Events Happening in Muskegon County – Tuesday August 3 – August 10, 2021

Please check our website for a complete listing of events
www.visitmuskegon.org/events

Tuesday August 3:

35th Annual ACWL-Nuveen FREE Summer Concert Series:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Ages FREE! (donations collected during intermission) Free crafts for kids will be available at each concert, thanks to the City of Montague. Concerts will be held at the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Band Shell located at 8636 Water St. Rain location is the Montague High School Center for the Arts: 4900 Stanton Blvd. Montague. www.artswhitelake.org

Yoga On The Ship ($8) – Rootdown Yoga. Juice. Greens.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re excited to bring back Yoga on the USS LST 393 located at 560 Mart St. Downtown Muskegon on Tuesday evenings for only $8. Come connect with community and flow with some of the best views in Muskegon. All Levels Welcome! *Pre-registration recommended but not required *Don’t forget your mat, as rentals will not be provided.

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

Unruly Bicycling Group
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Unruly Tuesday will meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company located at 360 W. Western Ave. for a 90 minute bike ride.

Dance Flow
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Goodrich Park, 100 N. Lake Street
Each Tuesday in July & August. Ages 18+ $12 for non-members $10 for ACWL-Nuveen Members OR purchase a month-long pass: $10/class or $9/class for ACWL-Nuveen Members 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.

Wednesday August 4:

Muskegon Flea Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Every Wednesday May – October 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Swing Dance – Free Event with Chris Sanz
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Olthoff Stage, 425 W.Western, Muskegon,MI, 425 West Western Ave.
Free Swing dance class, beginners level. If you like to dance and want to learn something new, you will love these classes. If you would like to extend your social network, get some very fun exercise, learn some new dance moves, or just want to dance, this is for you! No partner required.

Comedy Night at Burl and Sprig
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fresh Ghost Comedy presents live, FREE admission comedy show at Burl & Sprig Distillery located at 500 W. Western Ave. in downtown Muskegon.

Cruise-ins at Fricano Place
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-in nights at Fricano Place every Wednesday located at1050 W. Western Ave. Bring your beautiful cars and set up in the shaded, grassy area.

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

Thursday August 5:

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

Downtown Muskegon Historic Walking Tours
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as it’s exciting present! Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://historicdowntownmuskegontour.eventbrite.com for $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Downtown Muskegon Art and Architecture Tour
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$13 – $15
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay to walk and learn about the public art installations, murals, and architectural styles of downtown Muskegon. Stops include the statues in Hackley Park, Richardsonian Romanesque buildings, and the recent summer art additions to downtown.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://historyandarttour.eventbrite.com) and are $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278 wwww.lakeshoremuseum.org

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.

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

McGraft Park FREE Summer Concert: Westside Soul Surfers
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Westside Soul Surfers will be performing a FREE concert at McGraft Park Location: McGraft Park Band-Shell 2204 Wickham Dr near Glen Ave, Start time: 7pm. Funded by McGraft Park Trust Fund.

Aquastar Cruise
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake during our cruises 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.

Unruly Irish Music Sessions
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
One of the most time-honored musical traditions in Ireland is the “seisiún”: an informal gathering of amateur musicians playing traditional Irish folk and dance tunes at Unruly Brewery located at 360 W. Western Ave.

Friday August 6:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Climb to the top of the 118 year old Muskegon South Pierhead Light located at 1431 Beach St. Visitors can tour the cylindrical, ironclad, 48′ tall Muskegon South Pierhead Light built in 1903. Climb two spiral staircases and a shipman’s ladder to find unparalleled views from the lantern room. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.

Outdoor Story Time
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Hey story time friends! Join Hackley Library located at 316 W. Wester Ave. outside on the patio between the art museum and Hackley Library at 10:30 on Fridays! Masks are not required, but social distancing will be encouraged. Don’t forget something soft to sit on! In the event of inclement weather, we will cancel our in-person outdoor story time.

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

Muskegon Street Performers
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The 5th annual Muskegon Street Performer event is taking place in downtown Muskegon. Free community event. They’ll have face painters, puppetry, balloon animal tying, a living statue, break dancing, magic, the Mona Shores and North Muskegon student fiddle groups, Rootdown yoga, music including electro pop, country, singer songwriters and more. This is free but please remember to tip!

Aquastar Sunset Photography and Parrot Head Cruise with Two Dudes in Flip Flops
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake during our cruises 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

Summer at the Lights 2021: White River Light Station and Museum Evening Concert
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE evening concert at White River Light Station located at 6199 Murray St., Whitehall featuring Ark Harbor. 60’s folk guitarists from Old Town Chicago, Jim Novak and Paul Cerny reunite to bring their unique blend of soft rock, blues folk and hauntingly beautiful ballads that will touch your heart. The museum will have extended hours for the day.

After Dark Tour
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site AFTER DARK located at 484 W. Webster Ave. Tickets are $15. See all five floors of the houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month May – October from 9-10 pm. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

USS LST Veterans Museum Movies on Deck: Dunkirk
10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Lights! Camera! Action! Movies on Deck returns to the big screen on USS LST 393 located at 560 Mart St. this summer for a limited engagement. After a pandemic pause, the popular film series will resume Friday, June 25, with the World War II blockbuster “Dunkirk.” The realistic war drama details the heroic rescue of 350,000 British and French troops www.lst393.org

Saturday August 7:

Yoga at Heritage Landing
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Heritage Landing, 1050 7th St.
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.

Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse festival
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Climb to the top of the 118 year old Muskegon South Pierhead Light located at 1431 Beach St. Visitors can tour the cylindrical, ironclad, 48′ tall Muskegon South Pierhead Light built in 1903. Climb two spiral staircases and a shipman’s ladder to find unparalleled views from the lantern room. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.

August Saturdays: Rocks and Minerals
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Explore the differences between rocks and minerals, and which types we have in Michigan at Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay. Conduct an experiment to determine different types of rocks and their composition.

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.

Boomtown Market Craft Beer & Wine Tastings
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Boomtown Market located at 351 W. Western Ave. 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!

Aquastar Public Cruise
1:00pm – 3:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake during our cruises 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
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
and one is found here in Muskegon! 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

Free Summer Concert:The Isaacs
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. If you want to purchase dinner before the concert you receive preferred seating!  www.vacationwithpurpose.org/summer-concert

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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!

Star Party
9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Muskegon Astronomical Society Star Party located at 702 North Maple Island Road. Star Parties are scheduled events hosted by club members. All visitors are welcomed. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. We will be viewing the night sky with our telescopes. If it is cloudy, the event is cancelled.

Sunday August 8:

Rootdown Yoga on the LST Ship
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re excited to host yoga classes on the deck of the LST 393, located in the Mart Dock, 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. *Don’t forget your mat as rentals will not be provided

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

Aquastar Afternoon Cruise
4:00pm – 6:00pm and 7:30pm-9:30pm
Get your camera ready and enjoy the breezes while cruising the lake during our cruises aboard the Aquastar located at 560 Mart St. To purchase tickets visit www.aquastarcruises.com  for questions please call 231-903-0669

Monday August 9:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3:00-3:30 Storytime
Climb to the top of the 118 year old Muskegon South Pierhead Light located at 1431 Beach St. Visitors can tour the cylindrical, ironclad, 48′ tall Muskegon South Pierhead Light built in 1903. Climb two spiral staircases and a shipman’s ladder to find unparalleled views from the lantern room. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.

Downtown Muskegon Historic Walking Tours
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as it’s exciting present! Learn about the past and current uses and occupants of many of Muskegon’s historic businesses and residences. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://historicdowntownmuskegontour.eventbrite.com for $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Downtown Muskegon Art and Architecture Tour
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$13 – $15
Join Lakeshore Museum Center located at 430 W. Clay to walk and learn about the public art installations, murals, and architectural styles of downtown Muskegon. Stops include the statues in Hackley Park, Richardsonian Romanesque buildings, and the recent summer art additions to downtown.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://historyandarttour.eventbrite.com) and are $15 per person, museum members $13 Two ticket minimum. Single tickets can be sold through the Museum store, 722-0278 wwww.lakeshoremuseum.org

Roll On Muskegon Community Cruise
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Downtown Muskegon, Western Ave.
Grab your bicycle for an 8 mph bike ride for the purpose of waving to our neighbors and smiling at community members. We meet at the Muskegon Farmers Market every Monday. Wheels turn at 6:30! Helmets are strongly encouraged. You’ll bike through neighborhoods you don’t usually visit, and see public art that can’t be appreciated from an automobile. Additionally, you’ll hear local history and interesting character studies

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

Wonderland Cruise-In Car Show
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Check out classic cars every Monday this summer! Wonderland Distilling Co. located at 1989 Lakeshore Dr. presents a classic car show in the parking lot across the street from their venue. This is a cruise-in style show with no entry fee. Feel free to hang out, see the cool cars, or show off your own.

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.

Tuesday August 10:

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

McGraft Park FREE Summer Concert: Degrees Don’t Matter
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tonight Degrees Don’t Matter will be performing a FREE concert at McGraft Park Location: McGraft Park Band-Shell 2204 Wickham Dr near Glen Ave, Start time: 7pm. Funded by McGraft Park Trust Fund.

35th Annual ACWL-Nuveen FREE Summer Concert Series:
7:00 pm – 9:00pm Tonight: Mark Lavengood
All Ages FREE! (donations collected during intermission) Free crafts for kids will be available at each concert, thanks to the City of Montague. Concerts will be held at the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Band Shell located at 8636 Water St. Rain location is the Montague High School Center for the Arts: 4900 Stanton Blvd. Montague. www.artswhitelake.org

Yoga On The Ship ($8) – Rootdown Yoga. Juice. Greens.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re excited to bring back Yoga on the USS LST 393 located at 560 Mart St. Downtown Muskegon on Tuesday evenings for only $8. Come connect with community and flow with some of the best views in Muskegon. All Levels Welcome! *Pre-registration recommended but not required *Don’t forget your mat, as rentals will not be provided

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

Unruly Bicycling Group
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Unruly Tuesday will meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company located at 360 W. Western Ave. for a 90 minute bike ride.

Dance Flow
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Goodrich Park, 100 N. Lake Street
Each Tuesday in July & August. Ages 18+ $12 for non-members $10 for ACWL-Nuveen Members OR purchase a month-long pass: $10/class or $9/class for ACWL-Nuveen Members 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.