Events Happening in Muskegon County – June 22 – 27, 2022

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Wednesday, June 22

STEM Workshop – Fluid Dynamics of Water and Air
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science,
430 Clay Avenue. STEM Workshops are a half-day program that focuses on a specific topic in a STEM field each session. This half-day camp will give learners an opportunity to learn about the topic, see demonstrations, and construct their own experiments or designs. Ages 8-15. $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Register at lakeshoremuseumstemworkshops.eventbrite.com or call 231-722-0278.

Eric and Chris Acoustic Guitar
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop,
8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Eric Michaels and Chris Kennedy are a guitar duo, performing a mix of folk, pop, country, and standards. thebooknookjavashop.com

Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott
11:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Muskegon Museum of Art,
 296 West Webster Ave. Until September 4.
Grand Rapids based artist Ted Lott creates sculptures that blend frame construction with furniture, creating complex objects that play with our sense of scale, function, and design. muskegonartmuseum.org

Lunch ‘n Learn: Fantastic Finale
12:00 – 1:00 pm
The Block,
360 W. Western Avenue. West Michigan Symphony presents a brown bag lunch and conversation about Masterworks. Enjoy an hour of lively discussion with Music Director Scott Speck and special guest Arturo Ziraldo. Free. Call 231-726-3231.

Sea Creatures Drawing Class
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Hackley Public Library,
316 W. Webster Avenue. Explore different types of sea creatures with artist Corinne Roberts. This class is paced for kids of all ages to learn how to draw or sharpen developing skills! Free. hackleylibrary.org/event

Summer Art Camp: Finger Knit
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Arts Council of White Lake,
106 E. Colby Street, Whitehall. In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of Finger Knitting, enough to make a shoulder bag or pillow, and perhaps even a bonus project (if time allows). They will finish a project in almost no time! Ages 10 to 13. $10 ($9 for ACWL-Nuveen members). artswhitelake.org/events

Carnival of Business and Industry
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Muskegon Heritage Museum,
561 West Western Ave. Step right up and try your hand at one of our many Muskegon Industry activities! Explore the museum in a way you never have before. Admission will be free, but activity stations will require 2 tickets, and tickets will cost $2 each. Soda, popcorn, pickles, and candy will be available for 1 ticket each. lakeshoremuseum.org/event/carnival-of-industry

Creative Clay Slab Plates
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Arts Council of White Lake,
106 E. Colby Street, Whitehall. Students will use soft clay slabs to create shallow plates by draping their slabs into and over various sized mold templates. Each student will make one large plate and two to three smaller plates. Ages 16+. $55 ($49.50 for ACWL-Nuveen members). artswhitelake.org/events

Juneteenth 101: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Muskegon Area District Library, Norton Shores Branch,
705 Seminole Road. Join a panel discussion facilitated by Mary Higginbottom-Johnson of MADL, featuring Michelle Loyd-Paige of Calvin University, Nick Budimir of Muskegon Community College, and Muskegon’s own Jon Covington, as they provide a presentation on the history and significance of Juneteenth. https://madl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Muskegon Clippers Baseball
7:00 – 10:30 pm
Marsh Field,
1800 Peck Street. Come on down and watch your Muskegon Clippers of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League take on the Lima Locos.
$2 – $5. muskegonclippers.com

Movie Trivia – June 2022 Edition
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Salty Pecker Brewing Company, 
255 Seminole Rd. You and your friends are invited to Movie Trivia Night brought to you by Trivia Cat! All movies all genres are fair game. All are welcome! This event is free, although recommended for age 21+. facebook.com/events/2184419928376655

Movie Trivia – June 2022 Edition
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Unruly Brewing Company,
 360 W. Western Ave. You and your friends are invited to Movie Trivia Night brought to you by Trivia Cat! All movies all genres are fair game. All are welcome! This event is free, although recommended for age 21+. facebook.com/events/759363745081570

Thursday, June 23

Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm 
Muskegon Farmers Market,
242 W. Western Ave. Family friendly environment with loads of variety and unique finds in food, fashion, and indoor/outdoor décor. The market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, nursery stock, handicrafts, baked goods and more. muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Little Learners: STEAM Play and Learn
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Muskegon Museum of History and Science,
430 Clay Avenue. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. This program will run for 50-60 minutes, 15-20 for an organized story time, and the rest for free play and a craft. During this program, adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art, and more! Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/little-learners-playgroup-winterspring-2022-tickets-222075663287

Ceramics Open Studio with Kim Funk
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio,
5385 Lamos at Michillinda, Whitehall. Students ages 18+ who have completed an ACWL-Nuveen introductory pottery class are eligible to participate in Open Studio. $162 for ACWL-Nuveen Members. https://www.artswhitelake.org/events-1/ceramics-open-studio-with-kim-funk

Free Thursdays: Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art,
296 W. Webster Ave. This is a great opportunity to visit the art museum and bring the kiddos! This free tour time is compliments of the Meijer Foundation. Special exhibitions may not be included. muskegonartmuseum.org

Dressing the Abbey
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art,
296 W. Webster Ave. The museum is excited to host “Dressing the Abbey” June 23 – September 12, 2022. The exhibition weaves popular culture, fashion, and history through pieces borrowed from Downton Abbey’s wardrobe. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159

Carnival at the Mart Dock
4:00 – 10:00 pm
Mart Dock,
560 Mart Street. The Midway will be back in downtown Muskegon! Unlimited daily ride wristbands for $25. Minimum $5 ride ticket or wristband purchase for entry. Entrance will be off Fourth Street in downtown Muskegon. All your favorite rides, games, and carnival food! Double the size this year!

Jazz Happy Hour
5:00 – 6:30 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop,
8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Jazz Duo: Aedan McCauley on piano & Donovan Meeusen on bass. Drink and food specials! thebooknookjavashop.com

MISTEM CONNECT
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Muskegon Innovation Hub,
200 Veridian. Join us for networking, live music by DJ PRIM, local food, and drinks! This free networking opportunity aims to create internship connections for area businesses and students in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mistem-connect-tickets-328249652547

Family Fun Night
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Muskegon Area District Library, Norton Shores Branch,
705 Seminole Road. Join the Dog Man Police Academy and the Cat Kid Comic Club for games, activities, crafts and food inspired by two of your favorite characters. Registration required. https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4610&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/05/01

Muskegon Clippers Baseball
7:00 – 10:30 pm
Marsh Field,
1800 Peck Street. Come on down and watch your Muskegon Clippers of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League take on the Lima Locos.
$2 – $5. muskegonclippers.com

Trivia Night
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Pub One Eleven,
111 W. Colby, Whitehall. General knowledge trivia along with music, fun, great food and beverages. Prizes for the Top 3 teams! Free to Play! pub111.com

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises,
 560 Mart St. Get your camera ready and enjoy the afternoon breeze while cruising the lake during our sunset cruise. This is a perfect time to relax with friends and loved ones. $30. aquastarcruises.com

Friday, June 24

Dressing the Abbey
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art,
296 W. Webster Ave. The museum is excited to host “Dressing the Abbey” June 23 – September 12, 2022. The exhibition weaves popular culture, fashion, and history through pieces borrowed from Downton Abbey’s wardrobe. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159

South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light,
1431 Beach Street. Join us for a historical tour of Muskegon’s South Pierhead Lighthouse at Pere Marquette Beach. Climb to the top and learn the history of this functioning light. Enjoy the view and take photos. Tours are Monday, Friday and Saturdays, $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org

Carnival at the Mart Dock
4:00 – 10:00 pm
Mart Dock,
560 Mart Street. The Midway will be back in downtown Muskegon! Unlimited daily ride wristbands for $25. Minimum $5 ride ticket or wristband purchase for entry. Entrance will be off Fourth Street in downtown Muskegon. All your favorite rides, games, and carnival food! Double the size this year!

Hackley Attic Escape Room
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Hackley and Hume Historic Site,
484 W. Webster Avenue. Experience the Hackley House as you never have before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors. Now it is up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks, and riddles. Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes! Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets quickly! $20 members, $25 non-members. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hackley-attic-escape-room-tickets-58016510946

Adrielle Goodrich, piano/vocals
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop,
8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Born and raised in Western Michigan, singer-songwriter Adrielle Goodrich enjoys bringing music and encouragement to those around her. Adrielle delivers a sampling of old and new from Adele to all-time favorites from the Beatles. thebooknookjavashop.com

West Michigan Symphony Presents: Fantastic Finale
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Frauenthal Center,
425 West Western Avenue. A fantastic season finale featuring our charismatic principal violist in one of the great concertos. Rounding off the concert will be two colorful works straight from the movies—the Dukas from Fantasia, and the Berlioz as heard in The Shining and The Exorcist. westmichigansymphony.org/events

Saturday, June 25

2022 Mercy Health Seaway Run
7:00 am – 2:00 pm 
Heritage Landing,
1050 7th Street. Bring the whole family and join us in West Michigan’s most beautiful run, the Mercy Health Seaway Run! Choose between a half-marathon, 10K, 5K, or community walk. seawayrun.com

Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
242 W. Western Ave. Family friendly environment with loads of variety and unique finds in food, fashion, and indoor/outdoor décor. The market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, nursery stock, handicrafts, baked goods and more. muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Flea Market
9:00 am – 3:00 pm 
Carriage Antique Mall,
10130 U.S. 31, Montague. The Carriage Antique Mall hosts a Flea Market every other Saturday during the summer. Food and great finds! Stop by for the deals! carriageantiquemall.antiquetrail.com

Lakeshore Art Festival
9:00 am – 6:00 pm 
Hackley Park,
350 W. Webster Ave. A vibrant, inclusive and sustainable art event showcasing the Muskegon Lakeshore. The festival features a juried fine art show, craft fair, artisan food market, performing arts, interactive art and children’s activities. Artists and crafts people from across the country exhibit their talents and creative works while the event fosters art and cultural awareness. lakeshoreartfestival.org

Christopher Dragone, Guitar
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Book Nook & Java Shop,
8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Guitar player extraordinaire from Muskegon. thebooknookjavashop.com.

Country Dairy Super Social 2022
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Country Dairy Farm,
3476 S. 80th Avenue, New Era. A full day of fun on the farm! Tickets cost $10 (plus fees) with kids 12 and under free! Unlimited ice cream, wagon ride, live music, and more. unitychristianevents.com/event/country-dairy-super-social-2022/

Carnival at the Mart Dock
12:00 – 10:00 pm
Mart Dock,
560 Mart Street. The Midway will be back in downtown Muskegon! Unlimited daily ride wristbands for $25. Minimum $5 ride ticket or wristband purchase for entry. Entrance will be off Fourth Street in downtown Muskegon. All your favorite rides, games, and carnival food! Double the size this year!

VanDyk Mortgage Summer Concert Series: Motown/Jazz/R&B
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hot Rod Harley Davidson,
149 Shoreline Drive. Music acts include West Side Soul Surfers, The Skeletones, Airtight, and more. Free. Phone 231-855-5001.

Selfie Stations
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science,
430 Clay Ave. We have some iconic spots around the Museum. Take your picture with prehistoric creatures to spruce up your background, immerse yourself in one of our Habitats, or enjoy a custom-craft station. lakeshoremuseum.org

South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light,
1431 Beach Street. Join us for a historical tour of Muskegon’s South Pierhead Lighthouse at Pere Marquette Beach. Climb to the top and learn the history of this functioning light. Enjoy the view and take photos. Tours are Monday, Friday and Saturdays, $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org

Beyond the Swinging Door: Servants Tour
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Hackley & Hume Historic Site,
484 W. Webster Avenue. Experience the lives of the maids, cooks, and coachmen at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site through this 45-minute specialty tour. Explore the site through the eyes of the paid servants that worked and lived with the Hackley and Hume families. lakeshoremuseum.org/event

Book Talk with John Otterbacher
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop,
8744 Ferry Street, Montague. An Evening with John Otterbacher, author of What Remains.
Buy the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/2208/9781737699514

Parrot Head Cruise with Two Dudes
8:00 – 10:30 pm
Aquastar Cruises,
 560 Mart St. The Aquastar and the Shoreline Parrot Heads are teaming up for an “Official” Parrot Heat Cruise! Two Dudes in Flip Flops will be playing Buffett tunes. $15 – $35. https://aquastarcruises.com/our-cruises/parrot-head-cruise/

Muskegon Astronomical Society Star Party
9:30 – 11:30 pm
Muskegon Astronomical Society,
702 North Maple Island Road. Star Parties are scheduled events hosted by members. All visitors are welcomed, but please wear a mask and respect social distance. There is no charge, however donations are greatly appreciated. We will be viewing the night sky with our telescopes. 
wmich-astro.org

Sunday, June 26

Lakeshore Art Festival
9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
Hackley Park,
350 W. Webster Ave. A vibrant, inclusive and sustainable art event showcasing the Muskegon Lakeshore. The festival features a juried fine art show, craft fair, artisan food market, performing arts, interactive art and children’s activities. Artists and crafts people from across the country exhibit their talents and creative works while the event fosters art and cultural awareness. lakeshoreartfestival.org

Carnival at the Mart Dock
12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mart Dock,
560 Mart Street. The Midway will be back in downtown Muskegon! Unlimited daily ride wristbands for $25. Minimum $5 ride ticket or wristband purchase for entry. Entrance will be off Fourth Street in downtown Muskegon. All your favorite rides, games, and carnival food! Double the size this year!

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:30 – 10:30 pm
Aquastar Cruises,
 560 Mart St. Enjoy Latin dancing aboard the Aquastar with Muskegon Area Dance Lovers. aquastarcruises.com

Monday, June 27

South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light,
1431 Beach Street. Join us for a historical tour of Muskegon’s South Pierhead Lighthouse at Pere Marquette Beach. Climb to the top and learn the history of this functioning light. Enjoy the view and take photos. Tours are Monday, Friday and Saturdays, $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org

Youth Take and Make Crafts
Hackley Public Library,
316 W. Webster. Check out what Take and Make Craft Hackley Public Library has planned. Kits are available at Hackley Library while supplies last. Free. hackleylibrary.org and askus@hackleylibrary.org