Happy weekend, Muskegon! In today’s happening-today edition: Coast Guard legacy, a dog adoption series, and a cabaret cruise + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A hometown tradition continues: Grand Haven’s 150-year Coast Guard legacy made it the first official Coast Guard City, USA, and the festival returns in July, drawing thousands to nearby Grand Haven -- explore the Coast Guard legacy.
A local shopping tradition: The 5th Annual Muskegon Township Vendor & Craft Show is happening today at T.S.A. Softball World, featuring more than 60 vendors, the most yet, with unique finds and local businesses -- get the full event details.
A banner season for locals: This spring, West Michigan athletes shattered records as Ravenna captured an MHSAA title, Dylan May became the Bulldogs’ all-time strikeout leader, and Whitehall’s 4x800 relay broke the school record -- read the full recap.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local classic since 1975: If it’s been a minute since you’ve sat down at Hearthstone Bistro, consider this your nudge. Chef-driven, seasonal menus with French, Italian and American comfort, scratch-made soups, and a glass of wine make it a dependable go-to when you want dinner to feel a little special without leaving Muskegon.
Local golf upgrade: If your short game needs a pep talk this week, Muskegon Country Club has that classic Donald Ross layout for members, plus public perks like LiveGolf Studios and the Lake Bluff Grille with legit lake views... an easy way to sneak in swings, dinner, and sunset bragging rights.
Close-to-home camping: Skip the long haul and pitch the tent at Muskegon State Park Beach Campground, where shaded sites sit just behind a big dune and a stairway drops you onto Lake Michigan. Quick hike, sunset swim, sleep to the waves, home in time for Monday coffee.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Muskegon Township Parks and Recreation Vendor and... @ Softball World | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Swing by Muskegon Township for the 5th annual vendor and craft show, now basically our unofficial marketplace. Browse handmade goods, clever gifts, and local treats from folks who actually live here. Come for the shopping, stay for the neighborly gossip, and the surprisingly excellent candles.
🐶 Dog Day of Summer Adoption Series @ Walker's An American Brasserie | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Sun's out, tongues out. Big Lake Humane Society is taking over the patio with adoptable pups, easy summer vibes, and hot dogs that pair well with puppy eyes. Bring the family, support a good cause, and pretend you’re not falling for a new best friend.
🍵 Roaring 20s Tea Event @ Hackley & Hume Historic Site | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – If your inner flapper has been stuck in traffic since 1927, consider this your green light. An elegant afternoon tea with 1920s attire encouraged, proper pours, dainty bites, and conversation you can actually hear. Think sparkle, good china, and zero bathtub gin.
🪚 Epoxy Accent Cutting Boards & Serving Trays @ McLaughlin Community Fellowship | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for epoxy at a 90-minute workshop where you’ll pour, tint, and craft a custom cutting board or tray, materials included. There’s a quick finishing session after it cures, it’s $30, ages 12+, capped at eight, so you might actually hear yourself think.
🧘 Sound Medicine Gong Wash & Solstice Sound Journey @ Rootdown Yoga·Juice·Greens | Saturday (6/20) at 5:30 PM – Whether you swear by sound baths, or need an excuse to lie down, Rootdown's solstice journey brings a wall of 15 gongs, crystal bowls, and chimes. Stand in Tibetan bowls, then sink into a yin and yang rinse. Pillows encouraged, smug serenity optional.
🚗 Father's Day Car Show 2026 @ Advance Auto Parts | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says Father's Day like admiring shiny toys for ten bucks to enter, all makes welcome, bicycles and motorcycles included. Expect trophies galore, including Dad's Choice and the infamous Bear Bait Award, free chili dog lunch, 50s to 70s tunes, and proceeds supporting local veterans.
🚢 Muskegon Civic Theatre Cabaret Cruise @ Aquastar Cruises | Sunday (6/21) at 7:30 PM – Patio weather graduates to open water, with Muskegon Civic Theatre belting show tunes aboard the Aquastar, stars overhead, lake breezes doing their thing. You get views, a proper bar, and brag-worthy photos, the theatre gets a cut of your ticket, and everyone's hair gets character. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Muskegon report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 31%
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