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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT- CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
DATE OF MEETING: August 27, 2025
TIME OF MEETING: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall Room 204, 933 Terrace St, Muskegon, MI
AGENDA
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of minutes – July 16, 2025
III. CIA Agenda Items – Isabela Gonzalez
A. CIA Financial Statement – July 31, 2025
IV. BID Agenda Items – Isabela Gonzalez
A. BID Financial Statement – July 31, 2025
B. Discussion: Pedestrian Signage
C. Discussion: Holidays in the City
V. Adjourn
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
July 16, 2025
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:02 am by M. Flermoen.
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Lyonnais, E. Bodman, M. Flermoen, C. Castle, M. Smith, R. Jenkins
MEMBERS ABSENT: L. Hopson (E), D. Ghezzi (A), S. Wilson (E)
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Hines, I. Gonzalez, A. Meisch, W. Webster
II. Approval of Minutes – M. Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from June 18, 2025.
Supported by M. Smith with all in favor.
III. CIA Financial Statement – June 30, 2025 – I. Gonzalez. As of June 30, 2025, the fund balance is
$60,045.26. As a reminder, at the December 2024 meeting, the board approved a transfer of up to
$15,213.00 to the Lakeside BID to cover additional expenses. This transfer will be made on an as-
needed basis. M. Smith made a motion to accept the Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority
financial statement as of June 30, 2025 and supported by E. Bodman. Roll call was taken.
Ayes: M. Lyonnais, E. Bodman, M. Smith, C. Castle, R. Jenkins, M. Flermoen
Nays: None
IV. A. BID Financial Statement– June 30, 2025 – I. Gonzalez - As of June 30, 2025, the fund balance is
$22,398.65. You may recall the assessment fund shortfall of $4,207.76, which was officially posted as of
June 30, 2025. M. Smith made a motion to accept the Lakeside BID financial statement as of June 30,
2025 and supported by C. Castle. Roll call was taken.
Ayes: M. Lyonnais, E. Bodman, M. Smith, C. Castle, R. Jenkins, M. Flermoen
Nays: None
B. Billboard advertising - The Lakeside District Association (LDA) recently purchased several billboards
around Muskegon County at a discounted rate for advertising later this year. There is one “saved” in
the event the BID/CIA would like to participate. Staff is gauging interest among board members. While
this was for discussion only, it was agreed to secure and vote on. R. Jenkins made a motion to approve
the extension of the billboard program for November to December, supported by M. Smith. Roll call
was taken.
Ayes: M. Lyonnais, E. Bodman, M. Smith, C. Castle, R. Jenkins, M. Flermoen
Nays: None
C. Due to increased demand for pedestrian signage at Pere Marquette Beach, the City has removed
crosswalk signage from Lakeshore Drive. Staff has reached out to Public Works to better understand
the cost of the BID/CIA investing in their own signage. – Discussion Only
V. Adjournment at 10:08 am
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Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority
Agenda Items III-A for August 27, 2025
Financial Statement as of 7-16-2025
Requesting Party: City Economic Development
Outline of Request: Staff is asking the Lakeside CIA to review and accept the CIA
financial statement as of July 31, 2025.
Staff Comments: As of July 31, 2025, the fund balance is $60,045.26.
As a reminder, at the December 2024 meeting, the board approved a transfer of up to
$15,213.00 to the Lakeside BID to cover additional expenses. This transfer will be made
on an as-needed basis.
Staff Recommendation: To accept the Lakeside CIA financial statement as of July 31,
2025.
Suggested Motion: I move to accept the Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority
financial statement as of July 31, 2025.
LAKESIDE CIA FINANCIAL FOR 07/31/2025
Revenues 2024 ACTUAL 2025 BUDGET 31-Jul-25
Special Assessments $ 22,198.00 $ 37,103.00 $ 36,584.00
Interest Income $ 97.88 $ 75.00 $ 36.91
Total $ 22,295.88 $ 37,178.00 $ 36,620.91
Expenses 2024 ACTUAL 2025 BUDGET 31-Jul-25
Landscaping $ - $ - $ -
Holiday Decorations $ - $ - $ -
Snow Removal $ - $ - $ -
Contingency $ - $ - $ -
Transfer to Lakeside BID $ 6,374.17 $ 15,213.00 $ -
Advertising $ - $ - $ -
Total Expenses $ 6,374.17 $ 15,213.00 $ -
Net Rev/Expenses $ 15,921.71 $ 21,965.00 $ 36,620.91
Fund Balance at Beginning of Year $ 7,502.64 $ 23,424.35
Fund Balance at End of Year $ 23,424.35 $ 60,045.26
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Lakeside Business Improvement District
Agenda Items IV-A for August 27, 2025
Financial Statement as of 7-16-2025
Requesting Party: City Economic Development
Outline of Request: Staff is asking the Lakeside BID to review and accept the BID
financial statement as of July 31, 2025.
Staff Comments: As of July 31, 2025, the fund balance is $22,706.65.
Additionally, a duplicate payment of $200 was made to Muskegon Ax Throwing in error.
The business has connected with us, and soon the amount will be repaid.
Staff Recommendation: To accept the Lakeside BID financial statement as of July 31,
2025.
Suggested Motion: I move to accept the Lakeside Business Improvement District
financial statement as of July 31, 2025.
LAKESIDE BID FINANCIAL FOR 07/31/2025
Revenues 2024 ACTUAL 2025 BUDGET 31-Jul-25
Special Assessments $ 22,239.23 $ 21,645.23 $ 22,448.23
Interest Income $ 69.66 $ 150.82 $ 3.25
Grant (MML Foundation) $ - $ -
Lakeside District Assoc. (split cost Christmas) $ - $ -
Lakeside Neighborhood Assoc. $ - $ - $ -
Fall Festival $ 800.00 $ - $ -
Transfer from General fund for Snow Removal $ - $ 3,266.00 $ 3,920.00
Intended CIA Transfer $ 6,374.17 $ 15,212.94 $ -
Total $ 29,483.06 $ 40,274.99 $ 26,371.48
Expenses 2024 ACTUAL 2025 BUDGET 31-Jul-25
Landscaping $ - $ 1,000.00 $ -
Holiday Decorations $ 3,297.36 $ 1,000.00 $ -
Snow Removal $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ -
Transfer to DDA $ 600.00 $ - $ -
Fall Festival Expenses/Events $ 3,497.99 $ 12,000.00 $ 2,395.00
Advertising $ 7,156.30 $ 6,279.00 $ 1,283.70
Total Expenses $ 37,551.65 $ 43,279.00 $ 3,678.70
Net Rev/Expenses $ (8,068.59) $ (3,004.01) $ 22,692.78
Fund Balance at Beginning of Year $ 8,082.46 $ 13.87
Fund Balance at End of Year $ 13.87 $ 22,706.65
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GL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR CITY OF MUSKEGON
From 01/01/2025 to 07/31/2025
Date JNL Type Description Reference # Debits Credits Balance
01/01/2025 231-000-001 CASH IN BANK BEG. BALANCE 23,424.35
01/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011096 9.76 23,434.11
02/28/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011147 9.76 23,443.87
03/06/2025 GJ JE TAX CAPTURE FOR LAKESIDE CIA 0000010956 36,584.00 60,027.87
03/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011233 17.39 60,045.26
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 60,045.26
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 36,620.91 60,045.26
01/01/2025 231-000-399 FUND BALANCE UNRESERVED BEG. BALANCE (29,750.24)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin (29,750.24)
07/31/2025 END BALANCE (29,750.24)
01/01/2025 231-000-402 PROPERTY TAX BEG. BALANCE 0.00
03/06/2025 GJ JE TAX CAPTURE FOR LAKESIDE CIA 0000010956 36,584.00 (36,584.00)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 36,584.00 0.00
01/01/2025 231-000-665-004970 INCOME TAX-PENALTY & INTEREST BEG. BALANCE (48.28)
01/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011096 9.76 (58.04)
02/28/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011147 9.76 (67.80)
03/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011233 17.39 (85.19)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 36.91 0.00
01/01/2025 231-717-801 BUDGETED CONTRACTUAL SERVICES BEG. BALANCE 0.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 231-717-995 BUDGETED OTHER FINANCING USES BEG. BALANCE 0.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 231-717-995-200000 BUDGETED OTHER FINANCING USES BEG. BALANCE 6,374.17
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-001 CASH IN BANK BEG. BALANCE 13.87
01/15/2025 GJ JE RECORD TRANSFER LAKESIDE BID SNOW REM 0000010797 3,920.00 3,933.87
01/17/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 01/17/2025 225.00 3,708.87
01/24/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 01/24/2025 375.00 3,333.87
01/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011096 0.70 3,334.57
02/28/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011147 1.39 3,335.96
03/28/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 03/28/2025 1,100.00 2,235.96
03/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011233 1.16 2,237.12
04/02/2025 GJ JE TO POST LAKESIDE BID COLLECTIONS 0000011077 16,645.47 18,882.59
05/15/2025 CR RCPT CASH IN BANK 792.00 19,674.59
05/30/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 05/30/2025 200.00 19,474.59
06/06/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 06/06/2025 895.00 18,579.59
06/13/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 06/13/2025 683.70 17,895.89
06/20/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 06/20/2025 200.00 17,695.89
06/30/2025 GJ JE DIST OF FUNDS FROM 2024 SETTLEMENT 0000011370 4,702.76 22,398.65
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 22,398.65
07/29/2025 CR RCPT CASH IN BANK 308.00 22,706.65
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 26,371.48 3,678.70 22,706.65
01/01/2025 286-000-018 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BEG. BALANCE 0.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-202 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BEG. BALANCE 0.00
01/07/2025 AP INV MY SOCIAL NETWORTH LLC 0663 375.00 (375.00)
01/14/2025 AP INV LOUISE HOPSON 4TH QTR MEDIA 225.00 (600.00)
01/17/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 01/17/2025 225.00 (375.00)
01/24/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 01/24/2025 375.00 0.00
03/10/2025 AP INV GABRIELLE ANNE MILLER 1A 1,100.00 (1,100.00)
03/28/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 03/28/2025 1,100.00 0.00
05/10/2025 AP INV MUSKEGON AXE THROWING 7B3644D7-0002 200.00 (200.00)
05/21/2025 AP INV MUSKEGON AXE THROWING 7B3644D7-002 200.00 (400.00)
05/30/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 05/30/2025 200.00 (200.00)
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GL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR CITY OF MUSKEGON
From 01/01/2025 to 07/31/2025
Date JNL Type Description Reference # Debits Credits Balance
06/03/2025 AP INV CARIBOU SERVICES, INC I53507 895.00 (1,095.00)
06/03/2025 AP INV LAWSON PRINTERS, INC. 102944 683.70 (1,778.70)
06/06/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 06/06/2025 895.00 (883.70)
06/13/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 06/13/2025 683.70 (200.00)
06/20/2025 CD CHK SUMMARY CD 06/20/2025 200.00 0.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 3,678.70 3,678.70 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-399 FUND BALANCE UNRESERVED BEG. BALANCE (21,491.17)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin (21,491.17)
07/31/2025 END BALANCE (21,491.17)
01/01/2025 286-000-451 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BEG. BALANCE (594.00)
04/02/2025 GJ JE TO POST LAKESIDE BID COLLECTIONS 0000011077 16,645.47 (17,239.47)
05/15/2025 CR RCPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 792.00 (18,031.47)
06/30/2025 GJ JE DIST OF FUNDS FROM 2024 SETTLEMENT 0000011370 4,702.76 (22,734.23)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/29/2025 CR RCPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 308.00 (308.00)
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 22,448.23 (308.00)
01/01/2025 286-000-665-004970 INTEREST INCOME BEG. BALANCE (40.27)
01/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011096 0.70 (40.97)
02/28/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011147 1.39 (42.36)
03/31/2025 GJ JE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0000011233 1.16 (43.52)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 3.25 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-684 MISC. & SUNDRY BEG. BALANCE (800.00)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-699 OPERATING TRANSFERS IN BEG. BALANCE 0.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-699-100000 OPERATING TRANSFERS IN BEG. BALANCE 0.00
01/15/2025 GJ JE RECORD TRANSFER LAKESIDE BID SNOW REM 0000010797 3,920.00 (3,920.00)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 3,920.00 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-699-200000 OPERATING TRANSFERS IN BEG. BALANCE (6,374.17)
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 286-000-699-500000 OP. TRANS FROM ENTERPRISE FUND BEG. BALANCE 0.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 286-704-801 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES BEG. BALANCE 28,685.74
01/07/2025 AP INV MY SOCIAL NETWORTH LLC 0663 375.00 29,060.74
01/14/2025 AP INV LOUISE HOPSON 4TH QTR MEDIA 225.00 29,285.74
03/10/2025 AP INV GABRIELLE ANNE MILLER 1A 1,100.00 30,385.74
05/10/2025 AP INV MUSKEGON AXE THROWING 7B3644D7-0002 200.00 30,585.74
05/21/2025 AP INV MUSKEGON AXE THROWING 7B3644D7-002 200.00 30,785.74
06/03/2025 AP INV CARIBOU SERVICES, INC I53507 895.00 31,680.74
06/03/2025 AP INV LAWSON PRINTERS, INC. 102944 683.70 32,364.44
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 3,678.70 0.00
01/01/2025 286-704-995 BUDGETED OTHER FINANCING USES BEG. BALANCE 0.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
01/01/2025 286-704-995-200000 BUDGETED OTHER FINANCING USES BEG. BALANCE 600.00
07/01/2025 25-26 Fiscal Year Begin 0.00
07/31/2025 END BALANCE 0.00
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Lakeside Business Improvement District
Agenda Items IV-B for August 27, 2025
Pedestrian Signage Donation
Requesting Party: City Economic Development
Outline of Request: N/A
Staff Comments: After discussions with the City’s Traffic Department, the City has
agreed to accept a donation from the Lakeside BID/CIA for Lakeshore Drive pedestrian
signage. In exchange, the City will handle the replacement, storage, and placement of
signs at crosswalks along Lakeshore Drive.
Staff Recommendation: N/A
Suggested Motion: Discussion Only
Quote Number: 66803
Expiration Date: 7/5/2025
Customer #: NEW
Division: Safetysign
Bill To: Ship To:
Donald Nunez Donald Nunez
1350 E. Keating Ave 1350 E. Keating Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442 Muskegon, MI 49442
donald.nunez@shorelinecity.com
Job :
Tag :
Ship Via: Payment Method Salesperson
TRUCK VISA-MC-DC Zachary
Customer PO Number Tax Exempt Tax Nexus Established
Yes Yes
Ord Qty Color Item Number / Description Unit Price Extended Price
X5652
20 KIT - YIELD to Pedestrian Panel 12 x 36" + Base
$319.75 $6395.00
Print Date: 6/5/2025 Subtotal: $6395.00
Print Time: 9:02:28 AM Tax: $0.00
Page No. 1 Freight: $983.25
Special Instructions: Quote Total: $7378.25
Dock/ForkLift: Yes
Appointment: Yes
Limited Access: Yes
Beyond Front Door No
Printed by: Zachary
Lakeside Business Improvement District
Agenda Items IV-C for August 27, 2025
Holidays in the City
Requesting Party: City Economic Development
Outline of Request: N/A
Staff Comments: The City Communications team is preparing promotional materials for
this year’s winter holiday events. If there are any activities, dates, or events happening in
Lakeside, now is the time to bring them forward so we can discuss, prepare, and include
them.
Staff Recommendation: N/A
Suggested Motion: Discussion Only
Blue Copy = 2024, Black Copy = 2025, Red = 2025 Questions
2025 HOLIDAYS IN THE CITY EVENTS/DETAILS Yellow cell = City of Muskegon event
Event Organization/Business 2025 Date(s) Time Location Brief Description (30 character limit for 2025) Ticketed?
All of this information is for public consumption :) 30 character limit for 2025
Festive First Day Sat, November 29, 2025 Downtown Muskegon and Lakeside Business
Small Business Sat City- Econ Dev (Jocelyn) Sat., Nov 29, 2025 All Day District TBD N
Teddy Bear Trail Muskegon Museum of Art Sat, Nov29, 2025 9 - 11 AM Downtown Muskegon Donuts, teddy bear check-ups and more Y
Holiday Artisan Market Greater Muskegon Woman's Club Sat., Nov 29, 2025 10 AM - 3 PM Greater Muskegon Woman's Club Eclectic variety of items created by local artists N
Hot Cocoa Hop & Santa at the Museum Muskegon Museum of Art Sat., Nov 29, 2025 11 AM - 2 PM Muskegon Museum of Art Santa, hot cocoa, and holiday crafts N
Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours Kick-off Lakeshore Museum Center Sat., Nov 29, 2025 3pm-7pm Hackley and Hume Historic Site Self-guided tours & kids crafts Y
Polar Express Train Rides City- Parks & Recreation Sat., Nov 29, 2025 3-9 PM Hackley Park / Clay Ave Take a ride on the holiday themed train N
Letters to Santa City- Parks & Recreation AND Hackley Public Library Sat, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec. 16 5:30 - 6:30 PM Hackley Park Leave your address to get a letter back N
Community Holiday Tree Lighting City- Parks & Recreation Sat., Nov 29, 2025 6:00 PM Hackley Park Carols, lights, cocoa and more festive cheer N
Augmented Reality Games in Hackley City- Parks & Recreation Sat, Nov 29, 2025 - Sun, Jan 4 all day Hackley Park TBD N
Lumberjacks Hockey Game Lumberjacks Sat., Nov 29, 2025 6:00 PM Trinity Health Arena Glow Night Y
GLOW Lighting Event Lakeshore Legacy Project Sat., Nov 29, 2025 After Tree Lighting Downtown Muskegon Experience the magic of downtown lights N
Nightcaps in the Social District Social District (Deborah) Sat., Nov 29, 2025 until 11 PM Downtown Muskegon Special cocktails and mocktails available N
Season Long Celebrations (Multi-day events this season)
Hackley Park Holiday Decorations City- Parks & Recreation Sat., Nov 29 - January 4 Dusk - 11 PM Hackley Park Come see the new signing tree display N
Winter Farmers Market Muskegon Farmers Market Sats Dec - Apr 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Muskegon Farmers Market Seasonal goods, gifts, coffee, baked goods and more N
Augmented Reality Games in Hackley - tbd City- Parks & Recreation Sat, Nov 29, 2025 - Sat, Dec 6, 2025 Hackley Park TBD N
Art Nouveau: Age of Elegance Muskegon Museum of Art Oct 2, 2025 - Jan11, 2026 Varies Muskegon Museum of Art Rare Art Nouveau posters, ceramics & furniture Y
Festival of Trees Muskegon Museum of Art Nov 25, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 Varies Muskegon Museum of Art Over 20 unique trees created by local designers Y
Singing Christmas Tree Mona Shores 12/5/24-12/7/24 Varies Frauenthal Center 40th Year of America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree Y
Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours Lakeshore Museum Center Every Sat in Dec 6, 13, 20, plus Dec 27 and 28 3pm-7pm Hackley and Hume Historic Site Festive, self-guided, holiday house tours Y
Lumberjacks Hockey Game Lumberjacks Dec 5 (7PM), 6 (6PM), and 28 (3PM) See Dates Trinity Health Arena 5th= Teddy Bear Toss, 6th= Holiday Palooza, 28th=Beach Day Y
Bright Star Muskegon Civic Theatre Novr 21 - Dec 7 Evenings 7:30, Matinees 3:00 Beardsley Theater Heartfelt musical of love, loss & redemption. Y
Light Up The Lakeshore City - Parks & Recreation Public Votes: Dec 5 -15 Dusk - 11 PM City of Muskegon View light displays around the city and vote for your favorite N
One-Time Holiday Events & Activities
Holiday Door Mat Painting Class City - Parks & Recreation Thur, Dec 4, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 PM McGraft Park Create festive door mats with treats & fun!
Ugly Sweater Open Skate City- Parks & Recreation Sunday, December 7, 2025 1 PM - 2:30 PM Trinity Health Arena Wear one & get $1 off your $5 admission Y
High-iday Cheer IndiGrow Friday Dec 5, 2025 5pm-7pm IndiGrow- 639 W Clay Ave Gift wrapping, card making, coloring, and more. 21+ ONLY N
Cocktails & Candy Canes The Arc Muskegon Fri, Dec 6, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Adelaide Pointe Annual fundraiser for individuals with developmental needs Y
Hackley & Hume Holiday Tea Lakeshore Museum Center Sat, Dec 6, 2025 11:00 AM Hackley and Hume Historic Site Holiday Tea & House Tour Y
Clickity Clack Ho Ho Ho The Block Sat, Dec 6, 2025 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM The Block WMS brass plays fun holiday show for kids ages 3–8! Y
Holidays in Lakeside Lakeside BID Sat, Dec 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Lakeside Business in Lakeshore Dr Carriage rides, Santa, music, cookies & shopping Y
Holiday Take & Make Kits Hackley Public Library Begins Dec 1 Hackley Public Library Pick up youth craft kits from HPL N
Breakfast with Santa The Lake House Waterfront Grille Sat, Dec 7, 2024 9 AM - 12 PM The Lake House Waterfront Grille TBD Y
Santa at the Brewer's Lounge Pigeon Hill Sat, Dec 6, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Brewer's Lounge Enjoy your favorite pour with the jolly man himself N
Will do different date than Lakehouse Grill, flexible (6th
Breakfast with Santa City- Parks & Recreation 9:30 AM - 11 AM McGraft Park Magical Breakfast with Santa, crafts & holiday fun Y
or the 13th)
Open Mic Night Hackley Public Library Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 5:30 - 7:30 PM Hackley Public Library Community talent sharing N
Farmers Market Holiday Event
Evening of Elegance Greater Muskegon Woman's Club Thur, Dec 11, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Greater Muskegon Woman's Club Dinner with live music and beautifully decorated tables. Y
Paul Keller Quintet – A Jazzy Christmas The Block Sat, Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM The Block Paul Keller Quintet brings lively holiday jazz & swing Y
Santa Bar Crawl Social District Saturday, December 13, 2025 12 PM - 5 PM Downtown Muskegon Dress up as Santa, Mrs.Claus or elves and join the fun N
Cookie Crawl DDA and Farmers Market Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10 AM - 8 PM Downtown Muskegon Grab your pre-ordered cookie tin to enjoy your cookies Y
Hub for the Holidays Family Financial Credit Union Sat, Dec 14, 2024 10am-2pm Family Financial Credit Union TBD Y
The Nutcracker Ballet Frauenthal Center Sat, Dec 13, 2025 4:00 PM Frauenthal Center TBD Y
Super Sat & Hot Cocoa Hop Muskegon Museum of Art Sat, Dec 14, 2024 11 AM - 2 PM Muskegon Museum of Art TBD Y
Holiday Story Time Hackley Public Library TBD 10:30 AM Hackley Public Library TBD N
Lakeside After Hours Lakeside BID Thur, Dec 18,2025 5-8 PM Lakeshore Drive Holiday stroll with cocktails, deals & festive decor N
Home for the Holidays - Around the World West Michigan Symphony Friday, Dec 19, 2025 7:30 PM Frauenthal Center Holiday joy with WMS, choirs, sing-along & Santa Y
Santa at Hackley Library Hackley Public Library Sat, November 29, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM Hackley Public Library Take pictures with Santa N
Winter Cookie Decorating Hackley Public Library Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 PM Hackley Public Library Limited cookie kits for kids N
Free Family Movie Days | The Polar Express Frauenthal Center Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 3:00 PM Frauenthal Center TBD N
New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks Display Lakeshore Legacy Project Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 8:00 PM Western Ave and 4th St TBD N
High-iday Cheer IndiGrow Friday Dec 5, 2025 5pm-7pm IndiGrow- 639 W Clay Ave Gift wrapping, card making, coloring, and more TBD. 21+ ONLY N
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