HOLLAND — ‘Tis the season! Procuring and vacation occasions are simply across the nook — and have, in some locations, already begun. Irrespective of the place you reside alongside the lakeshore, you will discover occasions for all ages.
Here is a compiled listing to examine all through the season:
Vacation Kerstmarkt
When: Fridays and Saturdays starting Saturday, Nov. 19
The place: Holland Civic Middle
Particulars: Holland’s personal European-inspired out of doors market with handcrafted wares, recent greenery, vacation decor and baked items from native artisans. Housed in picket cubicles, Kerstmarkt can even characteristic reside music performances, dogsled demonstrations and extra throughout its quarter-century celebration. Particular dates and hours can be found at kerstmarkt.wordpress.com/about.
Vacation Open Home
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19
The place: Downtown Holland
Particulars: Head downtown for an opportunity to see the superbly adorned and brightly lit streets whereas additionally searching for vacation presents. The occasion contains an look by Santa and his favourite elf, a reindeer petting corral, chestnut roasting and particular offers.
Zeeland Turkey Trot 8K
When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24
The place: Downtown Zeeland
Particulars: Begin your Thanksgiving Day with some train by collaborating within the Zeeland Turkey Trot 8K. The occasion begins downtown in entrance of Frank’s Restaurant and takes trotters via a number of of Zeeland’s streets and neighborhoods.
Saugatuck Group Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: 3-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25
The place: Wicks Park, Water Road
Particulars: This occasion begins with a go to from Santa and his reindeer earlier than heading to Wicks Park Gazebo for an annual tree lighting ceremony. The vacation tree will likely be lit in unison with the star on Mt. Baldhead.
Small Enterprise Saturday
When: Saturday, Nov. 26
The place: Holland, Saugatuck, Douglas and Zeeland
Particulars: Native retailers are celebrating Small Enterprise Saturday with giveaways, reductions and different enjoyable promotions throughout West Michigan. Go to small companies in Holland, Saugatuck, Douglas, Zeeland and past to buy vacation presents and present your assist.
Zeeland’s Magical Christmas Parade
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28
The place: Downtown Zeeland
Particulars: Zeeland kicks off the vacation season with one thing for everybody. All of it begins at 5:30 p.m. with musical act Tuba Christmas, adopted by a tree lighting ceremony at Splash Pad Park at 6:15 p.m. and the Magical Christmas Parade alongside Foremost Avenue at 6:30 p.m.
Holland’s Parade of Lights
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29
The place: Downtown Holland
Particulars: Santa Claus arrives downtown as a part of this annual occasion, escorted by over 75 floats, vans, marching bands and extra. Beginning on the nook of Eighth Road and Columbia Avenue, the parade travels down Eighth to Holland Civic Middle.
Really feel the Zeel of Christmas
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 2
The place: 156 E. Foremost Ave. in Zeeland
Particulars: Snap a photograph with Santa earlier than hitching a experience on a horse-drawn trolley via downtown Zeeland. Tickets can be found by donation exterior 140 E. Foremost Ave.
Magic on the Mill
When: 5-7 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 2-17
The place: Windmill Island Gardens in Holland
Particulars: This brand-new ticketed vacation occasion incorporates a tulip subject of 1,000 LED blossoms on a synchronized mild and music present, plus entry to the carousel and windmill. Retailers will likely be open through the occasion and youngsters may greet Sinterklaas after his arrival in Holland.
Strolling Santa
When: 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 2-23
The place: Downtown Holland
Particulars: As you knock out your vacation procuring, hold a watch out for Santa Claus as he strolls via downtown Holland to greet prospects, pose for pictures and unfold vacation cheer.
Sinterklaas Eve
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
The place: Holland Civic Middle
Particulars: This conventional Dutch occasion invitations youngsters to welcome Sinterklaas, the Dutch St. Nicholas, to Holland with a lantern-lit procession. Sinterklaas will welcome households at 6:20 p.m. earlier than main a conventional procession across the block. Households can pose for pictures till 8 p.m.
Fennville Vacation Occasions
When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
The place: Downtown Fennville at Foremost St. and Maple
Particulars: Locals throughout West Michigan are invited to downtown Fennville for a full day of vacation occasions in early December, starting at 9 a.m. with a pancake brunch. The day additionally contains reside reindeer, a go to with Santa, a parade, a tree lighting ceremony and extra.
Procuring Jam
When: 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17
The place: Downtown Holland
Particulars: As a part of this annual occasion, collaborating companies will open their doorways early, providing 30 p.c off at the least one merchandise from 8-9 a.m. and 25 p.c off at the least one merchandise from 9-10 a.m.
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New Yr’s Eve Celebration
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
The place: Holland Civic Middle
Particulars: This New Yr’s Masquerade Celebration may have drinks, meals, champagne and dancing with reside bands and a DJ. Proceeds from the occasion profit Mackenzie’s Home, a program to stop the homelessness of aged-out foster youth.
— Austin Metz is a former Holland Sentinel reporter.
