A Day with Dolly
Stories by day. Songs by night. Literacy for life.
Join United Way of the Lakeshore for A Day with Dolly, a joyful, Dolly-inspired celebration supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Muskegon and Oceana Counties.
This family-friendly fundraiser brings together the sparkle of country music, the magic of storytelling, and the power of early literacy. Guests can enjoy Storytime & Sing-a-Long sessions with a professional Dolly Parton tribute artist, imaginative play at PLAY Muskegon, children’s activities, duck races in honor of Ducks for Dolly, and an evening Happy Hour, Meet & Greet, and live concert.
Every ticket helps sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing free, high-quality books to local children from birth to age five.
Why It Matters
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free books directly to children every month, inspiring a love of reading before they even enter kindergarten.
In Muskegon and Oceana Counties, United Way of the Lakeshore helps make this program possible by supporting postage, enrollment, family management, outreach, and administration.
Your ticket helps keep books arriving in the homes of local children.
Come for the stories. Stay for the songs. Help us put books in the hands of local kids.
About the Event:
Event Date
Sunday, July 12
Muskegon, Michigan
Located at The Corner - 280 W Muskegon Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Evening Happy Hour, Meet & Greet, and Concert
Keep the Dolly fun going into the evening with a community Happy Hour, outdoor gathering, food trucks, Meet & Greet, and live concert performance.
Tickets: $35 per person
Happy Hour: 5:00–7:00 PM
Meet & Greet: 5:30–6:00 PM
Concert: 7:00 PM
Family Storytime & Sing-a-Long
Bring the kids for a Dolly-inspired storytime filled with books, music, imagination, and fun.
Tickets: $10 per child
Storytime & Sing-a-Long #1
11:00–11:30 AM
Storytime & Sing-a-Long #2
2:30–3:00 PM
Families are encouraged to enjoy imaginative play at PLAY Muskegon before or after their selected storytime session.