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Hello Muskegon! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Michigan’s Adventure turns 70, a 50-band street party, and a cat cafe with adoptable floofs + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A summer tradition: Michigan’s Adventure near Muskegon and Whitehall is celebrating its 70th year in 2026, offering over 60 rides including Shivering Timbers, plus WildWater Adventure. The 2026 season runs through Labor Day -- read the full story.
Perfect for beach campers: Grand Haven State Park’s Modern Campground is touted as Michigan’s ultimate beach stay with lakeside sites, sunset pier walks, a boardwalk to restaurants, and a Recreation Passport required for residents -- read the full story.
Live music fills downtown: Grand Haven's Walk the Beat will turn the east side into a 50-band street party Saturday, Aug. 8, with text-to-vote Best Band, prize package, parade entry, and a $5,000 raffle -- catch the band lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Victorian vibes, right here: Been admiring those ornate porches from the sidewalk? This week, Hackley & Hume Historic Site lets you actually step through two restored Victorian homes filled with period detail, then round it out with the Fire Barn Museum’s look at Muskegon’s firefighting past.
Comfort food that hits: For a family-run spot since 2013 serving classic American plates and breakfast all day, Lakeside Cafe keeps things cozy, tasty, and reliably satisfying right off Lake Michigan. Swing by for their Fish Fry Fridays or line up an easy takeout night, and keep them in mind when your next get-together needs crowd-pleasing comfort.
Cats, coffee, community: Muskegon’s first cat cafe, The Whisker Room, lets you sip a legit cup while hanging with adoptable floofs, all while supporting job training for individuals of all abilities through The Arc of the Lakeshore. Drop in when you need serotonin with your caffeine, then leave knowing you helped.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🕊 Unity Festival @ Heritage Landing | Wednesday (8/5) at 11:00 AM – If your summer could use big energy, better lyrics, and fewer cover bands, Unity Festival lines up top Christian artists for a feel-good, lawn-chair friendly gathering. Liberty University National Recruiters will be around for low-key chats and meaningful connections, then get back to the music.
🥾 Tally Ho! Nature Adventure Awaits! @ Museum of History and Science | Thursday (8/6) at 10:00 AM – If you've been waiting for a sign to pry the grandkids off screens, Thatcher Park is hosting a Nature Cat adventure with an easy walk, bark and leaf rubbings, and a little backyard wonder. Ravenna trees, happy grandkids, quietly smug adults.
🏹 Arrows Away Archery @ P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Office (Norton Shores) | Thursday (8/6) at 4:00 PM – Trade screen time for range time at Park Headquarters with an intro to archery for ages 9 and up. Friendly rangers walk you through the basics, safety first, ego second, and yes, pre-registration is a thing. Channel your inner Robin Hood, minus the tights.
🐴 2026 MPHC & Tri-State Pinto Summer of Color @ Muskegon County Fairgrounds (Fruitport) | Saturday (8/8) at 8:00 AM – Head to Muskegon County Fairgrounds for a Summer of Color as Michigan Paint Horse Club teams with Tri-State Pinto. Flashy Paints, Pintos, and all-breed classes under APHA, PtHA, judged by Tim Abler and Stephanie MConnell. Better than mowing the lawn, with hooves for a soundtrack.
🥕 Kids Power of Produce 2026 @ Muskegon Farmers Market | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Bring the littles to the market’s Kids Power of Produce, where ages 3 to 13 sign up on-site and score $5 in tokens each week to spend on fruits and veggies. Plan a little extra time for the hands-on activities, and enjoy sanctioned produce bribery.
🎉 Super Saturday @ Muskegon Museum of Art | Saturday (8/8) at 11:00 AM – Super Saturday brings free general admission to the Muskegon Museum of Art every second Saturday, plus a kids STEAM activity. Each month riffs on a piece from the collection or an exhibit, so you get culture, the kids get glue sticks, and your wallet rests.
🏄 The 8th Annual Great Lakes Surf Festival @ Pere Marquette Beach | Saturday (8/8) at 12:30 PM – Whether you still wax a longboard or prefer cheering from a camp chair, the 8th annual Great Lakes surf fest hits Pere Marquette Beach with freshwater waves, salty attitudes, and no sharks. Pure Muskegon, equal parts boards, camaraderie, and sand in your cooler.
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07 — Muskegon report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 61%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 60%
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