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Family Friendly Events—February

It's that time of year: love is in the air. And despite being the shortest month of the year, there is no shortage of local events to keep you busy this February.

LG Energy Solution’s Holland on Ice

February 6–7
4:00–7:00pm
Downtown Holland

This downtown event will feature interactive ice sculptures, frozen games made from ice, fun photo spots, and more! There will be professional ice carvers actively at work as they transform over 10,000 pounds of ice into art pieces. For more information, visit the website.

Professional Ice Carver at Holland on Ice.

Sweet Treat Stroll

February 6
12:00–8:00pm
Downtown Grand Haven

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, take a stroll through the streets of Downtown Grand Haven to get free sweet treats! With the purchase of a tin ($25), you will have the opportunity to stroll around downtown and pick up treats at participating locations. There is a cap of 48 customers, so be sure to register soon. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Patricia's Chocolate in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K

February 7
8:00am
Downtown Holland

Take a jog through the wintry streets of downtown this month at the popular Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K. And you won’t slip (because the course is heated by the famous snowmelt system). The run will be open to children ages seven and up. For those younger, the Kids’ Mini Melt offers the chance to sprint .2 of a mile. This event requires registration in advance.

Finisher at the Holland on Ice 5K.

Ice Cream for Breakfast

February 7
8:00am–12:00pm
Sweet Temptations, Grand Haven

At Sweet Temptations, you can actually indulge in ice cream as your most important meal of the day: breakfast. In accordance with the North American Ice Cream Association, this event will celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, which takes place the first Saturday of February each year. The store will open promptly at 8 am and serve ice-cream-inspired breakfast plates until noon. And… to top it all off, guests are encouraged to wear their pajamas (and even have the chance to be awarded during the event). So, this is the one time you can actually tell your toddler it’s permissible to eat ice cream for breakfast. For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.

Sweet Temptations in Grand Haven.

Puzzles and Pie Night at Gary Byker Memorial Library

February 12
5:30–7:30pm
Gary Byker Memorial Library, Hudsonville

If your older kiddos love spending time with their grandparents, perhaps they’ll have some fun doing puzzles while snacking on a delicious pie. All are welcome to experience the peaceful setting surrounded by community members. Teens are welcome. To attend, register yourself and/or your group to ensure you get a slice of pie.

Puzzles and Pie Night at Gary Byker Memorial Library.

Daddy Daughter Dance at the Tulyp Hotel

February 20
5:30–8:00pm
Tulyp Hotel, Downtown Holland

This annual event offers the chance for fathers to spend time with their daughters. There will be snacks, fun activities, photo opportunities, and lots of dancing. To purchase tickets, visit the event website.

Participants at the Tulyp Hotel Daddy Daughter Dance.
About the author:

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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