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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.

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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.

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Nature-based early childhood program is among recipients of Community Impact grants

A $250,000 grant supports a nature-based preschool center that will include classrooms, trails, and programs for low-income children and children with disabilities.

Holland Museum summer interns pose in front of a newly installed military service display, completed as their group summer project.
Zeeland, Holland museums unite for America250 grant for immigration stories

Two West Michigan museums partner on We the People, exploring immigration, identity, and belonging through exhibits, oral histories, and community programs.

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