Windmill Island Gardens

06/05/2026

Obviously we love having De Zwaan here in Holland, Michigan. But did you ever think how the Dutch feel about it? We were happy to have the Dutch web-series 'Weet Je Dat Ook Weer' (Now You Know That Too) highlight our connection with Molen De Zwaan in Vinkel!

De laatste molen die Nederland mocht verlaten, staat in Holland, Mi...

06/04/2026

Dig into gardening with us at De Tuin Klas - Garden to Table! De Tuin Klas, or, The Garden Class, is a series designed with the Michigan State University Extension to help beginner gardeners learn all the basics they need to know to get growing! During this class, Windmill Island Gardens’ Grounds and Horticulture Manager, Emily Van Staalduinen, and husband Parker Barnes will guide participants in learning the when, where, and how’s of planting vegetables along with some tips to care for your plants throughout the growing season, check out our Community Garden (de Gezellige Tuin), and even take home some vegetable seedlings grown right here at Windmill Island Gardens to get your garden started!🌱🍅

Space is limited, sign up now, here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/de-tuin-klas-garden-to-table-tickets-1982880541076?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/03/2026

Get crafty with us during Make and Takes: Handmade Earrings next week on Tuesday, June 9 with our friend Heather, owner of The Poppy Peach, LLC! Paint your own custom wooden earrings and learn how to assemble the hardware, no experience necessary! Each participant will take home 2 pairs of one-of-a-kind earrings, handmade by you! 🎨

Space is limited, sign up here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-and-takes-handmade-earrings-tickets-1984914439521?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/28/2026

🌷Attention Tulip fans! 🌷

The annual Tulip Dig is back this weekend on Saturday, May 30 ONLY! Grab your buckets and tools and join us at Windmill Island Gardens for a 9am sharp start time to dig up tulip bulbs to take home and plant in your own gardens to enjoy next spring. Participants must bring all their own tools and buckets. Buckets must be tagged before entering the park. Bucket tags are $10 per 5-gallon bucket, limit 2 buckets per person, CASH ONLY. NO tags will be sold before 8am, and NO digging will be allowed until 9am sharp when park staff gives the signal to begin.🪏

Digging is only authorized during the Tulip Dig event and in designated locations as shown on the map. 🪏

Find your favorite bulbs and their locations here! 🌷

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ec033de28e5f4e18b8d51709446ed1aa

05/26/2026

There are only a few spots left to join us on a trip to the Netherlands! In partnership with Discover Holland and Holland Tasting Tours, Windmill Island Gardens is excited to help host this unique experience this October! Learn more below. ✈️

** Just a few spots remaining! ** A once in a lifetime opportunity!

Have you dreamed of visiting Holland, the Netherlands? Now’s your chance! 🌷 This special tour, taking place October 12–21, celebrates the Dutch roots of West Michigan and offers a memorable experience for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike. Presented in partnership with the Holland Visitors Bureau, Windmill Island Gardens, and Holland Tasting Tours, this unique trip is now booking—reserve your spot today!

https://bookings.wittetravel.com/tour/7739?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCoXhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDZAynYU_vWX_dWLHDa6q2vh6oFlC_jOGr1xrXEg9jaDlr9rgKJphqHa9XH4_aem_7UmZF5d_drUChZPzMQpHjQ

05/25/2026

05/12/2026

Mark your calendars! The popular kids summer series Books & Blooms returns to Windmill Island Gardens every Monday from June 15 - August 10! Join our friends from the Herrick District Library for an interactive story time starting at 10:00am each Monday, followed by fun activities led by various community partners through 11:30am!

Books & Blooms are FREE to attend. Just mention the event at the admission booth!

05/12/2026

Make and Takes are back at Windmill Island Gardens for the summer, and we can't wait for you to join us! Our friend Heather from The Poppy Peach, LLC will be back to walk you through creating your own custom pair off handmade wooden earrings in a variety of floral and Dutch designs on Tuesday, June 9 during Make and Takes: Handmade Earrings from 6:00pm - 7:00pm!

Space is limited, so sign up today here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-and-takes-handmade-earrings-tickets-1984914439521?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/11/2026

While the rest of our tulips begin to fade this week as tulip season comes to an end, our horticulture team will be working hard throughout the next few weeks transitioning from tulips to thousands of annual and perennial blooms all throughout the park to enjoy all summer long!

Starting Monday, May 11, we will return to our regular hours with admission sold from 9:30am to 5:00pm and our regular admission of $13 for adults, $6 for youth ages 3-15, and guests 2 and under enjoy the park free! We hope to ‘welkom’ you soon!