HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – There are plenty of activities going on in Holland this week to get in the Holiday Spirit!
11/23 Monday: Brushes & Brews with Carolyn Stich at Hops at 84 East- Paint class led by local award winning artist Carolyn Stich. Includes salad, pizza bar, soft drinks, coffee & tea, and all supplies. Advance registration recommended. 84 East Eighth Street, Holland; 7pm; $40/person.
11/24 Tuesday: Hope College Fall Student Dance Showcase at Dow Center, Hope College- The bi-annual showcase of student choreography is designed to highlight the creativity, ingenuity and vibrancy of the student dance artists at Hope. Works selected for the Dow “white box” space will have the benefit of a more open, intimate and personal environment with a white floor and backdrop, while the pieces for the Knickerbocker will have the benefit of a traditional “black box” theater with additional technical capacities. 168 E. 13th Street, Holland; 7:30pm; Free.
11/25 Wednesday: Thanksgiving Eve at BAM- Open 7 am – 2 am, FREE – Live Music… On the Lanes! Classic Rock by Bar Code begins at 9:30 pm FREE – DJ Dance Party & Karaoke in BAMboozel at 9 pm. Unlimited Bowling only $10 and includes shoes 9 pm – 2 am. Unlimited Laser Tag only $10 9 pm – Midnight. 478 East 16th Street, Holland.
11/26 Thursday: Thanksgiving Buffet at Boatwerks- Reservations recommended. Thanksgiving Buffet Includes: Assorted sweet breads, Danish & muffins, Salad bar with house-made dressings, Waldorf salad, Fresh fruit display, Local and imported cheeses, Hummus with crispy pita chips & Vegetable crudité, Marinated olives, House-smoked salmon with traditional accompaniments, Mussels diablo, Spiced peel & eat shrimp, Oysters on the half shell, Hickory smoked Ham with peach chutney Herb roasted, locally raised, all-natural Turkey with giblet gravy, Carved tri-tip sirloin with wild mushroom-Madeira demi-glace, Broiled Tilapia with shrimp-cognac cream, Traditional sage dressing, Southern style sweet corn, green chile & cheddar spoonbread, Orange-cranberry relish, Boursin mashed potatoes, Roasted Brussel’s sprouts with bacon, golden raisins & toasted pine nuts, Buttered peas with pearl onions, Maple-ginger glazed carrots, Pumpkin Pie with fresh whipped cream, A wide variety of assorted desserts and sweet treats. 216 Van Raalte Avenue, Holland; 11am-5pm; Adults $30.95, seniors 65+ $25.95, Kids 5-10 $12.95, Kids 4 & under eat free.
11/27 Friday: Santa’s Shoppe at Home & Company- Beginning late November through Christmas Eve, enjoy this favorite holiday tradition and visit Santa Claus in Downtown Holland! There is no charge for children to sit on Santa’s lap, but be sure to bring your own camera for photos. 190 South River Avenue, Holland; Friday 5:30-8:30pm; Saturday 1-6pm; Free.
11/28 Saturday: Downtown Holland Small Business Saturday Shopping Event- Support local Downtown Holland businesses on Small Business Saturday! Participating business will be offering fun giveaways, special promotions and more all day long! Stay tuned for updates! 78 East 8th Street, Holland; All day.
11/29 Sunday: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Holland Civic Theatre- In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! Box office should open November 21. Hours are M-F 6pm-8:30pm and 1 hour prior to showtimes on weekends. 50 West Ninth Street, Holland; 2pm; $10.
