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January things to do: 2026 is here, and there’s plenty of fun to be had — indoors and outdoors
January events start off with the annual Hair of the Dog Run in Saugatuck and end with the Black Tie for the Y event in Muskegon. And there are a lot of enjoyable and diverting happenings in between.
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February things to do: Theater, ballet, music, ice carving, Valentine’s events, dancing, and nature
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