Events Happening in Muskegon County – July 26 – August 1, 2022

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Recurring Monday Events

South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org

Lighthouse Story Time
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. Free. www.hackleylibrary.org/events-calendar/

Tuesday, July 26

Muskegon County Fair
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road. The Muskegon County Fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects. The Muskegon County annual fair is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. For detailed schedule, see muskegonfairgrounds.com.

Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours: Turn of the Century
10:00 – 11:30 am
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as its exciting present! $13 for members of the Lakeshore Museum Center and Muskegon Museum of Art. lakeshoremuseum.org/event

Downtown Muskegon Walking Tours: Historic Walking Tours
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to explore Muskegon’s rich history as well as its exciting present! $13 for members of the Lakeshore Museum Center and Muskegon Museum of Art. lakeshoremuseum.org/event

Yoga in the Park
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Beechwood Park, 3157 Dune Street. Join us for Yoga in the Park at Beechwood Park with Kristine Mast, Muskegon Yoga Center. $15 donation. Arrive early to register. Bring your yoga mat & water. Or you can choose a 2 Mile Power Walk. All proceeds to benefit Muskegon County women & children through the Greater Muskegon Women and Children’s Fund, a component of Community Foundation for Muskegon County.

McGraft Park Free Summer Concert Series – Legal Rehab
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
McGraft Park Bandshell, 2204 Wickham Drive. Legal Rehab is an acoustic rock, blues, and Irish band. facebook.com/search/top/?q=legal%20rehab

Recurring Tuesday Events

Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave. muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Steve Thielman, Piano
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. thebooknookjavashop.com

Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.

Tuesday Evening Farmers Market
5:00 – 7:30 pm
Montague Farmers Market and Artisan Village, 4511 Church Street, Montague.

Yoga on the Ship
7:00 – 8:00 pm
USS LST 393, 560 Mart Street. Yoga on the Ship is back! Let’s kick off summer together! We’ll find balance for the new season. $10 donation suggested. rootdown.in

Wednesday, July 27

Philosophical Book Club: History of the World in 6 Glasses
6:00 – 7:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Sections 3 & 4: Spirits and Coffee. thebooknookjavashop.com

Summer Concert Series: The Carl Webb Band
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Walker Park, 1521 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon. First Lutheran and Community United Methodist churches are sponsoring three concerts at Walker Park on Muskegon Lake in North Muskegon. firstlutheranmuskegon.org

Summer WINDS and Shoreline Symphony Pops Concert
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Heritage Landing, 1050 7th Street. Two of Muskegon County’s finest community ensembles will be featured on a wonderful evening of pops music, including the Genius of Ray Charles, Farandole, Titanic, William Tell Overture, Copeland’s Hoedown, Star Wars and so much more! wmcw.org

Summer Jazz @ The Block: Tim Froncek and Friends
7:30 – 9:30 pm
The Block, 360 W. Western Ave. Legendary jazz drummer Tim Froncek returns to The Block for three performances this summer! Enjoy the music while sipping your favorite beverage. $15 – $20. theblockwestmichigan.org

Recurring Wednesday Events

Eric and Chris, Acoustic Guitar
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. thebooknookjavashop.com

Trivia Night!
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Salty Pecker Brewing Company, 255 Seminole Rd. https://www.facebook.com/events/1029704051267234

Thursday, July 28

Muskegon County Fair
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road. The Muskegon County Fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects. The Muskegon County annual fair is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. For detailed schedule, see muskegonfairgrounds.com.

Little Learners: STEAM Play and Learn
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
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. Participants will join us for story time and free play with themed activities. All attendees must register including caregivers and siblings. Free. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/225461931707

Summer Art Camp: Alien Invasion
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E. Colby Street, Whitehall. Day one will be spent designing and creating a 3D alien out of model magic. On day two, students will construct a spaceship for their alien! As a final touch, students will design the planet their alien came from and add it to a class background for a great photo opportunity. Ages 6-10. $10 ($9 for ACWL-Nuveen Members). Register at artswhitelake.org

Summer Art Camp: Picasso Collage Portraits
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E. Colby Street, Whitehall. Over the course of two days, we will create color block portraits of ourselves and our best friend by cutting shapes from colored paper. Best friends can be human, animal, or imaginary! Ages 10-13. $10 ($9 for ACWL-Nuveen Members). Register at artswhitelake.org

Djangophonique
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. thebooknookjavashop.com

Recurring Thursday Events

Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave. muskegonfarmersmarket.com

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.

Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.

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. thebooknookjavashop.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! pub111.com

Trivia Night!
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Unruly Brewing Company, 360 W. Western Ave. Join us for a night of drinking, eating, socializing and trivia questions! We will challenge your trivia knowledge over several rounds of questions, projected onto the big screen! facebook.com/UnrulyBrewing

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises, 560 Mart St. For ticket prices: aquastarcruises.com

Friday, July 29

Muskegon County Fair
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road. The Muskegon County Fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects. The Muskegon County annual fair is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. For detailed schedule, see muskegonfairgrounds.com.

Coast Guard Festivel
Downtown Grand Haven. Ten-day event in downtown Grand Haven to honor the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. For detailed schedule: coastguardfest.org

Preschool Story Time
10:30 – 11:00 am
Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Avenue. Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities! Intended for ages 0-5, our in-person Story Time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere. We’re hoping to be outside as the weather allows. Free. hackleylibrary.org

Cruz’in
4:00 – 9:00 pm
Downtown Whitehall and Montague. Classic car event and parade. Free and fun for the whole family! Doors open at 4:00 pm, parade starts at 7:00 pm. Cars will be on display at 7:30 pm. Enjoy food vendors and a car parade! facebook.com/cruzinwhitelake

Parties in the Park
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Hackley Park, 350 W. Webster Avenue. Bring the family or meet up with friends in this festive, Friday event. Live music from The Hip Pocket, benefitting West Michigan Speed Skating. facebook.com/partiesinthepark

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
7:00 pm
White Lake Area. From July 29 through August 7, the White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present 20 musical events at four different locations in the White Lake area. The excellent programming includes world-class artists and inspiring classical music performances. Free – $50. whitelakemusic.org/festival/schedule/

Muskegon Astronomical Society 50th Anniversary Star Party
7:30 – 11:30 pm
702 North Maple Island Road. Star Parties are scheduled events hosted by members. There is no charge, however donations are greatly appreciated. View the night sky with the MAS telescopes and be introduced to amateur astronomy. wmich-astro.org

Recurring Friday Events

Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.

South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises, 560 Mart St. For ticket prices: aquastarcruises.com

Saturday, July 30

Muskegon County Fair
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road. The Muskegon County Fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects. The Muskegon County annual fair is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. For detailed schedule, see muskegonfairgrounds.com.

RunIt – Run White Lake 5K
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
White Lake Chamber of Commerce, 124 West Hanson Street, Whitehall. White Lake Nutrition is hosting their first 5K, RunIt (Run White Lake) 5K, with proceeds going toward a scholarship in Ava VanderStelt’s name through Whitehall High School. $30. https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Whitehall/RunIt5KWhiteLake

VanDyk Mortgage Summer Concert Series: Rock/Rap Rock
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hot Rod Harley Davidson, 149 Shoreline Drive. Music acts include Avalon Black, Renegades of Funk, Steal This Band, and more. Free. Phone 231-722-0000.

July Saturdays: Sound
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. We usually only hear sounds but there are ways to interact with soundwaves through their vibrations. Using water and air, experiment with seeing sound visualized.lakeshoremuseum.org/event

Muskegon Summer Wine Up
2:00 – 8:00 pm
Hackley Park, 350 West Webster Avenue. Features 20+ wineries and over 100 different wines, the Muskegon Summer Wine Up also includes delicious food, live music and wine related seminars. Admission is $15 and includes three wine sample tickets and a souvenir glass. muskegonsummerwineup.com

Beginner’s Chainmaille Workshop
3:00 – 4:30 pm
McLaughlin Community Fellowship, 1198 Spring Street. Come and learn the medieval art form of Chainmaille by creating a bracelet in the Celtic pattern style. $20. Registration includes all of the materials used to create one bracelet as well as written instructions that you will be able to keep. Tools will be provided. https://fb.me/e/3HG6JsYFJ

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
White Lake Area. From July 29 through August 7, the White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present 20 musical events at four different locations in the White Lake area. The excellent programming includes world-class artists and inspiring classical music performances. Free-$50. whitelakemusic.org/festival/schedule/

Beginner’s Wire Wrapping Workshop
5:00 – 6:30 pm
McLaughlin Community Fellowship, 1198 Spring Street. Students will make both a wire wrapped gemstone pendant and a wire wrapped ring in this beginner level wire wrapping class. Learn the common tools, skills, and tips to wire wrapping a pre-drilled stone. $15 per person. Materials included. https://fb.me/e/1X3E1x7JG

Beyond the Swinging Door: Servants Tour
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Hackley and Hume Historic Site, 484 West Webster Ave. Experience the lives of the maids, cooks, and coachmen 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. $5 – $15. lakeshoremuseum.org/event

Doll House Birthday Bash
6:30 – 11:30 pm
Rake Beer Project, 794 Pine Street. It’s our one-year birthday celebration! Performances by Barbie Dior, Charm Alina, Dee Dee Chaunte, The Lady Dior and our very special guest Velma Violet. $10. facebook.com/DollHouseDragProductions

Recurring Saturday Events

Muskegon Farmers Market Summer Season
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave. muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Yoga at the Bandshell
9:30 am – 10:30 pm
Montague Bandshell, 8636 Water Street, Montague. $10 drop-in classes. Email berlynedwards@gmail.com with questions.

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

Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. museumartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dressing-the-abbey-336159
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.

South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org

Aquastar Sunset Cruise
8:00 pm
Aquastar Cruises, 560 Mart St. For ticket prices: aquastarcruises.com

Sunday, July 31

White Lake History Cruises
1:00 – 3:00 pm; 4:00 – 6:00 pm; and 7:00 – 9:30 pm
White Lake Municipal Marina, 100 Lake Street, Whitehall. Climb aboard Muskegon’s 125-passenger Aquastar at Goodrich Park and set sail on White Lake. The White Lake History Cruise will bring passengers from historical stop to historical stop around the entire lake, where our local expert historians have helped create a unique experience. Billy Mann of CatchMark Technologies will emcee each cruise. Age 12 and older. $32 – $40. https://aquastarcruises.com/our-cruises/white-lake-history-cruises/

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
7:00 pm
White Lake Area. From July 29 through August 7, the White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present 20 musical events at four different locations in the White Lake area. The excellent programming includes world-class artists and inspiring classical music performances. Free – $50. whitelakemusic.org/festival/schedule/

Recurring Sunday Events

Monday, August 1

Youth Take and Make: Big Blue Whale
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Avenue. Sail the ocean wide and true, with this paper whale we named Big Blue! This paper whale is sure to bring smiles to everyone. Craft kits will be available to pick up from Hackley Library beginning August 1, and through the month while supplies last. Free. hackleylibrary.org/events

Teen Take and Make: Ocean Magnets
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Avenue. Your refrigerator is not complete! You must have some beautiful ocean magnets to hold up the HPL mini fliers to remind you of the library’s super fun programming. These kits are available to pick up from Hackley Library beginning August 1, and through the month (while supplies last). Free. hackleylibrary.org/events

White Lake Chamber Music Festival
10:30 am, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
White Lake Area. From July 29 through August 7, the White Lake Chamber Music Festival will present TWENTY musical events at four different locations in the White Lake area. The excellent programming includes world-class artists and inspiring classical music performances. Free – $50. whitelakemusic.org/festival/schedule/