Depot to Depot: Self Guided Fall Color Tour

Date: October 1-October 31
Location: Muskegon Union Depot (Muskegon) & White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau (Whitehall)

Event Description:
Experience the beauty of Michigan’s autumn foliage at your own pace with the Depot to Depot Self-Guided Fall Color Tour. This scenic route stretches from the Muskegon South Pierhead Light at Pere Marquette Beach to the White River Light Station on the White Lake Channel, connecting Muskegon and Whitehall, and into Montague, along the West Michigan Pike Byway.

Start your journey at one (or both!) of Muskegon County’s historic train depots:

• Muskegon Union Depot Visitor Center (1895 Richardsonian Romanesque style, featuring historic memorabilia, public art, and a classic caboose).
• White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau (home to the 90702 historic caboose, celebrating 100 years in 2024, with stunning views of White Lake).

Pick up your free Scenic Route Map, insider tips, and a special fall-themed postcard at either location to kick off your adventure. Visit both depots to collect the complete postcard series!

Along the way, enjoy:
🍂 Brilliant fall colors at their peak mid-October
🍂 Lake Michigan and inland scenic drives
🍂 Local shops, restaurants, and breweries
🍂 Historic sites, trails, and lakeshore views

Depot Hours:

• Muskegon County Visitor Center – 610 W Western Ave, Muskegon
  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 AM – 3 PM
• White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau – 124 W Hanson, Whitehall
  Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 3 PM

Tips for Your Tour:
📸 Bring a camera for fall photos
🥾 Wear comfy walking shoes
☕ Make time for local food & seasonal treats
✉️ Fill out your free autumn postcard—we’ll mail it for you!

Click here for downloadable map.

GriefShare Group @ White Lake United Methodist Church

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. if you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

To sign up or for more information please contact:

• Suzanne Cox (Group Lead) @ (616) 402-2487
• Ruth Tuttle (Group Lead) @ (517) 902-6112
• White Lake UFC Office @ (231) 894-5789

College Fair @ MCC

Don’t miss MCC’s College Fair—your one-stop opportunity to connect with representatives from over 40 colleges and universities ready to help you take the next step toward your bachelor’s degree or advanced certificate.

As one of Michigan’s top-ranked community colleges, MCC is proud to bring these valuable resources directly to you, and the information you’ll gain at the Fair is vital for mapping out your academic and career goals.

The College Fair provides the chance to:

• Meet admissions representatives from leading 4-year institutions
• Explore transfer pathways and degree options
• Learn about scholarships, financial aid, and application deadlines

Be Smart. Plan. Continue to Bring it Out!

Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration

Alcohol Ink Tree Cards

Create four unique greeting cards by painting with alcohol ink. Learn how this medium responds with unusual characteristics compared to traditional paint mediums and have fun experimenting with your own color combinations!

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 10

About the Instructor:

Marie Essenberg has been a nature and wildlife artist for 50 years and nature is where her soul thrives and roots connect. She has used many mediums to create detailed artwork such as oil, watercolor, pastel, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, acrylic, and scratchboard. Over the years her work has been shown at many galleries and art shows in several states.

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported by CatchMark Technologies, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.

Yoga for All @ Renew You Fitness

Every Wednesday 12-1pm, and every Thursday 6-7pm.
A supported, restorative practice for all levels.

Book Here: Yoga for All

Fall Family Fun @ Weesies Brothers Garden Center

Celebrate the season at Weesies Brothers Farms! Enjoy a wagon ride to the U-pick pumpkin patch, a custom playground, two more tractor rides, autumn air, smiles, and laughs. Our extensive Fall Activities Program at our Montague Garden Center is a sight to behold! Join us this Fall for guaranteed family fun!

A pumpkin from the patch is included with your ticket. 

Register here.

Mary Mason: White Lake Area Historical Society

White Lake Area Historical Society Meeting: Mary Mason – Dalton – Family History Day.

The public is always welcome.  Memberships can be purchased at the start of any of the meetings.

Karaoke with DJ Kozmo

Come hang out with White Lakes favorite DJ Kozmo and sing the night away at Jimmy’z Pub. Music kicks off at 8pm and goes until 1am! Don’t forget the golden rule: if you can’t sing well, just sing LOUD!

Afternoon Hang @ The White Lake Library

Join a fun group of tweens (ages 10+ invited) on Friday afternoons. Make new friends, do some crafts, play some games, eat some snacks, or just hang out. Each week we’ll have the Switch and the VR headset out for gaming as well. See you there!

Bird Marionette Puppet Building Workshop

AcoustiCats @ Wayside Bar and Grill

🎶 The AcoustiCats are thrilled to be hitting the stage here at the Wayside Bar and Grill in downtown Montague on Saturday, October 18th! 🎉 They’re kicking off our Fall & Winter live music series, and we can’t wait to introduce you to their signature mix of acoustic tunes.

The Wayside’s got your cravings covered with awesome food and drink specials all night long — so come hungry, come thirsty, and most importantly, come early to snag a great seat!

It’s going to be a night to remember — don’t miss it! 🐾🎸🍻