Fiesta Week in Downtown Holland officially kicks off this Wednesday, July 16 at the Holland Farmers Market Kids Activities from 9:30 am – 11:30 am! In partnership with Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP), the entire community is invited to Downtown Holland from July 15 – 19 for a week of children’s activities, live music, dancing, entertainment, food, and fun as we join together to celebrate the culture and contributions of our local Latinx community! For more details on Fiesta week and a full schedule of events, visit www.laup.org/fiesta.

 

This Wednesday beginning at 9:30 am, the Market Kids Activities will kick off a special bi-lingual edition of Market Story Time, hosted by the Herrick District Library in celebration of Fiesta Week. Then from 10:00 am – 11:30 am, families are invited to experience the important role that food plays in Mexican culture with samples of Elote, a popular Mexican street food, served by the LAUP team. Come celebrate how food unites different cultures and get moving with salsa music at this fun and interactive Market Kids Activity hosted by LAUP.

 

The mission of LAUP is to empower Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, education, and celebration. Their vision is to be the center of influence in the Latino community that builds bridges to opportunities and creates pathways to success for all. LAUP’s numerous programs and services include a small business hub, workforce development, youth program for elementary, middle school, and high school students, an ESL and digital literacy program, Spanish language classes, document translation and interpretations services, and more. 

 

The weekly Kids Activities at the Holland Farmers Market 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 2026 Market Kids Activities are proudly sponsored by Corewell Health.


 

Upcoming Kids Activities

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.