Friday, August 1

Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE GALLERY

The gallery opens a new exhibit the first Friday of every month with a reception to meet the featured artist. Gallery Uptown is located at 201 Washington Ave., Downtown Grand Haven. Reception is held from 5:30-8:30pm; call the Gallery Uptown at (616) 846-5460.

Tuesdays through August 26

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26

TUESDAY’S HISTORY FOR KIDS

Join in the fun. Stop by the museum; learn history while participating in a game or activity.  Program runs from 10-11am during the summer months. Event to be held at the Tri-Cities Museum Akeley Location 200 Washington.  www.tri-citiesmuseum.org , 616-842-0700.

Tuesdays thgouth August 26

June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26

“TUESDAYS IN THE PARK”

Local musicians playing a variety of music in a beautiful outdoor setting of Downtown Grand Haven. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, box lunches, pizza. Music runs from 7-8:30pm. Performances held in Central Park on Washington Street. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council for details go to their web site at www.ghaac.org  THIS IS A FREE EVENT, NO RAIN VENUE.

June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27

BIG BAND DANCES

Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council the Big Band Dances are held every Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 pm in the summer on the Grand River! Cost is $2 per person, call the Arts Council at (616) 842-2285 or www.ghaac.org.

Wedenesdays & Saturdays

June thru October (June 4 thru October 29)

GRAND HAVEN FARMER’S MARKET

Wednesdays and Saturdays under the blue canopy next to Chinook Pier in downtown Grand Haven. Enjoy garden fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, baked goods and so much more. Opens at 8:00 am, Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 616 842-4910.

Thursdays

June thru October (June 5 thru October 9)

SPRING LAKE FARM & GARDEN MARKET

Enjoy this open air market featuring seasonal produce, fresh cut flowers, plants, garden items and more. Open every Thursday from 10am– 3pm, June thru mid October downtown Spring Lake on Church Street just east of the library. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 616 842-4910.

WORSHIP ON THE WATERFRONT

Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium. An evening of Praises & Worship led by a variety of artists for all ages. Sponsored by First Reformed Church. Worship service is from 7:30 - 8:45 pm. http://www.worshiponthewaterfront.org (616) 842-6600. Schedule.

July 25 thru August 3

COAST GUARD FESTIVAL

This annual event is celebrating its 84th year and salutes the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard. The series of events ranges from a 5K and 10 K Road Race through town, free Street Dance, Band concerts, nightly entertainment shows, Water Ski Show, Grand Parade and a magnificent Fireworks display! A GRAND Time in “Coast Guard City, USA”. www.ghcgfest.org or call 1-888-207-2434!

Wednesday through August 27

June 11 thru August 27 (every Wednesday June, July & August)

WHAT IS IT WEDNESDAY

Guess the artifact in the Ekken’s store window exhibit and win a $5 gift certificate to the museums gift shop. Students 16 and under stop by the museum at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 200 Washington, and enter a guess on the artifact each week in the summer. 616-842-0700.

Thursdays through August 28

June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28

“THURSDAYS AT THE POINT”

Local musicians playing a variety of music. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic lunch, etc. Popcorn is served by the Boy & Girl Scouts of Spring Lake for community badge work. Music runs from 7-8:30pm. Performances held at Mill Point Park in Downtown Spring Lake. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council. THIS IS A FREE EVENT. More details found on their web site at www.ghaac.org

August 1 & 2

COAST GUARD CRAFT FAIR (Click for application)

165 exhibitors selling hand crafted products. Food & music, craft fair on the Coast Guard Parade route. Location of fair is Central Park, Friday 9am - 7pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 616 842-4910.

August 4

SNAKE DAY

An event to highlight Michigan Snakes & their importance in our environment. Snake Day is held at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitors Center located in the P.J. Hoffmaster State Park. Event takes place from 10am-3pm on Saturday August 4. Go to the DNR web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr for details about the park or call 231-798-3573.

August 4 thru 10

COOPERSVILLE SUMMERFEST AND THE DEL SHANNON MEMORIAL CAR SHOW

Kids Waterball tournaments, Soap Box Derby, the BEST Talent Show, 3-D Fireworks, Del Shannon Memorial Car Cruise and Show, Mudd Races, 5K Run, Sporting Events, Tractor, Motorcycle, Semi-truck Shows, Farmers Market, Used Book Sales, Sidewalk Sales, Area Wide Garage Sales, Craft Show, Petting Zoo, FREE Concerts, Firetruck/Train/Helicopter/Pony Rides, Carnival, Museum Tours, “Quilt & Their Stories” exhibit and community tours, and FOOD. www.coopersville.com 616-997-5164.

August 11 & 25

January 14 - December 22

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

Join us to learn more about the history of your area. Every 2^nd and 4^th Monday of the month come to the Akeley building at 200 Washington Street to see speakers, films, fashion shows and lectures. Brought to you by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum all programs topics TBA call 616-842-0700 or visit www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

August 15 & 16

DOWNTOWN GRAND HAVEN ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALES

Main Street Grand Haven announces that the Downtown Grand Haven Merchants are holding the famous “Sidewalk” Sales on the street with over 45 stores participating. Music and lots of fun in Downtown Grand Haven. Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm. Located on Washington Avenue from Harbor to Third.

August 15

SOCK HOP

Spring Lake Presbyterian Church will be holding their THIRD annual Sock Hop with professional DJ Greg Martin from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Food Contests, Classic Cars, Fun for the family. $5.00 per person. 12 - 18 years old $3. Under 12 free with adult. In case of rain it will be limited seating inside. Tickets on sale now. All profits go to local mission. Donations to the local food pantry will be collected. All are welcome!

August 16

“ART ON THE RIVER FRONT”

Juried fine art show in its 8 ^th annual with over 40 booths of regional artists, sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council. Art Show will be held at the Grand Haven Municipal Marina Parking lot and Chinook Pier. Hours for the art show are 9-6pm. www.ghaac.org

Thursday, August 21

PERE MARQUETTE ENGINE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Old Fashion Ice Cream Social and tour of the Pere Marquette engine, face painting, games and a sing-a-long. The social runs from 6-8pm at Chinook pier on Harbor Drive. This event is free for all ages. Call the Museum at 616-842-0700 or www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

CITY OF GRAND HAVEN'S 5TH ANNUAL BAYOU PICNIC

East Grand River Park. www.grandhaven.org

Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17

CURATOR’S CHOICE MOVIE NIGHT

Tri-Cities Museum’s Curator invitees you to share an old time movie every 4^th Wednesday of the month. Call for the name of the featured movie. Movie takes place in the Akeley Building, 200 Washington downstairs in activity room. 7pm show time. Call the museum at 616-842-0700, www.tri-citiesmuseum.org