Muskegon County

06/19/2026

Taking Back Muskegon Inc. Presents Downtown Muskegon’s Juneteenth Parade & Event with TBM

🗓️June 19, 2026
⏰11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Parade starts at 11:00 AM
Parade location: Downtown Muskegon Morris St Lot at the Social Security Building parking lot - 340 Morris Avenue

Parade Route: 340 Morris Avenue (east to) ➡️ 1st Street (south to) ➡️ Western Avenue (west down to) ➡️ 5th Street

1:00 PM Festival Activities begin at Heritage Landing,

06/18/2026

Master planning is underway for Heritage Landing, Muskegon County’s waterfront park, festival grounds, and Great Lakes cruise ship dock.

We want to hear from you.

Join County staff at one of two upcoming public input sessions to share your ideas, feedback, and vision for the future of this important community space. These conversations will help shape how Heritage Landing serves both residents and visitors for years to come.

06/16/2026

Free family fun is headed to Dune Harbor Park tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM! 🌿 Check out this exciting partnership with the Muskegon Museum of History & Science and Muskegon County Parks ☀️

Full details below ⬇️

Adventure is calling—and it's taking us outside!

Tally Ho! Nature Adventure Awaits is a free, Nature Cat-inspired outdoor program visiting parks around Muskegon County all summer long. Each outing features a different natural setting, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore the world right in our own backyard.

First stop: Dune Harbor Park. Learn about the importance of sand dunes and help plant some dune grass.

📅 June 17, 9:30 AM
📍 Dune Harbor Park, 2161 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores
👨‍👩‍👧 Free | No registration required

More dates coming this summer! Follow us to stay in the loop!

lakeshoremuseum.org/event/tally-ho-nature-adventure-awaits

06/14/2026

Make your beach days easier ☀️ Grab your essentials and let MATS - Muskegon Area Transit System handle the ride 🚌

The MATS Beach Shuttle offers convenient access along the lakeshore with two routes:
🚍 Tan Line (Route 41) – running north & south along the beach corridor
🚍 Town Line (Route 42) – connecting the city to the lakeshore with transfer stops

Whether you are heading to Kruse Park, the USS Silversides Submarine Museum, or Harbor Towne Beach, we have got you covered.

✅ ADA accessible
✅ Bike racks available
✅ Easy connections between routes

Look for Beach Shuttle stops 🚏 and ride stress-free this summer 😎

Visit 🌐 matsbus.com for more information ℹ️

06/14/2026

MATS - Muskegon Area Transit System Holiday Service Notice Friday, June 19, 2026

In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no MATS fixed-route bus service. The MATS office will be closed. Go2 will run as usual.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

For more information, contract 231-724-6420 or www.MATSBUS.com

06/13/2026

Join us for the 30th Annual Wings of Mercy, "CareAffaire" from 8 AM to Noon right here at Muskegon County Airport - MKG!

🚌 Park at Western Michigan Christian School across the street (catch a free shuttle or walk 1/4 mile)

06/02/2026

Find out if a beach near you has advisories or closures that affect your swimming plans

05/25/2026

Across our community and our country, we pause today to remember those who never made it home.

Muskegon County honors the brave service members who gave their lives to our nation. We also recognize the families and loved ones who carry their memory forward each day.

In observance of Memorial Day, all Muskegon County offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, 2026, and will reopen Tuesday, May 26.

05/23/2026

🗳️ State Primary Election Early Voting Starts July 25
📍Muskegon County Marquette Campus - Student Center - 1903 Marquette Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
🗓️ July 25 – August 2, 2026
⏰ Flexible hours all week, see details below

Saturday, July 25: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 26: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, July 27: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 30: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, July 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 1: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 2: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

🗳️Election Day
🗓️Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📍LOCAL PRECINCT VOTING ONLY

REMINDER: All voting information is for the 2026 State Primary Election 🇺🇸

04/21/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Muskegon County Provides Updated Flood Response Information and Damage Self-Reporting Status

Renee Gavin, Emergency Manager, Muskegon County Emergency Management Gives Live Update on Press Release "Muskegon County Provides Updated Flood Response Information and Damage Self-Reporting Status April 21, 2026, at 230 PM"