Looking for family-friendly activities during spring break? Muskegon County offers experiences for every interest. Explore nature trails, tour a historic submarine, visit museums, or catch a hockey game. Check out 10 ideas for your visit: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/ten-spring-break-ideas

This is your sign! ❄️ Don't let the season slip away. It is the final weekend for these Muskegon winter favorites: ⚽ @MuskegonRisers Home Finale 🔥 Last Fire Garden @MuskegonLuge ⛸️ Final Open Skate at Trinity Health Arena Plan your weekend: visitmuskegon.org/events/

An icy view of the Muskegon Lights is worth bundling up for. Stop waiting for beach weather and discover our lakeshore in a whole new season. visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/muskegon-county-lights/ 📸 John Steinhauer, @little_john73 on Instagram

The trails are quiet but your footsteps make the soundtrack. If you think our parks are only for summer then you are missing out. Hoffmaster State Park is currently a winter masterpiece - you don't even have to share the view. 📸 Rachel Kramer, @rkramer62 on Instagram 🌲 https://bit.ly/4c7YbwE

Snowy hills and big smiles! 💙 Looks like these kids just claimed "King of the Mountain" in Lake Harbor Park! Check out our "Top Five Sledding Hills" for all the best spots: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/top-five-sledding-hills-of-muskegon-county/ 📸 Blair Celano, @celanopics on Instagram

If you are still hibernating while Hoffmaster State Park looks like this then you are doing winter all wrong. We have 3 state parks waiting for you to explore. Click the link to find a trail. 📸 @jackiedennisengel visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/parks-gardens/muskegon-countys-3-state-parks/

Be honest. Are you a map-it-out or wander-and-see traveler? Start at “Muskegon Together Rising” in Downtown Muskegon, then explore restaurants, public art, museums, shopping & more. Plan each stop or follow your curiosity. There’s always something to discover. 📸 @outdoorprints6 on Instagram

Forget a leisurely stroll. In Muskegon, we like our lakes frozen & our hobbies slightly terrifying. If you have never seen an ice boat screaming across the frozen lake you are missing out! It is a sight and sound you will not soon forget. 📸 Lillian Dotzlaf ❄️ https://bit.ly/3LR57DS

Winter works its magic on Muskegon South Breakwater Light. Who knew icy lighthouses could be this photogenic? ✨ 📸 Tim Largent, @mittenlove_67 on Instagram Meet the Muskegon County Lights: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/muskegon-county-lights/

Snow, games, chili, & laughs! ❄️ JCI Greater Muskegon is celebrating 40 years of Snowfest, and you’re invited! Taste the chili, throw Cornhole, hit Snow Volleyball, try Axe Throwing, or check out comedy, cocktails, pop-up museums, and Snurfer demos. Info: https://bit.ly/4c9Y2Zw

Happy Valentine’s Day from Muskegon! 💖 Treat someone special, or yourself, to a little sweetness today. This heart-shaped cake comes from Hearthstone Bistro, a local favorite that has been delighting the Muskegon community for 51 years and counting. 📸 Hearthstone Bistro, @_hearthstone on Instagram

Friday the 13th? We aren’t worried! ☘️ The Luck o' the Irish is on our side! St. Patrick’s Day is coming & we gathered all the shenanigans from parades, music & more. Don’t be a clover-achiever trying to find it all yourself. We’ve got the pot of gold you’re after → bit.ly/watchmUSkeGOnIRISH

Wildlife tracks in the snow remind you who owns the trails 💙 📸 Jackie Dennis Engel, @jackiedennisengel on Instagram 🦌 PJ Hoffmaster State Park Find your winter walks: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/hiking-biking-trails/

Baseball History for Black History Month ⚾ Muskegon helped break barriers in pro baseball. In 1950, the Muskegon Clippers featured two of the Yankees’ first Black players, Frank Barnes & Elston Howard. Satchel Paige also played exhibition games here! Read more: https://bit.ly/4a73EkM

Did you know Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park has weekend bonfire parties? The family-friendly Fire Garden has 15 bonfires, live music, drinks & snacks. It’s a great way to warm up before or after the snow activities! Details: bit.ly/4c8rWgK 📸 Jeffrey VanDyke, @rollinthrulife87 on Instagram

Cold? Yes. Worth it? Also yes. 💙 📸 Embracing Chaos, @embracingchaos_ on Instagram 🗺️ Muskegon Channel Your winter itinerary starts here 👇 visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/

Winter beaches are a different kind of pretty. ❄️🌊 📷 Julie, @luvanurse443 on Instagram 🗺️ Muskegon State Park Need a winter day-trip plan? We’ve got you: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/

See, learn, & connect with Muskegon’s Black history this February ✨ Explore events and programs celebrating Black innovators, artists, and leaders, from art and music to programs and more. Read more: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/blackhistorymonth/

Muskegon Museum of Art glow-up: 1 year of the Bennett-Schmidt Pavilion 🎨 More space. More exhibits. More of the collection on display. New outdoor sculpture 'Twister Again' Coming up! POW! The Art of Comics & Postcard Salon Tell me you’ve been without telling me you’ve been. What did you see?

Ever wanted to try an Olympic sport? 🛷 The Muskegon Luge is one of only four tracks in the United States open to the public! Includes equipment, a lesson, and speeds up to 30 mph! www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/winter-activities/luge-track/ 📸 Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park

The magic winter makes. ❄️💙 📸 Jackie Dennis Engel, @jackiedennisengel on Instagram Make your own magic in Muskegon County this winter: visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/ #winterinmichigan #michiganstateparks #winterwalk #snowybeach #hoffmasterstatepark #muskegonstateparks

Weekend plans? 🎶 Catch live music in Muskegon County at the Frauenthal Center, The Stage At The Corner, The Block...and even Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park! See the full list of concerts and entertainment this weekend: https://www.visitmuskegon.org/events/concerts-live-music/

🎨 BIG news for Muskegon! The The Bennett Prize is coming back to the Muskegon Museum of Art and the first-place award just jumped from $50K → $75K! This prize champions women painters in the figurative realist style and has launched careers with exhibitions, awards, and worldwide recognition. 👇

Well this is fun! Linde, our new Visitor Services Assistant, dove right in & started organizing a supply closet. While sorting, she uncovered a book about Muskegon County written by her grandfather! She brings experience in events, guest services, & marketing. Please join us in welcoming Linde! 😊

We are saddened by the passing of Muskegon County Commissioner Darrell Paige after his battle with cancer. He served as councilman, mayor, school leader, & commissioner, always working to make Muskegon a better place to live, work, & visit. Read more about his life & legacy: https://bit.ly/4qbGCis

Ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics? We sure are! 🏅❄️ If you love winter sports, Muskegon County is the place to be. Try snowboarding, luge, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more: https://bit.ly/3Z90Yhr What is your fave Olympic winter sport? Photos: Muskegon Luge

Step into the spotlight with Muskegon Civic Theatre! Live shows at the Frauenthal Center are a fun addition to a Muskegon getaway or date night. Upcoming shows: 🎭 Love, Loss, & What I Wore Feb 14-22 🎭 Anastasia April 30 to May 2 Blog: https://bit.ly/3Me6goZ First photo credit: Therine Stout Arts

❄️ Winter fishing season is here and anglers are heading out for a cold-weather catch. From Lake Michigan to inland lakes and rivers, winter fishing offers opportunities to catch perch, steelhead, brown trout, lake trout, and winter steelhead. 🎣 www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/winter-fishing/

Winter along Lake Michigan offers peaceful landscapes & outdoor adventures. Whether hiking snowy trails, enjoying cc skiing, or snowboarding, Muskegon County has activities for every winter traveler. 📸 @rkramer62 on Instagram www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/winter-activities/

This week, we said farewell to Nicki at our Visitor Center. She joined us for the holiday season. We’re thankful for her time, incredible organization skills, & a smile that brightened our drafty old building. We wish her success in her real estate career. Nicki, you will be missed.

Let’s wish Chris a happy birthday! 🎉 She manages accounting for Visit Muskegon & Muskegon County Parks, bringing thoughtfulness, calm, & attention to detail to everything she does. We love her dedication, positivity, & how much she cares for everyone. We hope her day is as wonderful as she is! 💙

A proposed $479 million expansion by La Colombe Coffee in Norton Shores reflects ongoing investment in the city. Mayor Gary Nelund points to the city’s low millage rate, access to major transportation routes, and proximity to Lake Michigan as reasons businesses continue to choose this community.

Hey dreamers and planners! The Muskegon Bridal Expo is at the Frauenthal on Jan 31. Connect with local venues, florals, fashion, and wedding pros, and see a bridal runway show. 📸 Noemi Binagatan Photography More info: www.visitmuskegon.org/event/muskegon-bridal-expo/12452/

Winter along Lake Michigan brings peaceful landscapes & outdoor adventures. Whether you’re hiking, cross-country skiing, or trying snowboarding, Muskegon has something for every winter traveler. www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/winter-activities/ 📸 @earthlifeskyproductions on Instagram

Did you know the speech “Street Sweeper” by Martin Luther King, Jr. has a Muskegon connection? The famous speech references the poem “Be the Best at Whatever You Are” which was penned by Muskegon poet Douglas Malloch.

The Snurfer is 60, we’re celebrating, and you’re invited! 🏂 Join Snurfer Boards for “The Homecoming” on Jan 24, at Pigeon Hill. Stop in for the launch of Snurfer Beer, a Snurfer display, silent auction, and more! www.visitmuskegon.org/event/the-homecoming-snurfer-60th-celebration/12434/

🛷 Ready to sled? Want to know where to tote your toboggan to? Check out our "Top 5 Sledding Hills in Muskegon County" www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/top-five-sledding-hills-of-muskegon-county/ 📸 Blair Celano | @celanopics on Instagram

Lace up your skates! Muskegon has public rinks & winter trails waiting for you! ⛸️ Indoor skates at Lakeshore Sports Centre & Trinity Health Arena ⛸️ Outdoor ice rink & trail at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park More info AND more winter events: bit.ly/EventCalendarVM 📸 Muskegon Luge

⚓ Did you know you can visit the USS Silversides Submarine Museum year round? Check out the 2-story museum & climb aboard a historic WW2 sub. Don't forget to swing by the gift shop! 📸 John Steinhauer, @little_john73 on Instagram www.visitmuskegon.org/listing/uss-silversides-submarine-museum/483/

This is your sign to enjoy winter in Muskegon County 💙 Snowy sunsets included. 📸 Rachel Kramer, @rkramer62 on Instagram ❄️ Want to know more about winter activities in Muskegon County? Head to our website here: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/winter-activities/

Let’s follow this squirrels’ lead and go play in the snow! 📸 Rachel Kramer, @rkramer62 on Instagram ❄️ Need some snowy inspiration? www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/

🏂 The Snurfer is turning 60! Mike Jenkins, owner of Snurfer Boards, shares how he brought this iconic board back to Muskegon & highlights the history, local impact, & future of the brand. Read his firsthand account: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/celebrating-60-years-of-the-snurfer-in-muskegon

❄️ Winter activities in Muskegon offer something for everyone. Visitors can ice skate indoors and outdoors, explore scenic trails with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling, or try ice fishing on frozen lakes. ...Or just throw snow and make snow angels! 📸 Muskegon Luge

🎨 Calling all artists! The Postcard Salon 2026 is accepting submissions. Create postcard-sized artworks to be displayed & sold at Muskegon Museum of Art ○ Deadline: Jan 30 ○ Show Dates: March 6-April 16 ○ Reception & Sale: April 16 More info: https://muskegonartmuseum.org/event/postcard-salon/

LOOK at all the great places to lace up your skates! ⛸️ Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park made Midwest Living's list of "22 Magical Places to Ice Skate This Winter". From ice skating through the woods to more winter fun, Muskegon offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season. ❄️

ℍ𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕪 ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝔹𝕚𝕣𝕕 𝔻𝕒𝕪! Birding & bird-watching are big! And Muskegon County is a natural destination. Fly on over to our birding blog to find out why! 🐦 www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/birding-in-muskegon-county/ 📷 Rachel Kramer, @rkramer62 on Instagram

Stay near the action! Hotels, inns, and cottages in Muskegon County put seasonal fun within reach: www.visitmuskegon.org/places-to-stay/ 📸 Variable Visuals

🎉 Happy Birthday, Charles Hackley! 🎉 Stop by downtown Muskegon today & snap a birthday selfie with Charles at his statue in front of the Culinary Institute of Michigan! Want to learn more about Charles Hackley? Check out our birthday blog: https://bit.ly/44xs0Ce

Happy New Year from Visit Muskegon! Here’s to a year glowing with warmth and happiness (and adventures!) ✨ 📸 Photos by Bonnette, @tbonnette007 on Instagram

🎉 It’s birthday time for our Marketing & Operations Manager, Amber Mae Petersen! Help us make Amber’s day with a birthday wish 🥰 ⤵️