A Little Fall Fun, a Lot of Local Good
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October is giving us plenty of reasons to get out around Holland.
Hopeās One Big Weekend brings extra energy to town, and there is still time for a cider-and-donut stop before the month gets away from us.
Hereās whatās worth your time from Wednesday, October 14 through Tuesday, October 20.
š This weekās featured local guide: 5 Cider & Orchard Stops Near Holland, According to Locals. Find community favorites, cider donuts, and fall outing ideas before you head out.
Local Updates
š More Books for Hollandās Youngest Readers
Holland is joining Dolly Partonās Imagination Library through an agreement with the Allegan County Community Foundation. The program sends enrolled children a free book each month from birth until their fifth birthday. š Read the local update
š Kerstmarkt Has Its Dates
Fridays & Saturdays, Nov. 20āDec. 19 Ā· Civic Center Market Place, 150 W. 8thĀ St.
Hollandās European-style holiday market returns with local artisans, handmade gifts, festive food, and seasonal demonstrations. š Holiday details
šļø Around the Lakeshore: New Life for a Grand Haven Building
A renovation at 123 WashingtonĀ Avenue will bring ground-floor commercial space and three two-bedroom apartments to downtown Grand Haven. The plan also includes a rooftop patio for the buildingās tenants. š Project details
š Village Inn Pizza Expands to Hollandās North Side
Village Inn is turning the former Kellyās Sports Grill at 977 ButternutĀ Drive into Village Inn North ā the local brandās first expansion since 1987. A ribbon cutting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. š Ribbon cutting details
If that has you craving pizza, our community-sourced guide rounds up the Holland-area spots locals kept recommending. š Read the local pizza guide
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Paid Advertisement Ā· Planet Fitness North Hollāand
Find Your Fall Routine at Planet Fitness
Photo courtesy of Planet Fitness North Holland
Cooler weather is a good excuse to build a routine that sticks. At Planet Fitness North Holland, beginners can get comfortable at the gym, and PF Black CardĀ® members can unwind in the Black Card Spa with HydroMassage lounges and massage chairs.
Upcoming membership promotion: October 17ā25
Classic Membership: $15/month, plus a $49 start-up fee, prorated dues, and a $49 annual fee.
PF Black CardĀ®: $24.99/month, plus a $1 start-up fee, prorated dues, and a $49 annual fee.
Both memberships have no commitment and can be canceled anytime. See the club for applicable taxes and full membership terms.
Stop by 12330 JamesĀ St. to check out the club, or use the link below to explore memberships and join online.
Weekend Headliners
š§” Hope College One Big Weekend
ThursdayāSaturday, Oct. 15ā17.
Homecoming and Family Weekend bring alumni events, family activities, campus traditions, and a little more orange around downtown. Check the schedule for individual events and registration. š Full schedule
š Dead Manās Cell Phone
FridayāSaturday, Oct. 16ā17, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Ā· DeWitt Mainstage Theatre.
Hope College Theatre stages Sarah Ruhlās offbeat comedy. Friday and Saturday tickets are $15 regular or $10 for seniors; the Sunday matinee is free to the public, with reservations by email at [email protected]. The production includes mature content and language. š Performance details
š Treats & Trails
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2ā7 p.m. Ā· Outdoor Discovery Center.
Costumes, candy, wildlife, and sāmores. $20 per family; last admission is 6 p.m. Park at 1941 WashingtonĀ Ave. and take the free shuttle. š Event details
šļø Mitten Vintage
Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.ā5 p.m. Ā· Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8thĀ St.
Browse vintage clothing and collectibles from more than 40 Midwest vendors. š Market details
Family & Outdoors
š½ Corn Maze & Scavenger Hunt at Crisp Country Acres
MondayāFriday, 8 a.m.ā6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.ā5 p.m. Ā· 5888 120thĀ Ave.
Follow clues through the corn maze, pick a pumpkin, and visit the animal barn and playground. Maze admission is $4 per person; the barn and playground are free. Pumpkins are priced by size. š Farm details
š„ Holland Farmers Market
Wednesday, Oct. 14 & Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.ā2 p.m. Ā· 8th Street Marketplace.
Fall produce, baked goods, flowers, and local food make an easy daytime outing. š Market details
š Nature for Tykes: Creeping Critters
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10ā11 a.m. Ā· Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56thĀ St.
A hands-on nature program for kids ages 7 and under. Guardians stay for the class. $6 per attending child, excluding infants; registration is required. š Program details & registration
š Knee-high Naturalists
Friday, Oct. 16, 10ā11:30 a.m. Ā· Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56thĀ St.
Crafts, stories, animals, and outdoor exploring for ages 3ā6. $10 per child; registration required. Adults stay with 3-year-olds. š Register
š Explore a Story
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10ā11 a.m. Ā· Outdoor Discovery Center.
Stories, hikes, and animal encounters for ages 1ā7. $6 per child; guardians stay. Registration is appreciated, but not required. š Program details
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Paid Advertisement Ā· John A. Van Den Bosch & Natureās Window
From Zeeland to Your Backyard: The Story Behind Natureās Window
John A. Van Den Bosch LLC (VDB) began its story in 1932, right here in Zeeland, Michigan. After the Stock Market Crash, John and his son William opened their own business delivering vegetables. After numerous challenges, including a devastating fire in 1941, John and William pivoted as their community's needs changed.
In the 1950s, William started mixing birdseed, laying the groundwork for what became Natureās Window. Nature's Window can now be purchased across the United States. With award-winning packaging graphics, a triple-clean system guaranteeing top quality, and their service and consumer satisfaction guarantee, customers can rest assured they have a great product line to accommodate all bird enthusiasts. Today, Natureās Window is still made in Zeeland, at the Van Den Bosch manufacturing plant.
Photo courtesy of John A. Van Den Bosch LLC
In addition to manufacturing a wild bird seed line, John A. Van Den Bosch LLC is also a leading wholesale distributor of pet food and supplies and outdoor products. They serve the pet specialty, outdoor bird, livestock/farm, lawn & garden, and deer markets.
Want to learn more about the local names behind your backyard birdseed? Follow the links below to explore Natureās Windowās products and get to know John A. Van Den Bosch LLC.
Interested in joining the team? Explore opportunities in Holland and Zeeland.
Live Music & Nightlife This Week
š§” Hope Homecoming Kickoff
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7ā10 p.m. Ā· New Holland Brewing.
Food, drinks, a live DJ, and the kickoff to Hopeās One Big Weekend downtown. Free to attend. š Downtown event details
š¶ One Big Weekend Concert
Friday, Oct. 16, 7ā8:30 p.m. Ā· Jack H. Miller Center, 221 ColumbiaĀ Ave.
Make a night of Hopeās Homecoming weekend with a campus concert. No tickets are required. š Concert details
āµ Park Your Boat: A Yacht Rock Fundraiser
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Ā· Park Theatre, 248 S. RiverĀ Ave.
Rock Shop and DJ Rockhound support the historic theatre. Suggested donation: $20 advance or $25 day-of; free with student ID. Doors at 6 p.m. š Show details
šø Mƶtley CrĆ¼e + Poison Tribute Night
Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Ā· Park Theatre.
Wreking CrĆ¼e and Rock of Love bring the ā80s rock. $20 advance or $25 day-of; ages 18+ or with adult supervision. Doors at 7 p.m. š Show details
Weeknight Wins
š· De Tuin Klas: Bulbs & Beyond
Thursday, Oct. 15, 6ā7:30 p.m. Ā· Windmill Island Gardens, Celebration Pavilion.
Get the garden ready for winter and a head start on spring. The $15 class includes supplies and tulip bulbs to take home. š Class details
š¬ Knickerbocker Film Series: Renoir
WednesdayāSaturday, Oct. 14ā17, 7 p.m. Ā· Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. 8thĀ St.
A Japanese coming-of-age drama set in 1987 Tokyo. $9 adults, $7 seniors; Hope students free. š Film details
October Events Worth Planning For
š Holland Halloween Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 24 Ā· Downtown Holland.
Start with downtown trick-or-treating from 10 a.m.ānoon, then head to the Not-So-Spooky Boo Bash at Holland Ice Park from 11 a.m.ā3 p.m. Admission is free; optional barrel rides are $5 per rider in costume or $7 without a costume. š Boo Bash details
š Boo at the Barn
Friday, Oct. 23, 1ā8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.ā5 p.m. Ā· Critter Barn, 2950 80thĀ Ave., Zeeland.
Costumes, candy, farm animals, and corn-pit play. $10 ages 3+; ages 2 and under free; $8 seniors 62+ and military with ID. š Event details
š¼ DĆa de los Muertos Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.ā2:30 p.m. Ā· Holland Armory, 16 W. 9thĀ St.
Free music, dance, face painting, art activities, and student-made ofrendas with Holland Museum, LAUP, and CultureWorks. š Celebration details
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Paid Advertisement Ā· Imago Dei Direct Primary Care
What If Your Physician Had Time for You?
At Imago Dei Direct Primary Care in Zeeland, Dr. Daniel Swartz (āDr. Danā) has built his practice around a simple idea: you should know your physician, and your physician should know you.
Dr. Dan moved to West Michigan to be closer to his grandchildren and extended family. He brings more than 20 years of Family Medicine experience, including six years in direct primary care, to caring for patients from childhood through older adulthood.
The model is straightforward: members pay a monthly fee for unlimited, ongoing primary care. Imago Dei does not bill insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid for its services. That approach allows Dr. Dan to keep his practice smaller and make more room for conversation, questions, and getting to know the person in front of him.
Membership includes 30ā60 minute appointments, direct phone and email access to Dr. Dan, and telehealth when appropriate. The practice says appointments are almost always available the same or next day. Membership includes preventative care, illness and injury visits, chronic-condition management, and a wide range of clinic procedures.
Photos courtesy of Dr. Dan Swartz
The name Imago Dei means āthe image of God,ā reflecting Dr. Danās Christian belief in every personās God-given worth and dignity. The practice welcomes all patients.
Straightforward membership pricing
$87 per month for an individual
$250 per month for an eligible family of five
An initial registration fee is $87 per person, with a $174 family maximum.
The practice defines family as married or single adults plus biological or adopted children under 23 and adult dependents unable to live alone. Adults 23 and older, and independent or married adults over 17, need their own memberships.
Most clinic procedures are included in membership; a few procedures carry additional charges. Laboratory and pathology testing carry additional fees. The practice advertises discounts of up to 90% on laboratory testing, with discounted pathology pricing also available. Some supplies also cost extra. DPC is not insurance and does not replace coverage for hospitalizations, specialists, or other outside care.
While Dr. Dan loves caring for families, Imago Dei also offers small businesses and nonprofits a way to provide employees with a primary care benefit. The membership is designed to support employee health through accessible, ongoing care. Transparent business pricing is available on the practice website.
Curious whether DPC fits your family, business or nonprofit? Call 616-407-4968 or email [email protected] to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation, no pressure, meet-and-greet with Dr. Dan. The office is located at 8516 HomesteadĀ Drive, Suite 102, Zeeland. Membership spots are limited.
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See you around town, Holland.
Kindly,
Tyler
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