HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – A Beer Run, the Lakeshore Parade of Homes, and Petapalooza all grace this week’s list of things to do in the Holland area!
6/6 Monday: Knickerbocker Spring Film Series: Sing Street- SING STREET takes us back to 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Conor who is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, über-cool and beautiful Raphina, and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. There’s only one problem: he’s not part of a band…yet. She agrees, and now Conor must deliver what he’s promised – calling himself “Cosmo” and immersing himself in the vibrant rock music trends of the decade, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours their heart into writing lyrics and shooting videos. SING STREET shows us a world where music has the power to take us away from the turmoil of everyday life and transform us into something greater. 86 East 8th Street, Holland; 7:30pm; $7, $6 seniors.
6/7 Tuesday: Beer Run at New Holland Brewing- A joint operation of New Holland Brewing and the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, each of the venues is clever enough to be serving some yummy New Holland Beer on some of their taps following the 5K-ish run. Cost? $20 for your first one, which includes a cool shirt. After that, it’s $10. Entry includes your first beer and a few munchies, and a substantial piece of each entry supports a charity chosen by our venue. Signup starts at 5:30 pm, followed by the run at 6:30 pm. 66 E 8th St, Holland.
6/8 Wednesday: From Coupons to Cash (Mosaic Nights) at Holland First Assembly of God- We all have to buy groceries, but why pay full price? Use coupons and other insider tips & tricks to not only save money, but sometimes MAKE money! Turn your coupons into cash! From beginning clippers to extreme couponers – this class is for ALL ladies! Bring a pair of scissors and any coupons you may have. See you there! Class is taught by Tara Glutting. 1331 E 16th St, Holland; 7 PM – 10 PM.
6/9 Thursday: Lakeshore Parade of Homes- An exclusive showcase of new homes. Presented by the Lakeshore Home Builders Association. For a map of houses involved in the Parade, go to http://lakeshoreparadeofhomes.com/. Thursdays & Fridays: 6pm-9pm; Wednesday & Saturdays: 1pm-6pm; Closed Sunday Monday & Tuesday; $15 for adults; children 13 and under Free.
6/10 Friday: Picnic with the Birds at the Outdoor Discovery Center- During this open house program, you will learn more about various birds of prey including what they like to eat. Bring along your own picnic lunch to eat while the birds have theirs! This will be a great chance to see the Center’s birds up-close and personal. No registration required, but is appreciated. You can register online at: https://outdoor-discovery-center-macatawa-greenway.trekksoft.com/en/activity/56784/picnic-with-the-birds. 5678 143rd Avenue, Holland; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; Free.
6/11 Saturday: Vlinder Veld Grand Opening at Windmill Island- Please join Windmill Island Gardens on Saturday June 11th to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Vlinder Veld (“butterfly field”) garden. The day will kick-off at 10:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase the Vlinder Veld and the Monarch Waystation certification. Following the ribbon cutting, there will be activities throughout the day for people of all ages to learn more about butterflies and further experience the natural beauty of our park. For the children, there will be a craft and a butterfly scouting walk. Guests will also be able to see our variety of flower beds filled with many perennial and annual plants. The coloring of the flowers is based off of butterflies native to Michigan. The first 100 kids through our gates will receive seedlings of butterfly-attracting plants so that they too can create their own butterfly garden! Guests are also invited to check out our historical Dutch carousel, organ, and the famous deZwaan Windmill. All activities are included with admission to the park. 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Holland; 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m; $9 for adults $5 for children (3-15 years old).
6/12 Sunday: West Michigan Petapalooza at Quincy Park- Join us for the 16th Petapalooza! We’ll have lots of reputable rescue groups, amazing vendors and educational booths. The Ultimate Air Dogs will be onsite with a dock diving competition and we will have demonstrations from The Holland Police Department K9 Unit and Zeke the MSU Wonder Dog. We will have giant inflatables, bungee trapoline and pony cart rides. Admission and all entertainment is free – but you’ll want to bring some money because you will surely find something to buy at one of the vendors and for the always popular raffle table. In addition to the new location we are also adding some pet contests and a top secret surprise (you won’t want to miss it!) 3600 152nd Ave, Holland; 12 PM – 4 PM.
