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Melody Wilson

Melody Wilson

Melody Wilson is enjoying her second act, following a long career in journalism. The longtime Holland resident enjoys exploring hidden gems along the Lakeshore, doing freelance work, and spending time with friends and family.

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June things to do: Pride, Parade of Homes, Heritage Fest, Father’s Day, Juneteenth and Celtic Festival

Music, movies, arts, theater, and crafts meet history, heritage, street performers, and vintage baseball in this month’s calendar. You’re sure to find something that piques your interest this month.

May things to do: Tulip Time, Kite Festival, Second City shows, Musical Fountain, and Memorial Day

In addition to bigger events, such as Tulip Time and the Kite Festival, theater, music, movies, a beach cleanup day, a bike ride, a prom, a marathon, and a planetarium show round out this month’s calendar.

April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers

Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.

March things to do: St. Patrick’s Day events, youth concerts and art, and tapping sugar maple trees

In addition to usual suspects — music, movies, art, history, and crafts — don’t miss the business expo, home show, garden classes, blood drive, StoryWalk, egg hunts, and more in this month’s calendar.

February things to do: Theater, ballet, music, ice carving, Valentine’s events, dancing, and nature

It’s Black History Month, and the month of Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. There’s plenty to keep you busy — indoors or out — from library crafts and “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet to a daddy-daughter dance and a Mardi Gras pub crawl.

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.

December things to do: Light shows, parades, live Nativity, singing tree, Santa train, and shopping

December isn’t just about the holidays, though there are plenty of events that center on celebration. There also are museum exhibits, historic site tours, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

November things to do: Turkey trots, Thanksgiving, tree lightings, and holiday markets top this list

Enjoy musical programs, dance and theater performances, movies, gingerbread houses, and a girlfriends getaway weekend in Muskegon. Also, the Big Read, Middle Read, and Little Read are in full swing across the Lakeshore.

October things to do: Art Nouveau, Dia de los Muertos, jazz, Motown, and plenty of Halloween fun

Whether you’re into music, art, movies, history, crafts, or something entirely different, you’ll be able to find it in our October list of things to do along the Lakeshore.

Among events taking place on Labor Day (Sept. 1) throughout the Lakeshore are the White Lake Community Walk (pictured), bridge walks in Grand Haven and Saugatuck-Douglas, and a truck parade from Zeeland to Holland.
September things to do: Labor Day events, car shows, an international fest, and a kiteboarding event

From a historic Civil War battle reenactment to a Hispanic Heritage Festival, there’s something for everyone this month, no matter where you live along the Lakeshore. 

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