The weather has started to cool down, school is back in session, autumn is around the corner, and there are scores of activities lined up for the weeks ahead. Do you like festivals?<\/p>\n
Below, you\u2019ll find an Irish Music Fest in Muskegon, a Hispanic Heritage Fest in Grand Haven, and an International Festival in Holland. There are walks, bike rides, and the Mt. Baldy Challenge.<\/p>\n
There are fundraisers, movies, concerts, a gem and mineral show, a dance performance, art shows and exhibits, and even an Eco Immersion Explorers program for homeschool students.<\/p>\n
You can also attend sessions that explain what the Girl Scouts organization offers young girls. September offers a wide variety of things to do in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Week 1 (September 1\u20137)<\/strong><\/p>\n Julia Child: A Recipe for Life<\/strong> Farmers Market<\/strong> Farmers Market<\/strong> Farmers Market<\/strong> Farmers Market<\/strong> Farmers Market<\/strong> Farmers Market<\/strong> \u2018Foundations: A Journey Through the Built Environment\u2019<\/strong> Cars for Cancer<\/strong> Labor Day Bridge Walk<\/strong> Labor Day Bridge Walk<\/strong> Labor Day Truck Parade<\/strong> Labor Day Community Walk<\/strong> Monday Morning Movies, Movie Mondays, and Monday Afternoon Movies<\/strong> The Spelling Bee Scavenger Hunt<\/strong> Family Playtime<\/strong> Summer Walking Tours: Downtown Odds & Ends<\/strong> Steampunk Tea Party<\/strong> Custom Figurines: Image to 3D to Paint<\/strong> Recycle Craft: Dry Erase DVD Calendar<\/strong> Free Thursdays<\/strong> Art on the Island Gala<\/strong> Makerspace: SunButter Bird Feeders<\/strong> Tulip City Walls Festival<\/strong> Bird Banding Public Open House<\/strong> Mt. Baldy Challenge<\/strong> Fall Peddler\u2019s Market\/Little Peddler\u2019s Market<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Classics I: Orchestral Fate<\/strong> Week 2 (September 8\u201314)<\/strong> Family Storytime<\/strong> Girl Scout Parent Info Night<\/strong> Sweater Pumpkins<\/strong> Tween Custom Pins<\/strong> Michigan Irish Music Festival<\/strong> Sensory-Friendly Storytime<\/strong> LDL Cinema<\/strong> Tulip City Gem and Mineral Club Show<\/strong> \u00a0 M45 Celebration<\/strong> Lakeshore Harvest Ride<\/strong> Story Time<\/strong> Week 3 (September 15\u201321)<\/strong><\/p>\n Eco Immersion Explorers<\/strong> Whimsical Worlds: Fairy Gardens<\/strong> College Essay Workshops<\/strong> LEGO Lovers Heaven<\/strong> The Makers Nook: Repurposed Book Storage Box<\/strong> Twin Lake History<\/strong> 96th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition<\/strong> Girl Scout Parent Info Night<\/strong> Intro to Improv<\/strong> Koresh Dance Company<\/strong> Dancin\u2019 Through the Decades<\/strong>![](\"https:\/\/www.secondwavemedia.com\/lakeshore\/images\/artontheislandgala.jpg\")
Windmill Island FB page<\/span>Enjoy the beauty of Windmill Island Gardens through inspired artwork created by local artists during the Art on the Island Gala in Holland on Sept. 4.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nMuskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon\u00a0
\nThrough Monday, Sept. 1
\nCost: $8 plus museum admission
\nStep into a replica of Julia Child\u2019s famous TV set. Experience the sights and sounds of Julia\u2019s Kitchen and explore an amazing interactive exhibition of her legacy.
\nDetail: https:\/\/muskegonartmuseum.org\/event\/julia-child-a-recipe-for-life\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nSaugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck
\nFridays through September, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nThis charming and lively event offers a mix of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items. Stands and booths offer everything from honey, herbs, and seasonal fruits and vegetables to locally made jewelry and pottery to woodwork and textiles. Enjoy a sip, a snack, or a meal from the food trucks and coffee roasters.
\nDetails: https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/event\/outdoor-saugatuck-summer-farmers-market-7\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nBeery Field, 8 Center St., Douglas
\nTuesdays through September, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend.
\nChoose from a diverse blend of bountiful offerings, including locally grown produce, plants, and flowers, artisan foods, and more.
\nDetails: https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/event\/douglas-farmers-market-15\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nCivic Center Place, 150 W. Eighth St., Holland
\nWednesdays and Saturdays, through Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nThe farmers market continues outdoors with scores of vendors and local farmers offering freshly picked fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, baked goods, sweet treats, baked goods, gourmet specialty foods, and more.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.holland.org\/event\/holland-farmers-market\/2623\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nCorner of Church and Water streets, Montague
\nSaturdays, through October 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nThe market offers fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade items from local vendors. From seasonal fruits and vegetables to specialty foods and unique crafts, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy. The market also features live entertainment and seasonal events.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/montaguemarketmanager2021\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nChinook Pier, 301 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven
\nWednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nThe market provides farmers and small businesses with an opportunity to sell fresh, Michigan-grown and -produced foods directly to customers. It also serves as a community gathering place to educate and promote healthy living.
\nDetails: https:\/\/visitgrandhaven.com\/grand-haven-farmers-market\/2025-06-04\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nMarket, 242 W. Western Ave., Muskegon
\nTuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through Nov. 29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nStep into a friendly atmosphere brimming with the bounty of Muskegon. Browse stalls overflowing with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, flowers, handicrafts, and baked goods. Music performances add to the lively spirit of the market.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonfarmersmarket.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDekker Huis Museum, 37 E. Main Ave., Zeeland
\nThrough Dec. 31
\nCost: Donation
\nThe built environment surrounds us, shaping our daily lives. This immersive exhibit explores Zeeland\u2019s architectural and infrastructural evolution \u2014 from the first log cabins of Dutch settlers to the modern developments that define the city today.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.holland.org\/event\/exhibition%3a-foundations\/3115\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nCarquest Auto Parts, 5500 Harvey St., Suite 1, Muskegon
\nSunday, Aug. 31, 5-11 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 1, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
\nCost: $10 registration, free to attend
\nJoin the community for this annual event, presented by Different Strokes Car Club, featuring classic cars, live music, and a pin-up contest. All proceeds support the Johnson Family Cancer Center in Muskegon.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.visitmuskegon.org\/labor-day-cars-for-cancer\/10988\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nBeery Field, 8 E. Center St., Douglas
\nMonday, Sept. 1, 8-9:30 a.m.
\nCost: Free
\nThe Douglas Police Department will begin the event with a lead car at 8:15 a.m. The course is to walk the .3 miles from Beery Field to the bridge connecting Saugatuck and Douglas, make a U-turn, and return to Beery Field. The total walk is 0.8 miles. Participants will be awarded with a completion certificate, water, coffee, and doughnuts. Accepted donations will benefit the Saugatuck Recreation Department.
\nDetails: https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/event\/labor-day-bridge-walk\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nThird Street Bridge to Pier, Grand Haven
\nMonday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nGather with family, friends, and neighbors for a bit of exercise. The walk follows the Grand River to the Grand Haven Pier, where participants will turn around and walk back to the Waterfront Stadium. There will be prize drawings at the end of the walk.
\nDetails: https:\/\/visitgrandhaven.com\/event\/grand-haven-labor-day-bridge-walk-2025\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nZeeland to Holland
\nMonday, Sept. 1, 9:15 a.m.
\nCost: Free
\nBring your earplugs and an appetite for big rigs. You\u2019ll see 75 trucks up close, meet the drivers, get some giveaways, and learn about the companies that make West Michigan a great place to work and live. After the parade, there will be a free ice cream social at Civic Center Place.
\nDetails: https:\/\/truckparade.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhite Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau, 124 Hanson St., White Lake
\nMonday, Sept. 1, 10-11 a.m.\u00a0
\nCost: Free to attend
\nThe walk begins at the Hart-Montague Bike Trailhead, where city officials and area leaders walk with the people across the White River Bridge to the WLACVB depot. Participants are welcome to continue on the path, turn around, or stay for healthy refreshments.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.visitmuskegon.org\/labor-day-white-lake-community-walk\/10063\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nMuskegon Area District Library Branches
\nBeginning Sept. 2
\nCost: Free
\nEnjoy family-friendly movies at various branches of the MADL at multiple times. Click the link below to find dates, times, and locations of film screenings. Many other activities are also listed on the MADL events site.
\nDetails: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2sz269ye<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nMuskegon Heights Branch of MADL, 2808 Sanford St., Muskegon Heights
\nTuesday, Sept. 2, all day
\nCost: Free
\nJoin library staff for a fun-filled adventure combining spelling skills with a scavenger hunt through the library. Instead of standing up to spell words, participants will collect letters at various library stations, write them down on their trackers, and unscramble the letters by color to reveal the secret words.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/68779b436d83b22800d88368<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHerrick North Branch, 155 Riley St., Holland
\nTuesday, Sept. 2, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
\nCost: Free
\nDrop-in for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Stop by for a casual playdate with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Age-appropriate toys will be provided.
\nDetails: https:\/\/herrickdl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/689a2f4169d27551e18beaa7<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nWaterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven
\nTuesday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.
\nCost: Free
\nJoin Ellen Paulin, from the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, as she leads you around downtown and shares the strange and quirky stories that make up part of Grand Haven\u2019s odd history. Meet at the Sundial. Registration is required.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.loutitlibrary.org\/calendar\/YEyscrY5HX\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon
\nTuesday, Sept. 2, 5-7 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nAdults and teens are invited to enjoy learning fun facts and tasting a delicious variety of teas with Sam from Cafe Tamaki. Wear your Steampunk best and prepare to face off against an opponent in a tea duel. Registration is required<\/span><\/a>.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.hackleylibrary.org\/event\/steampunk-tea-party-adult-teen\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHerrick Main Branch, 300 S. River Ave., Holland
\nTuesdays, Sept. 2 and 9, 6-8 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nIn this two-part workshop, participants of all ages will explore AI tools to create an image, then turn it into a 3D model using Blender, a free, open-source, professional-grade 3D modeling program. Basic PC skills required. Prior 3D modeling experience is not required but would be helpful.
\nDetails: https:\/\/herrickdl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/689a307a69d27551e18beadc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nLibrary for the Visually & Physically Disabled Branch of MADL, 4845 Airline Road, Muskegon
\nWednesday, Sept. 3, 5:30-7 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nJoin Sax for a fun craft made with recycled materials. This month, create a dry-erase calendar using old DVD cases, paper, and glue. Registration is required.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/68715d84b7a97e36001608e3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nMuskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon\u00a0
\nThursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, and 25, all day
\nCost: Free
\nThese days offer a fantastic opportunity to experience art, learn from docents, and explore the museum. Free admission is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and docent-led tours are available from 1-3 p.m.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonartmuseum.org\/event\/free-thursdays-open-late\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nWindmill Island Gardens, 1 Lincoln Ave., Holland
\nThursday, Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nCome and enjoy the beauty of the island through inspired artwork created by local artists in several categories: photography, plein air, and best of the rest. All of the artwork will be for sale. Works will be evaluated, and prizes will be awarded by judges. There will be a cash bar and appetizers from local caterers.\u00a0
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2765792553617340<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nMuskegon Township Branch of MADL, 1910 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon
\nThursday, Sept. 4, 5-6:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nBe kind to local wildlife this fall with this simple, fun craft, turning a cardboard animal cutout into a safe and tasty treat for local birds. Registration is required.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/6876a74cb7a97e360016aaa6<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDowntown Holland
\nThursday-Saturday, Sept. 4-6
\nCost: Free to attend
\n3Sixty and Eastcore neighbors invite you to enjoy live music, food trucks, and breakdancing performances, plus three days of live mural painting by talented artists from across the Midwest (plus one international guest from the Netherlands).
\nDetails: https:\/\/3-sixty.org\/tulip-city-walls-2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nOttawa Sands County Park, 18280 North Shore Drive, Ferrysburg
\nSaturdays, Sept. 6 and 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nJoin parks staff, master bander Mike Bishop, and others at the Idema Explorers Camp Welcome Center as they catch, band, and release birds migrating through the Lake Michigan Coastal Corridor for the purpose of conservation science. Don\u2019t miss this memorable experience. Registration is encouraged but not required.
\nDetails for Sept. 6: https:\/\/miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com\/AR&FMID=23193000<\/span><\/a>
\nDetails for Sept. 27: https:\/\/miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com\/AR&FMID=23193145<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nOval Beach, 690 Perryman St., Saugatuck
\nSaturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
\nCost: $70-$90
\nEach course will take you through twisted, tree-covered trails, forested dunes, beautiful waterfront vistas, the friendly streets of Saugatuck-Douglas, and to the summit of the tallest dune in town. Every dollar raised from race registration goes directly to support free after-school and summer programs for the youth of the Saugatuck-Douglas community. Register for the half-marathon or join the wait-list for the 10K+ here<\/span><\/a>.
\nDetails: https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/event\/https-mtbaldheadchallenge-com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDowntown Zeeland
\nSaturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nThis open-air lifestyle market features one-of-a-kind vendors peddling their wares, featuring vintage furniture and decor, architectural salvage, farm-to-table treats, handmade specialties, antiques, repurposed finds, and live music. Also presenting will be little kids with big ideas.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.cityofzeeland.com\/331\/Fall-Peddlers-Market<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nThird Annual Car Show<\/strong>
\nFricano\u2019s Muskegon Lake, 1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon
\nSaturday, Sept. 6, noon to 5 p.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nSueno\u2019s Dreamers Car Club invites car owners to downtown Muskegon. Vehicle registration runs from noon to 2 p.m.; all makes and models are welcome, from classic cars and lowriders to trucks and tuners. Food and drink will be available for purchase. There is no registration fee, but donations are encouraged. A portion of proceeds will benefit Sidekicks of West Michigan. Awards will be presented at 4 p.m.\u00a0
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.visitmuskegon.org\/3rd-annual-car-show\/10455\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHomecoming with a Heart<\/strong>
\nMidtown Center, 95 W. 15th<\/sup> St., Holland
\nSaturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
\nCost: $40
\nEnjoy the second annual dinner dance dedicated to bringing the local community together for a night of celebration and support. This will be a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, and a raffle. All proceeds go toward the Momentum Center, to continue its work promoting mental health and meaningful connections. Homecoming attire is encouraged. Buy tickets here<\/span><\/a>.
\nDetails: www.momentumcentergh.org\/homecoming<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nWest Ottawa Performing Arts Center, 3685 Butternut Drive, Holland
\nSaturday, Sept. 6, 7:30-9 p.m.
\nCost: $32
\nRyan Darke, principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, joins the Holland Symphony Orchestra for a lively program featuring Schreker\u2019s \u201cTanz\u201d from \u201cRomantic Suite,\u201d Autiunian\u2019s \u201cTrumpet Concerto,\u201d and Tchaikovsky\u2019s \u201cSymphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64.\u201d Johannes M\u00fcller will conduct, and Dr. Ronald and Jerrie Lynn Gibbs are guest musician hosts. Buy tickets here<\/span><\/a>.
\nDetails: https:\/\/hollandsymphony.org\/events\/classics-i-orchestral-fate\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.secondwavemedia.com\/lakeshore\/images\/lakeshore-harvest-ride.jpg\")
Saugatuck website<\/span>The annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride, which aims to raise funds for a paved, off-road trail from Saugatuck to South Haven, kicks off from Douglas and South Haven on Sept. 13.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nEgelston Branch, 5428 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon
\nMondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, and 29, 9:30-10:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nEnjoy reading, singing, talking, and playing featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement to entertain and educate your children. For ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/687159a9b354fd28002b28a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHerrick North Branch, 155 Riley St., Holland
\nMonday, Sept. 8, 5-6:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nCome to the library to learn what Girl Scouts is all about. Girls in the program build courage, confidence, and character by completing badgework in four categories: life skills, outdoor skills, STEM, and entrepreneurship.
\nDetails: https:\/\/herrickdl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/68779f19e05fe1d6058d3e77<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHolton Branch of MADL, 8776 Holton-Duck Lake Road, Holton
\nTuesday, Sept. 9, 5-6:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nMake adorable pumpkins out of soft sweaters. You don\u2019t need to know how to sew for this fun craft. Staff will show you how. All supplies are provided. Registration is required.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/68779ad7639e1e9694a157f3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHerrick North Branch, 155 Riley St., Holland
\nThursday, Sept. 11, 4-5:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nTweens, join library staff for this special program with Groundworks. Participants will be laser cutting and engraving wooden pins that can then be customized by adding color. Registration is required.\u00a0
\nDetails: https:\/\/herrickdl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/689a3d3d69d27551e18bed72<\/span><\/a>
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\nSpeakers Series: Immigration<\/strong>
\nLake Michigan College, 125 Veterans Blvd., South Haven
\nThursday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program
\nCost: $10, free for students
\nMichigan State law professor David Thronson will break down the legal framework of immigration and analyze its economic impact, particularly in Michigan. The program is preceded by a wine-and-cheese reception.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.southhaven.org\/events\/speakers-series-immigration\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHeritage Landing, 1050 Seventh St., Muskegon
\nThursday-Sunday, Sept. 11-14
\nCost:\u00a0
\nImmerse yourself in vibrant Celtic spirit through world-class music performances, authentic food and drink, and enriching cultural activities for the entire family. There will be an Irish dance competition, a market, a \u201cwee ones area,\u201d a visit from the Celtic canines, and a Catholic Mass.
\nDetails: https:\/\/michiganirish.org\/experience\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHerrick North Branch, 155 Riley St., Holland
\nFriday, Sept. 12, 9:30-10 a.m.
\nCost: Free
\nJoin library staff and practice sensory regulation in a structured environment with a small group of participants. Participants will work on transitions, sensory experiences, and following directions while sharing songs, rhymes, and stories.\u00a0
\nDetails: https:\/\/herrickdl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/689a3d7641789673e1f1833a<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nLoutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven
\nFriday, Sept. 12, 2-4:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nJoin library staff for a screening of \u201cManhattan Short Film Festival: Past Finalists Volume 9,\u201d including highlights from \u201cThe Treatment,\u201d \u201cStupid Boy,\u201d \u201cAn Irish Goodbye,\u201d \u201cVoice Activated,\u201d \u201cThe Blanket,\u201d and more. The film is not rated, run time is 2 hours-plus, and attendees are welcome to bring food and beverages.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.loutitlibrary.org\/calendar\/instances\/5mvWW7e0sr\/<\/span><\/a>
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\nTaste of Downtown Holland<\/strong>
\nDowntown Holland
\nFriday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
\nCost: $100
\nTicket holders to this inaugural event are invited to indulge in an evening of delicious bites, sweet treats, and drinks from downtown establishments, all for a great cause. There also will be live music and a silent auction \u2014 including gift baskets, gift cards, exclusive experiences, and more \u2014 at both the early event and late event. Proceeds will support community events organized and paid for by the city\u2019s Principal Shopping District, including Fall Fest, Parade of Lights, and the Street Performer Series. Buy tickets here<\/span><\/a>.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.holland.org\/event\/taste-of-downtown-holland\/4275\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHolland Township Community Center, 12343 James St., Holland
\nFriday-Sunday, Sept. 12-14
\nCost: $5 for adults, free for children, students, and military and Scouts in uniform
\nThe 55th annual show will feature professional dealers, minerals, exhibits and specimens. There will be jewelry, gems, rocks, beads, sluice, a silent auction, kids\u2019 games, demonstrations, geode cracking, and petoskey stones.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.tulipcity.org\/club-show.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nBrunch on Barclay<\/strong>
\nKids\u2019 Food Basket, 2330 Barclay St., Muskegon
\nFriday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nCost:\u00a0
\nThis vibrant bruncheon and fundraising event at KFB\u2019s new home will feature local, sustainable ingredients prepared by some of Muskegon\u2019s most beloved culinary talents, including Culinary Institute of Muskegon, Pine Street Caf\u00e9, Loui\u2019s Wood Fired Bar + Grill, Stoney Ridge Winery, The Early Owl, and Dr. Rolf\u2019s Barbeque. All proceeds from Brunch on Barclay support Kids\u2019 Food Basket\u2019s work to increase healthy food access, nutrition education and agricultural initiatives for West Michigan kids. Purchase tickets and view sponsorship opportunities at the link below.
\nDetails: https:\/\/kidsfoodbasket.org\/brunch-on-barclay\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nTownship Park, 6676 Lake Michigan Ave., Allendale
\nSaturday, Sept. 13, 8-11:30 a.m.
\nCost: Free to attend
\nThis full-day community celebration includes the Leprino M45 Run, a craft and artisan market, car show, family music, and a food festival in the morning. The afternoon brings carnival rides and a kid zone, live music, and beer and cider tents, with a spectacular drone show at dusk to cap the day of fun.
\nDetails: https:\/\/visitgrandhaven.com\/event\/m45-celebration-car-show\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nBegins at Schultz Park in Douglas and the Kal-Haven Trailhead in South Haven
\nSaturday, Sept. 13
\nCost: $45-$65
\nEnjoy a harvest for your senses by participating in the bike tour that lets you see, touch, smell, and taste the riches of Southwest Michigan. The event glides you through the rolling countryside, where you can visit wineries, cider mills, family farms, orchards, and art studios along the way. Bike routes range from 15 to 67 miles in length. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Blue Star Trail, which aims to build a 20-mile paved off-road trail from Saugatuck to South Haven. The tour includes lunch, snacks, water, and Gatorade. Register here<\/span><\/a>.
\nDetails: https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/event\/annual-lakeshore-harvest-ride\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHeritage Landing, 1051 Seventh St., Muskegon
\nSaturday, Sept. 13, 12:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nJoin Hackley Public Library staff at the Michigan Irish Music Festival for a special Irish-inspired story time.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.hackleylibrary.org\/event\/michigan-irish-music-festival-story-time\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.secondwavemedia.com\/lakeshore\/images\/grand-haven-hispanic-fiesta.jpg\")
Grand Haven website<\/span>The Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, set for Sept. 20 in Grand Haven, features a parade, live music, dance, children\u2019s activities, and food and drink vendors. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nHemlock Crossing Park, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive
\nMondays, Sept. 15, 22, and 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nCost: $45 for Ottawa County residents, $55 for nonresidents
\nThis homeschool program, designed for students ages 9-12, is a hands-on, nature-based program that seeks to develop an understanding of ecological principals while fostering an understanding of the role we play in the natural world.
\nDetails: https:\/\/miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com\/AR&FMID=22765657<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nNorth Muskegon Branch of MADL, 1522 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon
\nMonday, Sept. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nBack by popular demand and now for teens and tweens, this event will provide everything you need to make your own fairy garden and bring a little enchantment to your home, including a pot, live succulent plant, and decorations. Registration is required.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com\/68716198639e1e9694a0a22c<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHerrick Main Branch, 300 S. River Ave., Holland
\nMonday, Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 16, 4-6 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nDrop in to work on your college essays. No matter where you are in the process, library staff are available to help.
\nDetails: https:\/\/herrickdl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/689b45c29d224ba060fb273e<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nHackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon
\nMondays, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nTeens, if you love Legos and Harry Potter, library staff invites you to help build the 10th-largest Lego set, \u201cHogwarts Castle 71043.\u201d Building will start Sept. 15 and continue Oct. 20 and Nov. 17.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.hackleylibrary.org\/event\/lego-lovers-heaven\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nLoutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven
\nWednesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nTake a well-loved book and give it new life by turning it into a storage box. Registration is required.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.loutitlibrary.org\/calendar\/sT9f25KM4H\/instances\/UPicUuLf1F\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDalton Branch of MADL, 3175 Fifth St., Twin Lake
\nWednesday, Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nMeet with members of the Twin Lake Historical Society to share your stories, and photos of your family and the Twin Lake area.\u00a0\u00a0
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/68716351b7a97e3600160a05<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nMuskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon
\nThursday, Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m. opening reception and artist award ceremony
\nCost: Free with admission
\nThe exhibit showcases the work of Michigan artists, from talented beginners to accomplished professionals. It presents a look at the issues, themes, and materials inspiring today\u2019s Michigan artists. Works include painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and installation. The exhibition continues through Nov. 19.
\nDetails: https:\/\/muskegonartmuseum.org\/michigan-contemporary-art-exhibition-opening\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nHerrick North Branch, 155 Riley St., Holland
\nThursday, Sept. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
\nCost: Free
\nCome to the library to learn what Girl Scouts is all about. Girls in the program build courage, confidence, and character by completing badgework in four categories: life skills, outdoor skills, STEM, and entrepreneurship.
\nDetails: https:\/\/herrickdl.bibliocommons.com\/events\/6877a2a2eea0f638de3e1a07<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nSatya Yoga, 439 Butler St., Saugatuck
\nThursday, Sept. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
\nCost: $25
\nBoost your confidence and creativity, learn to trust your instincts, engage your active listening skills, exercise your funny bone, challenge your mind, and live in the moment. No experience needed for this workshop, taught by award-winning educator, actor, and speaker coach Patrick Clark.
\nDetails: https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/event\/intro-to-improv-workshop\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDeWitt Student and Cultural Center, 141 E. 12th St., Holland
\nThursday-Friday, Sept. 18-19, 7:30 p.m.
\nCost: $30 for adults, $26 for seniors\/faculty, $15 for children
\nThe always powerful troupe returns to Hope with \u201cMasquerade,\u201d a collaborative and theatrical work incorporating live singing and dancing. A unique blending of media raises soprano and composer Sage DeAgro-Ruopp and choreographer Roni Koresh higher, creating an immersive experience for audience members. Buy tickets here<\/span><\/a>.
\nDetails: https:\/\/calendar.hope.edu\/event\/koresh-dance-company<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nS.S. Milwaukee Clipper, 2098 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon
\nFriday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m.
\nCost: $100
\nThis inaugural event will transport you back to the 1950s. Enjoy a buffet dinner, a best-dressed contest, raffles, a vintage Soda Bowl, music, dancing, spirits, and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in \u201950s-inspired attire. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Council fo Muskegon.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.visitmuskegon.org\/dancin-through-the-decades-a-50s-fundraiser\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n