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Food and wine in Saugatuck, free family outings, live performances and winter market hours: hereās your November 4ā10 guide.
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āØ New This Week
New restaurant planned: Silk Road Curry and Crust reportedly opens in December at 1145 Washington Ave., the former Crust 54 space. Exact date not yet announced.
Winter market hours: Holland Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.ā1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Nov. 4ā28, at 150 W. 8th St. Free admission and public parking.
Holiday shopping: Shop āTil You Drop returns Nov. 13, 6ā9 p.m., with store-specific discounts up to 30%.
Small art, local impact: 6x6 Exhibit opens Thu., Nov. 5, 5:30ā7 p.m., at Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. 8th St. Shop 200 works at $40 each. Annual and Ceramics Studio members enter at 4:30 p.m.
šŗļø Your Guide of the Week
Tunnel Park sunset. Photo by Ottawa County Parks staff.
What should you do for date night? Our new Best Date Nights Around Holland, According to Locals guide has complete plans, from pizza and a movie to hands-on activities and live shows. Farther-away options are labeled.
More local guides: Best Gift Shops Around Holland, Indoor Activities for Kids & Families, and Best Coffee Around Holland.
Sponsored Business Spotlight
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West Ottawa Eyecare Is Growing Right Next Door
Dr. Garrison Farr, Dr. Hannah Totten and Dr. William āBillā Meengs. Photo courtesy of West Ottawa Eyecare.
Seven years ago, West Ottawa Eyecare started from scratch in a 950-square-foot space. Today, the local, family-owned practice is preparing to expand into 3,000 square feet right next door, giving its team more room to care for local families and welcome new patients.
The move will take the practice from 971 Butternut Drive to 975 Butternut Drive, the former Simpatico Coffee building. The map below highlights the future location. Patients are still being seen at 971 Butternut Drive, Suite C.
Led by Dr. Hannah Totten alongside Dr. William āBillā Meengs and Dr. Garrison Farr, the team serves patients of all ages with eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and care for eye health and vision concerns. Several staff members and one of the doctors are bilingual in English and Spanish.
New patients are welcome. The practice accepts many medical and vision insurance plans, including Medicaid.
According to Dr. Totten, West Ottawa Eyecare is āthe only office in the greater Ottawa County extending into Allegan / Van Buren counties to accept all Medicaid plans for exams and glasses.ā Contact the office to confirm your specific coverage when scheduling.
Whether your child needs an eye exam, youāre looking for new glasses, or your family needs an eye care home, West Ottawa Eyecare is welcoming new patients as it grows right here in the neighborhood.
š½ļø Weekend Headliners
Art Coast Food & Wine Festival
Thu.āSat., Nov. 5ā7 Ā· Saugatuck and Douglas Ā· Ticketed, various venues
30+ restaurants and Michigan wineries. Thu.: welcome party at Riverside Pavilion, 7ā9 p.m. ($65). Fri.: restaurant showcases from 4 p.m. ($150). Sat.: Grand Tasting, noonā4 p.m. ($295). Prices before taxes and fees. Ages 21+; tickets and seating vary.Watershed Art Party
Sat., Nov. 7 Ā· 10 a.m.ā1 p.m. Ā· DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap Rd., Holland Ā· Free
Make art from recovered watershed materials for a community display. All ages and abilities; no registration.H2 Dance Company Fall Concerts
Fri. and Sat., Nov. 6ā7 Ā· 7:30 p.m. Ā· Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. 8th St., Holland
Contemporary dance, tap and a dance-theater premiere. Adults $15; seniors/Hope staff $10; ages 12ā18 $5; children under 11 and Hope students with college ID free.Hope Orchestraās āOde to Joyā Hymn-Sing
Fri., Nov. 6 Ā· 7 p.m. Ā· Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, 221 Columbia Ave., Holland Ā· No ticket required
Brahms, Glinka and Mascagni, plus an audience hymn medley.Herrick District Library Film Jam
Fri., Nov. 6 Ā· 5ā10 p.m. Ā· Groundworks at Herrick Main Library, 300 S. River Ave., Holland
Four-hour filmmaking challenge for teams of 3ā5, then screening and prizes. Ages 13+; under-18s need an adult. Register; bring a phone and charger.
šø Live Music & Nightlife
The Soul Syndicate
Fri., Nov. 6 Ā· Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave., Holland Ā· Tickets advertised from $15
10-piece funk, soul, disco and R&B band. Doors 6:30 p.m.; show 7 p.m.The Traveling Wilburys Revue
Sat., Nov. 7 Ā· Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. Ā· Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave., Holland Ā· From $20
Traveling Wilburys tribute. Confirm show time and ticket availability with the venue.Kevin Farley Comedy Night
Sun., Nov. 8 Ā· Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. Ā· Park Theatre, Holland
Stand-up comedy. General admission $20; VIP $30.
Featured Sponsor
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A different approach to supporting a young person
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Looking for something different from therapy, a crisis center or another awareness program? Holland-based Team Be Better; offers no-cost, one-on-one strategy sessions for families and care-circle allies supporting young people ages 13ā25.
The conversation starts with listening, identifying priorities and mapping where support is needed. From there, the team helps with practical action plans, communication tools and guidance for daily life.
Parents, relatives, coaches, mentors and supportive friends can reach out, whether or not clinical care is already involved.
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šØāš©āš§ Family & Outdoors
PokƩmon Fan Club
Wed., Nov. 4 Ā· 4ā5 p.m. Ā· Herrick Main Library, 300 S. River Ave., Holland
Ages 6ā10 in the Childrenās Activity Room. No card trading.Free Family Art Drop-In
Sat., Nov. 7 Ā· 11 a.m.ā1 p.m. Ā· Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. 8th St. Ā· Free
Hands-on art for all ages; no advance reservation advertised.Homeschool: Signs of the Season
Mon., Nov. 9 Ā· 10 a.m.ānoon Ā· Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56th St., Holland
Drop-off nature program for ages 6ā12. $10 per child, member discount; registration required.
šæ Community Picks
Coffee with Collections: Historical Documents
Thu., Nov. 5 Ā· 9:30ā10:30 a.m. Ā· Holland Museum, 31 W. 10th St. Ā· $5 members / $10 non-members
Rarely displayed documents with historian Dr. Rick Bosch. Limited seating; registration required.Free Second Monday: Anishinaabe Art
Mon., Nov. 9 Ā· 4ā7 p.m. Ā· Holland Museum, 31 W. 10th St. Ā· Free admission
Anishinaabe art and stories, with hands-on family activities.Herrick Storytimes
Wed., Nov. 4 Ā· North Branch: 9:30ā10 a.m., ages 3ā5. Main: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., ages 18 monthsā3 years. Caregivers attend; check the calendar for details.
Featured Sponsor
Paid advertisement Ā· Herrick District Library
Books, sewing and your next creative project
Artwork provided by Herrick District Library; paid for by the Friends of Herrick District Library.
Herrick District Library will always be about books, and thereās much more to explore. Find sewing machines, KitchenAid mixers, telescopes and ukuleles in the Library of Things, or explore Groundworks, a DIY creative space with recording equipment, 3D printing, embroidery and serger machines, and more.
Whether youāre starting a project or trying a new hobby, discover what your library has to offer.
š Plan Ahead
Holland Kerstmarkt
Begins Fri., Nov. 20, 3ā7 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 21, 9 a.m.ā7 p.m. Ā· 8th Street Marketplace, Holland Ā· Free
European-style holiday market on select Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 19.Downtown Holland Holiday Open House
Sat., Nov. 21 Ā· 5ā8 p.m. Ā· Downtown Holland Ā· Free
Shop specials, Santa, reindeer, carolers and roasted chestnuts.Holland Turkey Trot 5K
Thu., Nov. 26 Ā· 8 a.m. Ā· Eighth Street, Downtown Holland
Benefits the Boys & Girls Club. Registration closes Nov. 25 at 9 a.m.Dutch Winterfest
Dec. 1ā5 Ā· Downtown Holland Ā· Activities and ticketing vary
Dutch Skate, Delft Downtown displays and Sinterklaas activities.Tulip Time 2027 Tickets Are on Sale
April 30āMay 9, 2027 Ā· Holland Ā· Event tickets and prices vary
Tickets are on sale for next springās festival; prices vary by event.
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