Noon – 9pm. Coughlin Park. Free. July 4th will be a great day to bring the family to Saugatuck-Douglas! Our annual 4th of July parade heads down Butler Street at 2:00 pm. Those interested in marching in the parade should meet at the high school parking lot by 1:30 pm. Call 616-291-6124 for parade information. New this […]
12noon. Wick’s Park, Saugatuck. Fare: $1 pp/each way. Saugatucks historic Chain Ferry opens on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. Hours are subject to captain availability. The Chain Ferry operates in fair weather ONLY – it does NOT operate in strong winds, heavy current, electrical storms or heavy rain. Children 2 and under, pets […]
10-4pm. T-Sat. Hungry Village Tours. $90/Adult & $50/Youth. Join Hungry Village Tours As We Explore The Lakeshore’s Plate! Hungry Village Tours begins each tour at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, acknowledging its weekly Greenmarket and the Center’s history as a pie factory. The Delicious Drive tour features the lakeshore’s producers including farms, orchards, blueberry […]
Noon – 4pm. Daily. Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. Free. A permanent exhibit on the U.S. Lifesaving Service and shipwrecks on Lake Michigan, located on the grounds of the Old School House. Discover the adventures, profits and dangers of Lake Michigan schooner and steamship travel with a visit to the Boathouse exhibition “Rowing Them Safely Home—Shipwrecks […]
1-4. Fenn Valley. Free. Start your weekend out right by relaxing at Fenn Valley. Snacks will be available for purchase or guests are welcome to bring food to enjoy. The concert will be held rain or shine and is free to attend. For more information call 269-561-2396 or go to www.fennvalley.com/music-in-the-vineyards/
Each year, Ox-Bow offers a series of workshops for children, teens, and adults in a variety of media. These are non-residential, 1- and 4-day workshops on Ox-Bow’s meadow. Children’s workshops include Art in Three Dimensions, Clay for Kids, Drawing and Painting in the Landscape and The Art of Nature. Teen and adult workshops include, Expressions in Mixed Media, Papermaking, Glass […]
M 9-5 & Tues-Sun 9-8. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Free. Dive into an imaginative, colorful world of oversized moths and butterflies, flowers and plants in this exhibition by artist Michelle Stitzlein. Stitzlein creates large scale sculpture from recycled materials. A feast for the eyes, Michelle’s works are inventive, playful, humorous and above all, determined […]
10-12:30pm. Ox Bow. $180/all paints included. Join Dawn Stafford in this drawing and painting workshop students will use flowers as their subjects. To draw or paint a flower is to participate intimately in its complexity. All skill levels welcome. A pre-selected palette of pure-pigment oil paints is included in the price of the class. An additional […]
1pm. Lakeshore Harvest Country. $20/vehicle. Previously hosted in the fall season, this family-friendly traveling scavenger hunt departs from DeGrandchamp Farm in South Haven at 1pm. The clues make everyone pay attention while traveling the backroads to see what the Lakeshore Harvest Country farms, studios, wineries and cideries have to offer during the summer season. Tour […]
1-4pm. Saugatuck Douglas District Library. Free. For children 6-11 years old. Drop in for open house science projects. Hands-on robotics, engineering challenges and chemistry experiments. For more information call 269-857-8241 or go to our website at http://www.sdlibrary.org/news-events
7-9pm. Wicks Park Gazebo on Water Street in Downtown Saugatuck. Free Now in it’s 22nd. season, Music In The Park will be featuring Nate Holley, playing Classic & Contemporary Original Rock & Covers at Wicks Park Gazebo in Saugatuck. Nathan Holley is a versatile musical talent out of central Illinois, now headquartered in Saugatuck Michigan, and regularly […]
5:30 – 7:30pm. The Kirby. The Elixir Fixer meets Daring Pairing. Together, they throw one hell of a Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour. The spirits of Grand Traverse Distillery will be featured with the one and only Angie Jackson. Same great #ThirstyThursday prices. For more information call 269-857-5472 or go to our website at thekirbyhotel.com/
5:30 – 7:30pm. Fenn Valley. Free. Start your weekend out right by relaxing at Fenn Valley! Tonight we will be featuring Indigo Moon. In addition to live music we will also feature $1.00 off wine or cider by the glass.Snacks will be available for purchase or guests are welcome to bring food to enjoy. The concert […]
6pm. Saugatuck Brewing Company. Free. Join us on the Patio on Thursday, June 21st for a live performance of Lynn Thompson, whose deep southern roots flow with beat and vibe that’ll keep your foot tapping and your heart a boppin’ as he strokes his 12 string acoustic guitar and accompanies it with surprisingly strong and emotional vocals. […]
6pm. Felt Mansion. Free. Delilah DeWylde (rockabilly) got her start in 2005. Just like rockabilly originators Johnny Cash, Bill Haley and Carl Perkins, this Michigander cut her teeth on steel-guitar driven country in the style popularized by Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb and Webb Pierce. But the draw of the big beat was irresistible, and over […]
7-9pm (boarding at 6:40pm.). Star of Saugatuck. $30.00 The Rotary Club of Saugatuck Douglas is hosting a Spring Dinner Cruise on the Star of Saugatuck with catering by Sharon Shanahan and a cash bar. Join us on Thursday, June 21. Boarding is at 6:40pm. The cruise is from 7:00 to 9:00pm and will go down […]
6pm. Fenn Valley Vineyards. On-line reservations required. We have expanded our Wine Festival with a fun run on our beautiful 5K course. Friday’s run begins at 6pm. At the same time we will be offering, live music, wine and hard cider by the glass. Advanced registration is required and will include the run/walk, custom designed t-shirt, […]
12 noon. The American Legion Hall. $5. The Village Puppeteers present their tenth season in Saugatuck. The Puppeteers are world class performers with public performances for families in Saugatuck, Michigan during the Summer tourist season and tour around the country throughout the year. Our puppeteers are internationally acclaimed and they are noted for their excellence in […]
9-3pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Rain or shine, we welcome you to join at the Friday Farmers Market where you will find an eclectic mix of fresh produce, baked goods, and hand-crafted gifts. The Farmers Market runs every Friday from June 1st through September 28th.
4pm. Armstrong DeGraaf International Fine Art Gallery. Free. Major Sculpture “Ignite” commissioned by Kruizenga Museum at Hope College in 2017. Enjoy maquettes for several sculptures including “Ignite.” Kevin Barrett was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kevin apprenticed with his renown sculptor father, Bill Barrett, and learned to weld and work with aluminum, steel, and bronze. His […]
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
6-9pm. Borrowed Time. Free Dave & Connie DeHaan are a husband/wife team their gifts of music. They bring an eclectic acoustic show utilizing guitars, ukulele, hand drums, harmonica. There is simply not a better way to start your weekend then spending your Friday evening on the lawn at Borrowed Time. This is the place to […]
7pm – Fridays & Saturdays! American Legion Hall. General Admission $10.00 Magic Tonight presents the Amazing Hermann;[magician], performing an evening of outstanding parlor tricks. Michael Hermann has been a practitioner of the art of astonishment for over 40 years; presenting a perfect show for the whole family. His “adventures” are presented with witt, witticisms, history, […]
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
2 – 6pm. Virtue Cider. In celebration of the Summer Solstice, we’re throwing a Garden Party at the farm all weekend long. We’ll have a Maypole and mid-summer fun, outdoor games, bucket specials, picnic-perfect sandwiches that you can enjoy on the lawn, or grab a shady spot on our 48 acre property. For more information www.virtuecider.com
10-5pm. Ox Bow. $120/lunch included. Join Anny Crane in this workshop where she will go over how to make and maintain an indigo vat. She will also experiment with different resist dyeing techniques such as shibori and katazome. While materials will be provided to experiment with, students are encouraged to bring in small to medium […]
1-6pm. Fenn Valley. $8/10. Join us for a celebration of local wine. This event takes place in the middle of our stunning 240 acre property. There will be wine demonstrations and vineyard tasting stations, one of our local food vendor’s, who will provide an authentic, local experience at a great price, live music, featuring two […]
1-4pm. Borrowed Time. Free. Take a seat on our patio or in our yard, order a glass of wine, and listen to your favorite cover songs performed by Jake Stevens on our lawn. Seating will be first-come, first-served, as no reservations will be taken for this event. No cover will be charged. For more information […]
2pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company. $7.50. Come join us at the Saugatuck Brewing Company for a tour of our brewing facility! The tour begins at 2pm and includes beer samples, a Saugatuck Brewing Company logo pint glass (or Growler), and a full tour of the facilities. The tour is open to the first 20 people that are in attendance. Arrive early to sign up. (Must […]
2:00pm. Beery Field – downtown Douglas. This is a free event. Join the crowd at Beery Field for a rousing game of vintage baseball; Douglas Dutchers vs. South Haven Barkpeelers. For more information call 269-857-1438 or visit www.douglasdutchers.org
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
6pm. Saugatuck Brewing Company. Free. Join us in the Pub on Saturday, June 23rd for a live performance of Dale Wicks. The grand rapids singer/songwriter is reknowned for his folk, fok-rock, country blues and alternative country style. Come out and enjoy some great local music and craft beer. For more information go to http://saugatuckbrewing.com
6-9pm. Borrowed Time. Free. Take a seat on our patio or in our yard, order a glass of wine, and listen to your favorite cover songs performed by Brant Satala on our lawn. Commanding an indie approach the Grand Rapids singer-songwriter has long impressed Michigan audiences with his earnest lyrical observations and dynamic voice, in […]
6 – 9pm. Root Cafe, Coffeehouse & Spirits. In the spirit of growth – the Root Cafe is excited to announce the addition of craft beer, wine & spirits, and debut our new menu with small plate options. Come celebrate our new extended hours. Enjoy live music, door prizes and art demonstrations. For more information visit […]
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
8am. Allegan Antique Market. $4. Our exhibitors carry a large variety of antiques and collectibles with many specializing in glass, pottery, china, primitives, advertising, vintage jewelry, sport & fishing, furniture, and much more. Recent trends in the home design field have made the show a hot spot for architectural, industrial, primitive, country, shabby chic, refurbished, repurposed […]
12-Noon. Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery. A day of fun for adults and kids at Crane’s with animal demonstrations, competitions, games, food, and pie eating contests! Entertainment is free and food and snacks will be available at reasonable prices. For more information, call (269) 561-2297.
3pm. Chamber Musical Festival of Saugatuck. $20. Celebrating the prologue to our 31st Season of chamber music with food, wine & music! Details on our upcoming 2018 concerts & events will be available at our website beginning in April. Season tickets are $100, single event tickets are $10/person or $5/student. For more information go to our […]
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
6pm. Salt of the Earth. $15/reserved ticket. Join Salt of the Earth for their June Sunday Show featuring Madcat Midnight Blues Journey. The Madcat Midnight Blues Journey is an eclectic quartet fueled by the guitar and steel fireworks of Drew “Cap’n Midnight” Howard, and propelled by the mighty rhythm section of bassist Mark Schrock and drummer […]
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
9 – noon & 1 – 4pm. Saugatuck Douglas History Center. $80 1st child and $60/additional children. Enroll your children in Root Camp – an interactive history and nature day camp for children ages 6-11. Learn about Lake Michigan shipwrecks, lighthouses, textiles and basket weaving, science and Sarett Nature Center. Root Campers will gain new […]
10-12:30pm. Ox Bow. $150. Beginning watercolor artists quickly learn the importance of preserving the whites of their paintings. Our class will go much further. We will explore a variety of resist and masking techniques to expand the expressive range of your watercolors. For more information call 269.857.5811 or go to our website at www.ox-bow.org/art-on-the-meadow-workshops/
10-12:30pm. Ox Bow. $145/ages 8 and up. Held in Ox-Bow’s ceramics studio, this class will introduce students to clay with basic hand-building techniques. Students will start each day by watching a series of simple demonstrations, then move to hands-on experience making and creating their own pieces. Projects are tailored to the group and involve unique […]
2-4:30pm. Ox Bow. $150. The various trees along the dunes and glacial moraines that surround Ox-Bow’s meadow provide a wonderful starting point for this oil pastel class. With its expressive marks and layering qualities, this unique medium combines some of the best features of both drawing and painting. We will explore color blending, diluted underpainting, […]
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
7pm. Fennville Memorial/Paradise Park. Free. Enjoy the jazz and R & B sounds of pianist Robin Connell and vocalist Kathy Lamar Tuesday June 26 in downtown Fennville! Bring the family, lawn chairs and a picnic to Memorial/Paradise Park (corner of 2nd & Maple) for a great evening of community and music. Show starts at 7pm […]
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
7pm. Wicks Park Gazebo. Free . Now in it’s 22nd. season, Music In The Park features popular bands playing in Wicks Park Gazebo in downtown Saugatuck. Tonight will be featuring The Andrew Fisher Quartet for a little R&B, Motown, Funk and Jazz. Family and friends are welcome to picnic and dance. Rain venue – Coral […]
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
5:30pm. Saugatuck Douglas History Center. Free. Food, fun and music at the Saugatuck Douglas History Center; sponsored by your friends at Century21 Affiliated – Douglas. For more information call 269-857-2121 or visit www.c21affiliated.com
5:30 – 7:30pm. Fenn Valley. Free. Start your weekend out right by relaxing at Fenn Valley! Tonight we will be featuring Big Boss Trio. In addition to live music we will also feature $1.00 off wine or cider by the glass.Snacks will be available for purchase or guests are welcome to bring food to enjoy. The concert […]
6pm. Saugatuck Brewing Company. Free. Join us on the Patio on Thursday, June 28th for a live performance by Chris Sloan – accompanied by Fred Willson. A singer songwriter in the Travis picking style who was a classically trained jazz percussionist, Sloan finds ways to voice original harmonies and counter-melody on the many stringed instruments […]
7pm. Felt Mansion. Free. Some might call May Erlewine (folk, soul) “Michigan’s darling songbird”, but her songs have traveled far beyond her home state. One of the most prolific and passionate songwriters of her generation, May’s music has touched the hearts of people all over the world. Her words have held solace for weary hearts, offered […]
The party begins at 10:30AM. Koorey Creations. Free. Join us for our exclusive world class gem show & custom design party. Learn even more about gems, consult on custom design & repair options with our specialists. Visit our website for more special event details at www.kooreycreations.com (269) 857-8050
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
7:30 – 10pm. Ox Bow. Ox-Bow invites you to join us at Friday Night Open Studio, where you have access to a vibrant artists’ community featuring demonstrations, open studios, food & drink, gallery shows, and a live art auction. Drinks, Snacks & Refreshments are available. For more information, call 269. 857.5811, email rlafollette@saic.edu, or go […]
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
10am – 5pm. Cook’s Park in Saugatuck. This is a free event. Saugatuck Douglas Art Club hosts this scholarship fund raising event with the finest artists & crafters available. For more information call (616) 928-8278 or visit saugatuckdouglasartclub.org.
10-5pm. Ox Bow. $100/lunch included. Both yoga and writing change our perspective in powerful and unexpected ways. Regardless of age, flexibility, or fitness level, yoga offers benefits to everyone. Movement, breath, and meditation reduce stress and balance our emotional state, allowing us to experience greater vitality and joy. Writing clarifies our perceptions, heightens our creativity, […]
10:30am. Koorey Creations. Free. Join us for our exclusive world class gem show & custom design party. Learn even more about gems, consult on custom design & repair options with our specialists. Visit our website for more special event details at www.kooreycreations.com (269) 857-8050
1-4pm. Borrowed Time. Free. Take a seat on our patio or in our yard, order a glass of wine, and listen to your favorite cover songs performed by Chris Laskos on our lawn. Chris brings an emotionally laden sound to the table, and often mixes in his originals, which fall under the indie/alt-rock genre, with […]
1-4. Fenn Valley. Free. Start your weekend out right by relaxing at Fenn Valley. Tonight, we will be featuring Genna & Jessa. Snacks will be available for purchase or guests are welcome to bring food to enjoy. The concert will be held rain or shine and is free to attend. For more information call 269-561-2396 […]
2:00pm. Beery Field – downtown Douglas. This is a free event. Join the crowd at Beery Field for a rousing game of vintage baseball; Douglas Dutchers vs. the Black Flags of Huntington, Indiana. For more information call 269-857-1438 or visit www.douglasdutchers.org
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
6pm. Water Street Gallery. This is a free event. Join Water Street Gallery as they celebrate the acclaimed work of artist Stephen Hansen and his ever famous ‘painter’ becomes the ‘artist’ who discovers the secrets of Rothko, Warhol, Monet, VanGogh and others as he integrates his little painter into the masters painting. For more information contact […]
6pm. Saugatuck Brewing Company. Free. Join us in the Pub on Saturday June 30th, for a live performance of Ry Petermann; a singer/songwriter who entertains with original songs in a folk/blues/country style. Come out and enjoy some great local music and craft beer. For more information go to http://saugatuckbrewing.com
6-9pm. Borrowed Time. Free. Take a seat on our patio or in our yard, order a glass of wine, and listen to your favorite cover songs performed by Brad Vredevoogd & Jordan Beel on our lawn. Seating will be first-come, first-served, as no reservations will be taken for this event. No cover will be charged. […]
7:30 – 9:30pm. J. Paules’ at the Kirby. Join us for fine dining with an outstanding line up of live music on the deck. Tonight featuring the talents of Woodsong! For more information or to make reservations call 269-857-5472.
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
9-noon. M-F. Hungry Village Tours. $30/Adult & $15/Youth. Join Hungry Village Tours As We Explore The Lakeshore’s Plate! Hungry Village Tours begins each tour at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, acknowledging its weekly Greenmarket and the Center’s history as a pie factory. A Culinary Walk, explores Saugatuck’s culinary secrets behind the storefronts with history, […]
10-4pm. Tue-Sat. Hungry Village Tours. $90. Join Hungry Village Tours As We Explore The Lakeshore’s Plate! Hungry Village Tours begins each tour at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, acknowledging its weekly Greenmarket and the Center’s history as a pie factory. The Delicious Drive tour features the lakeshore’s producers including farms, orchards, blueberry plantations, vintners […]
10:30am. Koorey Creations. Free. Join us for our exclusive world class gem show & custom design party. Learn even more about gems, consult on custom design & repair options with our specialists. Visit our website for more special event details at www.kooreycreations.com or call (269) 857-8050.
2pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Price: $41/$43 Congressional staffers-turned-comedians satirize the very people and places that once employed them. No matter who is in office, there’s never a shortage of material. For information call: 269-857-2399 or visit www.sc4a.com.
5-7pm. J. Paul’s @ The Kirby. Make a reservation for dinner at J. Paul’s @ The Kirby from 5-7pm (before the show) and receive a complimentary and ABBAsolutely delicious wedding appetizer platter for your group. Singing is permitted. What the heck, make a weekend out of it. Call Mindy for reservations at 269-857-5472.
8pm. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $34 / $49. Over 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! An independent hotelier in the Greek […]