Hey Holland! Fall is properly settling in and the calendar's got a little bit of everything this week — history, comedy, art, and even a beekeeping crash course. Here's what's on for Sept 16–22. 👇

A Civil War muster with cannons and generals. A gem and mineral show. A comedian straight off America's Got Talent. And Herrick District Library brings two big events to town, including beekeeping basics for beginners.

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

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🎨 Wine and Canvas: Ruby Autumn — Thursday, Sept. 17, 6–8:30 p.m. @ Lucky Strike Holland. Step-by-step painting instruction while you sip your favorite beverage — leave with a 16x20 take-home painting. $40. 👉 Learn more

🎭 South Chicago Dance Theatre — Thursday & Friday, Sept. 17–18, 7:30–9 p.m. @ Knickerbocker Theatre. A dynamic contemporary dance company from Chicago's south side, hailed by the Chicago Tribune as "the next big thing" in the city's dance scene. Adults $32, seniors/staff $28, kids $15. 👉 More details

🎪 Comedian Cam Bertrand — Friday, Sept. 18, 8–10:30 p.m. @ Park Theatre. A standout from America's Got Talent who earned a "yes" from all four judges. Quick-witted, sharp, unpredictable. $15/$25. 👉 More info

⚔️ 17th Annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster — Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19–20, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat) / 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sun) @ Van Raalte Farm. This year celebrates America's 250th birthday with the America 250 Mobile Museum. Cannons, generals, and a genuinely immersive walk through history. Free, with shuttle parking at 858 E. 24th St. 👉 More details

💎 Tulip City Gem and Mineral Show — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 18–20 @ Holland Charter Township Community Center. A full weekend of gems, minerals, and rockhound treasures. $5 adults, kids 18 and under free. 👉 More info

🧣 Flannel Fest — Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. @ Bowerman's Farm and Market. A full day celebrating all things fall. 👉 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

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Women in Nature: Wildflower Walk — Thursday, Sept. 17, 6–7 p.m. @ Bysterveld Park, Wayland. A guided walk through meadows and forest with a naturalist. Ages 14+, registration required. 👉 Register here

De Tuin Klas: Branching Out — Thursday, Sept. 17, 6–7:30 p.m. @ Windmill Island Gardens. Learn the basics about trees to branch out your gardening skills. 👉 More info

Knee-high Naturalists — Friday, Sept. 18, 10–11:30 a.m. @ Outdoor Discovery Center. Hands-on nature learning for ages 3–6. $10/child ($5 members). 👉 More info

Women in Nature: Night Hike — Friday, Sept. 18, 8–9 p.m. @ Stu Visser Trails. A nighttime sensory adventure through the woods. Ages 14+. 👉 More info

17th Annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster — Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19–20 (see above).

En Plein Air with Anthony Cairo — Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. @ Holland Area Arts Council. Learn plein air painting concepts, then walk to Windmill Island Gardens to paint. $200. 👉 More info

Cats and Colors Painting — Saturday, Sept. 19, 4–5:30 p.m. @ Holland Cat Cove. An all-level canvas painting class surrounded by cats. $25. 👉 More info

Insect Catching — Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ Upper Macatawa Natural Area, Zeeland. Guided bug-hunting with a naturalist. Ages 14 and younger. 👉 Register here

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

Big Red Racing Series (sailboat races) — Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6–8:30 p.m., watch from Holland State Park. Free to watch (recreation pass or day-use permit required for parking). 👉 More info

Classic Film: "Inherit the Wind" — Thursday, Sept. 17, 7–9:30 p.m. @ Park Theatre. A classic film about truth, faith, power, and standing up to public opposition. Free admission, cash bar and popcorn available, with post-film commentary. 👉 More info

South Chicago Dance Theatre — Thursday & Friday, Sept. 17–18 @ Knickerbocker Theatre (see above).

Art for All Fashion Show — Monday, Sept. 21, 7–9 p.m. @ Holland Area Arts Council. A showcase of art and a runway show featuring adults from the Art for All program, wearing clothes designed from their own artwork. 👉 More info

Knick Film Series: "The Currents" — Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 21–22, 7–9 p.m. @ Knickerbocker Theatre. An existential drama about a fashion designer readjusting to life after a shocking accident. $9 adults / $7 seniors. 👉 More info

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