Muskegon County Calendar of Events 06/08/15-06/14/15

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau

06/09/2015 – Create a Canvas Painting

Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30pm, release your inner artist with the guidance of instructors from Wine and Canvas at Walker Memorial Library! All supplies will be provided and no previous experience or talent is needed to create a masterpiece in our fun and relaxing environment. Class size is limited. Registration is required by calling 231-744-6080.

06/09/2015 – Movie at the Museum

Tuesday, June 9 at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum, you’re invited to see the film “Life and Death of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.”  Most of the world probably knows about the sinking of the SS Fitzgerald in 1975. The Silversides Submarine Museum will be presenting the story of the Fitzgerald in video format on June 9, 2015 at 11:00am and again at 3:00pm. Directed and created by Ric Mixter, film maker and creator of the fabulous documentary film, STORM, the documentary about the Fitzgerald is equally compelling.  Tickets are only $5 or free with museum membership.  For more information, call 231-755-1230.

06/09/2015 – Feeding the Soul of the City

“Feeding the Soul of the City” lunch hour concerts began at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as a memorial to local musician John Robert Welsh.  These concerts are free and open to the public in this beautiful, historical, downtown church.  A soup and sandwich lunch is available for a small price, or bring a bag lunch.  All performances are held from 12:15pm to 12:45pm on Tuesdays.  June 9, it’s Ruth & Max Bloomquist playing folk and bluegrass.  For more information, call (231) 722-2112.

06/09/2015 – A Tale of Two Submarines

You’re invited to the White Lake Public Library for “A Tale of Two Submarines”, a presentation describing the structure and living conditions aboard each submarine and tells the story about the many successes which the USS Silversides accomplished and the sad story about the loss of the USS Flier in 1944.  Happening Tuesday, June 9 from 6:30-8:00pm. For more information, call (231) 894-9531.

06/10/2015 – Independent Movie Night

You’re invited to the White Lake Community Library for Independent Movie Night!  Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00pm it’s “Human Capital” (Italian with English subtitles).  Human Capital begins at the end, a nuanced account of desire, greed and the value of human life in an age of rampant capitalism and financial manipulation. (110 minutes, ages 17 and up)  Admission is free.  Popcorn and lemonade will be available.  For more information, call (231) 894-9531.

06/10/2015 – Comedy Hypnosis Show

You’re invited to the Brew House for a Comedy Hypnosis Show featuring real hypnosis, real volunteers and real fun, Wednesday, June 10 at 8:00pm!  See your friends actually hypnotized on the stage, absolutely FREE!  For more information, call 616-350-4600.

06/11/2015 – 06/13/15 Antique Tractor & Engine Show

Join fellow tractor and engine enthusiasts June 11-13 at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for this fun family event. The 24th annual Antique Farm Power Club Show will feature antique tractors, tractor pulls, daily demonstrations, kids games, a parade, flea market and more! Admission is $5 Adults, kids 12 and under are FREE. For more information please call 616-887-7462.

06/11/2015 – 06/13/15 Musical: Not a Baby Anymore

The Nuveen Community Center for the Arts is excited to announce the 2015 musical theatrical production, “Not a Baby Anymore” written and composed by Alice L. Gambel and Ellen Carmichael.  This production will be showcased on the Howmet Playhouse stage on June 11, 12 & 13.  Alice L. Gambel will direct the piece.  The show takes place on a young girl’s 13thbirthday, which she begins with great anticipation.  When things don’t go her way, she makes an immature choice and has to rely on others to rescue her – leading to the realization that growing up is best taken in small steps, not giant leaps. www.artswhitelake.org

06/11/2015 – Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center Open House

Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center invites you to visit them from 1:00pm-4:00pm to learn all about the facility, the birds, and what they do. Guests will also get to see the permanent resident birds, and touch real artifacts! In addition to the free handouts about preserving the environment for raptors and other conservation information, you can purchase T-shirts, raptor bookmarks, and notecards with photos of their ambassador birds. For more information, call 231-821-9125 or check them out on Facebook!

06/11/2015 – Youth Fishing Derby

The derby will be held on Thursday, June 11th, at 4:00 p.m. at Fisherman’s Landing. Youth must be pre-registered in order to participate. Registration ends on June 8th or when the maximum number of entrants has been reached. There will be awards for largest fish in each age group (8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) as well as door prize drawings and a hot dog roast. The fishing will end at 6:00 p.m. at which time the hotdog roast and prize drawings will begin. Rod & reel combinations will be available to those youth that do not have access to their own fishing equipment.

06/11/2015 – Molly Diana Murphy: Transformative Law

The Arts Council of White Lake is proud to introduce Molly Diana Murphy as one of the selected 2015 featured artists. In her exhibit, Transformation Law, Murphy is showcasing five of her profound oil paintings. The mid-Michigan artist will transform the gallery into a ethereal paradise with her poetic imagery and vivid colors. Come meet the artist and experience her work at the opening reception on Thursday, June 11th, 2015 from 5:00-7:00pm.  Her exhibit will be on display June 9-26 at the Nuveen.  For more information, call 231-893-2524.

06/12/2015 – 06/14/15 Muskegon Powerboat Event ‘The Chase’

Over 50 big, high powered, sleek powerboats are scheduled to appear at the Muskegon Yacht Club for The Chase Charity Powerboat Event June 12-14.  People by land or lake will come to support the Humane Society of West Michigan and the GVSU Dance Team, the honorary hosts of the open to the public event.  

The “Million Dollar Dock” will feature the 2014 OPA Racing National Champion Cat Can Do, supporting animal charities with the Racing4Paws outreach.  Activities are planned starting Friday, June 12 at 4:00pm.  Members will show off boats, raise awareness and enjoy food and refreshment.  The Yacht Club’s awesome burger bar will be available for dinner.

Saturday, June 13 starts with boat show docks opening at 10:00am. Boats are scheduled to take part at 2:00pm in the Precision Powered Offshore Poker Run. Boaters will follow the Lake Express out the channel just before 5:00pm, creating an awesome show. The day concludes with the Anchor Insurance Chase Bash party at the Muskegon Yacht Club.   On Sunday, the docks at the Muskegon Yacht Club will be open for “Sunday Funday”.   For more information and details visit www.thechaseevent.weebly.com.

06/12/2015 – Parties in the Park: Groove Solution

For more than 30 year’s Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission, and a family-friendly atmosphere! Be a part of the tradition and enjoy your summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park. There are five local Muskegon food vendors at every party, there’s something for everyone to purchase.  You’ll never go home hungry. This week the Muskegon Rotary Club presents Groove Solution. Happy hour is from 5:00pm-6:00pm with the night ending at 9:00pm. www.partiesinthepark.com

06/12/2015 – Muskegon Clippers Home Game

The Muskegon Clippers feature college players from Junior Colleges to Division 1 Universities playing baseball at Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field during the summer months.   Friday, June 12 at 7:00pm, they take on the Monarchs.  Individual game tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for students and senior citizens; children under 12 are free. Season ticket and group sales packages are also available.    For more information on company picnics, VIP seating and regular tickets please contact: Len Piasecki at 231-750-0331 or len@playmarshfield.com.

06/12/2015 – Benefit Concert Featuring Violinist Gregory Maytan

 A “Friends of the Festival” Concert will be presented on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. as a benefit for the 6th annual White Lake Chamber Music Festival which will take place August 1-9, 2015. This special concert will be held at Harold and Barbara Wheaton’s home on Lake Michigan. Featured will be violinist Gregory Maytan, joined by Bryan Uecker on piano.  

Tickets are $40 and includes wine, hor d`oeuvres, coffee and desserts. A limited number of tickets are available in advance through Eventbrite, the Book Nook & Java Shop (8726 Ferry St. Montague 231-894-5333) or at the Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E. Colby St., Whitehall.   All proceeds will go to help underwrite the cost of the 2015 Festival. More information about the Festival including a full schedule is available at whitelakechambermusicfestival.com. 

06/12/2015 – Movies On Deck

USS LST 393 Veterans Museum is pleased to present another year of the popular Friday Night “Movies on Deck” film series!  Films are shown on LST 393’s huge screen on the top deck starting right after sunset, around 10:00pm. In August, films start about 9:30pm. June 12, it’s “Back to the Future”! There is no charge to attend “Movies on Deck” screenings, although donations to help support the veterans museum are always welcome. Moviegoers can bring their own chairs and refreshments; popcorn, soda and snacks are available for sale. www.lst393.org

06/13/2015 – 06/20/15 Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant

The Miss Michigan Scholarship and Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Pageants are coming to the Frauenthal stage June 13-June 20.  Tickets are available through Star Tickets outlets including Meijer Stores, StarTickets.com or call 800-585-3737 or through the Frauenthal box office, 231-727-8001. Frauenthal Box Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11 AM – 5:30 PM. Frauenthal Box Office Closed Tuesdays.  www.frauenthal.org

06/13/2015 – Afternoon II Evening 103rd Anniversary Gala

Saturday, June 13, come to the Muskegon Museum of Art for the “Afternoon II Evening 103rd Anniversary Gala”.  This year’s Gala takes its inspiration from the painting Afternoon II by Manierre Dawson, a pioneer of abstract painting. The painting is a very important work of art in the MMA collection and is the cornerstone of their summer exhibition Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction. Afternoon II embodies summer with golden tones that Dawson may have drawn from his life as a Michigan orchard farmer and shapes mapped by his earlier engineering training and life in Chicago. Your ticket includes pre-dinner cocktail party with open bar and appetizers and a “Tribute to Michigan” locally-sourced gourmet dinner and dessert served by Hearthstone. After the live and silent auctions, the evening will wrap up with music and dancing. Tickets: $160 per person ($140 for up to two Muskegon Museum of Art members). Call 231-720-2571 to purchase Gala tickets by May 30. Presenting sponsors are Hines Corporation and Van Kampen Molinari Boyer Foundation.

06/13/15 – DNR Free Fishing Weekend Kids’ Fishing Contest

There’s a FREE Community Kid’s Fishing Contest (Ages 3-16) Saturday, June 13 at Goodrich Park! Register between 7:00am and 10:00am at the Goodrich Park Pavilion in Whitehall.  Weigh In ends at noon.  Call 231-557-6473 for more information.

06/13/15 – Project Fresh Family Fun Day

Join them Saturday, June 13th for the third annual “Project Fresh Family Fun Day!” put on by Muskegon County’s WIC Program! It is a FREE event for all ages open to the community and you do NOT have to be enrolled in the WIC Program to take part in this fun event! They will have a variety of activities and arts and crafts available including, but not limited to: * Trolley rides to the Farmers Market*YMCA’s Veggie Van*Bounce house*Dragon hide n’ slide*Trout fishing*Petting zoo*Face Painting*Children’s activities & crafts*Booths promoting local service agencies. For more information, visit www.muskegonhealth.net or call 231-724-1391.

06/13/15 – Arts Fest

The first Saturday of every month this summer, come to the Montague Artisan Market for “Arts Fest” from 10:00am-3:00pm.  Enjoy the art fair, free kids’ crafts, music and special performances.  Formore information, visit artswhitelake.org.

06/13/15 – 06/14/15 Civil War Encampment

June 13 and 14 from 10:00am-3:00pm, members of the Third Michigan Volunteer Infantry Co. F will bring the Civil War to life at Michigan’s Heritage Park. Learn about military and civilian life during the war by exploring camps and talking to re-enactors. Call 231-722-0278 for more information.

06/13/15 – DNR Free Fishing Weekend: Muskegon Conservation Club’s Free Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 13 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, kids are invited to participate in the DNR Free Fishing Weekend at the Muskegon Conservation Club at the Kids’ Fishing Derby.  This event is for all children ages 4 to 12.  They must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing rod. Registration starts at 9:00am the day of the event and is limited to the first 100 kids. The event includes one hour of competitive fishing, 15 prize categories for fish caught, refreshments, and door prizes. There is no admission charge and only plain hooks with a piece of live bait may be used.  For more information, visit muskegonconservationclub.org.

06/13/15 – Back to Bricks Promo Car Tour

Whitehall will host 150 classic cars touring from near and far and will park in the downtown area on Colby Street. The whole community is invited to come out and join in the fun and festivities. This is June 13 from 3:00pm-8:00pm. www.whitelake.org

06/13/15 – Muskegon Risers Home Game

We have a new soccer team!  The Muskegon Risers Soccer Club is an independent professional men’s soccer team whose highest priority is continuing the growth and excitement surrounding soccer in the greater Muskegon area. The Risers will strive to be a professional representation of local soccer through both on-field performance and off-field community service. What is a Riser? A person of the Muskegon area who understands the area’s potential and who pushes themselves and others to realize that potential.  Individual game tickets are $5.  Saturday, June 13, they take on Brujos FC at 6:00pm at Reeths-Puffer High School Soccer Field. www.muskegonrisers.com

06/13/15 – Muskegon Clippers Home Game

The Muskegon Clippers feature college players from Junior Colleges to Division 1 Universities playing baseball at Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field during the summer months.   Saturday, June 13 it’s a double header with the first game at 4:30pm and the second at 7:00pm as they take on the Monarchs.  Individual game tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for students and senior citizens; children under 12 are free. Season ticket and group sales packages are also available.    For more information on company picnics, VIP seating and regular tickets please contact: Len Piasecki at 231-750-0331 or len@playmarshfield.com.

06/13/15 – Afternoon II Evening 103rd Anniversary Gala

Saturday, June 13, come to the Muskegon Museum of Art for the “Afternoon II Evening 103rd Anniversary Gala”.  This year’s Gala takes its inspiration from the painting Afternoon II by Manierre Dawson, a pioneer of abstract painting. The painting is a very important work of art in the MMA collection and is the cornerstone of their summer exhibition Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction. Afternoon II embodies summer with golden tones that Dawson may have drawn from his life as a Michigan orchard farmer and shapes mapped by his earlier engineering training and life in Chicago. Your ticket includes pre-dinner cocktail party with open bar and appetizers and a “Tribute to Michigan” locally-sourced gourmet dinner and dessert served by Hearthstone. After the live and silent auctions, the evening will wrap up with music and dancing. Tickets: $160 per person ($140 for up to two Muskegon Museum of Art members). Call 231-720-2571 to purchase Gala tickets by May 30. Presenting sponsors are Hines Corporation and Van Kampen Molinari Boyer Foundation.

Ongoing Events:

Collector’s Corner: Beatles Memorabilia

Beatles Memorabilia is the topic of the display in the Collectors Corner at the Lakeshore Museum Center.  Featured are album covers from The Fab Four, fan club cards, a collectible plate, a Beatles themed Trivial Pursuit Game, beach towel and more.  Figures of the four musicians and a yellow submarine are also included in William Stidham Sr.’s collection.   The museum is open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from Noon to 4:00pm.  For more information, call 231-722-0278.

Armchair Archeology

“Armchair Archaeology: From Hobby to History” is on display at the Lakeshore Museum Center!  The exhibit explores early archaeology practices and philosophies that would be considered controversial today and showcases the local men who did it right.  The exhibit features ten Muskegon residents from the late 1800s to early 1940s who were working in the area to learn about who and what was living here before them.  Artifacts on display from the local digs include pottery shards, arrowheads, projectile points, and tools.  Visitors will have an opportunity to take a seat and spend some time reading books and journal articles written by and about the men featured in the exhibit. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

Colossal Avian Avatars

The Muskegon Museum of Art announces that Avian Avatars, an art installation of five colossal sculptures, each symbolizing a mythical bird, designed by The Myth Makers, artists Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein, will arrive in Muskegon on April 27, 2015. The sculptures are crafted from maple saplings, wire ties, and found objects, and stand from 18 to 26 feet tall. Each of the sculptures will be installed in a different downtown Muskegon location for a full year. Avian Avatars is currently on display in the Garment District of New York City, from where it will travel directly to Muskegon.

Since the beginning of human history cultures have identified birds as mythic and transformational. Their seasonal plumage has indicated change, signaled migration and foretold impending weather events. The Phoenix, Garuda, Horus, Ra, Thunderbird and angel iconography all address transcendence and rebirth. “The world’s most symbolic birds–the Raptor, Owl, Crow, Pigeon, and Falcon–are flocking to Muskegon, Michigan, to consider our changing world,” state the artists.  

Each bird in the installation represents a unique myth. Avian Avatars is meant to indicate transformation, encouraging the public to heed to the stories about current human impact on the changing natural world.  The sculptures are also intentionally made not to be permanent. Typically, per the artists, they last four to five years in any installation.

Each monumental bird has something to say. They speak in different voices and from unique perspectives, but this gathering of Avian Avatars-The Realist, The Great Spirit, The Scold, The Tourist, and The Tastemaker-is meant to raise an alarm, speaking to modern humans who should heed their varied stories about the current human impact on their changing natural world.

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours

Memorial Day to Labor Day tours will be given at Pere Marquette Beach South Pierhead Light. Tours will take place Monday & Tuesday from Noon-4:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The cost is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids. Please thank the volunteers who are helping to make this possible.

Muskegon Historic Sites Open For Tours

The Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum and Scolnik House of the Depression Era will open for the season on Friday, May 1. The three historic sites, operated by the Lakeshore Museum Center, are open Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 4 pm. On Sundays, the three sites are open from 1 to 4 pm. The restored homes of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons, Charles H. Hackley and Thomas Hume, are featured at the Hackley & Hume Historic Sites. Built

in the late 1800s, they feature lavish wood carvings, stenciling, stained glass windows, and period furnishings. They are two of the finest examples of Queen Anne Style Victorian homes in the country. The site is located at 484 West Webster Avenue at Sixth Street.  Admission is $7 for adults and teens, $5 for seniors 65 and older. Visitors 12 and younger are admitted free. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

‘Veterans’ Stories’

The World War II experiences of a dozen Muskegon area World War II veterans, as told to Muskegon Community College students enrolled in the popular Intro to WWII course, will be shared in a special exhibit, “Veterans’ Stories,” from May 4 through August 4 at the USS Silversides Museum, located at 1346 Bluff St.  Admission is $5 per person and is free to museum members.

Patterned after the work of famous oral historian, journalist and The Good War author Studs Terkel, the MCC students who each assigned a local veteran to interview. The students also produced historical content highlighting their research. The compelling exhibit represents the collective culmination of their semester-long projects.

For more information on the Veterans’ Stories exhibit, contact Frank Marczak, associate director of the USS Silversides Museum, at (231) 755-1230.

Michigan’s Adventure Park

Muskegon’s own Michigan’s Adventure with 2 parks in 1! Spend your day in the water park and get thrills on a rollercoaster- all in one day! You will want to make another trip back to Michigan’s Adventure to have fun just one more time! Open 7 days a week to Labor Day! Check out their website for more highlights at www.miadventure.com.

Beach Towne Trolley Rides

All ages love to take a ride on Muskegon’s Beach Towne Trolley during the summer months!
Routes and Operating Hours
Beach-Towne Trolley – 12:00pm–6:48pm
Operating Days
Six Days a Week, Monday – Saturday
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Single-Ride Cash Fare
Standard                 $1.25
Senior/Disabled       $ .60

Transfers, tickets, and passes from other Muskegon Area Transit System buses will be accepted. Regular transit passes and transfers will not be sold or issued on trolleys. Exact change will be required. Children through age 5 may ride free when accompanied by an adult. All vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call the Muskegon Area Transit System at 231-724-6420.

Reading by Any Means Necessary

You’re invited to the James Jackson Museum of African American History for the “Reading…by any means necessary” program, every Monday through Saturday from 2:00-5:30pm.  The museum is located at 7 E. Center St. in Muskegon Heights.  Call 231-739-9500 for more information.

Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction

Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction, an exhibition of works by a pioneer in American abstract painting with Michigan roots, will open at the Muskegon Museum of Art on Thursday, April 30 and run through August 9.  Manierre Dawson was born Chicago in 1887 and lived there until moving to Ludington, Michigan in 1914 to run his family’s farm.  He painted and sculpted during his years there, until his death in 1969. muskegonartmuseum.org

Molly Diana Murphy: Transformative Law

The Arts Council of White Lake is proud to introduce Molly Diana Murphy as one of the selected 2015 featured artists. In her exhibit, Transformation Law, Murphy is showcasing five of her profound oil paintings. The mid-Michigan artist will transform the gallery into a ethereal paradise with her poetic imagery and vivid colors. Her exhibit will be on display June 9-26 at the Nuveen.  For more information, call 231-893-2524.

Muskegon Farmer’s Market

Enjoy their bustling market opening their outdoor season on Saturday, May 2! Hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Power of Produce will start up again Saturday June 6 – October 31, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with activities 10:00 – Noon on Saturdays only. This is a membership club for kids, ages 5 – 12 yrs. They learn about healthy eating and can purchase their own fresh produce. www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Muskegon Heights Farmer’s Market

The Muskegon Heights Farmer’s Market will offer a variety of produce along with being a flea market. Starting May 2, the market will be open from 9:00am -1:00pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The market is located on the corner of Baker and East Center Street.

White River Light Station Museum Opens for Tours

See, hear, smell and touch the history of the Civil War, Michigan’s lumbering industry and tourism at Whitehall’s White River Light Station as they open for tours May 23 through October 31. There are 56 steps to climb if you are up to it! They are open Tuesday -Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm. They are located at 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall. on the White Lake Channel. www.whiteriverlightstation.org

Dawn of the Space Age

See space travel from the beginning with a NEW program at the Carr-Fles Planetarium! From the launch of Sputnik to the future of Mars exploration, “Dawn of the Space Age” is an incredibly accurate reconstruction that gives you the chance to become a first-hand observer, and concludes with a brief planetarium dome demonstration of the current night sky. No reservations are needed for this FREE show on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. (doors open by 6:45), which runs April 7-23 and May 19-June 11. The planetarium is in room 135 on the main campus of Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Rd, Muskegon. For more information, or to schedule a private show for groups of 15-44, please call (231) 777-0289 or email tamera.owens@muskegoncc.edu.

‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’

You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for the “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” exhibit. Comprised of a group of works from the MMA’s permanent collection, it features sports and leisure themed paintings and sculptures.  For more information visit muskegonartmuseum.org.

Muskegon City Flea Market

The City Flea Market will open for Wednesday, May 6 from 6:00am-3:00pm. They are located at 700 Yuba Street. There are many booths of products you can only imagine! They are open every Wednesday through October 28.

Fricano’s Cruise-Ins

Every Wednesday between June 3 and August 26 from 5:30-8:00pm, you’re invited to Fricano’s Muskegon Lake for a “Cruise-In” (weather permitting).  All antiques, customs, classics and novelty vehicles are welcome!  There’ll be door prize drawings and oldies music provided by Tom Schalk of Quality Sound, along with your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza and ice cream/desserts.  Participants will be given a coupon for $3 off a dine-in or take-out Fricano’s Pizza purchase.  For more information, call 231-722-7775.  Please, no burnouts, motorcycles or bicycles.

Throwback Thursday

June through August, the Lakeshore Museum Center presents Historic Enrichment Activities at their historic sites, such as the Hackley & Hume Homes, the Firebarn and Scolnik House of the Depression Era!  Call 231-722-7578 for more information.

10:00am -12:00pm AND 2:00pm -4:00pm

June 4 – Games of the Past
June 11 – Looms
June 18 – Calling Cards
June 25 – Ice Cream Making
July 2 – Portraits
July 9 – Stationery Design
July 16 – Superheros
July 23 – Hanky Fairies / Doily Dolls
July 30 – Painters for the Day
August 6 – Wood Carvings
August 13 – Wall Paper Banners
August 20 – Family Tree Activity
August 27 – Mosaics

Muskegon Heritage Museum Tours

Muskegon Heritage Museum opens for the season May 14 from 11:00am-4:00pm and will be open Thurs., Fri., and Saturdays until October 17. Operating Steam Engine, line shaft and Machine Shop with machine tools & ceiling fans run by the steam engine -1890. Working Brunswick Pinsetter along with other Brunswick items manufactured in Muskegon – 1962 are just a few things you can see. They also have an exhibit that explains about the hundreds of items that were manufactured in Muskegon from the mid 1800’s until today. www.muskgonheritage.org