2 | 7th Annual Taste of White Lake Event, Howmet Playhouse, 304 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall. Street fair held outdoors on Mears Avenue, in front of historic Howmet Playhouse. Food, live music, silent auctions, art Michigan wines & beers. 5-8pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Free admission for children 7 and under. |
2 | Season Opening of Spring Lake Thursday Farm & Garden Market, 225 E. Exchange Street, downtown Spring Lake. Every Thursday thru mid-October. 9am-2pm. 616-842-4910. |
3 | Summer Opening of ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Jaded 8. |
4 | Douglas Dutchers vs. Kent Base Ball Club - 1860's vintage base ball at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 2pm. Free admission. |
4 | Season Opening of Montague Artisan Market Place, 8660 Water Street, Montague. Farmers Market and juried art show held along the shores of White Lake every Saturday through September. Live music. 9am-1pm. Call 231-557-2612 for info. |
4 | Festival of Cars, downtown South Haven. 10am-3pm. Call 269-637-0345 for info. Free admission for spectators. Trophies awarded. |
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4 | pARTY, Center Street in downtown Douglas. Enjoy live music while visiting the galleries, restaurants and shops of Douglas. 6-8pm. Call 269-857-1438 for details. |
5 | Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, 201 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May through October. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information. |
5 | Sunday Art Market, under Green Canopy at Chinook Pier (Harbor & First Street), downtown Grand Haven. Local artists. Every Sunday through Sept. 6th. 11am-2pm. |
5 | Summer Opening of ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Finding Nemo". Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. |
9 | Street Performer Series, downtown Holland. Tonight kicks off Holland’s summer series of free street performances every Thursday from noon-8:30pm. Dancers, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, caricature artists, theatrical troupes, balloon twisters and more. Series continues thru Aug. 25th. Call 616-796-1210 to learn more. |
10 | ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. The Waxies. |
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10-11 | Michigan Flywheelers Annual Swap Meet/Flea Market, 06285 68th Street, South Haven. Gates open at 8am. Admission: $2. Call 269-639-2012 for more info. |
10-11 | Strawberry Festival Weekend, 100 West Main Street (SE of South Haven), Hartford. Visit downtown Hartford for their annual Strawberry Festival. Magic Show, Arts & Craft booths, Strawberry Run, Horseshoe Tournament, Strawberry Pie Eating Contest, parades, contests, Strawberry Bake Off. 269-621-2477 for info. |
11-12 | Feast of the Strawberry Moon, Harbor Island, Grand Haven. 9am-5pm. Advance Tickets: $4 each or $12/family. Day-Of Tickets: $5 each or $15/family. Re-enactors demonstrate how life was lived here from 1760-1820. Period crafts, historical demonstrations, military skirmishes, unique shopping, games and activities for the whole family and period food and drink. Canoeists & Kayakers can participate in 'Paddle the Grand'. Call 616-842-0700 for information. |
11-12 | Free Fishing Weekend. All fishing license fees waived for two days. Free fishing in Michigan only occurs twice a year for two days. |
13-18 | Spring Lake Heritage Festival, village of Spring Lake. Festival events include Dog Walk, Flea Market, Beer tent, live music, BBQ Wing Cookoff, Family Fun Night, car show, book sale, ice cream social. |
14 | Tuesdays in the Park Free Concert Series, Memorial Park, Fennville. 7pm. |
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14 | West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (in front of the Felt Mansion), six miles north of Saugatuck. Community drum circle geared for beginners. Free, family friendly. Every second Tuesday of the month thru October. 6:30-8pm. |
14 | American Legion Band Concerts, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 18th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair. |
14-15 | Beginning Kayak Class for Kids, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Tuesday: 9:30am-2:00pm. Wednesday: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. |
14-18 | Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant, Frauenthal Theater, 415 West Western Avenue, Muskegon. Cheer on contestants as they vie to see who takes the next step on the road to the Miss America Pageant.Tickets are $35, available at box office, Star Tickets Plus or 231-727-8001. |
16-19 | Harborfest 2016, Riverfront Park & Water Street, South Haven. A four-day celebration of South Haven’s maritime history. Craft show, live music, food fest, antique fair, lighthouse tours, childrens’ activities, dragonboat races. 9am-10pm. Visit SouthHavenHarborfest.com for a complete schedule. |
17 | ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Group Therapy and Ruxy Muzik. |
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17 | 2016 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug. 19. 6:30-8:30pm. Music by The Outer Vibe. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket. |
17 | ‘Free Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Back to the Future II". Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. |
17 | Ox-Bow Friday Night Open Studio, Ox-Bow School, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Ox-Bow students and Artists in Residence will hold studio exhibits of work from the preceding week. Artwork includes glass, ceramics, painting, drawing, metals, papermaking and printmaking. Artistic demonstrations held at 9pm. Live auction of artwork begins at 8pm. Call 269-857-5811. |
17-18 | Hope Summer Repertory Theatre Presents: Hairspray, The DeWitt Center, 141 East 12th Street, Holland. 8pm. Tickets: $15-33. Hope Summer Repertory Theatre presents Hairspray. |
17-18 | Annual Taste of Muskegon, downtown Muskegon. Celebrate and sample specialties of restaurants and bakeries of Muskegon. Friday 5-11pm. Saturday 11am-11pm. Food: $1-$5. Beer & wine. Call 231-722-3171 for more details. |
18 | Annual Saugatuck Town Crier 5K and 10K Run. Corner of Main and Butler, Saugatuck. Registration: 7am at Coral Gables, 10K: 9am, 5K: following 10K, 1K Kids Dash: 9:15am. $25 entry fee. Proceeds benefit Saugatuck Public School athletics and Saugatuck Running Club. |
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18 | St. Joseph River Yacht Club Rhumbline Regatta. St. Joseph River Yacht Club, 1 Lighthouse Lane, St. Joseph. The first official regatta of the season kicks off. Chicago to St. Joseph Race. After Party at the Yacht Club follows conclusion of regatta. Live musical performances. 269-983-6393. |
18 | Douglas Dutchers vs. 3rd Volunteer Infantry Company F of Grand Rapids, MI Base Ball Club - 1860's vintage base ball at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 2pm. Free admission. |
18 | Youth Olympics, Holland Christian High School Track, 950 Ottawa Avenue, Holland. For children 2-8 years of age. Fee: $7 Resident • $10 Non-Resident • $10 Day of Fee. Check-in 8:30-9am. Event begins at 9am. Awards given to all participants. Boys and girls compete in separate divisions. Events include 40 Yard Dash, 60 Yard Dash, Soccer Ball Kick, Tennis Ball Throw. |
18 | 35th Classic Boat & Small Craft Festival, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Row, sail, paddle and motor craft featured. Toy boat building for children. Nautical flea market during the day. 10am-4pm. Held in conjunction with Harborfest. Call 800-747-3810 for more information. |
18 | 13th Annual Beach Survival Challenge, Grand Haven State Park, 1001 Harbor Avenue, Grand Haven. Learn lifesaving water safety tips. Also beach soccer, tug of war, ultimate Frisbee, and Ultimate Beach Survival Obstacle Course. Prizes. 10am-4pm. Must register in advance. |
18 | 6th Annual Sandy Hat Beach Ultimate Tournament, Pere Marquette Beach, 1601 Beach Street, Muskegon. 5-on-5 coed Ultimate Frisbee beach tournament. 8:30am-4pm. $15 fee at the time of tournament, $10 if pre-paid. All players are welcome, from beginners to experts. |
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18-19 | 38th Annual Father’s Day Arts & Crafts Festival, Goodrich Park, Whitehall. Juried arts & craft festival. Food, live music. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 11am-3pm. Call 231-893-4585 for more information. |
19 | Sherman’s Ice Cream Social, on the front lawn of Hartman School, 355 Hubbard Street, South Haven. Enjoy Sherman’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and music by the Casco Band. 2-4pm. $2.00 a Dip. Visit www.HistoryOfSouthHaven.org for details. |
21 | American Legion Band Concerts, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 18th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair to the Henry P. Vander Linde Band Shell for the performance. |
22 | Brown Bag Concert Series, John E.N. Howard Bandshell, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. Join the fun at lunchtime in downtown St. Joseph every Wednesday thru August 31st. Noon-1pm. Free. Ruth & Max Bloomquist perform. |
23-24 | Beginning Kayak Class for Kids, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Thursday: 9:30am-2:00pm. Friday: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. |
24 | Tuesdays in the Park Free Concert Series, Memorial Park, Fennville. 7pm. Latin fusion music with Under the Sun. |
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24 | ‘Music in the Park’ series, Wicks Park, Water Street, Saugatuck. Live musical performances weekly at the Wicks Park Gazebo from 7-9pm. Call 269-857-1626 for info. |
24 | ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Whoopee Kat. |
24 | 2016 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru August 19th. 6:30-9:30pm. Music by The Niche. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket. |
24-30 | ‘Million Dollar Quartet’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse opens the summer theater season with the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the legendary recording session that brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together for one night only. The production runs thru July 10. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit MasonStreetWarehouse.org. |
25 | ‘Free Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Maltese Falcon". Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. |
25 | An Evening with Bob Milne, Howmet Playhouse, 304 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $18 Adults - $15 Students. Bob Milne is considered to be the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist in the world. He was filmed and documented for future generations in 2004 during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress, and was declared a "National Treasure" at the conclusion. |
25 | Douglas Dutchers vs. Ludington Mariners Base Ball Club - 1860's vintage base ball at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 2pm. Free admission. |
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25 | Tri-cities Garden Club Annual Garden Walk 'Garden Magic', Spring Lake area. 10am-4pm. Self-guided walking tours. Tickets: $10 for adults, 12 and under free. Visit www.TriCitiesGardenClub.org for details. |
25 | 2016 Cottage Walk, South Haven. Noon-5pm. Tour the beautiful summer homes and cottages in South Haven. Tickets sold at South Haven Visitors Bureau (546 Phoenix Street) and downtown stores. Tickets sold in Dyckman Park on the day of the Walk. Tickets: $15. |
25-26 | Fenn Valley Wine & Food Festival, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. 1-6pm. Tickets: $8/person online or $10/person at the event. Annual wine festival at the vineyards featuring live music, ethnic cuisine, outdoor wine tasting, barrel aging demonstration. Call 1-800-432-6265 for more info. No reservations required. |
25-26 | Annual Grand Haven Beach Soccer in the Sand Tournament, Grand Haven State Park, 1001 South Harbor Avenue, Grand Haven. 9am Saturday to 6pm Sunday. Youth through adults. Registration deadline June 11. Call Chris at 858-442-9082 for information. |
25-26 | New Buffalo Artigras!, corner of Merchant and Whittaker Streets, downtown New Buffalo. Open-air event featuring fine art of all mediums, including paintings, sculpture, glass, photography, drawings, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics, mixed media, and furniture. 11am-6pm. Free admission. |
25-26 | 2016 Grand Haven Art Festival, Washington Avenue between Harbor & 3rd Street, downtown Grand Haven. 10am-5pm. Over $15 million in artwork on display. Free admission and parking. |
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26-27 | Beginning Kayak Class, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Wed: 9:30am-2:00pm. Thurs: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. |
26 | Wine and Food Festival 5K Trail Run, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. This 5K run kicks off the annual wine festival, and takes runners through the vineyards and surrounding farmland of the winery. 7pm. Call 616-261-9706 for more info. |
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26 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 28th. 8am-4pm. Admission: $4. Call 616-735-3333 for information. |
28 | Tuesdays in the Park Free Concert Series, Memorial Park, Fennville. 7pm. |
28 | American Legion Band Concerts, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 16th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair to the Henry P. Vander Linde Band Shell for the performance. |
29 | Brown Bag Concert Series, John E.N. Howard Bandshell, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. Join the fun at lunchtime in downtown St. Joseph every Wednesday thru August 31st. Noon-1pm. Free. Jeff Brown performs. |
30 | Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children. 5:30-9pm. Free admission. |
