Plan Your Muskegon Summer Adventures
Get ready to mark your calendar and plan your Muskegon summer adventures. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, exploring local history, or attending family-friendly events, this guide to seasonal opening dates will help you organize your visit.
We’ve gathered the 2026 opening information for Muskegon County attractions, museums, and seasonal events so you can plan your next adventure with ease.
Muskegon Summer Attraction Opening Dates
Below are Muskegon County attractions organized by type to help you find the activities that fit your summer plans.
Outdoor Attractions & Activities
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Aquastar Cruises – May 21, offering scenic and themed tours on Muskegon Lake and through the Muskegon Channel.
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Lake Express High Speed Ferry – May 1, connecting Muskegon to Milwaukee for day trips or weekend getaways.
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Montague Farmers Market – May 9, featuring fresh produce, local goods, and crafts.
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Muskegon Farmers Market – May 2, bringing fresh local produce, baked goods, art, and live music to downtown Muskegon.
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Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park Adventure Weekends – May 22, offering summer luge rides, ziplining, rock climbing, and more.
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Muskegon South Pierhead Light - May 29, historic 1903 red lighthouse at the end of the south pier.
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White Lake Caboose Museum – May 26, showcasing historic rail travel and local history.
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White River Light Station Museum – May 12, exploring the restored lighthouse and maritime exhibits.
Museums & Historic Sites
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Hackley & Hume Historic Site – May 1, includes Hackley and Hume Historic Homes, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era.
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Meinhardi Museum – May 26, restored early 1900s doctor’s office and apothecary.
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Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry – May 1, highlighting the region’s industrial history.
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Silversides Submarine Museum – May 15, featuring tours of the historic WWII submarine and museum.
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S.S. Milwaukee Clipper – May 15, National Historic Landmark and former passenger/automobile ferry offering tours, onboard exhibits, and events.
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USS LST 393 Veterans Museum – May 2,military museum aboard one of only two remaining LSTs built during WWII.
Family & Seasonal Entertainment
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Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park – May 22, the largest amusement park in the state.
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Michigan’s Adventure Wildwater Adventure Water Park – June 13, perfect for cooling off on warm days, included in Michigan's Adventure admission.
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Muskegon Clippers Baseball – June 5, enjoy collegiate summer baseball at a State of Michigan historic landmark, the oldest active Minor League baseball park in Michigan.
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Getty Drive-In Theater – March 27, showing family favorites under the stars.
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Parties in the Park – May 29, live music, food and family activities at Hackley Park.
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Western Market Chalets – May 23, seasonal shopping and local vendors in small retail spaces.
More Ways to Enjoy Muskegon This Summer
Looking for more ways to enjoy Muskegon this summer? Check our calendar of events for live music, festivals, outdoor activities, and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, there is something for everyone on the Muskegon Lakeshore.
