HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – So much to do, so much to see in the Holland-Zeeland area this week!
9/14 Monday: Allegan County Fair- Monday is discount day! $2 admission for students thru 12th Grade, $7 for Adults, $2 Parking, and $2 Rides. 150 Douglas St., Allegan.
9/15 Tuesday: Senior Expo at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Holland- Meet with professionals in their field. Information and services for eye care, health care, hearing care, travel, foot care, in-home health services, living choices, retirement communities, banking and investments, rehabilitation services, financial planning, insurance, and health & wellness. In one day, find everything you need in one place. Register to win prizes! Free coffee! Free screenings! 650 East 24th St, Holland; 9am-2pm; Free.
9/16 Wednesday: Harvest 2015: The Carhartt Woodsman Release at New Holland Brew Pub- Come for the Pub tapping of this year’s release of The Carhartt Woodsman, Barrel-aged Pale Ale. Enjoy a pint of this favorite brew and help New Holland kick off the 2015 Carhartt Woodsman Tour! In 2014, Carhartt, America’s legendary work wear brand since 1889, and New Holland Brewing Co., brewers of craft beer and spirits, collaborated on a brew crafted to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the iconic clothing manufacturer and pay tribute to the hard-working people who wear the brand. The brew was a success, thanks to the shared values of the Michigan-born companies, and is scheduled to come back for a mid-September seasonal release, with even broader distribution and stronger availability. 66 East Eighth Street, Holland; 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; No Cover.
9/17 Thursday: Female & Fabulous: Women’s Health Event- Come for an evening out at Baker Lofts to discuss female-friendly topics with women’s health experts, Drs. Susan Ervine, Laurie Birkholz and Barb DePree. Enjoy Q & A with the experts, cocktails and appetizers, socializing, and health information tables. The experts will discuss: the importance of knowing your breast density; strategies for healthy eating, reducing hot flashes, increasing metabolism and balancing hormones; and ways to keep our bodies and minds engaged for continued sexuality and pleasure. Register at hollandhospital.org/womensevent. 171 East 24th, Holland; 6 pm to 8:30 pm; Free.
9/18 Friday: Live Mannequin Night in Downtown Holland. Over 100 live mannequins pose throughout the storefronts of Downtown. Disney Movies will be the theme for 2015!! 78 East 8th Street, Holland; 7pm-8:30pm; Free.
9/19 Saturday: Fall Peddler’s Market in Downtown Zeeland- Fresh Flowers & Botanicals, Household Gifts & Goods, Local Restaurant Eats & Drinks, Vintage Furniture & Décor, Architectural Salvage, Farm to Table Treats, Antiques & Repurposed Finds, Live music, Apparel & Accessories, Handmade Specialties and other Curiosities. 21 S. Elm Street, City Hall, Zeeland; 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Free.
9/20 Sunday: Civil War Muster at Van Raalte Farm Park- Historic Van Raalte Farm again hosts the annual reenactment extravaganza. This year’s event features music, impressions of historical figures, performances, medical scenarios, period-style vendors, and (of course) battle. The 2015 battle re-enactments are the Battle of Five Forks and the battle of Appomattox Court House. Parking Instructions: General Public Parking will be at the nearby JCI lot, located at 858 East 24th St., Holland, MI 49423 From there, visitors will be taken by shuttle to the entrance of the park on 16th St. During the times of the battle, the shuttles will also be making a stop at the 24th St. entrance, which is closer to the battlefield. 9am-3:30pm Sunday; Free.
