Events Happening in Muskegon County – August 17 – 22, 2022

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Wednesday, August 17

Vet to Vet Café
9:00 – 10:00 am 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 97 East Apple Avenue. Join your fellow military veterans for our first Vet-to-Vet Café. The Café gives veterans a safe place to socialize and share stories. Simply listen, share your stories, or just enjoy the coffee and doughnuts! Contact 231-728-6805 or AWallace@HarborHospiceMI.org with questions.

Muskegon 4-H Celebrate the Possibilities
12:00 – 6:30 pm 
Muskegon Luge & Adventure Sports Park,
 462 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon. Muskegon 4-H Leaders Council invites all youth ages 5-19 years old for a day full of fun and learning! Free. Register at events.anr.msu.edu/muskegoncelebrate

Crafty Afternoon – Waves!
2:00 – 3:30 pm 
Hackley Public Library,
 316 West Webster Ave. During this Crafty Afternoon at Hackley Library, we’ll be making waves in a bottle and waves on a frame! Ever wonder what makes the waves in the ocean? Great for kids, teens, and families! Free. hackleylibrary.org/events

August Food Truck Rally
5:00 – 8:00 pm 
Muskegon Farmers Market,
 242 West Western. Over 20 food trucks will gather to provide you with the best mid-week meal you’ll get all month! muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Crater Lake: The Gem of the Cascades
6:00 – 7:00 pm 
White Lake Community Library, 3900 White Lake Drive, Whitehall. Discover the natural wonder of Crater Lake National Park with author and former park ranger Rod Cranson. Free. wlclib.org/calendar

Yoga at the Lighthouse
6:30 – 7:30 pm 
White River Light Station, 6199 Murray Road, Whitehall. Come to the grounds of the White River Light Station & Museum and enjoy some yoga with Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema. Free. splka.org/whiteriver

Fresh Ghost Comedy Cruise
8:00 – 10:00 pm 
Aquastar Cruises, 
560 Mart St. Part of The Jokes On You Comedy Tour, this cruise is intended for passengers 18 and older. $30. aquastarcruises.com

Recurring Wednesday Events

Youth and Teen Take and Make: Big Blue Whale and Ocean Magnets
Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Avenue. Craft kits will be available to pick up from the library while supplies last. Free. hackleylibrary.org/events

Eric and Chris, Acoustic Guitar
11:00 am – 12:30 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. muskegonartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at muskegonartmuseum.org/exhibition/dressing-the-abbey/
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.

Movie Trivia
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! unrulybrewing.com

Movie Trivia
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Salty Pecker Brewing Company, 255 Seminole Rd. 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! saltypeckerbrewing.com

Thursday, August 18

Mini-Museum Explorers – Body Works: Historic Food
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science,
430 Clay Avenue. Bring your littlest museum explorer to the museum for some interactive activities in our galleries. This is a drop-in program so you and your family can drop in at any time during the two hours. Free for Muskegon County residents; $5 for non-residents. lakeshoremuseum.org/event

Muskegon Street Performers Series
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. This series of free community events showcases talented local artists in a family friendly, carnival-like atmosphere. More than 30 artists perform on the sidewalks, street corners, and stages of downtown. facebook.com/MuskegonStreetPerformersSeries

Recurring Thursday Events

Youth and Teen Take and Make: Big Blue Whale and Ocean Magnets
Hackley Public Library,
316 W. Webster Avenue. Craft kits will be available to pick up from the library while supplies last. Free. hackleylibrary.org/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. 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. muskegonartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at muskegonartmuseum.org/exhibition/dressing-the-abbey/
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

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

Friday, August 19

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

Scandal Tour
5:00 – 6:30 pm OR 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Hackley & Hume Historic Site,
484 West Webster Ave. Participate in this illuminating interactive event as a juror in a Hackley and Hume-related scandal case! This 90-minute experience will reveal untold stories and truth about each family and their past. Due to adult themes and topics, this program is not suitable for children. $15 – $20. lakeshoremuseum.org/event

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 Distracted, benefiting Muskegon Jaycees. facebook.com/partiesinthepark

Roger Brown Guitar
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop,
8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Roger Brown brings his finger style guitar playing to Montague. thebooknookjavashop.com

Recurring Friday Events

Youth and Teen Take and Make: Big Blue Whale and Ocean Magnets
Hackley Public Library,
316 W. Webster Avenue. Craft kits will be available to pick up from the library while supplies last. Free. hackleylibrary.org/events

Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of Art,
296 W. Webster Ave. muskegonartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at muskegonartmuseum.org/exhibition/dressing-the-abbey/
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, August 20

Arts and Dash 5K
8:00 – 9:30 am
Ross Park,
82 Randall Road, Norton Shores. Come out to have some fun and run to support Mona Shores Schools’ cross country team and Lincoln Park Elementary PTO. $25 – $30. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Muskegon/NortonShoresArtsandDash5K

Arts and Drafts Festival
9:00 am – 5:00 pm 
82 Randall Road, Norton Shores. Arts and crafts fair, Arts and Wheels Car Show, music tents featuring country entertainer Kari Holmes, West Michigan Soul Surfers, and direct from Chicago headliners 28 Days will close out the music. nortonshoresparksandrecreation.com

Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop
3:00 – 5:00 pm

McLaughlin Community Fellowship, 1198 Spring Street. Each participant will create their own 11” x 14” painting. $20. Tools will be provided. Register at https://slbenmark.wixsite.com/naturalcreations/store

Acrylic Paint Pouring: Blown Flowers
5:30 – 7:00 pm

McLaughlin Community Fellowship, 1198 Spring Street. Each participant will create their own 8” x 10” painting. $15. Tools will be provided. Register at https://slbenmark.wixsite.com/naturalcreations/store

B-Side Growlers
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop,
8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Acoustic trio from Grand Rapids. thebooknookjavashop.com

Recurring Saturday Events

Youth and Teen Take and Make: Big Blue Whale and Ocean Magnets
Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Avenue. Craft kits will be available to pick up from the library while supplies last. Free. hackleylibrary.org/events

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

Flea Market
9:00 am – 3:00 pm 
Carriage Antique Mall,
10130 U.S. 31, Montague. carriageantiquemall.antiquetrail.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. muskegonartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at muskegonartmuseum.org/exhibition/dressing-the-abbey/
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, August 21

Grassy Knoll Summer Pop-Up Market
1:00 – 6:00 pm

The Muskegon Event Place, 2119 Lemuel Street. Family-owned dispensary is hosting an end of summer bazaar. Food makers, creators and artisans. grassyknollmuskegon.com

Really Really Free Market
3:00 – 6:00 pm
1198 Spring Street.
If you need any items available at the Really Really Free Market – you are welcome to them! Absolutely NO strings attached! Donations welcome — bring items and clothing you no longer use to the Really Really Free Market.

Eat-It-Up Trio
7:00 – 9:00 pm

The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Traditional jazz to modern R&B, funk to folk country, classic rock to bebop. thebooknookjavashop.com

Recurring Sunday Events

Special Exhibits at the Muskegon Museum of Art
11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. muskegonartmuseum.org
Dressing the Abbey. Until September 12. $15 non-member, $10 member, $5 17 and younger. Reserve your ticket at muskegonartmuseum.org/exhibition/dressing-the-abbey/
Measure Twice: Sculptures of Ted Lott. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.

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

Monday, August 22

Author Event: Sharon Smithem
4:00 – 5:00 pm
The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry Street, Montague. Illustrator of Mushroom House Man: The Story of Earl Young and His Cottages of Stone. thebooknookjavashop.com

Recurring Monday Events

Youth and Teen Take and Make: Big Blue Whale and Ocean Magnets
Hackley Public Library,
316 W. Webster Avenue. Craft kits will be available to pick up from the Library while supplies last. Free. hackleylibrary.org/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/