Friday, September 5

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.

Wedenesdays & Saturdays through October 29

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 through October 9

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.

September 8 & 22

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

Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14

BEST

Every 2^nd Sunday of the month at 2:00pm Business Employees share Tales- Each month a different business is featured and employees are invited to share their experiences. Tri-Cities Historical Museum at 200 Washington Street, call 616-842-0700 for details or www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

September 19 thru 21

GRAND HAVEN SALMON FESTIVAL

Grand Haven Salmon Festival is a weekend festival slated for September 19-21. The outdoor-waterfront festival features live jazz music; Michigan wine tasting pavilion featuring South Michigan’s top wineries and grape stomping; gourmet salmon cook-off contest; fall harvest beer & entertainment pavilion; downtown merchant market; fine art fair on the waterfront; Big King Salmon fishing contest with weigh-in/awards ceremony; mouth-watering food and beverage treats at the Fresh Catch Fish Boil; Grand Haven historic displays through the Tri-Cities Museum; hands-on children’s nature-themed arts & crafts activities; and educational, environment-focused exhibits, displays, workshops—and more! www.visitgrandhaven.com 1-800-968-0894.

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

EASTOWN FALLFEST

Grand Haven Area Arts Council Building, 1045 Columbus St., Grand Haven. A celebration of what Eastown Grand Haven has to offer including local food, artist and community! All are welcome to attend. www.eastowngrandhaven.com. Fallfest runs from Noon - 6 pm, call the Grand Haven Area Arts Council for details at (616) 842-2285.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Downtown Grand Haven. To show our appreciation to the community, the Main Street DDA and Grand Haven businesses will host the second annual Centennial Celebration, from 10 - 3 pm. Fun for the whole family, there will be drawings, music, food and many activities for the kids. Sponsored by Grand Haven Main Street DDA (616) 844-1188.

September 27 & 28

September 27o-28, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

THE FAMOUS PUMPKIN TRAIN

Celebrate Halloween aboard the train with the Great Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Little Crow. Eva Swietec from the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and her wacky cast perform family friendly music, song and jokes written especially for our younger riders. One FREE pumpkin with each paid child’s ticket. No Reservations. Over 300 seats are available for each train, but to ensure a seat aboard the train of your choice, it is recommended to purchase advanced tickets. An Advanced Ticket Sales Registration Form is available at www.coopersvilleandmarne.org or at the Ticket Station, 311 Danforth Street in Historic Downtown Coopersville on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:30am-2:30pm. It is generally recommended that riders arrive 20-30 minutes prior to departure. Adults $14.50, Children 2-12 $10, Seniors $13.50, Under 2 free. Train departure at: 11am & 1pm on Saturdays and 1 & 3pm on Sundays. 616-997-7000.