Community-Led Events

Join us for Disability Network West Michigan Block Party Friday, September 19, 2025. 11:00AM - 2:00PM Northeast block of Spring and Clay Ave. Food and Drinks available Raffle Prizes Music Community Partner Booths

200-mile point to point relay race! Navigate through apple orchards and rolling hills, offering a scenic route that showcases the best of Michigan�s fall landscape. From Traverse City to Muskegon, every mile is a celebration of Michigan�s natural beauty and vibrant culture. And did we mention food? Opportunities to sample all that Michigan has to […]

This is a rally and celebration of solar and renewable energy, as part of the national celebration Sun Day. EV car show, solar activities for all ages, and more. For more info go to: sunday.earth

City of the Dead is an annual, family-friendly immersive theater event featuring actors portraying the figures prominent (and not so prominent) from Muskegon history at their burial places in Evergreen Cemetery (391 Irwin Ave.). The event is sponsored by Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraising event for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. It's held in over 600 communities around the country, and we have one right here in Muskegon! Please join us for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Muskegon at Hackley Park on Saturday, October 18! […]

Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Muskegon Farmers Market. We begin at 10 AM with pumpkin decorating and games along with other activities. At 11 AM we have trick or treating at the Farmers Market as well as a visit from some superheroes and princesses. What event would be complete without a […]

Muskegon Polar Plunge

Get ready for a shamrock-filled celebration! The Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Downtown Muskegon on Saturday, March 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM! Join us on Western Ave for a lively morning featuring festive floats, energetic Irish dancers, and toe-tapping music that brings the spirit of Ireland to life. Bring your […]

The Muskegon YMCA is happy to present Healthy Kids Day at McGraft Park. Join us for a fun Friday evening full of activities, snacks and meeting the Muskegon YMCA staff. Learn about our Day Camp programs and other offerings, we will have raffles for prizes and gift cards for the first 50 participants.

STEAM Along the Lakeshore offers a day of interactive and educational activities at various locations including Hackley Park, Hackley Public Library, Lakeshore Fab Lab of MCC, Muskegon Museum of Art, and Muskegon Museum of History and Science. Participants will embark on a journey through these venues, engaging in different STEAM activities tailored for all ages.

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

Get ready to unleash your inner adventurer at the ForeShore Adventure Run – the ultimate 5k obstacle course on the shores of Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, MI! Picture this: you’re racing against the clock, conquering 25 heart-pounding obstacles, all while being mesmerized by the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. It’s not just a run […]

The 2nd Annual Art Show & Fun Walk brings our community together for a morning of movement, creativity, and purpose. Hosted at McGraft Park in Muskegon, the event features a fun walk, local artists and makers, and a silent auction — all supporting Neurofibromatosis (NF) research. What began as a small gathering is growing into […]

The Muskegon Memorial Day Committee is pleased to announce the return of the Downtown Muskegon Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. This tribute to America's fallen heroes kicks off at 9:00 am sharp at the Morris Street Parking Lot. The parade winds its way through downtown Muskegon, traveling up 1st Street, turning right […]

For 42 years, Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution that provides 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.

Muskegon Pub Pedal, a nonprofit organization, organizes an annual event to raise funds for local families in need. We sell t-shirts and solicit donations from local businesses that agree to be sponsored stops. Each year, on the first Saturday after Memorial Day, we embark on a bike ride along the picturesque Muskegon lakeshore bike path. […]

Celebrate Summer Reading with the Hackley Public Library and community partners! Join staff for activities and treats and get signed up for the Summer Reading Program to earn fantastic prizes.

For 42 years, Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution that provides 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.

Muskegon Pride is organizing an LGBTQIA2S+ friendly festival in Muskegon, Michigan on June 6th. The festival will celebrate the diverse and welcoming community of Muskegon while highlighting LGBTQIA2S+-owned businesses, artists, performers, and supporters. "Muskegon Pride Festival and Pride Parade celebrate diversity and love with a unifying spirit. Our city is pleased and privileged to host […]