Families are invited to the Holland Farmers Market every Wednesday morning this summer  for free weekly Kids Activities! The Market Kids Activities are held every Wednesday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am beginning this Wednesday, June 11 through August 13. 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 business  from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. All activities planned are educational, hands-on, and fun 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).  

The Kids Activity sponsor, Corewell Health, will be here this Wednesday, June 11 to host the kick-off  activity, “Plant, Water, Grow!”, and help children discover their green thumb! Children will get to decorate  a garden pot of their very own and then dig in the dirt to plant seeds in their new pot. Then when you get  home, water your seeds, give them lots of sun, and watch them grow into a beautiful plant of your very  own! 

Upcoming Kids Activities 

June 18 

I AM Academy 

Juneteenth Celebration 

Celebrate Juneteenth with our friends from the I AM Academy! Families can listen to a story about the  history of Juneteenth, then visit different hands-on craft stations to learn about the colors of the Juneteenth flag, the colors important to the African American community, and the meaning behind  freedom quilts.

June 25 

Holland Museum 

Powerful Pollinators 

Join the Holland Museum for a fun and interactive exploration of the power of pollinators! Through hands on activities and creative crafts, discover the important role bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play in  our ecosystem. Create your own coffee filter butterfly and participate in a pollination experiment to see  these creatures in action! 

July 2 

ODC Network 

The Wild World of Water 

Learn all about the importance of water to our local ecosystem 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!  

July 9 

Corewell Health  

Safety First! 

The injury prevention team from Corewell Health will be here to teach children and parents all about bike  and swim safety for the summer. They will have bike helmets on hands so parents and kids can learn  how to fit and wear a helmet correctly to stay safe. They’ll also have important educational flyers available  on water and car seat safety too!  

July 16 

Latin Americans United for Progress 

Fiesta at the Mercado 

Celebrate Fiesta Week in Downtown Holland and join our friends at LAUP for a fun and interactive  cultural activity! Enjoy a bilingual story time with Herrick District Library and then learn what fruits and  vegetables play an important role in Latin American cuisine and how food can bring different cultures  together. 

July 23 

Holland Parks & Recreation 

Get Outdoors! 

Holland Recreation will be here with 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 about all  the exciting recreation programming Holland Recreation has to offer children and adults in our community  too! 

July 30 

Children’s Advocacy Center 

Body Safety 

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.

August 6 

Holland Symphony Orchestra and Community Action House 

Symphony Snacks 

Musicians from the Holland Symphony Orchestra will be here to perform a family-friendly mini concert in  celebration of their Gift of Music weekend! Community Action House will also be here sharing ideas for  healthy snacks that feature fruits and vegetables from the Market! 

August 13 

Corewell Health 

Sensory Fun 

Join our Kids Activity sponsor, Corewell Health, and learn all about your body’s five senses with a variety  of fun, hands-on activities. Visit different guessing stations to use your sense of smell and touch, then use  your sense of taste and sight to try several new fruits and vegetables together and vote on which ones  you like the most!