Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

2026 Business for Breakfast Bundles — On Sale Now! 11/6/2025 - 4/30/2026

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:25:40 GMT

SAVE WITH A BREAKFAST BUNDLE! (Formerly known as "Fast Pass")

This all-in-one pass features:

One time payment of $190
Six 2026 Business for Breakfast Tickets (can be used all at once or one for each Business for Breakfast)
Register at any time without an upcharge

“It’s speedy, easy and saves money!” - Bob Lukens

Please note, after purchasing a Breakfast Bundle you'll still need to register for each breakfast. Please see below for instructions on how to utilize your Breakfast Bundle benefit.

2026 DATES: Jan 30 | Feb 27 | April 17 | Sep 18 | Oct 30 | Nov 20

Instructions for using Breakfast Bundle Benefit:

Go to the Event Page
- Visit the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber website
- Navigate to the Events Calendar and select the Business for Breakfast event you’d like to attend.
Click “Register”
Log In to Your Member Account (you must be logged in to use this feature) –
- In the upper right corner, select Log In and enter your business’s username and password.
- Each business has one login and password, please reach out to mlcc@chamber.org if you need this information
Fill out the Registration Contact Page, then click Continue
Select the Member Ticket item, enter the quantity of tickets you need, then click continue
Fill out Attendee Information and click continue to payment
Last step, under “Use Member Benefits” dropdown, select B4B Bundle Pass and update the quantity to the number of passes you want to use. This should zero out the ticket price!
Then click submit registration
- You’ll receive a confirmation email once you’ve registered
- On your main profile in the portal, you can view how many passes you have remaining at any time in the benefits section.

The Art of Comics 2/5/2026 11:00 AM - 5/17/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:57:38 GMT

The Art of Comics celebrates the comic book, exploring the artists who have brought superheroes
and villains to life for generations of readers. The show features over one hundred original comic
drawings from the 1970s to today, including fan favorites like Superman, Supergirl, and The Avengers.
Hollywood movie art, vintage comics, and original comic strip drawings from the 1950s are also on view.
Bringing the action and drama to life are a life-sized Batmobile, Batman costumes from the 1960s, and
1980s, and interactive displays for fans of all ages. Whether you’re visiting old favorites or discovering
comics for the first time, this show is not to be missed.

POW! The Art of Comics Exhibit 2/5/2026 11:00 AM - 5/17/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:48:26 GMT

POW! The Art of Comics celebrates the comic book, exploring the artists who have brought superheroes and villains to life for generations of readers. The show features over one hundred original comic drawings from the 1970s to today, including fan favorites like Superman, Supergirl, and The Avengers.

Hollywood movie art, vintage comics, and original comic strip drawings from the 1950s are also on view. Bringing the action and drama to life are a life-sized Batmobile, Batman costumes from the 1960s, and 1980s, and interactive displays for fans of all ages.

Whether you’re visiting old favorites or discovering comics for the first time, this show is not to be missed!

Exhibition Runs February 5 – May 17, 2026

Join us for a public opening reception for POW! The Art of Comics on Thursdasy, February 5 | 5pm - 8pm. Snacks and a cash bar will be available.

Museum Hours:

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 11 AM to 5 PM
Thursday: 11 AM to 8 PM (free general admission)
Monday: Closed

Free Admission Days:

Every Thursday (thanks to The Meijer Foundation)
Every second Saturday of the month (thanks to Howmet Aerospace)

Future 15 Nomination 3/17/2026 9:00 AM - 4/28/2026 8:00 PM

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:40:36 GMT

Easter Week At Pints & Quarts! 3/31/2026 4:00 PM - 4/5/2026 8:00 PM

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:53:56 GMT

Join us all week 3/31 - 4/5 & enjoy our Easter feature menu! We will be open Easter Sunday from 11am - 8pm as well!

- Pretzel Crusted Walleye $26: roasted garlic yukon mashed potato, beef gravy, garlic braised green beans, cracked mustard cream sauce [gluten free]

- Roasted Garlic Hummus $12: housemade hummus, curry pickled vegetable, sesame seeds, house flatbread [gluten free flatbread available upon request]

- Rangoon Nachos $18: wonton chips, house cheese, imitation crab, alfredo sauce, sweet thai chili sauce, firecracker sauce, sesame seeds, green onion

- Blackened Snapper $24: corn salsa, yukon gold mashed pototo, sauteed spinach, cajun remoulade [gf]

- Pistachio Cheesecake $9: whipped cream [gluten free | sharable]

- Prime Rib Dinner $29: (sunday only) 12oz prime rib, cooked to medium rare, house salad with dressing choice, yukon gold mashed potato, au jus, horseradish cream sauce [no side substitutions]

Business Golf Agreement 3/31/2026 9:00 AM - 8/31/2026 9:00 AM

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:21:36 GMT

Easter Brunch Buffet at Lake Bluff Grille 4/5/2026 10:00 AM - 4/5/2026 4:00 PM

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:37:55 GMT

Hop into our egg-straordinary Annual Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday, April 5, from 10 am–4 pm at Lake Bluff Grille! Enjoy a delightful spread of breakfast favorites, freshly prepared omelets, sliced ham, carved beef, and a variety of appetizers, salads, sides, desserts & more!

Prices:
Adults: $39
Children 5–12: $16
Kids 4 & Under: Free (with adult purchase)
Tax, 20% automatic gratuity & beverages not included in prices.

Reservations are required, so please call us at (231) 755-3737 to save your spot! To help us serve all our guests this holiday, reservations require a credit card to hold your table. Your card will only be charged if your reservation is canceled after 5 pm on Saturday, April 4, or in the event of a no-show on Easter.

Easter Sunday At Pints & Quarts! 4/5/2026 11:00 AM - 4/5/2026 8:00 PM

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:36:21 GMT

We are open Easter Sunday & have an amazing feature menu for you, available all day!

- Pretzel Crusted Walleye $26: roasted garlic yukon mashed potato, beef gravy, garlic braised green beans, cracked mustard cream sauce [gluten free]

- Roasted Garlic Hummus $12: housemade hummus, curry pickled vegetable, sesame seeds, house flatbread [gluten free flatbread available upon request]

- Rangoon Nachos $18: wonton chips, house cheese, imitation crab, alfredo sauce, sweet thai chili sauce, firecracker sauce, sesame seeds, green onion

- Blackened Snapper $24: corn salsa, yukon gold mashed pototo, sauteed spinach, cajun remoulade [gf]

- Pistachio Cheesecake $9: whipped cream [gluten free | sharable]

- Prime Rib Dinner $29: (sunday only) 12oz prime rib, cooked to medium rare, house salad with dressing choice, yukon gold mashed potato, au jus, horseradish cream sauce [no side substitutions]

Spring Break Family Night 4/9/2026 4:00 PM - 4/9/2026 7:30 PM

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:08:45 GMT

Join the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free Spring Break Family Night on April 9. Wear your favorite pajamas or comic book themed outfit and enjoy an evening of art-filled activities, a museum-wide BINGO, and story time in the auditorium. End the night with snacks and an animated movie, seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule:
4-8 PM | Museum BINGO (galleries and exhibitions)
4-6 PM | Art Activity (education studios)
5:15 PM | Story Time with Hackley Public Library (auditorium)
6-7:30 PM | Popcorn & Movie (auditorium)

This event is free and open to the public and is presented in partnership with Hackley Public Library.

Storytime at the Museum 4/9/2026 5:15 PM - 4/9/2026 5:45 PM

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:08:39 GMT

Celebrate Mo Willem’s original illustrations and books with Hackley Public Library’s story time at the Museum! Story time is intended for ages 0-5. In-person story time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere.

Purrs and Read 4/10/2026 3:00 PM - 4/10/2026 4:00 PM

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:12:21 GMT

Purrs and Read with The Whisker Room

In-Person at The Whisker Room Café
Located: 926 2^nd Street, Muskegon, MI 49440

Friday, April 10 from 3:00 – 4:00pm

We’re partnering with The Whisker Room Café to help kids practice and strengthen their literacy skills by reading out loud to their friendly foster kitties!
They’re excited to hear all the stories, and maybe receive some ear scratches!
Registration is required. Call 231-722-8014 to secure a timeslot. Geared toward youth. Free.

Super Saturday - Foam Quilles 4/11/2026 11:00 AM - 4/11/2026 3:00 PM

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:08:50 GMT

Super Saturday is the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy free general admission* to the Museum’s galleries and a FREE kids STEAM activity. Each Super Saturday is inspired by a piece of art from the MMA permanent collection or a current exhibition.

*General admission does not include admission to specialty exhibitions.

April 11
Art Link: “Expressions”
STEAM Activity: Foam Quilles

Coffee Connect - April 2026 - SOLD OUT 4/15/2026 7:45 AM - 4/15/2026 9:00 AM

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:25:31 GMT

Coffee Connect offers participants an opportunity to learn about fellow Chamber members, build relationships, and explore a local coffee shop or Chamber member business. Each event is hosted at a different location, providing a fresh environment every time. It’s an ideal way for Chamber members and business leaders to connect and network.

What to expect:

Coffee Connect is a Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)-based event, allowing Chamber members to interact with one another and learn more about their businesses. Attendees are divided into small groups to discuss a specific topic, rotating three times to meet new people and engage in discussions on new topics.

Bring business cards to keep in touch!

This is a members-only event

Not a member yet? Click Here

Postcard Salon Sale 4/16/2026 5:00 PM - 4/16/2026 7:00 PM

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:08:56 GMT

The annual Postcard Salon challenges artists of all ages and artistic levels to create postcard-sized works of art to display and sell at the Muskegon Museum of Art. The exhibition is a fun way to see local artwork in the museum galleries while supporting the museum through a fundraising sale.

The postcard art will only be available for purchase during the Salon Reception on April 16. All works of art will be available to purchase for $30 each, with the sale being a 50/50 split between the artist and the museum. Custom framing for purchased postcards will be available in the galleries for a small fee, courtesy of the Frame and Mat Shop in Grand Haven.

Heels for Meals & More 4/16/2026 5:30 PM - 4/16/2026 9:00 PM

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:45:45 GMT

AgeWell Services of West Michigan is excited to announce the 11th Annual Heels for Meals & More, taking place Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the beautiful Trillium Event Center in Spring Lake, MI. This signature event, known as “the best party along the Lakeshore”, continues to grow each year thanks to the generous support of community partners, sponsors and enthusiastic guests.

Heels for Meals & More is the only annual fundraiser hosted by AgeWell Services, an organization dedicated to helping adults 60 and older redefine their age through programs that support health and wellness throughout Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. All proceeds from the event play a critical role in supporting our programs, including Discount Dine, Lunch & Activity Centers, Meals on Wheels, SafeSeniors, Senior Community Activities and Senior Medical Transportation.

Mango Habanero Oberon Keg Tapping At Pints & Quarts! 4/17/2026 4:00 PM - 4/17/2026 7:00 PM

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:25:01 GMT

SURPRISE! We acquired a 2nd keg of Mango Habanero Oberon! We sold out so fast, many of you did not get to try it!

Here is you chance! Join us Friday 4/17 at 4pm!

Healthy Kids Day 4/17/2026 5:00 PM - 4/17/2026 7:00 PM

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:43:34 GMT

Join the Muskegon YMCA for Healthy Kids Day, an evening of family fun focused on a healthy mind, body, and spirit! Enjoy crafts, family-friendly games, and healthy snacks. Visit our on-site Mobile Farmers Market and also learn all about the exciting summer ahead with the Muskegon YMCA and YMCA Camp Pendalouan.

The first 50 families to join us will receive a FREE $150 Home Chef meal kit gift card, thanks to our partners at Muskegon Food Collective and Trinity Health.

Date: April 17th
Time: 5–7 PM
Location: McGraft Park, 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon

Free and open to the public, don’t miss out on the fun!

Guitar Romance 4/17/2026 7:30 PM - 4/17/2026

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:15:00 GMT

Guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas is hailed as “the soul of the Spanish guitar.” His passionate performances, filled with flair and emotional depth, captivate audiences. Don’t miss this evocative evening showcasing the finest of classical guitar.

Scott Speck conductor
Pablo Sáinz Villegas classical guitar

Falla Suite No.1 from The Three-Cornered Hat
Piazzolla Tangazo
Rodrigo Soleriana, Suite for Orchestra
Falla Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez

April Business for Breakfast 2026 - SOLD OUT! 4/17/2026 7:30 AM - 4/17/2026 9:00 AM

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:54:06 GMT

April Business For Breakfast: 100 Years of Higher Education

Muskegon Community College: This Century and the Next

Don your blue and gold attire and join Jay the Jayhawk in celebrating MCC’s founding 100 years ago!

Celebrate how MCC has partnered with Business and Industry since its inception
Understand the College's connection to downtown from 1926 to present
Hear how MCC graduates are making an impact on our workforce
Discover the powerful impact the College has on our local economy and what plans are in place to ensure this continues
Learn how your company can benefit from free and half-off tuition programs
Join the party! MCC will share upcoming centennial events!

Speakers:

Dr. John Selmon, MCC President
Dr. Tucker Brown, MCC Provost and Chief Student Services Officer
Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, Dean of Academic Affairs
Dr. Stephanie Briggs, Associate Dean of Workforce and Talent Development
Kristin Tank, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

What to Expect:

An engaging presentation about the past, present, and future of Muskegon Community College and its effects on the Muskegon Lakeshore and beyond
Dedicated networking time before and after the program
Breakfast included

Note: Event price will increase 10 days prior to event date. Price increase does not apply to Breakfast Bundle users.

This event contributes to the "Attract", "Retain", and "Teach" goals of the 2026 Annual Theme: The ART of business.

Varo String Quartet – Classical Chamber 4/18/2026 7:30 PM - 4/18/2026

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:15:04 GMT

Experience the variety of sound that a string quartet can make! The Varo String Quartet – featuring WMS violinists Carmen Abelson and Hannah Christianson – will perform a mix of music, from the innovative works of living composers to classical masterpieces.

RELATED LINKS:
• Read The Varo String Quartet’s bio
• Check out their social account: Instagram

Innovators Summit 2026 4/21/2026 1:00 PM - 4/21/2026 5:00 PM

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:21:43 GMT

Builder License Renewal Class 4/23/2026 1:00 PM - 4/23/2026 4:00 PM

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:34:10 GMT

Lakeshore HBA is offering builder/remodeling members several opportunities to renew their builder’s license in 2026 before the May 31^st deadline. LARA requires that all builders complete 3 Con-Ed hours every three years covering Safety, Legal and Codes. Attendees will earn 3hrs CE credit upon completion of the class.

1 hour Codes with Redfox Inspections

1 hour Legal with Transnation Title

1 hour Safety with MIOSHA

Attendees will earn 3hrs CE credits upon completion of the class. All materials and refreshments will be provided.
REGISTER HERE

Thank You to our Education Sponsor

Pop, Stop, Shop 4/25/2026 10:00 AM - 4/25/2026 3:00 PM

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:49:40 GMT

????? Pop, Stop, Shop Makers Market at the Clubhouse! ???

Pop in, stop awhile, and shop local! Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore Clubhouse (900 W. Western Ave) for a fun, family-friendly indoor makers market celebrating creativity and community.

Browse handmade goods, art, treats, décor, and unique finds from local creators — plus support our Teen Young Entrepreneurs, who have been designing and preparing their own products to sell. It’s real-world business experience in action!

?? Funds raised through this event support BGCML programming and help us continue providing safe spaces, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities for youth in Muskegon.

Bring your friends and family and come shop for a great cause.
? Shop small. Support teens. Strengthen our community.

Calling all makers and creators! Apply to become a vendor today: https://form.jotform.com/260185429421152

Feeding the Soul of the City concert 4/28/2026 12:15 PM - 4/28/2026 12:45 PM

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:15:31 GMT

Our April Feeding the Soul of the City concert will feature the piano duo of Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, who will perform several classical pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries. Aebersold & Neiweem have been described by the Washington Post as "consummate practitioners of pianism." The concert will be on Tuesday, April 28, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in downtown Muskegon. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments willb e served, and attendees may bring a bag lunch and/or covered drink to enjoy before or during the concert.

Member Celebration - Five Star Real Estate North Muskegon 4/30/2026 2:30 PM - 4/30/2026 4:00 PM

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:24 GMT

Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Five Star Real Estate's new North Muskegon office!

Ribbon cutting at 2:30pm