at this time. There is a restroom at the east end of the parking lot. Dogs are welcome on a 6’ leash please. www.msports.org

Hackley Park Holiday Light Display
Ongoing until January 11, 2021
Bring the family to Hackley Park to enjoy festive lights and decorations that include Santa, polar bears, toy soldiers, reindeer, a nativity, music makers, a Christmas train and more! There’s a lot of holly jolly photo opportunities for you and your family. Watch the 2020 Lighting of the Christmas Tree here: bit.ly/TreeLightingMKGchannel (Thanks MuskegonChannel!)

Taste of Muskegon Restaurant Bingo
Ongoing until December 31
Support Muskegon’s restaurants and you could win!
How to Play: Pick up a bingo card at the visitors bureau or www.tasteofmuskegon.org/tastemkgbingo
1. Visit a restaurant in each column of the Taste of Muskegon bingo card (they don’t need to be in the same row).
​2. Make a purchase of food, drinks, gift cards or holiday gifts at each of the 5 restaurants between December 7 and December 31, 2020.
3. Post a picture of your purchase on social media with #TasteMkgBingo.
4. Submit your entry on tasteofmuskegon.org by January 2, 2021 at Noon.
5. Winners of $25 restaurant gift cards will be announced on the Taste of Muskegon Facebook page on January 4-8. You’ll earn an entry for every set of five restaurants (one in each column) that you visit!

Bat’n Club Christmas Light Show
5:30 pm-11:00 pm
Bat’n Club is pleased to announce that the Christmas light show will begin at 5:30 PM and run until 11:00 PM every night. This is our way of giving back to the community who has supported us now for over 36 years.  Please simple rules, no parking right in front of the fence, please think of others wanting to get a spot and not social distance your vehicle, just stay in it.  Take you headlights off auto on.  There is a grass area in the front, if needed feel free to park on it. Each show is 25 minutes long with new shows starting every hour and half hour. Tune your radio to 88.1 to hear the music. Please enjoy and protect yourself and those you love. Location address is 2544 Barclay St. & Sherman Blvd.

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Thursday December 24:

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes.  Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Little Learners STEM Playgroup
10:00 am – 11:00 am
You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay 231-722-0278 on the fourth Thursday of each month. (note Nov & Dec are on the third Thursday due to holidays). During this program participants will be invited into one of two rooms for a story time inside. Then both groups will head outside for socially distanced playtime. Registration via Eventbrite is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings. Due to the current restrictions 10 people will be allowed in each story room. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-learners-stem-playgroup-tickets-119465268835. Also in consideration of current health concerns we will temp check everyone at the door, and while inside the museum everyone over 2 years of age will need to wear a mask according to our current policy. Outside we kindly ask that adults wear masks, but children are not required to. This program will run for 50-60 minutes, 15-20 inside and the rest outside. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more, all with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) theme! Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! Themes: Nov/Dec: Bones Jan/Feb: Snakes Mach/April: Volcanoes & Earth Science May/June: Turtles

Hike the Lights – Naturally Socially Distanced
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michigan’s source for winter fun, the Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Drive is having their trail lights on each night for you to hike, run, skip, or walk on your hands! Stay healthy with fresh air and social distance. The lodge will not be open at this time. There is a restroom at the east end of the parking lot.  Dogs are welcome on a 6’ leash please. www.msports.org

Hackley Park Holiday Light Display
Ongoing until January 11, 2021
Bring the family to Hackley Park to enjoy festive lights and decorations that include Santa, polar bears, toy soldiers, reindeer, a nativity, music makers, a Christmas train and more! There’s a lot of holly jolly photo opportunities for you and your family. Watch the 2020 Lighting of the Christmas Tree here: bit.ly/TreeLightingMKGchannel (Thanks MuskegonChannel!)

Taste of Muskegon Restaurant Bingo
Ongoing until December 31
Support Muskegon’s restaurants and you could win!
How to Play: Pick up a bingo card at the visitors bureau or www.tasteofmuskegon.org/tastemkgbingo
1. Visit a restaurant in each column of the Taste of Muskegon bingo card (they don’t need to be in the same row).
​2. Make a purchase of food, drinks, gift cards or holiday gifts at each of the 5 restaurants between December 7 and December 31, 2020.
3. Post a picture of your purchase on social media with #TasteMkgBingo.
4. Submit your entry on tasteofmuskegon.org by January 2, 2021 at Noon.
5. Winners of $25 restaurant gift cards will be announced on the Taste of Muskegon Facebook page on January 4-8. You’ll earn an entry for every set of five restaurants (one in each column) that you visit!

Bat’n Club Christmas Light Show
5:30 pm-11:00 pm
Bat’n Club is pleased to announce that the Christmas light show will begin at 5:30 PM and run until 11:00 PM every night. This is our way of giving back to the community who has supported us now for over 36 years.  Please simple rules, no parking right in front of the fence, please think of others wanting to get a spot and not social distance your vehicle, just stay in it.  Take you headlights off auto on.  There is a grass area in the front, if needed feel free to park on it. Each show is 25 minutes long with new shows starting every hour and half hour. Tune your radio to 88.1 to hear the music. Please enjoy and protect yourself and those you love. Location address is 2544 Barclay St. & Sherman Blvd.

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

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

Friday December 25:

Happy Holidays

Getty Drive-In Theatre
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre has continued to stay open Friday, Saturday and Sunday to serve our community with holiday shows. www.celebrationcinema.com and shows will begin each evening beginning at 5:30. See shows like Frozen, Santa Clause with Tim Allen. Other showings might be Freaky and Vanguard. They are located at 920 E. Summit Ave. 231-798-2608 for what is showing this week

Hike the Lights – Naturally Socially Distanced
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michigan’s source for winter fun, the Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Drive is having their trail lights on each night for you to hike, run, skip, or walk on your hands! Stay healthy with fresh air and social distance. The lodge will not be open at this time. There is a restroom at the east end of the parking lot. Dogs are welcome on a 6’ leash please. www.msports.org

Taste of Muskegon Restaurant Bingo
Ongoing until December 31
Support Muskegon’s restaurants and you could win!
How to Play: Pick up a bingo card at the visitors bureau or www.tasteofmuskegon.org/tastemkgbingo
1. Visit a restaurant in each column of the Taste of Muskegon bingo card (they don’t need to be in the same row).
​2. Make a purchase of food, drinks, gift cards or holiday gifts at each of the 5 restaurants between December 7 and December 31, 2020.
3. Post a picture of your purchase on social media with #TasteMkgBingo.
4. Submit your entry on tasteofmuskegon.org by January 2, 2021 at Noon.
5. Winners of $25 restaurant gift cards will be announced on the Taste of Muskegon Facebook page on January 4-8. You’ll earn an entry for every set of five restaurants (one in each column) that you visit!

Hackley Park Holiday Light Display
Ongoing until January 11, 2021
Bring the family to Hackley Park to enjoy festive lights and decorations that include Santa, polar bears, toy soldiers, reindeer, a nativity, music makers, a Christmas train and more! There’s a lot of holly jolly photo opportunities for you and your family. Watch the 2020 Lighting of the Christmas Tree here: bit.ly/TreeLightingMKGchannel (Thanks MuskegonChannel!)

Bat’n Club Christmas Light Show
5:30 pm-11:00 pm
Bat’n Club is pleased to announce that the Christmas light show will begin at 5:30 PM and run until 11:00 PM every night. This is our way of giving back to the community who has supported us now for over 36 years.  Please simple rules, no parking right in front of the fence, please think of others wanting to get a spot and not social distance your vehicle, just stay in it.  Take you headlights off auto on.  There is a grass area in the front, if needed feel free to park on it. Each show is 25 minutes long with new shows starting every hour and half hour. Tune your radio to 88.1 to hear the music. Please enjoy and protect yourself and those you love. Location address is 2544 Barclay St. & Sherman Blvd.

Who is Rosie Lee Wilkins? Piecing Together Her History’ Exhibit
In her lifetime, Rosie created over 100 quilts and unfortunately, her story was left unfinished. Along with highlighting some of her quilts—which are only a part of her legacy—visitors to the exhibit will get a behind the scenes look at how the museum staff worked to research and piece together the history of Rosie’s life. www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278

Saturday December 26:

The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave. is featuring nationally recognized and early career Native American artists, artworks in a wide array of media that combine cultural traditions and imagery with contemporary sensibilities and themes.  Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday. 231-720-2570

Russell Prather: Layers and Light Exhibit
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W Webster you will see Russell Prather Layers and Light features the work of artist Russell Prather in this solo installation-style exhibition of his most recent works. Open daily 11-4 and closed Monday 231-720-2570

Getty Drive-In Theatre
5:30 pm-9:00 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre has continued to stay open Friday, Saturday and Sunday to serve our community with holiday shows. www.celebrationcinema.com and shows will begin each evening beginning at 5:30. See shows like Frozen, Santa Clause with Tim Allen. Other showings might be Freaky and Vanguard. They are located at 920 E. Summit Ave. 231-798-2608 for what is showing this week

Taste of Muskegon Restaurant Bingo
Ongoing until December 31
Support Muskegon’s restaurants and you could win!
How to Play: Pick up a bingo card at the visitors bureau or www.tasteofmuskegon.org/tastemkgbingo
1. Visit a restaurant in each column of the Taste of Muskegon bingo card (they don’t need to be in the same row).
​2. Make a purchase of food, drinks, gift cards or holiday gifts at each of the 5 restaurants between December 7 and December 31, 2020.
3. Post a picture of your purchase on social media with #TasteMkgBingo.
4. Submit your entry on tasteofmuskegon.org by January 2, 2021 at Noon.
5. Winners of $25 restaurant gift cards will be announced on the Taste of Muskegon Facebook page on January 4-8. You’ll earn an entry for every set of five restaurants (one in each column) that you visit!

Hike the Lights – Naturally Socially Distanced
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michigan’s source for winter fun, the Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Drive is having their trail lights on each night for you to hike, run, skip, or walk on your hands! Stay healthy with fresh air and social distance. The lodge will not be open at this time. There is a restroom at the east end of the parking lot. Dogs are welcome on a 6’ leash please. www.msports.org

Bat’n Club Christmas Light Show
5:30 pm – December 31 @ 11:00 pm
Bat’n Club is pleased to announce that the Christmas light show will begin at 5:30 PM and run until 11:00 PM every night. This is our way of giving back to the community who has supported us now for over 36 years.  Please simple rules, no parking right in front of the fence, please think of others wanting to get a spot and not social distance your vehicle, just stay in it.  Take you headlights off auto on.  There is a grass area in the front, if needed feel free to park on it. Each show is 25 minutes long with new shows starting every hour and half hour. Tune your radio to 88.1 to hear the music. Please enjoy and protect yourself and those you love. Location address is 2544 Barclay St. & Sherman Blvd.

Hackley Park Holiday Light Display
Ongoing until January 11, 2021
Bring the family to Hackley Park to enjoy festive lights and decorations that include Santa, polar bears, toy soldiers, reindeer, a nativity, music makers, a Christmas train and more! There’s a lot of holly jolly photo opportunities for you and your family. Watch the 2020 Lighting of the Christmas Tree here: bit.ly/TreeLightingMKGchannel (Thanks MuskegonChannel!)

Holiday Artist Market
Ongoing until December 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Give the gift of art and support local artists at City Center Arts located at the lower level of  Century Club Retail Center 231-571-9101 Artists will be on hand on Friday and Saturday from November 27th through December 19th showcasing locally made, unique gift items. www.citycenterarts.com

Muskegon Farmers Indoor Winter Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave.
The Muskegon Farmers  Market will be open indoors Saturdays until May. 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

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.

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!