Please check our website for a complete listing of events
www.visitmuskegon.org/events
Tuesday December 7:
Steve Thielman, Piano
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Montague. Enjoy breakfast and your favorite espresso drink while listening to master pianist Steve Thielman. Every Tuesday morning. This is free and open to the public
Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org
Youth Take and Make Craft
Hackley Public Library
Check out what Take and Make Craft Hackley Public Library has planned. They are located at 316 W. Webster Ave. Kits are available at Hackley Library while supplies last. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org and askus@hackleylibrary.org
Wednesday December 8:
Santa at the Holton Library Branch
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Muskegon Area District Library – Holton Branch 8776 Holton-Duck Lake Rd., Holton, Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Muskegon Area District Library Branches to meet children of all ages. Bring the whole family
Evening By Candlelight
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club 280 W. Webster Ave., Join us for a catered dinner by Dave’s Kountry Katering at a festive table setting in our historic ballroom. Doors open to view tables at 5:30. Dinner at 6PM. Entertainment, silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club. $20 per person. Call Deb 231-744-1936 for reservation
2040 Documentary Film Screening & Discussion
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr, Whitehall, Michigan
In the documentary film 2040, award-winning director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040
Solstice Science
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Area District Library – Norton Shores Branch 705 Seminole Road,
Every season is a good time for science — join us as we explore temperatures, light and other winter-based activities. Ages 6 to 12.
Wellness Wednesdays
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Looking for a midweek adventure? Join the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park located at 462 Scenic Dr. They offer a different outdoor activity each Wednesday. Enjoy a hike of a different highlighted trail each week with staff. www.msports.org/support This is a free event. You do need a recreation pass.
Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org
Movie Time with Ravenna Branch Library
3:00 pm
Watch a family friendly movie every Wednesday at the MADL Ravenna Branch located at 12278 Stafford St., Ravenna. This is a FREE event for all ages and snacks are provided by the Friends of the Ravenna Library.
Open Studio
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Middle and High School students are invited to the Art Council of White Lake-Nuveen located at 106 E. Colby St., Whitehall for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 2:00 and 5:00, p.m. Staff will be available to help students with both art and music projects. Art students are welcome to bring in projects. Register: https://www.artswhitelake.org/upcoming-classes
Youth Take and Make Craft
Hackley Public Library
Check out what Take and Make Craft Hackley Public Library has planned. They are located at 316 W. Webster Ave. Kits are available at Hackley Library while supplies last. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org and askus@hackleylibrary.org
Thursday December 9:
Santa at the Montague Branch
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Muskegon Area District Library – Montague Branch 8778 Ferry St., Montague,
Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit children of all ages.
Little Learners: STEAM Play and Learn Fall Sessions (In-Person)
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center! This program starts at 10am and will run for 50-60 minutes
Holiday Light Tour with Pioneer Resources
December 9 – December 20
A Holiday Light Tour for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. Drive around Muskegon County to view these beautiful homes and holiday lights! How it works: Gather your family in your personal vehicle to travel to participating homes and businesses with holiday light displays. Use the event link to cast votes for your favorite displays! Each vote is $1 that benefits the mission of Pioneer Resources. Winning displays will be announced on December 20th.
https://www.betterunite.com/pioneerresources-2021holidaylighttour
Trivia Night
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St., Whitehall, General knowledge trivia along with music, fun, great food and beverages. It’s a team thing, so even if your knowledge is limited to specific things, you can still help contribute.
Steve Talaga
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague. Pianist, composer and arranger Steve Talaga has been performing professionally for more than 40 years. He was chosen as the West Michigan Jazz Society’s 2008 Jazz Musician of the Year,
FREE TOURS: Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00am – 8:0pm
This is a great opportunity to visit the Muskegon Art Museum located at 296 W. Webster Ave. and bring the kiddos! This FREE tour time is compliments of the Meijer Foundation. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
Friday December 10:
Art Cats Gallery 22nd Anniversary Party
11:00am-5:00pm
Enjoy 20% off sales on jewelry, stocking stuffers and ornaments at Art Cats Gallery located at 1845 Lakeshore Dr. Sign up to win a Lakeside Center Gift Certificate bouquet and get some sweet treats to celebrate 22 years in business. This is a two day event. www.artcatsgallery.com
Home for the Holidays with the West Michigan Symphony
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Frauenthal Center 425 W Western Ave., Teresa Cheung, conductor Nathaniel Stampley, vocalist Peter Kurdziel, organ WMS Children’s Choir Joyful. Heartwarming. Pure family fun! Tickets are available https://westmichigansymphony.org/events/home-for-the-holidays/
Muskegon Lumberjacks Home Hockey Game -vs- U17
Puck Drops: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Check out the Muskegon Lumberjacks Home Hockey game at Muskegon Mercy Health Arena located at 470 W. Western Ave., in downtown Muskegon!
Cocktails and Candy Canes
5:30 pm
Burl & Sprig 500 West Western Ave. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year! Celebrate the Season at a Festive Fundraiser Benefiting The Arc Muskegon. Enjoy the Holiday Social Season with a live auction, raffles and a wreath sale.
Silverado
7:00 am – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Montague, Favorite Country Standards – a bit of dancing perhaps
Holiday Light Tour with Pioneer Resources
December 9 – December 20
A Holiday Light Tour for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. Drive around Muskegon County to view these beautiful homes and holiday lights! How it works: Gather your family in your personal vehicle to travel to participating homes and businesses with holiday light displays. Use the event link to cast votes for your favorite displays! Each vote is $1 that benefits the mission of Pioneer Resources. Winning displays will be announced on December 20th.
https://www.betterunite.com/pioneerresources-2021holidaylighttour
Live Music @ Pub 111
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St., Whitehall, Live Music on Fridays & Saturdays 7pm-10pm. Check our website and fb events for schedule.
Hike the Lights
6:30pm-10:00pm
Visit the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park where you can hike, run, or dog walk the trails. The ski trail lights will be on from sunset – 10:00pm until there’s enough snow to groom the trails for skiing. (a headlamp is suggested as a secondary light source) This is Thursday, Friday and Saturday! This is a FREE event but for those who want to donate please visit www.msports.org/support
Preschool Story Time with Hackley Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join Hackley Library located at 316 W. Webster for stories, songs, and movement activities as we teach early literacy skills! When the weather permits, we will meet outside on the lawn of the Torrent House. Otherwise, we will meet inside, with masks preferred. Free for everyone!
Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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.
Saturday December 11:
Art Cats Gallery 22nd Anniversary Party
11:00am-5:00pm
Enjoy 20% off sales on jewelry, stocking stuffers and ornaments at Art Cats Gallery located at 1845 Lakeshore Dr. Sign up to win a Lakeside Center Gift Certificate bouquet and get some sweet treats to celebrate 22 years in business. This is a two day event. www.artcatsgallery.com
Muskegon Voyagers Home Hockey Game – vs – Gaylord
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Check out the Muskegon Voyagers for their home game -vs- Gaylord. Puck drops at 7:30pm at the Lakeshore Sports Centre located at 4470 Airline Rd. General admission tickets are $10
GVSU Guitar Ensemble
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Montague, Guitar majors and minors are a small but passionate group within the GVSU Music Department.
Santa at Norton Shores Branch Library
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Muskegon Area District Library – Norton Shores Branch 705 Seminole Rd., Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit children of all ages. Bring the whole family and your camera to get lots of photos!
December Saturdays: Fur Hunt and Trade
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave., Early settlers used fur for warmth in the winter months, as well as a trade good. Can you find enough pelts to make it through a tough Michigan winter? www.lakeshoremuseum.org 231-722-0278
Acrylic Paint Pouring: Blown Flowers
5:00 am – 6:30 pm
McLaughlin Community Fellowship – 1198 Spring St., Learn to create these stunning layered flowers by using your own wind power and a straw. Students will learn about the materials, tools and techniques needed. $15 per person. Registration is due by Friday
https://slbenmark.wixsite.com/naturalcreations/store/Acrylic-Pour-Painting-Blown-Flowers-p360271461
Holiday Light Tour with Pioneer Resources
December 9 – December 20
A Holiday Light Tour for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. Drive around Muskegon County to view these beautiful homes and holiday lights! How it works: Gather your family in your personal vehicle to travel to participating homes and businesses with holiday light displays. Use the event link to cast votes for your favorite displays! Each vote is $1 that benefits the mission of Pioneer Resources. Winning displays will be announced on December 20th.
https://www.betterunite.com/pioneerresources-2021holidaylighttour
Hackley & Hume Holiday Tour
2:00pm-7:00pm
Experience the Houses this holiday season! Join the staff for your tour of the houses decorated for the season. $15 per person, $12 ages 65+ and $5 ages 3-12
Additional dates are walk-through tours where visitors can experience the houses decorated for the Holidays: December 4 from 2-7, December 11 from 2-7, December 18 from 2-7, December 28 from 2-7, December 29 from 2-7 www.lakeshoremuseum.org
Open Mic Night
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sing a song and/or play an instrument during Open Mic Night at the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague
Live Music @ Pub 111
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St., Whitehall, Live Music on Fridays & Saturdays 7pm-10pm. Check our website and fb events for schedule.
Hike the Lights
6:30pm-10:00pm
Visit the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park where you can hike, run, or dog walk the trails. The ski trail lights will be on from sunset – 10:00pm until there’s enough snow to groom the trails for skiing. (a headlamp is suggested as a secondary light source) This is Thursday, Friday and Saturday! This is a FREE event but for those who want to donate please visit www.msports.org/support
Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster presents “Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs”. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org
Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers Market located at 242 W. Western Ave. will be open indoors throughout the winter months. www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com
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!
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.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sweetwater Local Foods Market located at 6401 Harvey St. will be offering a PREORDER ONLY market, out in the parking lot, from 10:00am to 11:00am. 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!
Sunday December 12:
Holiday Light Tour with Pioneer Resources
December 9 – December 20
A Holiday Light Tour for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. Drive around Muskegon County to view these beautiful homes and holiday lights! How it works: Gather your family in your personal vehicle to travel to participating homes and businesses with holiday light displays. Use the event link to cast votes for your favorite displays! Each vote is $1 that benefits the mission of Pioneer Resources. Winning displays will be announced on December 20th.
https://www.betterunite.com/pioneerresources-2021holidaylighttour
Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, The Lost Photographs
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster. This first-time public showing features images made from recently discovered forgotten original negatives by Edward Sherriff Curtis. “Unpublished Alaska” features over 100 images along with excerpts from the personal journals of Curtis www.muskegonartmuseum.org
Monday December 13:
Holiday Light Tour with Pioneer Resources
December 9 – December 20
A Holiday Light Tour for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. Drive around Muskegon County to view these beautiful homes and holiday lights! How it works: Gather your family in your personal vehicle to travel to participating homes and businesses with holiday light displays. Use the event link to cast votes for your favorite displays! Each vote is $1 that benefits the mission of Pioneer Resources. Winning displays will be announced on December 20th.
https://www.betterunite.com/pioneerresources-2021holidaylighttour