In Person Events Happening in Muskegon County – Thursday June 17- Sunday 20, 2021

Please check our website for virtual events happening
www.visitmuskegon.org

Thursday June 17:

Miss Michigan Scholarship & Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Programs
June 17 – June 19
The Miss Michigan Scholarship and Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Programs are coming to the Frauenthal Center! The Teen will be held all on one day, Friday June 18th when they will crown the new 2021 Outstanding Teen. For our Miss candidates we will have our preliminary night on Thursday, June 17th and will crown our new Miss Michigan 2021 on Saturday, June 19th. All of the candidates will be arriving in town on Monday, June 14th for the week long event. Each winner of the two state competitions will then go on to compete at the national level representing Michigan in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and the Miss America Competition. Tickets are available through the Frauenthal Center box office by calling 231-727-8001. Frauenthal Center Box Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 5:30pm.

Carnival at The Mart Dock
June 17 – June 20
Bring the family or gather up your pals for a fun time at the Carnival at the Mart Dock located at 560 Mart Street in downtown Muskegon. Rides, games, and food. Minimum $5 purchase in ride tickets to enter, Unlimited ride wristbands available daily for $25. June 17 and 18 4 pm – 10 pm June 19 and 20 Noon – 10 pm

Muskegon Clippers Home Baseball Game –vs- Mariners
6:05 pm – 8:00 pm
Come out to a game at Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field located at 1800 Peck St. This is an amateur sports team. With a number of great players signed, this should be some exciting and high quality baseball! Single game tickets for all home games are available at the front gate up to an hour before each game. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults – $5 Seniors & Students – $3 Kids 5-12 – $2 Kids under 5 – FREE. KIDS OF ALL AGES ARE ABLE TO RUN THE BASES AFTER EVERY HOME CLIPPERS GAME AT MARSH FIELD!!! Check out their website www.muskegonclippers.com for full schedule. #GO CLIPPERS!

Summer Movie Nights
9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
All summer long we will are holding outdoor COMMUNITY movie nights for you and your family! Bring a chair and we’ll provide the free popcorn and fun. Join us in the parking lot of All Shores’ Muskegon campus located at 1050 W. Southern Ave. (in the case of rain it will be held in doors).

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the evening breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Cardio Drumming!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A fun workout for all ages, sizes and fitness levels! First timers can rent the needed equipment for $1. Beachwood Park is outdoor location. The class is just $2 per person. Required equipment: Water bottle, available to rent for $1 each are: 17 gallon bucket, 65-75cm yoga ball, Drumsticks. Keep up to date with the Muskegon Drum Crew Facebook Group. Classes are Monday & Thursday.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursdays
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free museum admission all day every Thursdays at the Muskegon Art museum located at 296 W. Webster Ave., compliments of The Meijer Foundation. Please remember your mask.

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Wine and Canvas – Muskegon Beach Scene
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Create on a 16×20 canvas with acrylics at City Center Arts located at 356 W. Western Ave. while enjoying cocktails with your friends or meet new friends. Who should attend: This class is for beginners as well as those experienced that may want to brush up on skills or learn new techniques. This class will create a Muskegon Beach Scene About Laura: $50 per person

Friday June 18:

Carnival at The Mart Dock
June 17 – June 20
Bring the family or gather up your pals for a fun time at the Carnival at the Mart Dock located at 560 Mart Street in downtown Muskegon. Rides, games, and food. Minimum $5 purchase in ride tickets to enter, Unlimited ride wristbands available daily for $25. June 17 and 18 4 pm – 10 pm June 19 and 20 Noon – 10 pm

High Performance Powerboat Showcase
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The MPW events start Friday, June 18 on the grounds of the historical WWII ship, the LST393 located at 560 Mart St. WMO’s High-Performance Boat Showcase will fill the lot with awesome boats. High powered boats will be line-up along with the products that make them special. High-performance big boats with big power will be showcased for the 7th Annual Muskegon Powerboat Weekend on June 18-20 held in Muskegon, Michigan. The Muskegon Powerboat Weekend raises money for two great Muskegon non-profit boating organizations including. Operation Black Sheep – Vietnam Era Patrol Boat LST-393 Muskegon’s Historic Landing Ship. There is no cost for the public to the Friday night boat showcase, but appreciate your support of our non-profit partners during the event.

Miss Michigan Scholarship & Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Programs
June 17 – June 19
The Miss Michigan Scholarship and Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Programs are coming to the Frauenthal Center! The Teen will be held all on one day, Friday June 18th when they will crown the new 2021 Outstanding Teen. For our Miss candidates we will have our preliminary night on Thursday, June 17th and will crown our new Miss Michigan 2021 on Saturday, June 19th. All of the candidates will be arriving in town on Monday, June 14th for the week long event. Each winner of the two state competitions will then go on to compete at the national level representing Michigan in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and the Miss America Competition. Tickets are available through the Frauenthal Center box office by calling 231-727-8001. Frauenthal Center Box Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 5:30pm.

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
4:00pm-6:00pm and 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the evening breezes while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Live Music at Smash Wine Bar Bistro: Carl Webb & Tom Hull
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Music Fridays & Saturdays located at 415 W. Western Ave. 8pm-10pm. Check their website www.smashwinebar.com or FB page for the schedule.

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Fire Pit Follies – Fundraising Concerts
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re bringing the show to your place! Muskegon Civic Theatre invites you, your friends and family to enjoy a Broadway concert in your own driveway, backyard, or patio – performed by the actors you’ve come to know and love at Civic Theatre! For $250, you can host up to 25 people, and enjoy a 40-minute show at your own home – complete with Broadway standards you know by heart. Performers will arrive in groups via car to sing their hearts out for you. Hosts will also receive a free gift basket filled with s’mores kit, and concession favorites. Email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org or call 231-722-3852 to make reservations.

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

All Access Tours
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Go where no visitor has gone before on this ALL ACCESS tour of the Hackley and Hume Historic Site located at 484 W. Webster Ave.. Explore behind closed doors including attics, porches, and basements of both houses. Join us to enjoy learning about various topics such as restoration, preservation and family stories.

Saturday June 19:

Black Business Expo
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Muskegon Black Business Expo at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center is located at 470 W. Western Ave. is an event aimed at empowering the community through entrepreneurship training, the sharing of community development ideas. The expo will provide opportunity for startups, well established small businesses, business professionals, and non profits to gain access to business opportunities, resources, programs and policies aiming to increase economic activity and growth.

Operation Black Sheep Aquastar Powerboat Weekend Cruise
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Be in the middle of all the action as the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. leads the power boats for the MPW Parade of Power down the Muskegon Channel. This cruise is also a fundraiser for 3 different charity partners. Big Brothers and Big Sisters Lakeshore, Operation Black Sheep), and the Grand Valley University Dance Team.

Parade of Power – Boat Parade
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Channel, 1601 Beach St.
The Muskegon Powerboat Weekend continues with the MPW Poker Run Parade of Power. The traditional Parade of Power will be head through the channel at 1 pm.

Annual White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival
June 19 – June 20
Saturday, June 19 from 10:00a, – 5:00pm and Sunday, June 20 from 11:00am – 4:00pm, come to Goodrich Park located at 100 N. Lake St. for the Annual White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival!  The event is expected to be wonderful this Father’s Day weekend.  Many talented and creative artists participate in this very popular juried art show featuring variety of exhibits.

Pubs and Pups
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Corner of Third and Western
Participants each get a dog tag necklace and a scorecard. Bring your dog and visit as many of the participating pubs for discounts on food and drink and a chance to win over some cool door prizes; gift cards, gift baskets, cooler, golf bag, 9 ft inflatable unicorn, River tube with floating cooler tube and more. $25 each person

Miss Michigan Scholarship & Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Programs
June 17 – June 19
The Miss Michigan Scholarship and Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Programs are coming to the Frauenthal Center! The Teen will be held all on one day, Friday June 18th when they will crown the new 2021 Outstanding Teen. For our Miss candidates we will have our preliminary night on Thursday, June 17th and will crown our new Miss Michigan 2021 on Saturday, June 19th. All of the candidates will be arriving in town on Monday, June 14th for the week long event. Each winner of the two state competitions will then go on to compete at the national level representing Michigan in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and the Miss America Competition. Tickets are available through the Frauenthal Center box office by calling 231-727-8001. Frauenthal Center Box Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 5:30pm.

Carnival at The Mart Dock
June 17 – June 20
Bring the family or gather up your pals for a fun time at the Carnival at the Mart Dock located at 560 Mart Street in downtown Muskegon. Rides, games, and food. Minimum $5 purchase in ride tickets to enter, Unlimited ride wristbands available daily for $25. June 17 and 18 4 pm – 10 pm June 19 and 20 Noon – 10 pm

Yoga at Heritage Landing
9:00 am – 10:00 am
This is an all levels yoga class appropriate for beginners as well as advanced practitioners. Instructors will give lots of ways to make poses appropriate for all! Please bring your own yoga mat or towel/blanket. The class is donation based, pay as you can. Heritage Landing is located at 1050 Seventh St.

Juneteenth Celebration
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A Juneteenth celebration takes place at Mona Lake Park in Muskegon Heights located at 347 Lake Shore Blvd. Live music from U’Neek Soul, games, food, voter registration and fireworks starting at dusk.

Free Summer Concert: Mylon Hayes Family
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Each year the Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference Center located at 4759 Lake Harbor Rd. has a free summer concert series open to the public. This Saturday enjoy an evening with Mylon Hayes Family. If you want to purchase dinner before the concert you receive preferred seating! www.vacationwithpurpose.org/summer-concert

Aquastar Cruises
8:00pm-10:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Muskegon Clippers Home Baseball Game –vs- Jet Box
6:05 pm – 8:00 pm
Come out to a game at Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field located at 1800 Peck St. This is an amateur sports team. With a number of great players signed, this should be some exciting and high quality baseball! Single game tickets for all home games are available at the front gate up to an hour before each game. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults – $5 Seniors & Students – $3 Kids 5-12 – $2 Kids under 5 – FREE. KIDS OF ALL AGES ARE ABLE TO RUN THE BASES AFTER EVERY HOME CLIPPERS GAME AT MARSH FIELD!!! Check out their website www.muskegonclippers.com for full schedule. #GO CLIPPERS!

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open outside Saturdays until November.

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 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!

Fire Pit Follies – Fundraising Concerts
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re bringing the show to your place! Muskegon Civic Theatre invites you, your friends and family to enjoy a Broadway concert in your own driveway, backyard, or patio – performed by the actors you’ve come to know and love at Civic Theatre! For $250, you can host up to 25 people, and enjoy a 40-minute show at your own home – complete with Broadway standards you know by heart. Hosts will also receive a free gift basket filled with s’mores kit, and concession favorites. Email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org or call 231-722-3852 to make reservations.

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Live Music: Two Dudes in Flip Flops
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Two Dudes in Flip Flops opens a season of music for the new venue “No Name Saloon” located at 609 W. Western Ave. in Downtown Muskegon! Comprised of the “Brothers Grossenbacher”. Greg and Jeff will provide “Trop Rock for Your Caribbean Soul” via guitar, steel pan and tight vocal harmonies designed to take you to the islands.

Sunday June 20:

Carnival at The Mart Dock
June 17 – June 20
Bring the family or gather up your pals for a fun time at the Carnival at the Mart Dock located at 560 Mart Street in downtown Muskegon. Rides, games, and food. Minimum $5 purchase in ride tickets to enter, Unlimited ride wristbands available daily for $25. June 17 and 18 4 pm – 10 pm June 19 and 20 Noon – 10 pm

Aquastar Cruises
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com for questions please call 231-903-0669

Movies at the Getty Drive-In Theatre
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Getty Drive-In Theatre located at 920 E. Summit Ave. offers a double feature on 4 outdoor screens. Tune your car radio to the cinematic sounds coming from the big screen. Movies begin at dusk. Tickets a can be pre-ordered here bit.ly/GettyDriveInWebsite Adult $11.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 Senior Citizen (60+) $7.00 College Student $7.00 TACO Tuesday Adult $7.50 231-798-2608

Annual White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival
June 19 – June 20
Saturday, June 19 from 10:00a, – 5:00pm and Sunday, June 20 from 11:00am – 4:00pm, come to Goodrich Park located at 100 N. Lake St. for the Annual White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival!  The event is expected to be wonderful this Father’s Day weekend.  Many talented and creative artists participate in this very popular juried art show featuring variety of exhibits.

Summer Sundays on The Lake House Patio with Two Dudes in Flip Flops
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stop at The Lake House located at 730 Terrace Point Dr. for some summer sun and fun, cool breezes and music…all on the patio! Great views of Muskegon Lake, excellent food, and plenty of ice cold beverages to cap off the weekend!

Community Mosaic Project – Lakeshore Art Festival
June 1 – June 24
Take part in the first ever Lakeshore Art Festival, Community Mosaic Project! Reclaimed wooden 4×4 square tiles will be available to the community as mini canvases to create art upon between June 1-24, while supplies last. Pick your tile up at one of these participating locations during their regular business hours.
Art Cats Gallery, Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen Center, Blended Furniture
City Center Art Gallery, City of Muskegon – City Clerks Office, Muskegon Museum of Art and Read Muskegon www.lakeshoreartfestival.org for details

Yoga on The Ship (Donation Based-$10) – Rootdown Yoga. Juice. Greens.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re excited to host in person yoga classes on the deck of the LST 393 located at 560 Mart St.! All Levels Welcome! Recommended $10 donation. 50% of proceeds go to USS LST 393. Cash at door accepted. No pre-registration required.