Families are invited to the Holland Farmers Market every Wednesday morning this summer to enjoy free weekly Kids Activities! The Market Kids Activities are held every Wednesday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am beginning next week Wednesday, June 10 through August 12. The Activities are free to attend and begin with Market Story Time hosted by the Herrick District Library, followed by a fun, educational, and hands-on activity led by a local community partner. The Kids Activities are proudly sponsored by Corewell Health.
“Corewell Health is excited to partner with the City of Holland and sponsor its weekly Kids Activities held at the Holland Farmers Market this summer,” said Amber TerHaar, Manager, Regional Community Health. “It is great to have so many nonprofit organizations and local businesses involved, providing children of our community the opportunity to engage in active play and learn about healthy fruits and vegetables. We appreciate the planning behind these events and look forward to engaging with the community in this positive and interactive manner.”
The weekly Kids Activities begin with an interactive Market Story Time hosted by the Herrick District Library starting at 9:30 am, followed by a drop-in activity led by a local non-profit organization or area business from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. All activities planned are educational, hands-on, and are geared for ages 3-10. The full schedule of activities can be found below and on the Holland Farmers Market website. Activities are free to attend, but a parent or guardian must remain onsite the entire time to supervise their children. Activities take place in the northwest parking lot outside of the Holland Civic Center Place (150 West 8th Street).
Next week Wednesday, Holland Christian Preschool will be in attendance to host the kick-off of the Market Kids Activities. Their team will lead an interactive and hands-on activity revolving around the popular children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Activities will include a matching game involving veggies and numbers and a fun caterpillar and butterfly craft. Holland Christian Preschool is part of the Holland Christian School District’s Pre-K-12th grade private school system, offering 3's, 4's and Y5 preschool in both English and Spanish. Holland Christian Schools are a vibrant, multi-campus community that is united by a common mission to equip minds and nurture hearts to transform the world for Jesus Christ.
“At Holland Christian, we believe some of the best learning happens through hands-on discovery, imagination, and community connection,” said Holland Christian Preschool Director Laura Rotman. “We’re thrilled to join the Market Kids Activities and bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar theme to life through fun, interactive activities for children and families. We look forward to a joyful morning of learning, laughter, and community together!”
Upcoming Kids Activities
June 17 - ODC Network - Let’s Learn About Wacky Water!
Learn about local water quality with the Outdoor Discovery Center Network! Learn why it’s so important to do your part to keep the water in the Macatawa Watershed clean with a variety of fun activities that include live aquatic insects, fun games, and hands-on crafts!
June 24
Corewell Health - Five -A-Day Bracelet Making
Join our Kids Activity sponsor, Corewell Health, to make your very own fruit and vegetable bracelet! Fruit and vegetable beads will be provided for kids to make fun bracelets that remind them to eat five (or more) fruits and vegetables per day. The Corewell team will also share helpful tips for easy ways to get your five fruits and veggies in!
July 1
Children’s Advocacy Center - Safe and Healthy Kids
Don’t miss this important activity on body safety for children, hosted by the trained educators from the Children’s Advocacy Center. Learn alongside your child how to help prevent child abuse by making “safe adult" beaded bracelets, getting a “boss of my body" temporary tattoo, and with coloring pages and other resources for parents.
July 8
Holland Parks and Recreation - Get Outdoors!
Join Holland Parks and Recreation as they host a variety of different yard games and activities to get kids, and their parents, moving! Activities will include corn hole, ladder ball, giant Jenga, and much more. Learn all about the exciting recreation programming Holland Recreation has to offer for our community as well!
July 15
Latin Americans United for Progress - LAUP Fiesta
Celebrate Fiesta Week in Downtown Holland and join our friends at LAUP for a fun and interactive cultural activity! Kids will get to celebrate Latin culture while participating in activities designed to encourage creativity, learning, and community engagement in a fun and welcoming environment.
July 22
Little Red Pediatric Dentistry - Super Smile Market: Healthy Foods, Happy Teeth
Join Little Red Pediatric Dentistry as they lead an interactive children’s activity about oral health. Children will rotate through a series of stations where they can sort foods into “tooth-friendly” and “sometimes” choices, practice brushing on a large model tooth, explore simple flossing with tactile materials, and create their own tooth fairy craft. Along the way, they’ll enjoy special appearances from the Tooth Fairy and Superhero Tooth!
July 29
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore - Carrots of All Colors
Join the Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore at their first ever Kids Activity and create a fun paper carrot craft to take home! Children can explore all the different varieties of carrots available at the Market and learn about the different health benefits that each color provides!
August 5
Critter Barn - Agriculture Education
Join Critter Barn for two hands-on activities that introduce kids to the plant lifecycle and native wildlife. Children will plant a seed in a small bag with a damp cotton ball to hang in a window, allowing them to observe the seed’s growing process up close! They’ll also create a seed “bomb” filled with native wildflower seeds to scatter outside their homes, helping support local wildlife and promote healthy ecosystems.
August 12
Corewell Health - Healthy Snack Walk!
Join our Kids Activity sponsor, Corewell Health, for a fun twist on a “cake walk” featuring healthy snacks! Families can explore creative, nutritious snack ideas perfect for the upcoming school year, while enjoying hands-on activities that promote smart snacking habits. Free snack samples and interactive stations will be available throughout the event.
