Events Happening in Muskegon County – October 20-24, 2022

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Wednesday, October 19

An Evening with John Otterbacher
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

White Lake Community Library 3900 W. White Lake Dr. Enjoy an evening with local author John Otterbacher at the White Lake Community Library.

Open Studio
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

Arts Council of White Lake 106 E. Colby St., Whitehall, FREE Middle & High School Students Registration is not required, but is appreciated! Register at artswhitelake.org

Recurring Wednesday Events

Youth and Teen Take and Make Crafts
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

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! unrulybrewing.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. City Journeys – November 6, Bruce McCombs documents the soaring geometries, transparent glass, and reflected colors of the cityscapes in his highly rendered watercolor paintings.

Trivia Night
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

Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour and Photo Contest 2022
October 1- October 31

Muskegon County. Experience Michigan’s Beautiful Autumn; and a Fun Fall Tradition.
Visit this link for complete details: https://visitmuskegon.org/event/depot-to-depot-self-guided-fall-color-tour-and-contest-2022/

Thursday, October 20

Muskegon Heritage Museum Free Community Days – Aviation in Muskegon
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Muskegon Heritage Museum 561 W. Western Ave. When the Wright brothers took their first flight back in 1903, they signaled the start of something that would spread to every corner of the country! Free to tour today! www.lakeshoremuseum.org

We Are Messengers “The Wholehearted Tour”
7:00 pm

Frauenthal Center 425 W. Western Ave. Unity Christian Events Presents We Are Messengers “The Wholehearted Tour” Feat. Jordan St. Cyr. and Ryan Ellis The acclaimed Irish American band. For ticket information www.frauenthal.org

Recurring Thursday Events

Muskegon Farmers Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 W. Western Ave. muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Youth and Teen Take and Make Crafts
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

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. City Journeys – November 6, Bruce McCombs documents the soaring geometries, transparent glass, and reflected colors of the cityscapes in his highly rendered watercolor paintings.

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

Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour and Photo Contest 2022
October 1- October 31

Muskegon County. Experience Michigan’s Beautiful Autumn; and a Fun Fall Tradition.
Visit this link for complete details: https://visitmuskegon.org/event/depot-to-depot-self-guided-fall-color-tour-and-contest-2022/

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, October 21

Muskegon Community Resource Fair
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Come to Hackley Public Library for a Community Resource Fair! Housing options, childcare, healthcare, higher education, job search, mental healthcare, massage, and everything in between.

Return to the Forbidden Planet
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm 

Beardsley Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Shakespeare’s forgotten rock ‘n’ roll masterpiece! Fasten your seatbelts, return your tray tables to the upright position, and prepare to blast off! In this jukebox musical. $30 www.frauenthal.org

Obituary Tour
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave. On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. For ticket information visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Carl Webb and Tom Hull
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. Carl and Tom! Artists range from Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young to Johnny Cash, to Carl Webb songs and many more.

Trail of Terror Holton
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm 

Trail of Terror 7582 Crocker Rd., Holton. Voted West Michigan’s number one haunted attraction for more than 15 plus years! Rain or moonshine. Dress warm and wear shoes you can run through 10 acres of wooded scares. For ticket and information www.thescarefactor.com

Recurring Friday Events

Youth and Teen Take and Make Crafts
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. City Journeys – November 6, Bruce McCombs documents the soaring geometries, transparent glass, and reflected colors of the cityscapes in his highly rendered watercolor paintings.

Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour and Photo Contest 2022
October 1- October 31

Muskegon County. Experience Michigan’s Beautiful Autumn; and a Fun Fall Tradition.
Visit this link for complete details: https://visitmuskegon.org/event/depot-to-depot-self-guided-fall-color-tour-and-contest-2022/

Saturday, October 22

Hortons Haunted Barn
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

3462 Algonquin Dr Norton Shores . 2nd Annual Hortons Haunted Barn. Safe for all ages, they are trained on adjusting for littles ones. Day of event $15

Tiempo Libre
7:30 pm

Frauenthal Center 425 W. Western Ave. Three-time Grammy-nominated Afro-Caribbean music group Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, festival stages, and dance venues. www.frauenthal.org

Terry Lower & the BLT Trio+
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Block 360 W. Western Ave. 2nd floor.  Known for his technical prowess and hard-swinging style, pianist Terry Lower has been active on the Jazz scene for over 4 decades, performing both here and abroad. https://theblockwestmichigan.org/events/terry-lower-the-blt-trio/

Trail of Terror Holton
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm 

Trail of Terror 7582 Crocker Rd., Holton. Voted West Michigan’s number one haunted attraction for more than 15 plus years! Rain or moonshine. Dress warm and wear shoes you can run through 10 acres of wooded scares. For ticket and information www.thescarefactor.com

Lumberjacks Home Hockey Game Police & Fire Night
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Trinity Health Arena 470 W. Western Ave. Swing by the arena as we say “thank you” to our local heroes. For hockey ticket information visit www.muskegonlumberjacks.com

The Night on the Town- Montague Whitehall Rotary Club Presents Clean Comedy Time
5:00 pm-10:00pm
The Playhouse at White Lake 304 N Mears Ave. This is a fundraiser for the Montague Whitehall Rotary Club. Ticket info: http://theplayhouseatwhitelake.org/fall22.php#oct

Jazz: Olivia VanGoor Trio
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Book Nook & Java Shop 8744 Ferry St. Olivia is a young performer with an old soul influenced by swing and bebop jazz from the mid-20th century. 231-894-5333

Obituary Tour
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm & 8:30pm-9:30pm
Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave. On this candlelit evening tour, travel back in time to explore the deaths, funerals, and autopsies that occurred in the Hackley and Hume Houses. For ticket information visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Muskegon Voyagers Hockey -vs- Gaylord Snow
Puck drops at 7:30 pm
 
Lakeshore Sports Centre 4470 Airline Rd. The Muskegon Voyagers Hockey team season opener at Lakeshore Sports Centre at 7:30. www.lakeshoresportscentre.org

2022 Muskegon Museum of Art Appraisal Fair
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Muskegon Museum of Art 296 W. Webster. Appraisers from DuMouchelles Auction House in Detroit will be on hand at the Muskegon Museum of Art to evaluate fine art, antiques and more! Admission is by timed advance ticket sale only. Tickets are limited, early reservations are encouraged. Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite, at the MMA Store or by phone at 231-720-2580.

Beanies, Brunch and Brews: Benefit for Harbor Hospice Foundation
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Pigeon Hill Brewing Production Facility 895 Fourth St. The Harbor Hospice Foundation is celebrating with the lakeshore. Held in the parking lot of the Pigeon Hill Brewing Production Facility – the entire 21 and up community is invited to join us for live entertainment by Serita’s Black Rose, raffles, delectable tastes, and AMAZING beer, mimosas and wine by our friends at Pigeon Hill Brewing Company. Buy your VIP ($60) or General Admission ($30) tickets early, VISIT: https://harborhospicemi.org/ways-to-give/beaniesbrunchbrews/ Day-of tickets will go up to $35. For event information, please us us at 231.728.3442 / 1.800.497.9559 or email us at info@HarborHospiceMI.org

Return to the Forbidden Planet
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm 

Beardsley Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Shakespeare’s forgotten rock ‘n’ roll masterpiece! Fasten your seatbelts, return your tray tables to the upright position, and prepare to blast off! In this jukebox musical. $30 www.frauenthal.org

Recurring Saturday Events

Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry Free Saturday Admission for Muskegon Co. Residents
11:00 am – 4:00 pm 
Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry 561 W Western Ave. As a ‘thank you’ to Muskegon Co. Residents for supporting the Lakeshore Museum Center’s operating millage, Saturdays in October are free of charge for all Muskegon County residents. www.lakeshoremusuem.org

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents
10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave. Don’t miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents! www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour and Photo Contest 2022
October 1- October 31

Muskegon County. Experience Michigan’s Beautiful Autumn; and a Fun Fall Tradition.
Visit this link for complete details: https://visitmuskegon.org/event/depot-to-depot-self-guided-fall-color-tour-and-contest-2022/

Youth and Teen Take and Make Crafts
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
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. Every Saturday through September.

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

Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. muskegonartmuseum.org. City Journeys – November 6, Bruce McCombs documents the soaring geometries, transparent glass, and reflected colors of the cityscapes in his highly rendered watercolor paintings.

Sunday, October 23

Return to the Forbidden Planet
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm 

Beardsley Theater 425 W. Western Ave. Shakespeare’s forgotten rock ‘n’ roll masterpiece! Fasten your seatbelts, return your tray tables to the upright position, and prepare to blast off! In this jukebox musical. $30 www.frauenthal.org

Recurring Sunday Events

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents
10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Hackley & Hume Historic Site 484 W. Webster Ave. Don’t miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents! www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour and Photo Contest 2022
October 1- October 31

Muskegon County. Experience Michigan’s Beautiful Autumn; and a Fun Fall Tradition.
Visit this link for complete details: https://visitmuskegon.org/event/depot-to-depot-self-guided-fall-color-tour-and-contest-2022/

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

Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. muskegonartmuseum.org. City Journeys – November 6, Bruce McCombs documents the soaring geometries, transparent glass, and reflected colors of the cityscapes in his highly rendered watercolor paintings.

Monday, October 24

Recurring Monday Events

Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour and Photo Contest 2022
October 1- October 31
Muskegon County. Experience Michigan’s Beautiful Autumn; and a Fun Fall Tradition.
Visit this link for complete details: https://visitmuskegon.org/event/depot-to-depot-self-guided-fall-color-tour-and-contest-2022/

Youth and Teen Take and Make Crafts
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