April 4th
10 am to 12 pm
North Bank Park, 899 Central Ave, Spring Lake
In need of an egg hunt place to take the kiddos? If you’re not hosting your own at home, Spring Lake’s Great Village Easter Egg Hunt offers a fun-filled hunt hosted at North Bank Park. The hunt will begin at 10 am, followed by various other activities such as face painting, outdoor games, fire truck and police car tours, hot chocolate and donuts, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, prizes, and more. This event is open to all ages. For more information, please visit the event posting.
April 6th to 11th
10 am to 7 pm
2950 80th Avenue, Zeeland
As the seasons change and the weather improves, it appears as if new life is being formed. The trees begin to bud, the tulips pop up from the dirt… and the newest members of wildlife are born. At the Critter Barn, this time of year means new life. From newborn chicks, bunnies, lambs, and kids (the goat kind, if you were curious) to piglets and calves. The barn will be open to the public to meet the newest members of the barn. The admission is $10, and those 2 and under are free. For more information, visit the website here.
April 11th
10 am to 11:30 am
1076 East 16th Street, Holland
If you’re into all things local (and historical), there will be a guided tour at the Van Raalte Farm Park—the estate where Ben Van Raalte, son of Albertus Van Raalte, lived with his family. The tour will be led by Rick Bosch, a local historian and environmental scientist, and will travel throughout the estate grounds. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and prepare for the weather. To register for this event, please visit the website.
April 13th
9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Windmill Island Gardens, Holland
The time for tulips to bloom is nearing, and to gear up for the season, the popular Windmill Island Gardens is preparing to open its doors. This month, visitors and locals alike will be able to step into a landscape that feels almost identical to those you see in Holland, Netherlands. The great de Zwaan windmill will serve as the spectacle of this location's opening. From tulips in bloom to Dutch history to 36 acres of exhibits, you’ll assuredly want to visit to kick off the tulip season. The admission is $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 3 to 15, and those of whom are Holland residents (by show of your driver's license) are admitted free. For more information, please visit the website here.
April 24th
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Tulyp Hotel, Downtown Holland
In the depths of all of our closets is that one outfit you’ve left waiting for a time to wear. And most of the time, the perfect occasion has yet to present itself… until now. The Tulyp Hotel is hosting this event to offer that exact opportunity to don your sparkly, feathery, spunky outfits. There will be a nacho bar, dance floor, and an all-around spectacular venue to show off that eclectic fashion sense of yours. This event is offered for all ages. To purchase tickets, please visit the website.
Sierra Ozolins is a West Michigan native, currently a student at Hope College. As an athlete, she is passionate about fitness—from running to weightlifting. With a interest for politics and lifestyle, she is intrigued how local culture, community, and everyday events shape the world around her—often with an iced coffee in hand and her dog by her side.
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