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Tuesday, August 30
Free Show at the MCC Planetarium
7:00 – 7:30 pm
Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road. The Carr-Fles Planetarium will be showing “We Are Stars” now through Oct 27, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm. This 25-minute family-friendly program shows the development of stars, asteroids, and life on Earth. Free. For information, or to schedule a private show for your group or school, please contact Tamera Owens, tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu, (231) 777-0289.
Recurring Tuesday 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
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. 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 admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Wednesday, August 31
39th Annual White Lake Area Chamber Golf Classic
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Old Channel Trail Golf Course, 8325 N. Old Channel Trail, Montague. With 18 holes, raffles, a catered dinner, and contest holes, you don’t want to miss this annual event! Register as a team or individual player. Call 231-894-5076 or email info@whitelake.org.
NASA’s Artemis Program
6:00 – 7:00 pm
White Lake Community Library, 3900 White Lake Drive, Whitehall. NASA Ambassador Joe Dermody will NASA’s new lunar exploration program, which includes landing the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. Through the Artemis missions, NASA will use new technology to study the Moon in new and better ways, and prepare for human missions to Mars. Register at wlclib.org/calendar. Free.
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 admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Muskegon 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
Muskegon 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, September 1
Tom Powers Memorial Tee-Up FORE Kids Golf Outing
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stonegate Golf Club, 4100 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake. Your registration fee of $100 per person or $400 per team will benefit the Child Abuse Council of Muskegon and will get you continental breakfast, greens fees, play pass, golf cart, lunch, access to driving range, and prizes. Register today at www.childabusecouncil.org/registration.
Retro Bike Night
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hot Rod Harley Davidson, 149 Shoreline Drive. Kick off the holiday weekend ’50s style! Get your first look at the fully restored 1950s Pals diner and enjoy burgers and fries by Hamburger Mikey. Prizes will be awarded to customers dressed in ’50s attire. Grab an adult beverage from the T-N-T Bar and rock out to live music by “The Fabulous Oldies but Goodies.” hotrodhd.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. 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 admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
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
Free Show at the MCC Planetarium
7:00 – 7:30 pm
Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road. “We Are Stars” now through Oct 27 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information, or to schedule a private show for your group or school, contact tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu, (231) 777-0289.
Friday, September 2
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. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
Muskegon Polish Festival
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Hackley Park, 350 West Webster Avenue. American and Polish food and beer, plus Polka music galore. This year we are offering four well renowned polka bands that are endorsed by the Internal Polka Association. Many vendors offering t-shirts, pottery, jewelry, and other items. $10 for 21 and older. muskegonpolishfest.com
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. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
After Dark Tour
9:00 – 10:00 pm
Hackley and Hume Historic Site, 484 West Webster. Experience the historic site after dark! See all five floors of the houses on this classic tour offered on the first Friday of every month, May – October. Join us to learn more about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and the Victorian Era in Muskegon. $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
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. 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 admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. 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
Saturday, September 3
“Hairless Joe” C-47 Airplane Rides
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Muskegon County Airport. Take a thrilling 20-minute ride through the air, in the standard military aircraft. The Hairless Joe C-47 operated from every continent in the world during World War II. $225. yankeeairmuseum.org/fly
Muskegon Polish Festival
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Hackley Park, 350 West Webster Avenue. American and Polish food and beer, plus Polka music galore. This year we are offering four well renowned polka bands that are endorsed by the Internal Polka Association. Many vendors offering t-shirts, pottery, jewelry, and other items. $10 for 21 and older. muskegonpolishfest.com
September Saturdays: Owls
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Muskegon Museum of History and Science, 430 Clay Avenue. Learn about native Michigan owls and make a take-home owl craft. Free – $5. lakeshoremuseum.org/event
Two Dudes in Flip Flops
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Docker’s Fish House, 3505 Marina View Point. Stop in and grab a cold one, some great food, and amazing view and summertime Buffett tunes! dockersmuskegon.com
Milwaukee Clipper Labor Day Party
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Milwaukee Clipper, 2098 Lakeshore Drive. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Food will be sold ($5 for G&L hot dog, bag of chips, and a soda). milwaukeeclipper.com
Recurring Saturday 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.
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 admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. 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
Sunday, September 4
Cars for Cancer: Labor Day Car Show & Cruise
5pm-11pm
Lakes Mall. Located just off US-31 between Muskegon and Grand Haven at the Sternberg Rd. exit. Sunday night is kickoff party and cruise! Cruise begins at 6:30pm. All proceeds go to Mercy Health Johnson Family Cancer Center.
Grassy Knoll Summer Pop-Up Market
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Muskegon Event Place, 2119 Lemuel Street, Muskegon Heights. Family-owned dispensary is hosting local food makers, creators and artisans to sell their wares, including food items, glass art, plants, produce, vintage clothing, and pet products. grassyknollmuskegon.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 admission.
Annica Cuppetelli: Tight/Laced. Until September 4. Included with museum admission.
Labor Day: Monday, September 5
Visit Muskegon office is closed today
Cars for Cancer: Labor Day Car Show & Cruise
7am-12pm
Lakes Mall. Located just off US-31 between Muskegon and Grand Haven at the Sternberg Rd. exit. Pancake Breakfast 7am-12pm. Door Prizes, Vendors, Live Auction and more! All proceeds go to Mercy Health Johnson Family Cancer Center.
Muskegon Labor Day Parade
11:00am
Downtown Muskegon. The parade begins on the corner of Fourth and Western Ave., heads East to Jefferson St., turns right onto Clay Ave. and ends at Fourth St. Celebration in Hackley Park! Celebrate all of the workers who move our economy forward every day. First the Labor Day Parade then a picnic with food trucks at Hackley Park. For more information or participate in the parade please call Jana 231-638-2741
White Lake Area Labor Day Community Walk
10:00 – 11:00 am
White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 W. Hanson St., Whitehall. The walk begins at the Hart-Montague Bike Trail Head, where city officials and area leaders walk with the people of the community across the White River Bridge to the Chamber of Commerce located at 124 W. Hanson in Whitehall. whitelake.org/event
Ms. Cars for Cancer Pinup Pageant
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Lakes Mall, 5600 Harvey Street. Contestants will create a pinup look inspired by first responders! Let’s celebrate police officers, fire fighters, dispatchers, EMS, and paramedics! Email Melissa.Anne.Radvansky@Gmail.com. thelakesmall.com
Recurring Monday Events
South Pierhead Lighthouse Tour
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street. $3 – $5. muskegonlights.org