Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

Ongoing Events:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.
Docent-led Tower Tours Admission: $2 – Kids 11 and under, $3 – Military and veterans, $4 – 12 and up.
Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended.  Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

Pigeon Hill Brewing Co: Monday Night Bike Ride
Mondays @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Monday evenings, beginning at 6:00pm, come to Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. to join in a group bicycle ride!  The goal is for everyone to start and finish together for a total ride time of 90 minutes. Please arrive early.  The ride begins promptly at 6:00pm.  You’ll travel from Pigeon Hill to Pere Marquette Beach via the Lakeshore Bike Trail (10-11 miles).  For more information call (231) 375-5184.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show!  Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams!  Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge.  Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week.  For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

MADLOS Presents: Street Dance
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Mondays, June 3 – August 27 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, come to downtown Muskegon’s Olthoff Stage for free Latin or Swing dance lessons from MADLOS!  Start with a lesson, then try your moves on the sidewalk at these free events.  No partner or experience is needed.  While the cost is free, donations are appreciated.  Keep an eye on the MADLOS Facebook page to see what style of dance will be offered each week.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market & Flea Market
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, handicrafts and baked goods. The Market also hosts The Flea where everything imaginable is sold.
Farmers’ Market summer hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm. The Flea Market is Wednesdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Group Bicycle Tour
Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company every Tuesday at 6:00pm for a 90 minute group bike ride!  There are five different groups to fit your biking needs and abilities and helmets are strongly encouraged.  Loaner helmets are always available at City Hub Cyclery (585 W. Clay Ave., Downtown Muskegon).  Unruly Brewing Co. is offering $1 off your first post-ride beer!  For more information call Raymond at 231-206-6182.

Planetarium Show: Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight
Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Visit West Michigan’s only free planetarium!  Carr-Fles Planetarium on the main campus of Muskegon Community College is showing “Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight,” April 2 – June 13 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm – 7:35pm.  Be dazzled with virtual rides aboard the spacecraft of the future and see how far our technology can take us.  For more information, call (231) 777-0289.

Western Market Chalets
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Muskegon State Park
Wednesdays @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Serene Yoga will host a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 28 at Muskegon State Park. Classes will be held Wednesday mornings from 10:00am -11:00am. The drop-in rate is $10.  Join Diana and enjoy the serenity of the great lakes as she guides participants through stretching and balancing poses while focusing on breath work and relaxation. Participants should bring a towel or sheet and sunglasses.  Meet at the Channel Beach Pavilion.  All new participants should arrive early and children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com.  Bad weather? Call 231-343-8381 for cancellation information.
PLEASE NOTE: Classes will not be held August 7.  A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.  To make a camping reservation, visit www.midnrreservations.com or call 1-800-447-2757.

After Hours Tours at Hackley Public Library
Thursdays @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dive into history and learn details about Hackley Public Library during an ‘After-Hours’ guided tour! Tours will be held on Thursdays in June and will begin at 5:00pm. Visitors are asked to arrive at 4:45pm to gather in HPL’s lower level meeting rooms. Call (231) 722-8000 with any questions, or for more information. These tours are free to the public and recommended for all ages.

Jazz on the Patio
Thursdays @ 6:00 pm
Thursdays, June 13 – August 29 beginning at 6:00pm, come to Bella Maria’s Event Center at Oakridge Golf Course for “Jazz on the Patio!”  Sit outside on their beautiful patio and enjoy great drink specials, a fabulous dinner menu and live jazz music as you view the sunset.  Doors open at 6:00pm and the music begins at 6:30pm.  Reservations are recommended for a table outside by calling 231-563-6914.

Dancing into Sunset Free Weekly Dance Party
Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Season 3 of the “Dancing into Sunset“ free outdoor concert series kicks off on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00pm – 9:30pm with the night’s music provided by The Sea Cruisers, playing 50’s 60’s and 70’s rock and roll! New this season, enjoy vendors on site each week including Aloha Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Pizza Parliament. These free weekly concerts happen every Thursday, May 30 – August 22 in beautiful Pomona Park overlooking Spring Lake. For more information e-mail dancingintosunset@aol.com or visit their Facebook page.  June 13 it’s The 6-PAK Band.

Montague Farmers’ Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Montague Farmers’ Market opens the first Saturday in June and runs every Saturday through October. The Market is also open on Wednesdays in July, August, and September.  Market hours are from 9:00am – 1:00pm.
Any farmer or baker who is interested in selling goods at the Market should contact Farmers’ Market Manager, Jeff Auch at City Hall at 893-1155 ext. 1757 to check if any booths are available.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round, Saturdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm.  Summer markets are held in the parking lot; winter markets are inside the lobby.  For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

Storytime with the Lighthouse Lady
Mondays @ 2:00 pm
Bring the kids to Storytime with the Lighthouse Lady every Monday at 2:00pm beginning June 17 – September 2!  You can also tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.  Docent-led Tower Tours Admission:  $2 – Kids 11 and under, $3 – Military and veterans, $4 – 12 and up.
Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended.  Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

Special Events

Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments
June 9 – June 10
The Midwest Professional Volleyball Association presents Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments at beautiful Pere Marquette Beach! For more information call (231) 739-3911.
June 8 & 9
• Saturday: M&W 2’s AA/Pro, A, B, High School 12’s,14’s, 16’s,18’s
• Sunday: Co-ed 2’s AA, A, B, High School

Muskegon Heights Festival
June 10 – June 15
The Muskegon Heights Festival 2019 is June 10-15!  This community celebration features games, arts & crafts, concerts and food vendors in Rowan Park!  For more information call Mimi at 231-578-2099.
Schedule:
Monday, June 10
• 6:00pm – 10:00pm – Movie In The Park
Tuesday, June 11
• 5:00pm – Gospel in the Park
Wednesday, June 12
• 5:00pm – Poetry in the Tent
Thursday, June 13
• 5:00pm – Comedy in the Tent
Friday, June 14
• 6:30pm – 11:30pm – Hip-hop Artist TWISTA
Saturday, June 15
• 10:00am – City Parade
• 7:00pm – 11:00pm – R&B/funk band SWITCH Featuring Raydio

Michigan’s Adventure American Heroes Week
June 10 – June 16
Michigan’s Adventure’s first responder discounts program during the week of June 10-16, 2019 honors our amazing heroes by offering admission for an exceptionally discounted rate of only $27 per person. Personnel who qualify include firefighters, police officers, EMTs and any member of the armed forces. To receive your special offer, just present a valid public safety employee ID, active or retired military ID, or DD214 papers.
What’s more, they know that first responders’ and military families also need a play day, so the discounts for public safety employees extend to them, too. First responders and service members can purchase tickets for their spouses and children during American Heroes Week for only $27 each, with a limit of six.  For more information call 231-766-3377.  www.miadventure.com

2019 Detroit Lions Summer Football Camp
June 10 – 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Monday – Thursday, June 10 – 13, it’s the 2019 Detroit Lions Fundamentals Camp!  This is a 4-day event for boys & girls ages 6-14, happening at Montague High School. The cost is $149 and includes the 4 day camp, a Lions camp t-shirt, an appearance by a current or former Detroit Lions player, (2) tickets to a 2019 home pre-season Lions game, and more!  For more information, visit Detroitlions.com/footballeducation.

Operation Rumination: Reading & Book Signing
June 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, June 10 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, come to the USS Silversides Submarine Museum as author and radio host, Rick Vuyst, signs his new book, “Operation Rumination!” For more information call 231-755-1230.

Discover the GVSU Veterans History Project
June 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, June 10 at 7:00pm, come to the Norton Shores Library as join Dr. James Smither, Project Director of the GVSU Veterans History Project, shares how the project records oral history interviews with veterans of the wars and conflicts that Americans have participated in over the last century with the purpose of creating a complete a record as possible of the American experience in wartime.  Norton Shores Vietnam veteran Mike Robinson will share his experience in participating with the project and his resulting newly published memoir. No registration is required.  For more information call 231-780-8844.

Feeding the Soul of the City: Ruth and Max Bloomquist
June 11 @ 12:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 12:15pm – 12:45pm, come to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Muskegon for the “Feeding the Soul of the City” free lunchtime concert featuring Ruth and Max Bloomquist!  Muskegon’s own Ruth and Max Bloomquist will enchant us with their warm and irresistible brand of folk and bluegrass music in this season’s final performance.  For more information, call 231-722-2112.

Astronomy 101: Enjoy the Night Sky
June 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 11 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, come to Hackley Public Library for the free program, “Astronomy 101:  Learn to enjoy the night sky with little or no equipment!!  Learn about the starry sky when Michael Galvin of the Muskegon Astronomical Society gives a presentation on how to enjoy the night sky with little or no equipment.  Learn about how to use a star chart, spot satellites, and interesting things to look at this month.  All ages are welcome.  For more information call (231) 722-8000.

Henna & Hops
June 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 12 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, come to Fetch Brewing Co. for “Henna & Hops!” Grab a friend and join the Arts Council of White Lake to adorn yourself with henna!  Henna is a dye that creates a temporary tattoo and can be applied to your skin.  You’ll be able to create your own design, grab some ideas from the instructor, or use a stencil.  You’ll be on the Fetch patio or in the back room if the weather doesn’t cooperate!  This event is for ages 15+ and registration is required. The cost is $20.  For more information call the Arts Council of White Lake at (231) 893-2524, or visit www.artswhitelake.org.

Taste of Muskegon
June 14 – June 15
Taste of Muskegon will take place on June 14 – 15 in Hackley Park.  Enjoy a “Taste” of the best Muskegon has to offer.  We are showing off our great restaurants, craft brews, boats, music and more!  As Muskegon’s culinary scene grows, so does Taste of Muskegon. With 34 food vendors, it will be the biggest Restaurant Row they have hosted in the festival’s 13 years.
Taste of Muskegon is going big for 2019, bigger portions that is. In addition to offering up to four taste-size items for 1 to 4 tickets each, food vendors may offer up to two full-size items that are up to 14 tickets each. The thirty-four food vendors, the most ever in Taste, will also have new Taste of Muskegon Plate Awards to compete for including Best New Bite, Best Lite Bite and Kids’ Choice. Voting for the Kids’ Choice award will be in the Kids’ Zone.
The drink menu is also growing with a list that brings back an old Muskegon festival tradition, the slushy drink to the Tequila. Muskeg-a-ritas will also be added to the menu in lemonade, mango lemonade and strawberry lemonade. To make domestic beer purchases easier, there will be a line to buy with a credit card for those saving their Taste Tickets for food.
Taste Tickets are available for early purchase June 4-14 at the City Treasurer’s office, 933 Terrace St. The tickets can also be purchased at the festival using a credit card at all ticket booths and the merchandise tent. The merchandise tent will also have tickets and passes to Muskegon’s 150th Celebration. If you purchase your 150th Celebration pass at Taste you will be entered to win a meet and greet with one of the performing bands at the 150th.
Chef Char will offer three cooking demonstrations, each featuring five recipes, in our new Taste Kitchen Tent. As Chef Char introduces new techniques in the full-size kitchen she will be giving out prizes and tastes as Andy O’Riley emcees. On Saturday from Noon-1:30pm the recipes will be specially tailored to young chefs as she works with kids in a hands-on session. All demonstrations are free to attend.
Other new features to Taste include extended hours, the festival will continue to 11:00pm both nights. An entrance will be added at the corner of 4th and Webster. The Kids’ Zone will offer Extreme Games including a 30-foot rock wall, bungee races, an inflatable obstacle course and more that even those who are only kids at heart can try. The concert stage will showcase more music than ever before, featuring Noah Smith on Friday and Psychotic Paradise, the world’s only female-fronted Tesla tribute band, on Saturday along with five other bands during the event.  www.tasteofmuskegon.org

Muskegon Power Boat Weekend
June 14 – June 16
Friday – Sunday, June 14 – 16, it’s the Muskegon Powerboat Weekend!  West Michigan’s premier boating event will showcase the Port of Muskegon.  West Michigan Offshore invites you to an awesome weekend of boating fun.  Get started Friday night at the Taste of Muskegon for the WMO Boater’s Street Party.  There’ll be over a dozen of the biggest and baddest boats on display you’ve ever seen!  Saturday events include the offshore Poker Run, Boat Raft-Up, Boaters’ Hang-Out and the awards party.  Sunday features Muskegon fun venues for Sunday Funday.  For more information, visit www.lakeeffectboating.com.
Friday, June 14 from 9:00am – 5:00pm, come to Chase Hammond Golf Course for the Bill Saylor Open, a memorial golf outing and fundraiser! The entry fee is $75.00 per person or $300.00 per four person team.  Registration begins 8:00am, with a shotgun start at 9:00am.  Please call 231-724-6351 (Sheriff Administration) for registration and sponsorship opportunities.
Your day includes:
• 18 holes of golf w/ cart
• Breakfast (donuts & pastries)
• Lunch (hamburgers, hot-dogs, chips)
• Dinner (steak w/mushrooms & onions, potato, baked Beans)
• Beer, water & soda provided
• Cash bar available at club house & beverage carts
• Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Blind Draw

Pre-Party at the Museum
June 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Headed to Parties in the Park with the family? Stop by the Lakeshore Museum Center from 3:00pm – 5:00pm beforehand for a fun, hands-on activity, and beat the crowds for a prime parking spot too!  The cost is $5 for ages 3 and older.  Muskegon residents and museum members are free.  June 14 it’s a Lego Challenge in the STEM Center.  For more information call 231) 722-0278.

Parties in the Park
June 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, 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.  Parties are 5:00pm – 9:00pm and feature great food and adult beverage vendors!  June 14 it’s Plain Jane Glory, Whiskey Rebels and Noah Smith sponsored by Taste of Muskegon.  For more information, e-mail info@partiesinthepark.com.

Muskegon Clippers Home Game
June 14, 15 & 16 @ 7:00 pm
Come to historic Marsh Field for Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball with the Muskegon Clippers! Come on out and have some great family fun!  Grab a hot dog, some popcorn, and cold drink while you cheer on the Clippers at home!
This season will feature a few returning players, (Nolan Bryant, Micah Allen, Bryce Davis, Jacob Gilhaus, Sean Casey) as well as some great new ones! You don’t want to miss all the action this summer at Marsh Field.  For more information, visit the website below or e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.
Home Game Schedule:
• Friday, June 14 at 7:05pm – Graders
• Saturday, June 15 at 7:05pm – Graders
• Sunday, June 16 at 5:05pm – Graders

Laurence Juber in Concert
June 14 @ 7:00 pm
Friday, June 14 at 7:00pm, come to the Muskegon Museum of Art for Laurence Juber in Concert! Fusing folk, jazz and pop styles, two-time Grammy-winner Laurence Juber creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one acoustic guitar.  Laurence was first recognized internationally as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney’s band Wings, and has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso, composer, arranger, and concert performer.  Doors open at 6:30pm and there will be a cash bar.  Tickets are available at the MMA Store or by phone at 231-720-2580.

Movies on Deck
June 14 @ 10:00 pm
The 13th annual Movies on Deck film series features great movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the USS LST 393! Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome.  Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing.  Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event.  In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm.
The museum is open for regular tours from 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last daily tour starting at 4:00pm. June 14 it’s Big (1988)!  More information is available at www.lst393.org.

White Lake Arts & Crafts Festival
June 15 – June 16
The 41st annual White Lake Arts & Crafts Festival is happening at Goodrich Park Annex, June 15-16!  This juried arts and crafts festival features continuous entertainment, a food court and over 75 booths.  Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm.  Purchase a variety of hand-made art and crafts such as jewelry, wood furniture, birdhouses, ceramics, items for the garden, clothing, paintings and prints, folk art, leather goods, floral designs, stained glass, signs, children’s toys, and bath items.  A great line-up of musicians will entertain the crowds throughout the weekend with a wide array of music!  There’ll be inflatables for the kids and a variety of carnival type food vendors.
For more information on the Arts and Crafts Festival events, contact the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (231) 893-4585 or visit www.whitelake.org.  Interested in being a vendor? Call their office at 231-893-4585 or email them at info@whitelake.org.

Ride United
June 15 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
United Way of the Lakeshore’s 7th Annual Ride United bike event will take place Saturday, June 15 from 8:00am – 5:00pm! DTE Energy first brought the event to the lakeshore in 2012 to promote and support United Way’s health programs.  According to Christine Robere, CEO of United Way of the Lakeshore, “Ride United is growing each year, with more and more riders from outside of the area joining us to enjoy our beautiful lakeshore routes.”
Riders bike 6, 25, 50, and 100-mile routes that begin and end at the corner of Third St. and Clay Ave. in downtown Muskegon, which is also the site of the annual Taste of Muskegon event. “We are delighted to partner with Taste of Muskegon for our finish line party.  Ride United participants can enjoy the festival vibe added by the combined events.  The food, music and festivities will just be getting started in Hackley Park as 25-mile riders start to reach the finish line and will continue throughout the day until our last 100-mile rider returns”, shared Donielle Routt, Volunteer Committee Chair.  “As a century rider, it is really encouraging to have a community celebration waiting at the finish.”  For more information call 231-722-3134 or visit www.ridemi.org

16th Annual L.E.A.P. (Lakeside Emporium Anniversary Party)
June 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come one, come all, as Lakeside Emporium says “Thank You” to all of their customers and the community for another year in business!  Saturday, June 15 from 9:00am – 4:00pm, join them for Zumba, Face Painting, Games, Give-Aways, Discounts, Prizes and delicious food.  And, do not miss the incredible performances of these “must-see” bands: Legal Rehab (10:00am – 12:30pm) from Muskegon and Full Circle Band (1:00pm – 4:00pm) from East Jordan!  All events take place right on site at the Lakeside Emporium.  Bring a lawn chair and stay for the day!  Be sure to check out all the wonderful surrounding Lakeside businesses.  They look forward to seeing you at this fun, family-friendly, annual event!  For more information call 231-755-9933.

Sensory Friendly Movies: Where “Shhhhh!” isn’t allowed!
June 15 @ 10:30 am
Family Hope Foundation and Cinema Carousel present a unique movie experience for individuals with special needs and their families. Select Saturdays, enjoy a disability-friendly environment where everyone is welcome to be who they are!  For more information, call Family Hope Foundation at 616-729-8833.
With an audience of your peers, special families can enjoy something fun together that you might not typically be able to do. Brighter lights, lower sound, limited previews and a group of people who understand your child’s disability will make this family outing enjoyable for everyone!  These special event films feature:
• 10:30am showings
• Regular Matinee Pricing
• All movies in 2D and Open Caption
• Seating questions can be directed to the box office
June 15 the film is “The Secret Life of Pets!”

Victorian Tea
June 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 15 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm, come to the Hackley & Hume Historic Site for a Victorian afternoon tea!  Tea, lemonade, and coffee will be served as well as sandwiches and treats provided by Ryke’s Bakery.  Guests are encouraged to bring their fanciest hats to enter a contest to win a prize!  This year’s tea will include a historic fashion show in the Hume House courtesy of Wendy Batchelder, a historical interpreter and expert on Victorian culture and fashion.  For more information call 231-722-7578.

SJO Supercross
June 15 @ 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 15 at 5:00pm, come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for the SJO Supercross presented by SJO Productions! Admission is $10 per person or $5 for kids under 11 years old.  For more information call the fairgrounds at 231-788-4568 or visit www.sjoproductions.com.
Time Details:
• 1:00pm – Signups
• 3:00pm – Practice
• 5:00pm – Race

Father’s Day at Michigan’s Adventure
June 16
It’s time to add some adventure to your Father’s Day activities with a visit to Michigan’s Adventure! Season Passholders may purchase up to 4 Bring-a-Friend tickets for $19.99 each at the front gate. Tickets can be purchased by showing your valid season pass at any ticket booth. The ultimate Father’s Day Event for regular and platinum season pass holders is only valid on June 16, 2019.  For more information call 231-766-3377.  www.miadventure.com

Father’s Day at Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo
June 16 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 16 from 10:00am – 6:00pm, enjoy Father’s Day at Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo!  Spend some quality time with Dad at the farm with free admission for fathers, plus, a complimentary Apple Cinnamon Donut, cup Of coffee, and most importantly, time to spend with the ones who adore him!  For more information call 231-861-5730.

RUN-A-MUCK!
June 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, June 16 from 10:00am – 1:00pm, come to Scholl Farms for the 20th Running of the RUN-A-MUCK! This is a European style 5k cross country race.  No pavement!  The course goes through farmland and woods and features obstacles such as water (mud), jumps, hay bales, logs, and more!  Get off the road and challenge yourself!  For more information call 231-893-1311 or visit https://eastsideracing.enmotive.com/events/register/run-a-muck.
Schedule of events:
• 9:15am: Splash and Dash, a special 1k course for kids 10 and under.
• 10:00am: The Run-a-Muck 5K. Walkers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
• 11:15am: 4 legged Sack Race for kids 10 and older.
• 11:45am: Awards Ceremony
• 12:30pm: Post race homemade pot luck in the barn.

Rootdown’s Yoga on Deck: Father’s Day Edition
June 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 16 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm, join Rootdown Yoga aboard Muskegon’s World War II landing ship tank, the USS LST 393, for their popular donation based yoga class! This class is designed for all levels.  No mat? Rent one for $2.  For more information call (231) 722-9642.
This is a special Father’s Day edition and proceeds will benefit Read Muskegon’s “Project Fatherhood” Program which provides weekly conversations for urban men about doing better for the next generation.

Fly Me to the Moon: Kalamazoo Air Zoo Visits Hackley Public Library
June 17 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30pm, everyone is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon mission with the Kalamazoo Air Zoo at Hackley Public Library!  Investigate how gravity keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth and what it takes to escape Earth’s gravity to get to the Moon. Experience the creation of moon craters and the challenges involved in landing safely on the varied surface of the Moon. Learn about current and future missions to other moons and planets in our solar system. Up, up and away! This event is free to the public.  For more information call (231) 722-8000.

Ragnar: Chase the Moon
June 17 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, June 17 from 8:30pm – 11:00pm, join Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. and Run Muskegon for a challenge of interstellar proportions! Runners all over the country will team up to accomplish something that could never be done alone – run enough miles to circle the moon 20 times!  For every lap made around the moon, Ragnar will donate to the 100 Mile Club. So grab some friends, run a few miles, and do some good. To join, register for the Chase the Moon at: https://challenges.runragnar.com/2019/chase-the-moon-2019/#challenge .
The event is free to pledge to run! Participants can kick it up a notch and reward themselves and register for the virtual run and receive a glow in the dark medal and Chase the Moon T-shirt!  A Ragnar ambassador will be at the event with some giveaways!  Sunset is scheduled for 9:27pm, so you’ll catch an awesome sunset over the lake and finish the run in the dark!  For more information, e-mail runmuskegon@gmail.com.

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

Monday June 3:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.Docent-led Tower Tours Admission: $2 – Kids 11 and under $3 – Military and veterans $4 – 12 and up Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

MADLOS Presents: Street Dance
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Mondays, June 3 – August 27 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, come to downtown Muskegon’s Olthoff Stage for free Latin or Swing dance lessons from MADLOS!  Start with a lesson, then try your moves on the sidewalk at these free events.  No partner or experience is needed.  While the cost is free, donations are appreciated.  Keep an eye on the MADLOS Facebook page to see what style of dance will be offered each week.

Hackley Crafts: Astrology Bubble Necklace
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to Hackley Public Library for their monthly craft night. This month design a necklace featuring your astrological sign!  This program is free, and all supplies will be provided.  Registration is required by calling 231-722-8011 or visiting www.hackleylibrary.org.  Registration opens one month before the class date.  This program is recommended for ages 16 and up.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show!  Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams!  Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge.  Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week.  For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Tuesday June 4:

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Opener!
7:05 pm First Pitch
Check out Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field for the home opener for the Muskegon Clippers! Gates open at 6:00pm with the first pitch at 7:05pm as the Clippers take on the Monarchs.  Come out for some great baseball and family fun!  Grab a hot dog, some popcorn, and cold drink while you cheer on the Clippers! Kids of all ages run the bases at Marsh field after every home game! Adults $5, Seniors & Students $3, kids 5-12 $2 under 5 – FREE
www.muskegonclippers.com. Magnet schedules given out tonight.

Open Irish Jam Session
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The first Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, all musicians are welcome at Hennessey’s Irish Pub for their open Irish Jam session!  Whether participating or just watching it is always a fun time and admission is free.  For more information call (231) 728-3333.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, handicrafts and baked goods.
Farmers’ Market hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit their website www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Planetarium Show: The Dream of Interstellar Flight
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Visit West Michigan’s only free planetarium!  Carr-Fles Planetarium on the main campus of Muskegon Community College is showing “Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight,” April 2 – June 13 (no shows on May 7 – 16) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm – 7:35pm.  Be dazzled with virtual rides aboard the spacecraft of the future and see how far our technology can take us.  For more information, call (231) 777-0289.

Group Bicycle Tour
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company every Tuesday at 6:00pm for a 90 minute group bike ride!  There are five different groups to fit your biking needs and abilities and helmets are strongly encouraged.  Loaner helmets are always available at City Hub Cyclery (585 W. Clay Ave., Downtown Muskegon).  Unruly Brewing Co. is offering $1 off your first post-ride beer!  For more information call Raymond at 231-206-6182.

Open Mic Night at Hackley Public Library
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
It’s Open Mic Night at Hackley Public Library!  It’s your night to be a star!  All types of performances are welcome; poetry reading, music and comedy.  Share the talents you love!  If you are interested in showcasing your art, please register at www.hackleylibrary.org or call the HPL reference desk at 231-722-8011 (registration will open 1 month before program date).  Walk-ins are also welcome.  If you don’t want the spotlight, just come and listen!

Wednesday June 5:

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game VS Monarchs!
7:05 pm First Pitch
Check out Muskegon’s historic Marsh Field for the home opener for the Muskegon Clippers! Gates open at 6:00pm with the first pitch at 7:05pm as the Clippers take on the Monarchs.  Come out for some great baseball and family fun!  Grab a hot dog, some popcorn, and cold drink while you cheer on the Clippers! Kids of all ages run the bases at Marsh field after every home game! Adults $5, Seniors & Students $3, kids 5-12 $2 under 5 – FREE
www.muskegonclippers.com.

Western Market Chalets
June 5
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.Retailers Include: Abeshi, Bodhi Tree Market, B Unique, Dune & Sky Gallery, Gems Near the Lakeshore, Halaula, Happy Hands Woodworking, Maggie’s Gourmet Foods & Gift, Muskegon Inspired, Port City Dry Goods, Pound Buddies, Seaway Tours, Shane Rodarte Art,
Skee Tee’s, Tarrerweave and Village Baker.

Muskegon Flea Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Flea Market is where everything imaginable is sold.
The Flea Market is Wednesdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm. For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit their website www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com

Aquastar: Midweek Afternoon Cruise
11:00 am
The first Wednesday of the month at 11:00am, board the Aquastar for an afternoon on the water as you tour Muskegon Lake and into the channel to see Lake Michigan!  These lunchtime cruises will cater to those interested in Muskegon’s history.  Visit their website at www.aquastarcruises.com for more information or to book your spot!

Thursday June 6:

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, handicrafts and baked goods.
Farmers’ Market hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit their website www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Western Market Chalets
June 6
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.Retailers Include: Abeshi, Bodhi Tree Market, B Unique, Dune & Sky Gallery, Gems Near the Lakeshore, Halaula, Happy Hands Woodworking, Maggie’s Gourmet Foods & Gift, Muskegon Inspired, Port City Dry Goods, Pound Buddies, Seaway Tours, Shane Rodarte Art,
Skee Tee’s, Tarrerweave and Village Baker.

After Hours Tours at Hackley Public Library
June 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dive into history and learn details about Hackley Public Library during an ‘After-Hours’ guided tour! Tours will be held on Thursdays in June. Visitors are asked to arrive at 4:45pm to gather in HPL’s lower level meeting rooms. Call (231) 722-8000 with any questions, or for more information. These tours are free to the public and recommended for all ages.

Antique Tractor and Engine Show
June 6 – June 8
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for their annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show, featuring  Ford tractors & equipment, Ford lawn & garden tractors, Michigan made gas engines, Farm Tractors, Trucks, Garden Tractors and Gas Engines!  Events include the 10th Annual Ford Model A’s Swap Meet, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Pony Pull, Daily Antique Tractor and Truck Parades, Daily Early Days Equipment Demonstrations and Exhibits, Threshing, Baling, Broom Making, Corn Shelling, Quilting, Butter Churning, Wood Carving, Candle Making, Weaving and Spinning, Flea Market, Kids’ Games and Valve Cover Car Races.  Overnight camping is available.  Entry is $5.  For more information, call (616) 293-1961.

Dancing into Sunset Free Weekly Dance Party
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Season 3 of the “Dancing into Sunset“ free outdoor concert series. Tonight The Silverado Band (Celebrating the Lions Club 102nd Birthday) New this season, enjoy vendors on site each week including Aloha Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Pizza Parliament. These free weekly concerts happen every Thursday, May 30 – August 22 in beautiful Pomona Park overlooking Spring Lake. For more information e-mail dancingintosunset@aol.com or visit their Facebook page below.

Friday June 7:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.Docent-led Tower Tours Admission: $2 – Kids 11 and under $3 – Military and veterans $4 – 12 and up Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

Western Market Chalets
June 7
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.Retailers Include: Abeshi, Bodhi Tree Market, B Unique, Dune & Sky Gallery, Gems Near the Lakeshore, Halaula, Happy Hands Woodworking, Maggie’s Gourmet Foods & Gift, Muskegon Inspired, Port City Dry Goods, Pound Buddies, Seaway Tours, Shane Rodarte Art,
Skee Tee’s, Tarrerweave and Village Baker.

Parties in the Park:Flexadecibel sponsored by JCI Muskegon
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.  They feature great food and adult beverage vendors!  For more information e-mail info@partiesinthepark.com.

Opening Reception: Coffee, Food, and Wine Art Exhibit
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join the Red Lotus Center for the Arts and its artists for the opening reception of their newest art exhibit. This show is designed to celebrate their favorite food and beverages and they’ve timed it to coincide with the annual Taste of Muskegon event.  Please stop by to meet the artists, see the new art, and enjoy some coffee, food, and wine on them.  Admission is free and everyone is welcome.  For more information, visit the website www.redlotusmuskegon.com.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
June 7 & June 8: 5:00pm & 7:00pm
Experience the Hackley House as no one has before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors, now, it’s up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks and riddles!  Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes!  Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets through Eventbrite.com!  The cost is $15 for museum members or $20 for non-members.  For more information call 231-722-7578.

Antique Tractor and Engine Show
June 6 – June 8
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for their annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show, featuring  Ford tractors & equipment, Ford lawn & garden tractors, Michigan made gas engines, Farm Tractors, Trucks, Garden Tractors and Gas Engines!  Events include the 10th Annual Ford Model A’s Swap Meet, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Pony Pull, Daily Antique Tractor and Truck Parades, Daily Early Days Equipment Demonstrations and Exhibits, Threshing, Baling, Broom Making, Corn Shelling, Quilting, Butter Churning, Wood Carving, Candle Making, Weaving and Spinning, Flea Market, Kids’ Games and Valve Cover Car Races.  Overnight camping is available.  Entry is $5.  For more information, call (616) 293-1961.

Pre-Party at the Museum: Wild Weather!
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Headed to Parties in the Park with the family? Stop by the Lakeshore Museum Center beforehand for a fun, hands-on activity, and beat the crowds for a prime parking spot too!  The cost is $5 for ages 3 and older.  Muskegon residents and museum members are free.  For more information call 231) 722-0278.

Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground Grand Re-Opening Celebration
June 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Everyone is invited to Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground for a Grand Re-Opening Celebration! They’re under new ownership and excited to share all the great changes at the campground.  Enjoy complimentary hotdogs and burgers, play some games and take a tour.  For more information call (231) 766-2209.

11th Annual Taste of White Lake
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Don’t miss the 11th Annual Taste of White Lake, a Michigan-themed street fair to be held at Whitehall’s Goodrich Park. An eclectic mix of local businesses will again join forces to provide an evening of fun, offering great food, Michigan beers and  wines, live music, and 50/50 raffle, all benefitting Howmet Playhouse.  www.tasteofwhitelake.com

Every Womans Place: Comedy Fundraiser
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Come to the Back Alley Comedy Club for a night of stand-up with some of Michigan’s brightest up and coming comedians!  It’s all to benefit the Every Woman’s Place organization. Tickets are just $15.00 each. For more information, call (231) 759-7909.

West Michigan Symphony Presents: Slavic Fire
7:30 pm
Come to the Frauenthal Center as the West Michigan Symphony presents “Slavic Fire!”  Moscow-born Natasha Paremski reveals astounding virtuosity and interpretive abilities.  Her rendering of the ultra-Romantic Chopin concerto will take your breath away.  Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, written during the height of Stalinist Russia, spans the gamut from sorrow to anger to triumph. Single ticket prices are $24-$60.  Student tickets are $10.  Call 231-726-3231 ext. 223 for tickets and more information.

Saturday June 8:

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.Docent-led Tower Tours Admission: $2 – Kids 11 and under $3 – Military and veterans $4 – 12 and up Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

Free Fishing Weekend
June 8 – June 9
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE! All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. So grab a rod and your family and friends and let’s go fishing!

Antique Tractor and Engine Show
June 6 – June 8
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for their annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show, featuring  Ford tractors & equipment, Ford lawn & garden tractors, Michigan made gas engines, Farm Tractors, Trucks, Garden Tractors and Gas Engines!  Events include the 10th Annual Ford Model A’s Swap Meet, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Pony Pull, Daily Antique Tractor and Truck Parades, Daily Early Days Equipment Demonstrations and Exhibits, Threshing, Baling, Broom Making, Corn Shelling, Quilting, Butter Churning, Wood Carving, Candle Making, Weaving and Spinning, Flea Market, Kids’ Games and Valve Cover Car Races.  Overnight camping is available.  Entry is $5.  For more information, call (616) 293-1961.

Hackley Attic Escape Room
June 7 & June 8: 5:00pm & 7:00pm
Experience the Hackley House as no one has before! For many years, the Hackley Attic has been a mysterious place for visitors, now, it’s up to you and your closest friends to escape a Victorian storage room filled with puzzles, locks and riddles!  Brush up on your Muskegon history and escape the attic in 80 minutes!  Space is limited to 10 people per session, so be sure to order your tickets through Eventbrite.com!  The cost is $15 for museum members or $20 for non-members.  For more information call 231-722-7578.

26th Annual Arc Open
8:30 am
Calling all golfers! It’s the 26th Annual Arc Open!  Come to Stonegate Golf Club, shotgun start to this 4-person scramble event featuring 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, driving range, prizes, contests, beverages, golf goody bags and a delicious lunch!  All golfers registered by May 16 will be eligible to win a prize.  The cost is $380.00 per team.  For more information, contact Janis at (231) 777-2006 or e-mail jmilliron@arcmuskegon.org.

Western Market Chalets
June 8
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.Retailers Include: Abeshi, Bodhi Tree Market, B Unique, Dune & Sky Gallery, Gems Near the Lakeshore, Halaula, Happy Hands Woodworking, Maggie’s Gourmet Foods & Gift, Muskegon Inspired, Port City Dry Goods, Pound Buddies, Seaway Tours, Shane Rodarte Art, Skee Tee’s, Tarrerweave and Village Baker.

Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments
June 8 – June 9
The Midwest Professional Volleyball Association presents Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments at beautiful Pere Marquette Beach! For more information call (231) 739-3911.
June 8 & 9
• Saturday: M&W 2’s AA/Pro, A, B, High School 12’s,14’s, 16’s,18’s
• Sunday: Co-ed 2’s AA, A, B, High School

Comedian Joe Derosa
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saul” and “Inside Amy Schumer” is coming to Back Alley Comedy Club to entertain the crowd, Saturday, June 8 at 8:00pm!  Tickets are $20 – $40 and available through Eventbrite.com.  For more information call the club at (616) 570-8765.

Scout Days at Michigan’s Adventure
June 8 – June 9
Come to Michigan’s Adventure for “Scout Days!”  Discounts tickets to members of various scouting groups are being offered.  Scout Days are available to members of scouting programs and their families or troops only.  Tickets purchased at the Scout Days rate are non-refundable and are only valid only on the event dates.  Tickets are $26.00 and must be purchased at the park on the day of your outing.  Lunch is available for $7.00 per person in their catering area from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.  Wear your uniforms and show your pride in your organization!  For more information call 231-766-3377.

14th Annual Run for Wings 5k Run/Walk
8:00 am
The 14th Annual Run for Wings 5k Run/Walk is happening Saturday, June 8 beginning at 8:00am! This fundraiser for Wings of Mercy happens at the Muskegon Airport Executive Air Transport Hangar 2 and features:
• Pancake breakfast after the race
• A flat & fast course, great for your first 5K or to get a personal best time
• Chip timing
• A sweat wicking or standard cotton t-shirt at time of registration
• Many family-friendly, fun events following the race
The cost to participate is $30, or $35 if you want the sweat wicking t-shirt. For more information, find Wings of Mercy on Facebook or visit the website www.wingsofmercy.org

West Michigan Walk from Obesity
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
The ASMBS Foundation has teamed up with Life Without Limits to bring the Walk from Obesity to West Michigan on Saturday, June 8, 8:30am – 12:00pm.  Join them as they take steps to raise awareness of obesity.  Local sponsors and vendors will be on site to share helpful information on healthy living and resources for obesity preventions and treatment.  Tickets are $25 for adults and children under 12 are free.  Early bird rates are available.  Proceeds raised from this event go towards obesity research, educational programs, and access to quality care initiatives.  For more information call 231-246-1114.

Montague Farmers’ Market
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Montague Farmers’ Market opens the first Saturday in June and runs every Saturday through October. Any farmer or baker who is interested in selling goods at the Market should contact Farmers’ Market Manager, Jeff Auch at City Hall at 893-1155 ext. 1757

Performances @The Block: Natasha Paremski
7:30 pm
Come to The Block for Natasha Paremski!  With her consistently striking and dynamic performances. She continues to generate excitement with her musical sensibility and flawless technique.  Call 231-726-3231 ext. 223 for tickets. Doors and bar open at 6:45pm.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round Summer markets are held in the parking lot; winter markets are inside the lobby.  For more information visit the website www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org

Pigeon Hill Sampling at The Cheese Lady
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join Pigeon Hill Brewing Company for a brew sampling at The Cheese Lady! The good folks from Pigeon Hill are sure that there are few things in life that pair as well as beer and cheese! They will have free beer samples to help you decide what to bring to your next event, even if that event is eating a plate full of cheese and drinking a pint while sitting on the couch and watching GoT! For more information call (231) 375-5184.

Muskegon Summer Wine Up Festival
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come to Hackley Park for the unofficial summer kick-off event, the Muskegon Summer Wine Up Festival!  This is a brand new festival for adults to celebrate the real start of summer, created by Cumulus Radio/Muskegon.  It will be a get-together, a celebration, a day of music and fun and a learning opportunity for wine novices and pros alike to try and taste the different varieties of wines created in Michigan and the U.S.  The cost is $15 and includes 4 tastings.  The first 800 people will receive a souvenir wine glass for tasting.  You must be 21 to attend this event.  All patrons will have to bring identification proving they are 21 or older.  For more information, call Cumulus Media at (231) 903-0401.

Muskegon Museum of Art’s 107th Anniversary Gala
5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Enjoy cocktails and appetizers, a silent auction, dinner and dessert by the Hearthstone, music and dancing and a live auction featuring a $10,000 giveaway!  Tickets are $160 per person or $140 for MMA members.  Black Tie is optional.  Call 231-720-2571 for ticket information.

Muskegon Risers Home Game vs Fort Wayne Sport Club
7:00 pm
National Premier Soccer League team, the Muskegon Risers, invite you to enjoy home games at Muskegon Catholic Central School. All games are at 7:15pm.  For more information e-mail hello@muskegonrisers.com or visit www.muskegonrisers.com.

Sunday June 9:

Western Market Chalets
June 9
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.Retailers Include: Abeshi, Bodhi Tree Market, B Unique, Dune & Sky Gallery, Gems Near the Lakeshore, Halaula, Happy Hands Woodworking, Maggie’s Gourmet Foods & Gift, Muskegon Inspired, Port City Dry Goods, Pound Buddies, Seaway Tours, Shane Rodarte Art,
Skee Tee’s, Tarrerweave and Village Baker.

Scout Days at Michigan’s Adventure
June 8 – June 9
Come to Michigan’s Adventure for “Scout Days!”  Discounts tickets to members of various scouting groups are being offered.  Scout Days are available to members of scouting programs and their families or troops only.  Tickets purchased at the Scout Days rate are non-refundable and are only valid only on the event dates.  Tickets are $26.00 and must be purchased at the park on the day of your outing.  Lunch is available for $7.00 per person in their catering area from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.  Wear your uniforms and show your pride in your organization!  For more information call 231-766-3377.

Free Fishing Weekend
June 8 – June 9
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE! All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. So grab a rod and your family and friends and let’s go fishing!

Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments
June 8 – June 9
The Midwest Professional Volleyball Association presents Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments at beautiful Pere Marquette Beach! For more information call (231) 739-3911.
June 8 & 9
• Saturday: M&W 2’s AA/Pro, A, B, High School 12’s,14’s, 16’s,18’s
• Sunday: Co-ed 2’s AA, A, B, High School

Monday June 10:

MADLOS Presents: Street Dance
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Mondays, June 3 – August 27 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, come to downtown Muskegon’s Olthoff Stage for free Latin or Swing dance lessons from MADLOS!  Start with a lesson, then try your moves on the sidewalk at these free events.  No partner or experience is needed.  While the cost is free, donations are appreciated.  Keep an eye on the MADLOS Facebook page to see what style of dance will be offered each week.

Michigan’s Adventure American Heroes Week
June 10 – June 16
Michigan’s Adventure’s first responder discounts program during the week of June 10-16, 2019 honors our amazing heroes by offering admission for an exceptionally discounted rate of only $27 per person. Personnel who qualify include firefighters, police officers, EMTs and any member of the armed forces. To receive your special offer, just present a valid public safety employee ID, active or retired military ID, or DD214 papers.
What’s more, they know that first responders’ and military families also need a play day, so the discounts for public safety employees extend to them, too. First responders and service members can purchase tickets for their spouses and children during American Heroes Week for only $27 each, with a limit of six.  For more information call 231-766-3377.

2019 Miss Michigan Pageant Meet & Greet
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Every year, the Miss Michigan Competition and Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen Pageant takes place in downtown Muskegon! Don’t miss your chance to ‘Meet & Greet’ these lovely contestants at the Hackley Public Library.  Kids are invited to decorate a make & take crown of their own at this free event!  For more information call (231) 722-8000.

Operation Rumination: Reading & Book Signing
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Visit the USS Silversides Submarine Museum as author and radio host, Rick Vuyst, signs his new book, “Operation Rumination!” For more information call 231-755-1230.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show!  Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams!  Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge.  Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week.  For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

2019 Detroit Lions Summer Football Camp
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Monday – Thursday, June 10 – 13, it’s the 2019 Detroit Lions Fundamentals Camp!  This is a 4-day event for boys & girls ages 6-14, happening at Montague High School. The cost is $149 and includes the 4 day camp, a Lions camp t-shirt, an appearance by a current or former Detroit Lions player, (2) tickets to a 2019 home pre-season Lions game, and more!  For more information, visit the website www.detroitlions.com/football-education/football-education

Muskegon Heights Festival
June 10 – June 15
The Muskegon Heights Festival 2019 is June 10-15!  This community celebration features games, arts & crafts, concerts and food vendors in Rowan Park!  For more information call Mimi at 231-578-2099. Schedule: Monday, June 10: 6:00pm – 10:00pm – Movie In The Park, Tuesday, June 11: 5:00pm – Gospel in the Park, Wednesday, June 12: 5:00pm – Poetry in the Tent, Thursday, June 13: 5:00pm – Comedy in the Tent, Friday, June 14: 6:30pm – 11:30pm – Hip-hop Artist TWISTA, Saturday, June 15:10:00am – City Parade, 7:00pm – 11:00pm – R&B/funk band SWITCH Featuring Raydio

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

LOOK!
May 21 – June 1
Tuesday, May 21 – Saturday, June 1, Art Cats Gallery reminds you that it is sometimes enlightening to view the world through a different lens. See the world of Leslie Lundquist-Victor, Ruth Achterhoff-Aust and Tim Bonnette in their photos.  Also introducing fused glass by Karen Nichols.  For more information call (231) 755-7606.

Call to Artists: Coffee, Food, and Wine Art Exhibit
May 22 @ 11:00 am – May 29 @ 11:00 am
The Red Lotus Center for the Arts is looking for new art with a coffee, food, or wine theme.  Anyone is welcome to submit art for this show and the submission forms and rules can be found here: http://redlotusmuskegon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Coffee-food-wine-submission-form.pdf.  Please drop off your art by 5:00pm on May 29, 2019.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market & Flea Market
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, handicrafts and baked goods. The Market also hosts The Flea where everything imaginable is sold.
Farmers’ Market summer hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm. The Flea Market is Wednesdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Feeding the Soul of the City: GVSU Steel Drum Band
May 28 @ 12:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 from 12:15pm – 12:45pm, come to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Muskegon for the “Feeding the Soul of the City” free lunchtime concert featuring the GVSU Steel Drum Band!  The ever-popular steel drum performers from Grand Valley State University, under the direction of Greg Secor, return for a performance of the tropical sounds of Trinidad and Tobago along with other Latin styles.  For more information, call 231-722-2112.
The Sanctuary will be open for prayer and personal meditation from 10:00am – 12:00pm.  At noon, there will be a gathering for a 10 minute inter-faith celebration of prayer.  This is open to all faiths.  The concerts are free and open to the public.  A soup and sandwich lunch is available for a small price or you may bring your own lunch.  To join their mailing list for Feeding the Soul of the City, contact Elizabeth at ebsnflows@gmail.com.

Group Bicycle Tour
Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company every Tuesday at 6:00pm for a 90 minute group bike ride!  There are five different groups to fit your biking needs and abilities and helmets are strongly encouraged.  Loaner helmets are always available at City Hub Cyclery (585 W. Clay Ave., Downtown Muskegon).  Unruly Brewing Co. is offering $1 off your first post-ride beer!  For more information call Raymond at 231-206-6182.

Planetarium Show: Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Visit West Michigan’s only free planetarium!  Carr-Fles Planetarium on the main campus of Muskegon Community College is showing “Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight,” April 2 – June 13 (no shows on May 7 – 16) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm – 7:35pm.  Be dazzled with virtual rides aboard the spacecraft of the future and see how far our technology can take us.  For more information, call (231) 777-0289.

Western Market Chalets
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.

Workaholic Women’s Wednesday Cruise
May 29 @ 7:00 pm
The last Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm, take some time out of your busy schedule to enjoy a cruise of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan aboard the Aquastar!  Join local celebrity Britta Cleveland for a mid-week adventure with music, food, adult beverages and specialty vendors.  You will need a debit/credit card to purchase drinks.  Tickets are $25.  Visit www.aquastarcruises.com to book your spot or call (231) 903-0669 for more information.

ReCon Veteran’s Resilience Conference
May 30 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 30 from 7:30am – 5:00pm, come to the Frauenthal Center for the ReCon Veteran’s Resilience Conference!  This conference is for veterans, their families, veteran service providers and anyone interested in supporting veterans or gaining skills to grow resilience.  Pioneering a Veteran resilience movement starts with all of us, that’s why ReCon: Resilience Conference focuses on bringing you the best speakers, resources, and practices to equip you with the tools you need to continue encouraging and strengthening others.  For more information call 231-332-3884.

Walking Tour: A Bite of History
May 30 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 30 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, join the Lakeshore Museum Center to embark on a journey through time while tasting samples from some of Muskegon’s newest restaurants! This historic walking tour will include a history of various buildings and businesses downtown as you make your way between Dr. Rolf’s BBQ, Rad Dads’ Tacos & Tequila, and one more surprise location!
The cost is $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members and includes samples at all three stops. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and are available in the Museum Store, by calling (231) 722-0278, or via Eventbrite.com.  For more information call (231) 722-0278.

Dancing into Sunset Free Weekly Dance Party
Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Season 3 of the “Dancing into Sunset“ free outdoor concert series kicks off on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00pm – 9:30pm with the night’s music provided by The Sea Cruisers, playing 50’s 60’s and 70’s rock and roll! New this season, enjoy vendors on site each week including Aloha Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Pizza Parliament.  These free weekly concerts happen every Thursday, May 30 – August 22 in beautiful Pomona Park overlooking Spring Lake. Be sure to check back for more bands and vendors.  For more information e-mail dancingintosunset@aol.com or visit their Facebook page.

USO-Style Swing Dance
May 31
Friday evening, May 31, come aboard the USS LST 393 for a USO-Style Swing Dance featuring a terrific live jazz band and authentic swing dancing on the top deck of a World War II ship.  For more information visit www.lst393.org.

D-Day Plus 75
May 31 – June 1
Friday and Saturday, May 31 – June 1, the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum and Rolling Thunder present “D-Day Plus 75!”  This World War II landing ship tank will feature special displays and exhibits to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. LST 393 was there, and is one of only three ships at Omaha Beach still afloat. Visitors can share this historic day aboard one of the most important D-Day artifacts anywhere. The community celebration will feature an honor ride, World War II reenactors, unique World War II vehicles, the amazing “Air Raid Muskegon” featuring historic aircraft “battling” reenactors on the ship, and special activities for kids.  More info is at www.lst393.org or by calling 231-730-1477.

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.
Docent-led Tower Tours Admission:
• $2 – Kids 11 and under
• $3 – Military and veterans
• $4 – 12 and up
Please note: Children must be at least 3 feet tall in order to climb. Sturdy shoes are recommended.
Contact muskegonlights@gmail.com to book a private tour of the Lighthouse with one of their knowledgeable history docents. The cost is $50 a person for up to ten people for sunset or any time of day you desire.

Pre-Party at the Museum
Fridays @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Headed to Parties in the Park with the family? Stop by the Lakeshore Museum Center beforehand for a fun, hands-on activity, and beat the crowds for a prime parking spot too!  The cost is $5 for ages 3 and older.  Muskegon residents and museum members are free.  For more information call 231) 722-0278.
From 3:00-5:00pm on Parties in the Park Fridays:
• May 31 – Glow in the Dark at the Museum
• June 7 – Wild Weather
• June 14 – Lego Challenge in the STEM Center
• June 21 – Electrified at the Museum
• June 28 – The Power of Water

Parties in the Park
Fridays @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, 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.  Parties are 5:00pm – 9:00pm and feature great food and adult beverage vendors!  For more information e-mail info@partiesinthepark.com.
• May 31 – Sharrie Williams & Vincent Hayes Band sponsored by the Muskegon Sports Council
• June 7 – Flexadecibel sponsored by JCI Muskegon
• June 14 – Plain Jane Glory, Whiskey Rebels, Noah Smith sponsored by Taste of Muskegon
• June 21 – Jan James & Bri Baron sponsored by MOCAP
• June 28 – Orquesta Tradicion sponsored by AgeWell Services
• July 26 – Bari Lee Band sponsored by Muskegon Inventors Network
• August 2 – Melophobix & Paddlebots sponsored by Community encompass
• August 16 – Hurricane Reggae Band sponsored by the Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce
• August 23 – Laith Al-Saadi sponsored by Muskegon Rotary

Live Music: Degrees Don’t Matter
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, May 31 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, come to Racquets Downtown Grill for live music with Degrees Don’t Matter! They play popular songs you know and love from the 70’s, 90’s and 80’s.  There will be a DJ after the band so you can continue to party into June!  For more information call (231) 726-4007.

Hennessy’s Comedy Night
May 31 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Select Fridays from 8:30pm – 10:00pm, come to Hennessey’s Irish Pub for live stand-up Comedy!  Hosted by Tim Locke, Hennessey’s features various stand-up comedians from all over Michigan!  The cover is free!  For more information call (231) 728-3333.

Ruck 22: Raising Awareness for Veteran Suicide
June 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Ruck 22 will be held Saturday, June 1 from 8:00am – 5:00pm at beautiful Pere Marquette Beach! The purpose of this event is to raise awareness for veteran suicide and PTSD. You will ruck in a 22 mile loop from The Deck Restaurant at Pere Marquette Park to Bear Lake Tavern and back to The Deck.  Registration for this event includes participation in the ruck, your custom Ruck 22 event t-shirt, and a raffle ticket to win a custom Hometown Battles flag.
This year, the last 2.2 miles will be dedicated in remembrance of SGT Lorenzo Lopez. Lorenzo completed the ruck last year before losing his battle.  In addition to this, the last 2.2 miles are open to anyone who would like to participate but cannot otherwise do the 22 miles. There is a special registration for this portion only.
Proceeds from the ruck will benefit Hometown Battles, who strive to assist struggling veterans by providing immediate relief on certain aspects of their finances where the VA and government leave them behind. For more information visit Ruck 22’s Facebook page or find this event on Eventbrite.com.

Montague Farmers’ Market Opens for the Season
June 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Montague Farmers’ opens the first Saturday in June and runs every Saturday through the last Saturday in October. The Market is also open on Wednesdays in July, August, and September.  Market hours are from 9:00am – 1:00pm.
A few of the farmers and gardeners begin selling prior to the official start in June. Early season products available most Saturdays in May include honey, baked goods, maple syrup, asparagus, rhubarb, and greens.
The Farmers’ Market, overseen by the Downtown Development Authority, permits local vendors to sell fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers and plants. Any farmer or baker who is interested in selling goods at the Market should contact Farmers’ Market Manager, Jeff Auch at City Hall at 231-893-1155 ext. 1757 for booth availability.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
June 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round, Saturdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm.  Summer markets are held in the parking lot; winter markets are inside the lobby.  For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

Sensory Friendly Movies: Where “Shhhhh!” isn’t allowed!
June 1 @ 10:30 am
Family Hope Foundation and Cinema Carousel present a unique movie experience for individuals with special needs and their families. Select Saturdays, enjoy a disability-friendly environment where everyone is welcome to be who they are!  For more information, call Family Hope Foundation at 616-729-8833.

History for the Whole Family
June 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Saturday from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, visit the Hackley & Hume Historic Site with the family! Are you a history buff that finds it hard to visit historic sites with your young family?  If so, this program is designed for you!  Bring the young ones, and while the adults are enjoying a tour throughout the sites or learning more about local history, your kids can enjoy their own history experience with games, tours and make ‘n take activities.  This event is geared toward families with kids between 4 and 12 years of age.  The cost is only $5, or free with your museum membership.  For more information call 231-722-7578.

Shakespeare at the Rose: The Taming of the Shrew
June 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 1 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm, come to the Rose Theatre, located within the beautiful Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, to enjoy the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company’s performance of “The Taming of the Shrew!” One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, this play depicts the courtship of itinerant metal utensils mender, Petruchio, and Katherina, the headstrong, obstinate shrew.  In the end, does everyone (or anyone) live happily ever after?  Tickets are $15 – $20 and available through Eventbrite.com.

1M Project Free Family Event
June 1 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 1 from 2:00pm – 7:00pm, the 1M Project invites you to join them in Hackley Park for a free family event! Enjoy food vendors, a Kids Area by CranHill, and live music by Carrollton and the Steeple Hill Band!  There will also be an address by Keynote Speaker: B Haley with the We Are 1 Movement.  To view more about the 1M project, go to www.1mproject.org.

Veterans Appreciation Aquastar Cruise
June 1 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
“D-Day Plus 75” will be the fifth commemoration sponsored by Rolling Thunder Michigan Chapter 4 veterans support group at USS LST 393 Veterans Museum on the Muskegon waterfront. It will feature two full days of fun, food, flying, dancing and a chance to honor those who served and sacrificed. The Aquastar, docked next to the LST, will host a Veterans Appreciation Cruise at 3:30pm June 1, 2019.
The Aquastar June 1 cruise is free to veterans and only $20 for their guests.  In addition to the cruise, there will be the exciting “Air Raid Muskegon,” where World War II reenactors fire hundreds of blanks at authentic Warbirds to “defend” the historic warship. The popular Do Good Gals conduct a family-friendly 1940s “pin-up” fashion show. Dozens of reenactors displayed uniforms, weapons, vehicles and their knowledge of the roles of those who served in World War II.  To book your tickets for the Veterans Appreciation Cruise visit their website at aquastarcruises.com

SJO Supercross
June 1 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 1 at 7:00pm, come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for the SJO Supercross presented by SJO Productions! Admission is $10 per person or $5 for kids under 11 years old.  For more information call the fairgrounds at 231-788-4568 or visit the website below.

Muskegon Risers Home Game
June 1 @ 7:00 pm
National Premier Soccer League team, the Muskegon Risers, invite you to enjoy home games at the Monsignor Kehren Stadium at Muskegon Catholic Central School. All games are at 7:15pm.  For more information e-mail hello@muskegonrisers.com or visit the website below.
• June 1 vs Lake St. Claire
• June 8 vs Fort Wayne Sport Club
• June 22 vs Livonia City FC
• July 17 vs Milwaukee Torrent
• July 27 vs Oakland County FC

Star Party
June 1 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Saturday, June 1 from 9:00pm – 11:30pm, the Muskegon Astronomical Society invites you to a Star Party at Muskegon State Park!  Star Parties are scheduled events hosted by members.  All visitors are welcome to come and learn about amateur astronomy and view the night sky through the society’s telescopes.  You may also bring your own telescope.  They will help you get started and show you how to make adjustments.  They will also provide printed materials.  If weather conditions are questionable, contact Dennis Allen at 231-777-1013 to find out the status of the event.  It will have to be cancelled if it’s cloudy.  There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Hackley Crafts: Astrology Bubble Necklace
June 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday, June 3 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, come to Hackley Public Library to design a necklace featuring your astrological sign!  This program is free, and all supplies will be provided.  Registration is required by calling 231-722-8011 or visiting www.hackleylibrary.org.  Registration opens one month before the class date.  This program is recommended for ages 16 and up.

MADLOS Presents: Street Dance
June 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Mondays, June 3 – August 27 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, come to downtown Muskegon’s Olthoff Stage for free Latin or Swing dance lessons from MADLOS!  Start with a lesson, then try your moves on the sidewalk at these free events.  No partner or experience is needed.  While the cost is free, donations are appreciated.  Keep an eye on the MADLOS Facebook page to see what style of dance will be offered each week.

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show!  Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams!  Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge.  Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week.  For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market & Flea Market
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, handicrafts and baked goods. The Market also hosts The Flea where everything imaginable is sold.  Farmers’ Market summer hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm. The Flea Market is Wednesdays from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  For more information call 231-722-3251 or visit www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Group Bicycle Tour
Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet in the parking lot behind Unruly Brewing Company every Tuesday at 6:00pm for a 90 minute group bike ride!  There are five different groups to fit your biking needs and abilities and helmets are strongly encouraged.  Loaner helmets are always available at City Hub Cyclery (585 W. Clay Ave., Downtown Muskegon).  Unruly Brewing Co. is offering $1 off your first post-ride beer!  For more information call Raymond at 231-206-6182.

Planetarium Show: Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Visit West Michigan’s only free planetarium!  Carr-Fles Planetarium on the main campus of Muskegon Community College is showing “Faster Than Light! The Dream of Interstellar Flight,” April 2 – June 13 (no shows on May 7 – 16) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm – 7:35pm.  Be dazzled with virtual rides aboard the spacecraft of the future and see how far our technology can take us.  For more information, call (231) 777-0289.

Jazz at the Watermark
May 21 @ 7:30 pm
The Watermark 920 and the Truth in Jazz Orchestra invite you to Jazz at the Watermark! Tuesdays at 7:30pm, March 19, April 16 and May 21 there’ll be dancing, a cash bar and good food from Fatty Lumpkins.  The Truth in Jazz Orchestra is led by Muskegon legend and drummer Tim Froncek and has been a Muskegon institution for the past 12 years.  The cover is only $5 or $2 for students.  For more information call (231) 578-0469.

MADL Thursday Night Music Club: Awesome Distraction
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, May 23 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm, kick off your Memorial Day weekend with Awesome Distraction!  Enjoy the beautiful songwriting, superb harmonies and unique interpretations of this talented northern Michigan trio.  Bring a friend or the whole family and join fellow music lovers for free live concerts at the Norton Shores Library on Thursday nights.  For more information call 231-780-8844.

Fruitport Old Fashioned Days
May 22 – May 27
Enjoy good old fashioned family fun at Fruitport Old Fashioned Days May 22 – 27!  This annual event features fireworks, a carnival, community picnic, parade, Lions Ox Roast, a 5K Run, the Community Marketplace and Garage Sale, live entertainment in the band shell and more.  This is a wonderful family festival with something for everyone.  For more information, visit www.fruitportlionsclub.com.

S.S. Milwaukee Clipper Opens for the Season
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 23, the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper will open for the season! Muskegon’s original ferry features art deco interiors, a soda fountain, ballroom and movie theater.  Built in 1904, eight years before the Titanic, the “Queen of the Great Lakes” traversed Lake Michigan from 1941 until 1970 carrying untold thousands of passengers and automobiles between Muskegon and Milwaukee!  In May of 1989 she was designated a National Historic Landmark.  The ship is open every Thursday – Sunday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. The last tour leaves at 4:15pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.  Children under 6 are free.  For more information, visit www.milwaukeeclipper.com.

10th Annual Tee-Up FORE Kids Golf Outing
May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
May 23 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm, join the Muskegon Child Abuse Council as they host the 10th Annual Tee-Up FORE Kids Golf Outing at the Muskegon Country Club! Your registration fees get you:  greens fees, play pass, golf cart, lunch, access to driving range, prizes, and happy hour hors d’oeurves.  Also throughout the day, they will have a bucket raffle with great prizes.  Winners will be called during happy hour hors d’oeurves at 5:30pm.   Individual registration is $125 per person.  Team Registration is $500 for a team of four.  Register today, as there is a limit of 96 players.  For more information call (231) 728-6410.

Opening Event: Rock n’ Roll Jendrasiak
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 23 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm, come to the Muskegon Museum of Art to attend the opening reception for “Rock n’ Roll Jendrasiak!” This new exhibit highlights the music photography of Paul Jendrasiak.  The reception begins at 5:30pm followed by a talk with the artist at 7:00pm.  Admission is free.  For more information call 231-720-2570.

Night on the Town with Nikon
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Attention photo enthusiasts, photographers and aspiring photographers: Join The Camera Shop, Thursday, May 23 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at SMASH Wine Bar & Bistro for a fun evening of shooting, socializing and networking with industry experts! If you have your own gear, be sure to bring it. (Don’t forget an SD card!) They’ll have shooting stations set up and live models on site.  If you don’t have gear, no problem!  Nikon representative Nick Czupek will be bringing in trunks of the latest and greatest gear for you to try out, absolutely free.  This is a free event sponsored by The Camera Shop, Nikon and SMASH Wine Bar and Bistro, but please RSVP at the Eventbrite website if you plan to attend so they can plan accordingly.

MADL Thursday Night Music Club: Awesome Distraction
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, May 23 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm, kick off your Memorial Day weekend with Awesome Distraction!  Enjoy the beautiful songwriting, superb harmonies and unique interpretations of this talented northern Michigan trio.  Bring a friend or the whole family and join fellow music lovers for free live concerts at the Norton Shores Library on Thursday nights.  For more information call 231-780-8844.

White River Light Station Opens for the Season
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The White River Light Station opens for the season May 24!  Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, the White River Light Station was built in 1875 by Captain William Robinson, and now serves as a physical reminder of the rich nautical history of Michigan.  Climb the spiral staircase to the top of the light house tower, browse the many 19th and early 20th century photographs and examine the of collection nautical artifacts.  You’ll also enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Michigan as the light house keeper did a century ago.  Tours are $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.  For more information call 231-845-7417.

Michigan’s Adventure Exclusive Season Pass Preview Event
May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Michigan’s Adventure invites you to their Exclusive Season Pass Preview Event Friday, May 24 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm!  If you do not have your 2019 season pass yet, the Group Sales Office will be open to provide the opportunity to make your purchase. Enjoy the afternoon with park guests who are visiting during the first School Day of the season. For the best prices and payment plan opportunities, purchase your season pass online before visiting the park.

• 5:00pm – 5:30pm: Mary Lynn’s Group Catering Pavilions will offer an all-you-can-eat meal for season pass holders. Be prepared to use your Season Pass ID card for entrance.
• 5:25pm: Please stay until 5:30pm so that you don’t miss the prize drawings.

This event is free for Season Pass Holders who claim a ticket online prior to the event. Print-at-Home voucher and your processed 2019 Season Pass will need to be presented to enter Mary Lynn’s Group Catering Pavilions at 5:00pm.  Free meal ticket sales will end on May 20 at midnight.  For more information call 231-766-3377.

Michigan’s Adventure Opens for the Season
May 25 – May 27
Join Michigan’s Adventure Memorial Day Weekend as they kick off another season of family fun! Plan your visit now and be one of the first to experience their rides and slides.  Opening Weekend at Michigan’s Adventure is just the beginning of another fun and memorable year at this amazing amusement and water park.  Make sure you get the best value with a 2019 Michigan’s Adventure Season Pass!  It pays for itself in just three visits.  You’ll enjoy a whole summer of fun with unlimited visits to Michigan’s Adventure and WildWater Adventure, Bring-a-Friend days and food and merchandise savings.  For more information call 231-766-3377.

Open Mic Night at The Red Lotus
Fridays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The fourth Friday of every month from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to the Red Lotus Gallery for Muskegon’s longest running open mic event!  Any kind of talent is welcome; songs, poems, readings, comedy, plays, dancing or whatever other skill you want to show off.  Observers are welcome, too.  They only ask that everyone remain mostly clothed and that you don’t burn the place down!  Other than those simple rules, it’s truly an OPEN mic event.  For that reason, they encourage parents to use their discretion as to whether to bring children, as there most likely will be adult language and subject matter.  Feel free to bring in your own food and drinks too.  Donations are encouraged, but not required.
They’re in the lower level of the Century Club building, so use the main front entrance of the building and head downstairs.  There is an elevator for those who need it.  Just call 231-981-8525 and they will let you in the back door.

Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments
May 25 – May 26
The Midwest Professional Volleyball Association presents Inside Out Beach Volleyball Tournaments at beautiful Pere Marquette Beach! For more information call (231) 739-3911.
May 25 & 26
• Saturday: M&W 2’s AA/Pro, A, B, High School 12’s,14’s,16’s,18’s
• Sunday: Co-ed 2’s AA,A,B, High School
June 8 & 9
• Saturday: M&W 2’s AA/Pro, A, B, High School 12’s,14’s, 16’s,18’s
• Sunday: Co-ed 2’s AA, A, B, High School
July 6 & 7
• Saturday: M&W 2’s AA/Pro, A, B, High School 12’s, 14’s, 16’s,18’s
• Sunday: Co-ed 2’s AA, A, B, High School

Summer Luge Opens for the Season
May 25
Saturday, May 25, the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex will open their Summer Wheeled Luge!  Don’t wait for snow, luge in the summer! Slide down the only wheeled luge track in North America! Wheel luge is done on a specially designed track with the same sleds used on the ice, but with wheels attached. The design of the track, adaptive equipment and surrounding common areas also accommodate persons with disabilities. Shorter than the ice track, average runs take approximately 9 seconds while covering 300 feet of track.
Tickets for summer luge are not sold in advance. Guests are served on a first come, first served basis, but wait times are rarely more than 15 minutes. The cost is $10 for 4 runs or $15 for archery add-on.  All equipment and instruction are provided with the purchase of a pass. Sneakers, long sleeve shirts and long pants are highly recommended to protect your skin from fiberglass “burns” in case you brush up against the side of the luge track. Participants must be at least 5 years of age. For more information, call 1-877-TRY-LUGE or visit www.msports.org.

Western Market Chalets
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Downtown Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets, located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, feature seventeen local pop-up retailers with wonderful and unique items! Summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Ann Meisch at 231-724-6705.
Retailers Include:  Abeshi, Bodhi Tree Market, B Unique, Dune & Sky Gallery, Gems Near the Lakeshore, Halaula, Happy Hands Woodworking, Maggie’s Gourmet Foods & Gifts, Muskegon Inspired, Port City Dry Goods, Pound Buddies, Seaway Tours, Shane Rodarte Art, Skee Tee’s, Tarrerweave, Village Baker

Pickin’ on Pine Market
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Irma, owner of The Front Porch, is proud to present her second annual “Pickin on Pine Market” in Downtown Muskegon!  You’re invited to be a part of this upscale market Saturday, May 25 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  The road will be closed in front of her shop on Pine St. to host 50 antique, vintage and artisan vendors during this boutique style market with a food court and live jukebox!  All spots are 12×12 and rent for only $75!  Please consider joining her and some of the best vendors around for what is sure to be the official kick-off to summer on the lakeshore!  For more information call 231-750-1987.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market offers healthy, humane, homegrown, local food you can trust! They are open year-round, Saturdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm.  Summer markets are held in the parking lot; winter markets are inside the lobby.  For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

13th Annual Ride to Remember
May 25 @ 10:30 am
The 13th Annual Ride to Remember happens Saturday, May 25 beginning at 10:30am! This annual bicycling event raises funds and awareness for the Harbor Hospice Foundation and the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence program.  Held in Fruitport and in conjunction with the Fruitport Old-Fashioned Days Festival, you’ll ride around beautiful Spring Lake in memory of loved ones who have died.
The morning begins with rider check-in and late registration at 10:30am. An informal welcoming and surprise prize giveaways will be done at 11:00am and then the ride kicks off!  All riders are encouraged to take their time.  This is not a timed race, only leisurely fun in support of the hospice residence with a complimentary lunch at the festival at the conclusion of ride.  For more information call Harbor Hospice at (231) 728-3442.

Create a Memorial Day Craft at Muskegon’s History Museum
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 25 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, you’re invited to the Lakeshore Museum Center to commemorate Memorial Day by creating a patriotic craft you get to take home! The cost is $5 for this walk-in, open-house style event.  For more information call (231) 722-0278.

Blessing of the Boats
May 26
Sunday, May 26, join the Aquastar and Lake Effect Boating for the 14th Annual Blessing of the Boats!  It begins with the “Gathering of the Fleet!”  Boats of all types will gather on Muskegon Lake near the Milwaukee Clipper as they prepare for the Parade of Boats.  Then, it’s the “Parade of Boats” as vessels follow the Aquastar down the Muskegon Channel towards Lake Michigan to the South Breakwater Cove.  Stick around for the “Ceremonial Washing of the Lighthouse.”  Enjoy the show as the Muskegon County Sheriff Pumper boat, ceremonially washes the South Lighthouse representing the start of the boating season!  Then, it’s the “Blessing of the Boats” in the South Breakwater Cove as boaters are asked to cruise by the Aquastar for a blessing.  For more information, visit www.lakeeffectboating.weebly.com.  If you would like to participate aboard the Aquastar, contact them by calling (231) 903-0669.  They will provide a light lunch and a cash bar.

Michigan Adventure’s Tribute to the Armed Forces
May 26 – May 27
Michigan’s Adventure appreciates the commitment of our military troops. In an effort to honor this extraordinary brand of men and women who preserve our freedom, a cause greater than self, they have an offer for you.  Michigan’s Adventure celebrates America’s best by offering thrilling rides, super-fast water slides and ginormous waves, never-ending laughs and memories for a lifetime.  During the Tribute to the Armed Forces, they honor service members by providing free military tickets and exceptional military discounts.
May 26 – 27, they will waive the regular admission fee for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserve. What’s more, this special military offers extend beyond service members to their families as well.  Military personnel can purchase up to six discounted tickets for immediate family members for only $27 each.  Just bring an active military ID, DD-214 papers or a veteran’s designated driver’s license to receive these tokens of their military appreciation.  For more information call 231-766-3377.

32nd Annual Lost Boat Ceremony
May 26 @ 11:00 am
Sunday, May 26 at 11:00am, the USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be holding the 32nd Annual Lost Boat Ceremony.  The event begins with a flyover of planes performing the Missing Man Formation.  It includes a musical celebration of those who serve in every branch of the military.  It also features a tribute to the 52 submarines lost in WWII taking the lives of over 3,500 brave young Americans who remain on eternal patrol to this day.  The event ends with the running of the engines of the USS Silversides Submarine and a complimentary picnic lunch. The guest speaker this year is Captain Paul J. Ryan (Ret) U.S. Navy.
While we appreciate the time holiday weekends allow us to spend with family and friends, we encourage you to take a small amount of time over Memorial Weekend to participate in an unforgettable event designed to honor the very reason we have this American holiday.  There is no charge to attend this event.  For more information call 231-755-1230.
Note: For the month of May, USS Silversides Submarine Museum members can show their cards at the Lakeshore Museum Center and enjoy free general admission to their sites, including the Main Museum as well as the Hackley & Hume homes, the Firebarn Museum and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era.  Muskegon has so many wonderful things to offer and they are excited to partner with the Lakeshore Museum Center to showcase a few of them with their members.

2019 Greater Muskegon Memorial Day Parade
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
The Greater Muskegon Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27 beginning at 9:00am!  This parade will begin on Morris St. (assembly area adjacent to the Social Security Building) proceeding to Terrace St., turning west on Clay Ave. and ending at Hackley Park.  You are being encouraged to attend and/or participate in this solemn event that honors our veterans.  In order to participate, an application will need to be completed and submitted so that you can be properly placed within the parade.  You can attain this application by calling Steve Allen (Parade Chairman), email address: steve_allen02@comcast.net or by calling 231-744-5166 and an application will be forwarded to you.  Completed applications must be received no later than May 18 and there is no charge to participate.
Immediately following the parade a Memorial Day program featuring the Mona Shores Marching Band will be held at the Frauenthal Center.  This event is absolutely free and everyone is encouraged to attend. In addition to the Mona Shores Marching Band, there will be a guest speaker and a tribute to our Veterans who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms that we have today.

Lakeside Memorial Day Parade
May 27 @ 10:30 am
Monday, May 27 at 10:30am, bring the family to the Lakeside Memorial Day Parade!  Step-off takes place at Denmark and Harrison streets, then the route follows McCracken St. to the Lakeside Cemetery.  There’ll be floats, classic cars, marching bands, local businesses and more.  For more information call Chris Cross at 231-329-3980.

2nd Annual Keep the Boat Afloat Fundraiser
May 27 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Memorial Day, May 27 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm, you’re invited to Vikings Lodge #57 for the “Keep the Boat Afloat” fundraiser! This is the second annual fundraiser to benefit Operation Black Sheep and PBR 7331.  Operation Black Sheep is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to restoring and operating a Viet Nam era patrol boat (PBR 7331) on Muskegon Lake.  This fundraiser will help Operation Black Sheep to fulfill its mission to offer veterans a sense of belonging and healing while cruising together on Muskegon Lake. Other cruises are available to the general public to help tell this part of the story of our country’s military history.  For more information call 231-755-1892.
• $5 cover (Kids get in free, so bring the family!)
• PBR 7331 tours all afternoon
• Cash raffles all day
• Prize package raffles
• Bloody Mary Bar 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Steeple Hill Band 1:00pm – 5:00pm
• Kids games 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Cornhole tournament 2:00pm ($20/2-person team)
• Memorial service to honor those who gave their lives for our country 4:00pm
• Live auction 5:00pm
• Burgers, brats, hot dogs and sides available for purchase
• Cash bar
• Direct donations to PBR 7331 cheerfully accepted!
• Bring your lawn chair and join the fun!

Muskegon South Pierhead Light Tours
Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day! For more information call 1-844-MLIGHTS.
Docent-led Tower Tours Admission:
• $2 – Kids 11 and under
• $3 – Military and veterans
• $4 – 12 and up