Events

Get ready for an all-day celebration of Muskegon’s best cocktails, vibes, and winter fun at the Snowfest Pub Crawl & Cocktail Competition! From morning coffee cocktails to late-night drinks, stop by participating restaurants and vote for your favorite creations. Each location features a signature Snowfest cocktail — try them all and help crown the ultimate champion, with $1 from every Snowfest cocktail sold going to JCI Greater Muskegon. The Early Owl is proud to be part of this tasty winter tradition. Join us anytime from 7:00 AM to midnight and sip, vote, and enjoy the Snowfest fun!

Snowfest’s most popular event is back! Sponsored by DTE Energy, the Battle of the Bowls invites you to sample delicious chili and soup creations from local restaurants including The Early Owl. Cast your vote for your favorites while enjoying a warm, fun-filled afternoon in Downtown Muskegon. Tickets: $25 pre-registration (available through February 20) or $30 day-of —click here to buy tickets! Please note: all ticket sales are handled by JCI Greater Muskegon, and The Early Owl is not involved in ticketing. All sales are final and non-refundable.

Join The Early Owl & Dr. Rolf’s BBQ for the 2026 Muskegon Polar Plunge! Our joint team is taking the plunge on Saturday, March 7th at 12 PM to support Special Olympics Michigan. Donate to our team to help athletes achieve their goals, or come watch day-of and cheer us on! It’s a fun, chilly way to make a big impact in our community. Every contribution counts, and your support means the world. Join us for a memorable day of courage, community, and giving back! Click here to support our team! 

Join us on Friday, March 13th from 4pm - 9pm for a Dine to Donate supporting Kids' Food Basket. During the event, 10% of all food sales will be donated back to support Kids' Food Basket. This is in collaboration with their Go Orange campaign. Each March, Kids’ Food Basket hosts Go Orange, a month-long community campaign dedicated to raising awareness about childhood hunger and the importance of proper nutrition for children in our community. Dine local and give back to the community.

Grab your best green garb and join us for St. Patrick's Day!

Join us for another fun and creative Paint & Sip on Saturday, March 21st from 6pm–8pm! Shake off the winter blues and welcome spring with a guided painting experience that’s perfect for all skill levels. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re a seasoned artist, our step-by-step instruction makes it easy to create a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to take home.

Your ticket includes all painting supplies plus one complimentary cocktail to sip while you create. Gather your friends, enjoy a cozy evening in downtown Muskegon, and leave with both great memories and your own spring-inspired masterpiece. Click here to buy tickets! 

Spots are limited and events at The Early Owl fill quickly — book now to reserve your seat!

Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!