
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.