Festivals

Benjamin's Hope offers programming for adults with disabilitys as well as opening up its Park Township campus to the community at large.

All-abilities-friendly summer concert series kicks off this week at Benjamin’s Hope

Each week several hundred people of all ages and abilities participate in a variety of offerings at the Park Township nonprofit, including during an all-abilities church service every Sunday evening. This summer, Benjamin's Hope is inviting the community to a monthly concert series.

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Bicycle Showband Crescendo performs at Hope College’s Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the debut performance at the Tulip Time Festival, May 12.
Dutch bicycle-riding marching band makes U.S. premiere at Holland’s Tulip Time

Bicycle Showband Crescendo, a bicycling-riding marching band from the Netherlands, wowed Tulip Time crowds during the group’s first visit to the U.S.

Tulyp Hotel blossoms in downtown Holland

6PM Hospitality Partners unveils the rebranding of its downtown Holland boutique hotel -- Tulyp Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – paying homage to the lakeshore community’s vibrant Dutch heritage.

Tulip Time celebrates tulips, Dutch heritage, and the Holland community.
Things to do in May: Festivals, exhibits, shows, Memorial Day observances

There are many things to do along the Lakeshore in May, from Tulip Time in Holland to the annual Kite Festival in Grand Haven. There are also plays, concerts, exhibits, a craft fair, an adventure run and Memorial Day observances.   

#LAFRocks Public Art Project coming to Muskegon this summer

The artwork will incorporate a small boulder/rock that will be on display beginning June 24. All artists 18 years or older are invited to submit an application to participate in the project by March 22.

Spring Lake Sparkle Festival makes a dazzling return

The Spring Lake Sparkle Festival has returned in 2022, bigger and better than ever. With over 120,000 multicolored lights, this community event has created a winter wonderland of holiday lights, sights, and sounds.

‘Glow in the Park — Merry Bassmas’
December Along the Lakeshore: Enjoy theater productions, holiday shopping, and see Santa

There are lots of ways for Lakeshore residents and visitors to beat cabin fever in December. Theater productions, lighting displays, shopping opportunities, and visits with Santa abound.  

Bre McCarthy, (left) and Pam Ackley are taking over as Co-Directors of The Lakeshore Arts Festival.
With a new leadership team, Lakeshore Art Festival prepares for 2023

Bre McCarthy and Pam Ackley are taking over as Co-Directors of The Lakeshore Art Festival (LAF), the nationally recognized Muskegon event held the last weekend in June. 

Aviation experience, air show coming to Muskegon airport in July

The Yankee Air Museum, in conjunction with the Muskegon County Airport and its management company, F3 Airport, will produce an inaugural aviation experience tour that will include an air show July 6-9, 2023, at the Muskegon County Airport.

Prettyrock Big Bear, of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi from Dowagiac, performs a jingle dress exhibition dance for spectators attending the International Festival of Holland at the Holland Civic Center. (J.R. Valderas)
PHOTOS: International Festival of Holland takes visitors around the world in a day

West Michigan residents turned out to learn about cultures from across the world during the third annual International Festival of Holland.

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