Visit Windmill Island Gardens this Monday for more fun with our Books and Blooms series! The Holland Museum will host this week’s Books and Blooms activity on Monday, July 28! 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, kids will discover the power of wind with the Holland Museum with a Wacky Wind activity! Join museum staff for an exciting hands-on STEAM activity exploring wind energy and air resistance. Children can build their own wind-powered windmill to see how wind can generate motion. Then, experiment with air resistance by designing and launching their very own balloon powered rocket. Engage in interactive learning and unleash your creativity in this fun and educational experience for all ages!
The Holland Museum connects people with the history of Holland and why it matters. Through interaction with Holland’s history, we as citizens can use what we learn from the past to build a better future. The Holland Museum’s vision is to be a cultural leader and community collaborator inspiring the next generation.
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 11:30 am. 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
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!
