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Event Series
Books & Blooms
ALL MONDAYS, JUNE 14 - AUGUST 9, 2027
Join us at Windmill Island Gardens for the return of our children’s summer series, Books and Blooms! Every Monday from June 14 through August 9, our friends from the Herrick District Library will kick off each Books and Blooms with a story time starting at 10:00 am followed by a fun hands-on activity lead by community partners starting at 10:30 am. Books and Blooms are free for all to attend! Just mention the event at the admission booth to join in on the fun. Books and Blooms will take place outside in the grass on the east side of the Posthouse. A parent/guardian must remain present at all times.
All Events
THE WIND KNITTING FACTORY DEMONSTRATION
Stop by Windmill Island Gardens for a unique opportunity to see designer and expert of Wind Design, Merel Karhof, demonstrating her Wind Knitting Factory!
DE TUIN KLAS - BRANCHING OUT
Gain confidence in selecting, planting, and caring for trees with a live demonstration and a take-home tree of your own.
TOUCH A TRUCK
Get hands-on and learn about trucks! As a part of Downtown Holland’s annual Fall Fest, Touch a Truck at Windmill Island Gardens is a family-friendly event where truck enthusiasts of all ages, kids and adults alike, can explore a variety of vehicles that go!
MAKE AND TAKES: CRAFT HERBAL TEA
Learn about the wellness benefits, flavor profile and how to blend an herbal tea tailored to you!
DE TUIN KLAS - BULBS & BEYOND
Prepare your garden for winter and spring success by learning when and how to plant bulbs and protect your beds before the ground freezes.
ART ON THE ISLAND GALA
Experience an evening of local art, awards, and community celebration as beautiful garden-inspired works are showcased and available for purchase.
BARK IN THE PARK
Celebrate your four-legged friends with a tail-wagging event featuring local pet vendors, treats, services, and fun for dog lovers alike.
DE TUIN KLAS - PATCH TO PANTRY
Learn the essentials of safe canning and food preservation so you can enjoy your homegrown produce long after the growing season ends.
MAKE AND TAKES: FLORAL STAMPED CARDS
Get ready to create with us at Windmill Island Gardens on Tuesday, August 11 from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm to learn how to use floral stamping to decorate personalized greeting cards!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
FOOD TRUCK MONDAYs
Calling all Foodies! We are excited to launch an all-new summer Food Truck Monday series at Windmill Island Gardens! Each Monday in July, stop by Windmill Island Gardens for lunch to pick from two delicious local food truck options!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
PEAK WEEK
The end of July is the perfect time to visit Windmill Island Gardens to see thousands of annual and perennial plants at their peak bloom!
PEAK WEEK
The end of July is the perfect time to visit Windmill Island Gardens to see thousands of annual and perennial plants at their peak bloom!
PEAK WEEK
The end of July is the perfect time to visit Windmill Island Gardens to see thousands of annual and perennial plants at their peak bloom!
PEAK WEEK
The end of July is the perfect time to visit Windmill Island Gardens to see thousands of annual and perennial plants at their peak bloom!
PEAK WEEK
The end of July is the perfect time to visit Windmill Island Gardens to see thousands of annual and perennial plants at their peak bloom!
FOOD TRUCK MONDAYs
Calling all Foodies! We are excited to launch an all-new summer Food Truck Monday series at Windmill Island Gardens! Each Monday in July, stop by Windmill Island Gardens for lunch to pick from two delicious local food truck options!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
PEAK WEEK
The end of July is the perfect time to visit Windmill Island Gardens to see thousands of annual and perennial plants at their peak bloom!
PEAK WEEK
The end of July is the perfect time to visit Windmill Island Gardens to see thousands of annual and perennial plants at their peak bloom!
DE TUIN KLAS - GARDEN GUARDIANS
Get expert tips on summer garden maintenance, weed identification, and real-time problem solving during a guided walk through the gardens.
FOOD TRUCK MONDAYs
Calling all Foodies! We are excited to launch an all-new summer Food Truck Monday series at Windmill Island Gardens! Each Monday in July, stop by Windmill Island Gardens for lunch to pick from two delicious local food truck options!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
CHALK THE WALK
Artists of all ages are invited to fill the park’s pathways with colorful chalk creations, including live artwork by Hallie LeBlanc of Abundance Mobile Art Studio.
FOOD TRUCK MONDAYs
Calling all Foodies! We are excited to launch an all-new summer Food Truck Monday series at Windmill Island Gardens! Each Monday in July, stop by Windmill Island Gardens for lunch to pick from two delicious local food truck options!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
DE TUIN KLAS - GARDEN TO TABLE
Explore how to start and maintain a productive vegetable garden—no matter your space—and head home with seedlings to begin growing your own harvest.
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
Make and Takes - HANDMADE EARRINGS
Decorate floral and Dutch themed wooden earrings to make one of a kind jewelry at Windmill Island Gardens!
ANNUAL TULIP DIG
Annual tulip bulb dig at Windmill Island Gardens, come dig out tulip bulbs for replanting in your own garden!
DE TUIN KLAS - POTS & PLOTS
Learn the basics of garden design, plant selection, and container styling to create an outdoor space you’ll love all season long.
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