A blues guitar prodigy at Park Theatre. Two different wind-powered knitting demonstrations. A vintage car show, a marathon, and a free movie night under the stars.

Farmers market, live music, and trivia all week — same as always, still worth it.

Hey Holland! A good mix this week — something for the cocktail crowd, the music crowd, and anyone who just wants a reason to wander Windmill Island Gardens on a Sunday afternoon. Here's what's on for Sept 9–15. 👇

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🎸 Blues Guitar Virtuoso Taj Farrant — Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7–9:30 p.m. @ Park Theatre. Taj picked up a guitar after watching Angus Young live as a kid — the rest is history. $30. 👉 More info

🏛️ Historic Eighth Street Walking Tour — Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6:45–8 p.m. @ Holland Museum. A guided outdoor walk (about 1.5 miles) through the stories behind downtown's storefronts, landmarks, and architecture. $5 members / $10 non-members. 👉 More info

🚗 Vintage Car Show — Friday, Sept. 11, 4–8 p.m. @ Holland Civic Center Place. Free to attend, put on by the Vintage Car Club of Holland. 👉 More info

🎬 Movies at the Ribbon: "The LEGO Movie" — Friday, Sept. 11, starting at dusk @ Holland Ice Park. Free, family-friendly outdoor movie night — bring your own chair. 👉 More info

📖 Holland Literary Festival — Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Holland Town Center. Holland's first-ever lit fest — 75 authors, book signings, panels, live music, food trucks. Free admission and parking; first 200 attendees get a free book bag. 👉 More info

🧶 The Wind Knitting Factory — Two Chances to See It:

🏃 Holland Haven Marathon — Sunday, Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m., starting in Grand Haven and finishing downtown Holland. A scenic, USATF-certified marathon along Lake Michigan. $100. 👉 More info

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Nature for Tykes: Wildflowers — Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10–11 a.m. @ Outdoor Discovery Center. Hands-on nature learning for the youngest crowd. Ages 7 and younger, $6/child. 👉 Register here

Knee-high Naturalists — Friday, Sept. 11, 10–11:30 a.m. @ Dragonflies Discovery Preschool. Crafts, live animals, and outdoor exploration for ages 3–6. $10/child ($5 members). 👉 More info

Zeeland's Fall Peddlers' Market + Little Peddlers' Market — Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., downtown Zeeland (Church Street). Vintage furniture, farm-to-table treats, handmade goods, and live music — plus a market just for kid entrepreneurs. 👉 More info

Incredible Insects — Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.–noon @ Bysterveld Park, Wayland. Guided bug-hunting with a naturalist. Ages 14 and younger. 👉 Register here

Blankets for Shelter Cats — Saturday, Sept. 12, 1–2 p.m. @ Holland Cat Cove. Make tie blankets for shelter cats while hanging out with the resident cats. $15. 👉 More info

Free Second Mondays — Monday, Sept. 14, 4–7 p.m. @ Holland Museum. Free admission for everyone, including the current Spark.Lab Smithsonian exhibit. 👉 More details

Holland Farmers Market — Wednesday & Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. @ Eighth Street Marketplace. 👉 More info

Big Red Racing Series (sailboat races) — Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6–8:30 p.m., watch from Holland State Park. Free to watch (recreation pass or day-use permit required for parking). 👉 More info

Yoga in the Park — Saturday, 8–9 a.m. @ Kollen Park bandshell. $10/class, bring your own mat. 👉 More info

Knick Film Series: "The Marching Band" — Runs Tue–Sun this week, 7–9 p.m. @ Knickerbocker Theatre. A world-famous conductor discovers a brother he never knew — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. $9 adults / $7 seniors. 👉 More info

"At the Edge of the Market" — Ongoing through Sept. 11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ Saugatuck Center for the Arts. An exhibition exploring the entwined timelines of humans and nature. 👉 More info

There's No Place Like Spark!Lab: A "Wizard of Oz" Adventure — Ongoing through Sept. 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ Holland Museum. A hands-on, Wizard-of-Oz-inspired exhibit for all ages. 👉 More info

We've teamed up with Herrick District Library to help spread the word on some of their bigger upcoming events — here are two worth getting on your calendar early:

🐝 Beekeeping 101 — Tuesday, Sept. 16, presented by Kelsey Weener, Secretary of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association. An easy, beginner-friendly introduction to the basics of beekeeping. 👉 More info & registration

🖋️ An Evening with John Hendrix — Tuesday, Sept. 22 @ Herrick Main Library Auditorium. A talk with the acclaimed author/illustrator. 👉 More info & registration

We're always looking for the stuff that doesn't make it onto the usual event calendars — if you know of something happening around town that deserves a spot in Holland Happenings, hit reply and tell us about it. If this week's lineup gave you a reason to get out of the house, do us a favor and forward this to a neighbor.

See you around town, Holland. 🌷

— Tyler and The Holland Happenings Team