Located on the shores of little Lake Macatawa, just off the coast of expansive Lake Michigan, Holland is the epicenter of West Michigan’s Dutch history and culture. Not surprisingly, then, the city is perhaps best known for its annual Tulip Time Festival in May. But there’s much more to the Tulip City than, well, tulips. The city’s downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts as much retail activity as any urban core in the region. The community is flush with wildly popular waterfront beaches like Tunnel Park and Holland State Park. And Hope College lends the clean, conservative town a bit of youthful spirit.
Why stay home when you could catch the final street performers, check out dinosaur bones, see a play, discuss a book, try abstract painting, shop, and learn the polka?
Herrick District Library is having fun with the Olympics this summer in a way people of all ages and abilities can enjoy.
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance closed its doors earlier this year, but the Holland Museum wanted to make sure LEDA's legacy lived on. A summer of work will culminate in a celebration and an exhibit opening next month.
As part of Music Moves Us, Heather Winia and Dr. Donna Lowry will host two Groove dance parties, one for kids and the other for adults, at Centennial Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from noon to 2 p.m.
As part of HSO Presents Music Moves Us, Disability Network Lakeshore and CultureWorks will host a Kids’ Sensory Art and Music Experience at the Holland Museum on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10-11 a.m.
Gentex is celebrating a pair of milestones this summer with community events that include street performers, a block party, and fireworks.
As part of Music Moves Us, I AM Dance, a new part of I AM Academy, is offering a free hip hop lesson on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in downtown Holland’s GDK park during the Street Performer Series.
Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates launches two communication programs to reduce wait times and enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan.
Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.
Devin DuMond's dual roles as an artist and KCAD educator underscore their commitment to nurturing talent while leaving a lasting impact on the community through public art.
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