Five Ways to Save in Muskegon
Looking for some inexpensive fun along the Lakeshore? Here are six ways to save on family fun in Muskegon without breaking the bank.
1. The Muskegon County Fairgrounds has a variety of reasonably priced events including a Renaissance Fair, Youth Fair and Bluegrass Festival. Many of the events are free for children and have a small entry fee for adults. Visit www.muskegoncountyfairgrounds.com for more information!
2. Check out Parties in the Park every Friday from 5-9:30pm in Hackley Park. There is family friendly music and it’s totally free! Visit www.partiesinthepark.com for more details.
3. Muskegon’s WWII ship, the LST-393, features Friday Night Movies On Deck! The old-time movies are only $2, and pop and popcorn is only $1 each. Movies start at dark and all proceeds benefit the ship’s restoration efforts.
4. On June 28, 2009 come out to the Summer Celebration 17th Annual Community Picnic! Enjoy free games and prizes for kids 10 years and under and picnic admission is free. Also, all of your favorite picnic foods are only $0.25 cents. The event is from 11:30am-3:30 pm at Heritage Landing. Get more information at www.summercelebration.com.
5. The Muskegon Museum of Art features Super Saturdays with free admission and fun events! For more information visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org.
6. If you like Christian music, check out the Unity Christian Music Festival August 6-8 at Heritage Landing. The concerts are free and many times you can meet the artists afterwards! Visit www.unitymusicfestival.com for more details.
I’ve been a part of the WOOD TV8 team since 2005. As Special Projects Producer, I work side by side with Maranda making things happen behind the scenes. I coordinate Maranda’s Park Parties each summer and produce a variety of station broadcasts and events through out the year. I also serve as the producer of Maranda’s weekly half-hour show, Where You Live. I love the variety of my job and getting to be a part of the impact Maranda is making on kids in our community!
Outside of work, I've been married for seven years to my husband John and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Stella. When I'm not busy trying to keep up with the kids, I spend "me time" reading fashion or celebrity magazines, sneaking in some good reality television, walking around Reeds Lake with girlfriends and exploring new restaurants with my hubby.
Inspirations for my blog come from my daily life as a busy working mom -- trying to juggle a full time job and be a full time mom to a spitfire five year old and a new baby.