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www.visitmuskegon.org
Monday January 4:
Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
• Instructions to Enter
∙ Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
∙ Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
∙ Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
∙ The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
∙ Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
∙ Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
∙ Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
∙ Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
∙ If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing
Coat, Hat & Winter Gear Drive
January 4 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 5:00 pm
You can free up closet space in your home while helping community members stay warm through winter by donating your gently used or new Coats*Hats*Gloves*Boots* Scarves! Donations will be provided to local United Way partners that provide assistance to individuals and families facing adversity. For additional information, visit their website www.unitedwaylakeshore.org, or you can give them a call at (231) 332-4006. Visit Muskegon has a collection box during the hours Monday – Thursday 10-3 and Friday 10-2. You can bring your donations to us at 610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon. Thank you
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!)
‘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 January 5:
Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
• Instructions to Enter
∙ Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
∙ Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
∙ Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
∙ The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
∙ Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
∙ Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
∙ Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
∙ Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
∙ If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing
Coat, Hat & Winter Gear Drive
January 5 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 5:00 pm
You can free up closet space in your home while helping community members stay warm through winter by donating your gently used or new Coats*Hats*Gloves*Boots* Scarves! Donations will be provided to local United Way partners that provide assistance to individuals and families facing adversity. For additional information, visit their website www.unitedwaylakeshore.org, or you can give them a call at (231) 332-4006. Visit Muskegon has a collection box during the hours Monday – Thursday 10-3 and Friday 10-2. You can bring your donations to us at 610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon. Thank you
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
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!)
‘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 January 6:
Coat, Hat & Winter Gear Drive
January 6 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 5:00 pm
You can free up closet space in your home while helping community members stay warm through winter by donating your gently used or new Coats*Hats*Gloves*Boots* Scarves! Donations will be provided to local United Way partners that provide assistance to individuals and families facing adversity. For additional information, visit their website www.unitedwaylakeshore.org, or you can give them a call at (231) 332-4006. Visit Muskegon has a collection box during the hours Monday – Thursday 10-3 and Friday 10-2. You can bring your donations to us at 610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon. Thank you
Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
• Instructions to Enter
∙ Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
∙ Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
∙ Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
∙ The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
∙ Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
∙ Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
∙ Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
∙ Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
∙ If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing
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
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!)
‘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 January 7:
Coat, Hat & Winter Gear Drive
January 7 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 5:00 pm
You can free up closet space in your home while helping community members stay warm through winter by donating your gently used or new Coats*Hats*Gloves*Boots* Scarves! Donations will be provided to local United Way partners that provide assistance to individuals and families facing adversity. For additional information, visit their website www.unitedwaylakeshore.org, or you can give them a call at (231) 332-4006. Visit Muskegon has a collection box during the hours Monday – Thursday 10-3 and Friday 10-2. You can bring your donations to us at 610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon. Thank you
Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
• Instructions to Enter
∙ Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
∙ Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
∙ Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
∙ The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
∙ Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
∙ Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
∙ Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
∙ Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
∙ If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing
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
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!)
‘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 January 8:
Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
• Instructions to Enter
∙ Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
∙ Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
∙ Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
∙ The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
∙ Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
∙ Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
∙ Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
∙ Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
∙ If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing
Coat, Hat & Winter Gear Drive
January 8 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 5:00 pm
You can free up closet space in your home while helping community members stay warm through winter by donating your gently used or new Coats*Hats*Gloves*Boots* Scarves! Donations will be provided to local United Way partners that provide assistance to individuals and families facing adversity. For additional information, visit their website www.unitedwaylakeshore.org, or you can give them a call at (231) 332-4006. Visit Muskegon has a collection box during the hours Monday – Thursday 10-3 and Friday 10-2. You can bring your donations to us at 610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon. Thank you
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!)
‘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 January 9:
Coat, Hat & Winter Gear Drive
January 9 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 5:00 pm
You can free up closet space in your home while helping community members stay warm through winter by donating your gently used or new Coats*Hats*Gloves*Boots* Scarves! Donations will be provided to local United Way partners that provide assistance to individuals and families facing adversity. For additional information, visit their website www.unitedwaylakeshore.org, or you can give them a call at (231) 332-4006. Visit Muskegon has a collection box during the hours Monday – Thursday 10-3 and Friday 10-2. You can bring your donations to us at 610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon. Thank you
Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
• Instructions to Enter
∙ Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
∙ Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
∙ Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
∙ The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
∙ Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
∙ Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
∙ Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
∙ Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
∙ If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing
Show Us Your Shanty
January 9 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pigeon Hill Brewing is having a party and YOUR ice shanty is invited!
Itching to go fishing but there’s no ice? Practice setting up your ice shanty in the The Brewer’s Lounge at Pigeon Hill parking lot located at 895 Fourth St., and make a fun filled afternoon of being outdoors with friends and family.
They’ll be serving beer and Righteous Cuisine food truck will be on site serving delicious burritos, nachos and tacos from 12-5! To participate, RSVP by Thursday, January 7th. All participants will be emailed on Friday, January 8th with instructions for set up. Each Ice Shanty is limited to 6 people max and masks must be worn at all times except when in your ice shanty. Questions: 231-375-5184
To participate, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/SpqW5WhZyBeEtjwK6
Lakeshore Museum Center Second Saturdays
January 9 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay as they open their doors the second Saturday of the month for guests to enjoy all the museum has to offer! The STEM Center will be open by registration for 30-minute time slots, and the hands-on Science Center will be open throughout the afternoon. Scavenger hunt sheets will be available and kids will receive a take-and-make activity related to one of the exhibits to complete at home. Masks are required to enter the museum. Be sure to check back the day of your visit for any last minute safety updates or changes. 231-722-0278 www.lakeshoremuseum.org
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
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!)
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 Market Sweetwater 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!
Sunday January 10:
Visit Muskegon Winter Contest
January 1 – February 26
Visit Muskegon invites you to join our inaugural winter contest; filled with outdoor adventure, amusement, art…and prizes!
• Instructions to Enter
∙ Snap a photo of one of the designated stops or suggested activities listed on the map
∙ Share the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #SnowMuchFunInMuskegon
∙ Make sure the setting is “public” so we can find your post.
∙ The more stops and activities you share, the more entries you receive
∙ Send one Facebook message to Visit Muskegon; simply say “Snow Much Fun” (this way we can contact you if you are a winner!)
∙ Entries will be collected and numbered in a Visit Muskegon photo album
∙ Every Friday between Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2021 Visit Muskegon will use Random.org to choose a number from the album of collected photos (the more photos you share, the more chances you have to win!)
∙ Once a photo is selected as a winner it may not qualify for further prizes. However, the same entrant may win with a different photo(s)
∙ If a prize is not claimed within 5 days, it will be added to the next week’s drawing
Coat, Hat & Winter Gear Drive
January 10 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 5:00 pm
You can free up closet space in your home while helping community members stay warm through winter by donating your gently used or new Coats*Hats*Gloves*Boots* Scarves! Donations will be provided to local United Way partners that provide assistance to individuals and families facing adversity. For additional information, visit their website www.unitedwaylakeshore.org, or you can give them a call at (231) 332-4006. Visit Muskegon has a collection box during the hours Monday – Thursday 10-3 and Friday 10-2. You can bring your donations to us at 610 W. Western Ave. Muskegon. Thank you
The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinabek 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
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!)
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