Visit Windmill Island Gardens this Monday, July 21 for the continuation of the Books and
Blooms series with the Holland Recreation team! Each Books and Blooms will begin with a Story Time
hosted by the Herrick District Library at 10:00 am, followed by a fun, educational, and hands-on activity at
10:30 am. During the Books and Blooms series, children can not only enjoy interactive stories, songs,
and activities, but also enjoy our children’s carousel, playground, and see our chickens all on Windmill
Island Gardens’ park grounds every Monday morning through August 18.
This Monday during Books and Blooms, the team from Holland Recreation will get kids moving! There will
be a variety of fun yard games fun for all ages to get active like corn hole, ladder ball, and more! Children
working on their green thumbs can also decorate their own planter to fill with soil and seeds to take home
and watch grow!
The Holland Parks and Recreation department commits to maintaining, renovating and building parks that
the community enjoys and helps with the “quality of life” of its residents. They aim to meet the growing
needs of their citizens for constructive, creative and meaningful free time activities. Due to their efforts the
Holland residents get to enjoy the beautiful parks and many services they provide.
Families are invited to Windmill Island Gardens every Monday morning for our weekly Books
and Blooms series from 10:00 am – 11:30 am through August 18 where there will be an end of summer
Pajama Party! This weekly Books and Blooms series will begin with an interactive Story Time hosted by
the Herrick District Library starting at 10:00 am, followed by a come-and-go style activity led by a local
non-profit organization from 10:30 am until 11:30am. The full schedule of activities can be found below,
and on the Books and Blooms Facebook event page. Activities are free to attend for all; just mention you
are there for the series at the admission booth. A parent or guardian must remain onsite the entire time to
supervise their children. Activities take place in the park on the East side of the Posthouse building at
Windmill Island Gardens (1Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI, 49423).
For more details on Books and Blooms and other upcoming events at Windmill Island Gardens, visit
www.windmillisland.com. Windmill Island Gardens is open daily from 9:30am – 6:00pm (last admission
sold at 5:00pm) through October 5.
Upcoming Books & Blooms Dates
July 28
Wacky Wind
Holland Museum
Discover the power of wind with the Holland Museum! Join museum staff for an exciting hands-on
STEAM activity exploring wind energy and air resistance. Build your own wind-powered windmill to see
how wind can generate motion. Then, experiment with air resistance by designing and launching your
very own balloon-powered rocket. Engage in interactive learning and unleash your creativity in this fun
and educational experience for all ages!
August 4
Flower Suncatchers
Explore Hope
The team from Explore Hope will teach kids how to craft flower suncatchers out of leaves and flower
petals you can find around outside!
August 11
Pollinator Water Station
MSU Extension
Even pollinators need water to survive, especially in the heat of summer! Join our friends from the
Michigan State University Extension to create a water source with enough water to outlast a sunny day
and enough dry surface from which insects can safely drink and learn about why pollinators are essential
to the survival and success of our gardens.
August 18
Get Moving with Water!
Aqua Tots
The Aqua Tots team will bring supplies for children to craft their very own under the sea themed
bookmarks and get kids moving with water activities! Be prepared to get splashed with water balloons
and swim cap relay races! Monday, August 18 will be our LAST Books and Blooms of the summer before
school starts back up again, so join us for an end of summer Pajama Party! Come in your PJs to enjoy all
the fun, one last time!
About Windmill Island
