Events Happening in Muskegon County – April 11-18, 2022

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Monday April 11:

World WWII in the Pacific Lecture Series
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

USS Silversides Museum 1346 Bluff St. $7.50 per person 231-755-1230

Live Trivia Mondays at Red Rooster Tavern
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Red Rooster Tavern 2998 Scenic Dr. Every Monday, Prizes for the Top 3 teams! Free to Play! Come out and meet the new owners!

Big Band Swing Dancing
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm 

Celebration Community Church 1260 W. Sherman Blvd. Have a good time at this free swing era dance! Participants are encouraged to dress in attire from the 1920s-50s. Donations are always appreciated.

Youth Take and Make Crafts
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

Tuesday April 12:

Unruly Irish Session
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Unruly Brewing Company 360 W. Western Ave. One of the most time-honored musical traditions in Ireland is the “seisiún”: an informal gathering of amateur musicians, usually at the local pub, playing traditional Irish folk and dance tunes.

Mini-ART-ure Golf
11:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave., come play mini-golf inside. Explore the galleries and art as you perfect your putt in a fully playable, 9-hole mini-golf course. $5 per person January 6- May 22 www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Live Trivia Tuesdays at No Name Saloon
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

No Name Saloon 609 W Western Ave. Every Tuesday, Prizes for the Top 3 teams! Free to play! www.nonamemuskegon.org 231-375-5717

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.

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 April 13:

Open Studio
8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Arts Council of White Lake 106 E. Colby St. FREE for middle and high school students Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions. Bring an item you are working on 231-893-2524

Mini-ART-ure Golf
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
 
Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave., come play mini-golf inside. Explore the galleries and art as you perfect your putt in a fully playable, 9-hole mini-golf course. $5 per person January 6- May 22 www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Eric and Chris Acoustic Guitar
11:00 am – 12:30 pm 

The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy are a guitar duo, performing a mix of folk, pop, country, and standards. Longtime friends and musical partners who’ve performed in clubs and coffeehouses

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 April 14:

Muskegon Friends of Art Presents: Lighthouses Along the Rivers of Steel: A Collection of Train Depot Stories
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave. Authors and AIA Preservation Architects Ron Campbell and Jackie Hoist will share pictures, interesting facts and tales of the railroads that changed Michigan. Tickets in advance: 231-720-2570

Little Learners: STEAM Play & Learn
April 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 

Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave. You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center. 231-722-0278

Expressions: Muskegon County Student Art Exhibition
11:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave. Expressions is the annual student art exhibition showcasing the artistic talents of Muskegon County K-12 students. The exhibition opens on March 31 and continues through May 1.

Mini-ART-ure Golf
11:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave., come play mini-golf inside. Explore the galleries and art as you perfect your putt in a fully playable, 9-hole mini-golf course. $5 per person January 6- May 22 www.muskegonartmuseum.org

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.231-894-8269

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 April 15:

Open Mic Night
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. Sing a song and/or play an instrument. Bring your band, your pals, the mic is open to all varieties of talents.

Mini-ART-ure Golf
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
 
Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave., come play mini-golf inside. Explore the galleries and art as you perfect your putt in a fully playable, 9-hole mini-golf course. $5 per person January 6- May 22 www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Karaoke Fridays at Full Moon Diner and Saloon
9:00 pm – 11:50 pm 

Full Moon Diner and Saloon 3408 Whitehall Rd., Come to the Full Moon Diner and Saloon for a fun evening of Karaoke with DJ Noodle.

Saturday April 16:

Easter Egg Hunt
2:00pm-4:00pm

Chance Stables located at 700 N. Hilton Park Rd., will hold an egg hunt with 900 stuffed eggs. For more information search Chance Stables on Facebook.

The Hoppening Easter Egg Hunt
12:00pm-3:00pm

Free egg hunt, crafts and a photo with the Easter Bunny will take place at the Montague Township Park located at Whitbeck Rd. Bring a non-perishable food donation for Lebanon Lutheran Food Pantry of White Lake to be entered in to win one of seven bikes! Questions call 231-894-5608

Glenside Easter Egg Hunt
10:00am-11:00am

Located at McGraft Park located at 2204 Wickham Dr. for youth up to 12 years of age. Bring your own basket. Each child will receive raffle tickets to enter for prizes. There will be a photo station, balloons, donuts, coffee and juice

April Saturdays: Easter Craft
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave. Preparing for Easter, we’re going to decorate paper eggs with crayon designs and paint them to reveal their patterns. $5

A Day of Talent and Fashion Show!
2:00 PM

Tickets:  $5 Kids $8 Adults $25 Families (up to six members of the same family)
The Playhouse at White Lake located at 304 S. Mears, is hosting their first-ever Talent Show. This event is meant to offer an afternoon of fun and excitement while displaying the many talents of individuals. It will also feature an Earth Day-Inspired Recycled Fashion Show by local chapters of Girl Scouts.

The Smiths
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. Montague husband and wife duo present a night of beautiful original tunes and eclectic favorites.

Mini-ART-ure Golf
11:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave., come play mini-golf inside. Explore the galleries and art as you perfect your putt in a fully playable, 9-hole mini-golf course. $5 per person January 6- May 22 www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Indoor Farmers Market
9:00am-2:00pm

Muskegon Farmers Market is the same location 242 W. Western Ave. for the winter months only they are inside the building so stop by!

Easter Sunday, April 17:

Bella Maria’s Easter Day Brunch
10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Bella Maria’s Event Center 513 W. Pontaluna Rd. Easter Day Brunch with entrees, carving station, breakfast buffet, children’s buffet, sides, dessert bar and live music from the Rick Hicks Trio! Call for prices and reservations 231-563-6914

Mini-ART-ure Golf
11:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave., come play mini-golf inside. Explore the galleries and art as you perfect your putt in a fully playable, 9-hole mini-golf course. $5 per person January 6- May 22 www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Free Country Rock Dance Lessons with Chris Sanz!
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
 
5571 E Apple Ave., Do you like country music? Learn some new steps to make it even more fun! Chris will teach us beginner and intermediate moves, dancing to country music. All dance levels are welcome!

Monday April 18:

Core Strength, Cardio & Craft Beer: Jazzercise with Becky J at Pigeon Hill
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Brewer’s Lounge At Pigeon Hill 895 4th St. Join us for a Jazzercise class with FitPro & PH beertender Becky J.! $15 For more information 231-375-5184

Live Trivia Mondays at Red Rooster Tavern
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Red Rooster Tavern 2998 Scenic Dr. Every Monday, Prizes for the Top 3 teams! Free to Play! Come out and meet the new owners!

Big Band Swing Dancing
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm 

Celebration Community Church 1260 W. Sherman Blvd. Have a good time at this free swing era dance! Participants are encouraged to dress in attire from the 1920s-50s. Donations are always appreciated.

Youth Take and Make Crafts
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