Festivals

Feature Story The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan (HCWM) has acquired the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative. Arts and Culture

Hispanic Center expands Lakeshore reach through Tri-Cities Puentes acquisition

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 28, 2025
Feature Story The Miskelleys have turned their journey of grief and transformation into a service to counteract the disconnect often found in traditional mental health care. Healthy Communities

Family that turned grief into lifesaving mental health support is expanding services

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story Families can enjoy the illuminated carousel, seasonal photo spots, and a chance for children to meet Sinterklaas, the Dutch predecessor of Santa Claus, on select days. Arts and Culture

Magic at the Mill returns to Windmill Island Gardens for the holidays

The LakeshoreMonday, November 4, 2024
Feature Story Sisters Emily and Chelsy Millner drive school bus for Allegan Area Educational Services Agency. Kids and Education

Sisters know the rewards of driving a school bus

Andrea GoodellSunday, October 27, 2024
Feature Story If you’re looking for unique and delightful gifts to give this holiday season, look no further than the Kerstmarket (Christmas market) in Holland. Arts and Culture

November things to do: Theater, shopping, music, food drives, crafts, Thanksgiving, and turkey trots

Melody WilsonFriday, October 25, 2024
Feature Story Communities across the Lakeshore are getting ready for Halloween, including many opportunities for trick-or-treating. A list of events — slated from Friday, Oct. 25, to Thursday, Oct. 31 — planned across West Michigan is at the bottom of thi Arts and Culture

October things to do: Goose Fest, music, history, theater, pumpkins, Day of the Dead, and Halloween

Melody WilsonMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Pumpkin painting will be one of the many free activities available at the Harvest Festival at Benjamin's Hope this weekend. Arts and Culture

Benjamin's Hope free Harvest Festival offers fun for people of all abilities

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Experience the sights and sounds of Civil War battles during the popular Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster, taking place Sept. 21-22 on the farm property in Holland. Arts and Culture

September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster

Melody WilsonMonday, August 26, 2024
Feature Story Neighborhood Connector Lori Appeldoorn pauses at one of many welcoming stops along Central Avenue. This one, in front of JJ's on the corner of Central and 16th Street, includes yard games, lighting, and picnic benches for neighborhood gatherings. Community Development

Eastcore looks to artistic future with neighborhood improvements, mural festival

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 13, 2024
Feature Story HSO, Music Moves Us Arts and Culture

HSO’s Music Moves Us brings 10 free events to Holland Aug. 6-10

The Lakeshore Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Feature Story SmallTLTulilpTime3 Arts and Culture

Take a free Dutch Dance lesson as part of Music Moves Us

The Lakeshore Friday, July 12, 2024
Feature Story Small-hawaiian-dancers Arts and Culture

Kids can take a free Hawaiian dance lesson as part of Music Moves Us

The Lakeshore Thursday, July 11, 2024
Feature Story The Fourth of July is a special day, worthy of big celebrations. Communities all along the lakeshore are hosting picnics, parades, and — of course — fireworks to mark this spectacular holiday. Arts and Culture

July things to do: Fireworks, Fiesta, Coast Guard Fest, county fairs, kids’ activities, and music

Melody WilsonMonday, June 24, 2024
Feature Story Local food trucks will be at multiple Fiesta events througout the festival week. Arts and Culture

Fiesta celebrates 60 years with expanded festival

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 17, 2024
Feature Story Highland Games have youth divisions as well. the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival and Highland Games returns this month. Arts and Culture

Celtic Festival returns June 21-22

The LakeshoreWednesday, June 12, 2024
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Career Fair Carnivals combine career opportunities with family fun

The Lakeshore staffTuesday, June 11, 2024
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