What’s ‘Growing’ on
at windmill island
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Event Series
De Tuin Klas
3rd Thursday monthly, March-October, 2026
De Tuin Klas or, The Gardening Class, is an all-new monthly gardening class series geared towards those who are ready to dig-into gardening at home! In partnership with the Michigan State University Extension, Windmill Island Gardens is excited to host a variety of classes covering topics like site assessment, composting, starting a vegetable garden, design tips, preserving and canning, trees, and so much more! Learn from the experts at these once a month classes from March – October on the third Thursday of the month from 6:00pm – 7:30pm for just $15 a class.
Books & Blooms
ALL MONDAYS, JUNE 15-AUGUST 10, 2026
Join us at Windmill Island Gardens for the return of our children’s summer series, Books and Blooms! Every Monday from June 15 through August 10, 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
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.
ANNUAL TULIP DIG
Annual tulip bulb dig at Windmill Island Gardens, come dig out tulip bulbs for replanting in your own garden!
Make and Takes - HANDMADE EARRINGS
Decorate floral and Dutch themed wooden earrings to make one of a kind jewelry at Windmill Island Gardens!
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!
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!
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.
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
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.
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!
Books & Blooms
Our popular free children’s story time and activity series is back every Monday, all summer long!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Tulip Time Festival
Visit us in the spring to enjoy beautiful tulips all throughout the park!
RUN OF THE MILL 5k & MINI MILLERS KIDS RUN
Windmill Island Gardens' Run of the Mill is back for 2026, and we can't wait to see you at our annual 5K fun-run!
DE TUIN KLAS - SCRAPS TO SOIL
Discover how to turn everyday kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost and take home plans to build your own compost bin.
HOLLAND TO HOLLAND INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Interested in learning more about the Dutch roots of Holland, Michigan? Join a trip to the Netherlands this October!
OPENING DAY
Celebrate the start of the 2026 season as the park reopens and the first signs of spring begin to bloom across the island.
DE TUIN KLAS - GROUND RULES
Kick off the season by learning how to assess your soil and site conditions with expert guidance so you can build a strong foundation for a thriving garden.
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