; What is Holidays in the City? Holidays in the City is a collaboration between the Downtown Development Authority, the City of Muskegon, and business owners to bring you the very best of our downtown during the holiday season. Every weekend from Thanksgiving through Christmas, there are fun and exciting holiday events taking place! Explore below all the great things downtown Muskegon has to offer this holiday season! Dine downtown Shop downtown 2021 Holidays in the City Map ; The Kick-Off Holidays in the City kicks off on November 27 with Small Business Saturday and the community Christmas tree lighting in Hackley Park. Small Business Saturday Holidays in the City first began over 10 years ago with the start of Small Business Saturday and is still the kick-off event! Downtown Muskegon prides itself on the abundunce of local shops and resturants, so come on down on November 27 and shop local! Hackley Park Tree Lighting Santa and his reindeer will make a special visit to Hackley Park for the community Christmas tree lighting on November 27! Holiday activities will begin with the Hackley and Hume Holiday Tours Kick-Off at 2pm. Enjoy tours of the Hackley and Hume historic sites, ornament decorating, cookies, and hot chocolate! Santa’s reindeer will be available to meet outside of the Hackley Public Library on Third Street starting at 4:30pm. Santa himself will arrive at Hackley Park to receive the keys to the city and light the Christmas tree at 6pm. Christmas Lights After the tree lighting, join us to view the NEW holiday lights on Western Avenue! ; Events Every Christmas Story Ever Told Presented by the Muskegon Civic Theatre November 19 – December 5 Festival of Wreaths Downtown Muskegon Wreath Walk November 24 – December 5 Holiday Tours Experience the Hackley & Hume homes on Saturdays during the holiday season November 27 – December 29 2pm-7pm Small Business Saturday Shop Local in the Lakeside District November 27th, 10am – 5pm Christmas Tree Lighting Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with Reindeer in Hackley Park Saturday, November 27 4:30pm – 6:30pm Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Madison Flaunt Your Flannel Night Friday, November 26 7:10pm Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Madison Saturday Night Fever Saturday, November 27 7:10pm Singing Christmas Tree Presented by Mona Shores High School Choir December 1 – 3 7:00pm December 4 3:00pm & 7:00pm Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Cedar Rapids Teddy Bear Toss Friday, December 3 7:10pm Holidays in Lakeside Enjoy holidays in the Lakeside District Saturday, December 4 10am – 5pm Hanukkah History & Traditions Presented by the Lakeshore Museum Center Saturday, December 4 2:00pm – 4:00pm Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Cedar Rapids Margaritaville Saturday, December 4 7:10pm Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Cedar Rapids Princess & Hero Night Sunday, December 5 4:00pm Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party Concert at the Frauenthal Monday, December 6 7:30pm Christmas Cookie Traditions Presented by Hackely Public Library Tuesday, December 7 6:00pm Holiday Little Learners: STEAM Learn & Play Presented by the Lakeshore Museum Center Thursday, December 9 10:00am – 11:00am Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Team USA U17 Ugly Sweater Night Friday, December 10 7:10pm Home for the Holidays Presented by the West Michigan Symphony Friday, December 10 7:30pm Downtown Cookie Crawl Presented by the City of Muskegon Saturday, December 11 10am – 8pm Indoor Holiday Market Presented by Pigeon Hill Saturday, December 11 11:30am – 4:00pm A Christmas Celebration Concert at the Frauenthal Saturday, December 11 7:00pm Ugly Sweater Party Presented by Pigeon Hill Friday, December 17 7:00pm – 10:00pm The Nutcracker Ballet at the Frauenthal Saturday, December 18 3:00pm – 5:00pm Free Family Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life Presented by the Frauenthal Sunday, December 19 3:00pm – 5:30pm Find us on Facebook for updates and Holiday happenings around town. ; ; Got any questions? Curious about an event, want to get involved, have some input, anything! 3 + 2 = Send Message 380 W. Western Ave Suite 202 Muskegon, MI 49440 Phone: 231 724 3180 info@downtownmuskegon.org Contact us A Business Improvement District website Designed & developed by Wowie.co