From July 15 – 21, Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is partnering with the City  of Holland to host their annual Fiesta Week in Downtown Holland, leading up to their annual Fiesta  celebration and car show this Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 at the Holland Civic Center Place!  As part of Fiesta Week, LAUP will host the Kids Activities at the Holland Farmers Market on Wednesday,  July 17. The Activities are free to attend and begin with a Market Story Time hosted by the Herrick District  Library at 9:30 am, followed by a fun, educational, and hands-on activity led by a local community partner  beginning at 10:00 am. The Kids Activities are proudly sponsored by Corewell Health. 

This Wednesday at the Kids Activities, children are invited to join the Fiesta Week fun as they learn about  Latinx culture and celebrate the diversity that makes our community so special! The Herrick District  Library will kick off the Kids Activities by hosting an interactive bilingual story time from 9:30 am – 10:00  am with acclaimed bilingual children’s entertainer Super Stolie. Then the team from LAUP will teach  children all about frutas y vegetales that are traditionally enjoyed by Latinx families with a fun and  delicious activity! LAUP’s Los Salserines will also be here to help kids and their parents get active  outdoors with great music and free salsa dancing lessons! 

“We are thrilled to partner with the Holland Farmers Market for LAUP Fiesta Week,” said LAUP Executive  Director Johnny Rodriguez. “Our collaboration bridges the community to resources, services, and  celebrations. By inviting everyone to join us in celebrating Fiesta Week and Latino culture, we fulfill our  mission pillar of celebration and foster community engagement.” 

LAUP’s mission is to empower Latinos to create a better community for all through advocacy, celebration,  and education. LAUP aims to be the center of influence in the local Latino community that builds bridges  to opportunities and creates pathways to success for all. They offer a variety of educational programs for  youth and adults, offer services to the Spanish-speaking community, and host a number of events  throughout the year, including their annual gala, a youth leadership conference, and their popular Fiesta. 

The weekly Kids Activities at the Holland Farmers 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  Market Kids Activities Facebook event page. 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). 

 

July 24 

Holland Museum 

Michigan Fruit Harvest 

Did you know Michigan harvests over 1 billion apples every year? From Granny Smith to Honey Crisp,  Michigan apples just can’t be beat! Join the team from the Holland Museum to design and create a  harvesting device to harvest apples from their trees! Children will also have the opportunity to color a map  of Michigan and learn about the different fruits grown in each region of our great state! 

July 31 

Holland Parks & Recreation 

Get Out and Get Active! 

Our friends from Holland Recreation will be joining us to help kids get out and get active this summer,  with a variety of different yard games and activities to get kids moving! Activities will include corn hole,  ladder ball, giant Jenga, and so much more. Learn all about Holland Recreation’s upcoming fall and  winter programs and classes too! 

August 7 

Community Action House 

Healthy Eating Habits 

The team from Community Action House will be here to help children learn about how to make healthy  eating choices and why it’s important to fuel our bodies with the right nutrients! Children can join in on a  fun, interactive activity and get a free temporary fruit or vegetable tattoo to help them remember to eat a  rainbow of foods every day! 

August 14 

Corewell Health 

Smoothie Bike 

Corewell Health’s popular Smoothie Bike is back! Children can pedal a stationary bike to blend their own  smoothies to sample…both with and without spinach! Will your child taste the “sneaky spinach”  difference? Children will have the opportunity to learn about healthy eating and bring home their own  smoothie recipes to try, courtesy of the Corewell’s CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) team,  who travel the area teaching healthy eating habits to local schools.