Arts, Culture and Nightlife in Holland


Holland boasts an award-winning downtown, with more than 120 specialty shops, galleries and restaurants, including a penthouse bistro atop one of the first hotels in the U.S. to achieve LEED Gold Certification for its green design. 

Holland's Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a complete list of dining options.

The DePree Art Center and Gallery houses the Hope College Arts Department including classrooms, studio space, and a gallery hosting special exhibits throughout the year. Entrance to the Gallery is free.

Grand Valley State University offers many performances, lectures, and concerts that are open to the public in Allendale and Grand Rapids.

The Holland Area Arts Council coordinates special community activities and collaborative events with other community organizations, serving more than 5,000 individuals annually through high quality art exhibitions, education, and advocacy.

The Holland Historical Trust focuses on the power of the past to shape the future. Its educational facilities and collections are representative of a diverse heritage and are accessible to all through the Museum, Capon House, and Settler’s House.
 
The Knickerbocker Theatre, built in 1911, is in Downtown Holland. This historic theatre is open to the public and presents a variety of films and hosts numerous cultural events throughout the year.

Nelis’ Dutch Village is a step back into the Netherlands of over 100 years ago, complete with authentic Dutch architecture, flowering gardens, canals, and windmills. The history and culture of the Dutch come to life as associates, dressed in native costumes including wooden shoes, demonstrate the crafts and life in those olden days.

Spend a day exploring downtown Holland while viewing more than 15 unique statues.

The Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Dutch heritage and culture, a multi-generational event that has a little bit of something for everyone including; three amazing parades, multiple Dutch Dance performances, concerts, theatre, Dutch attractions, Dutch food, children’s events, trolley tours, and more.

The Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival a non-profit organization that hosts a free, city-wide annual festival celebrating Latino culture through music, art, and film.
 
Veldheer is Holland’s only tulip farm perennial garden. More than five million tulips are planted for guests to enjoy.

A beautiful oasis within the city of Holland, Windmill Island features a 240 year old working Dutch windmill "De Zwaan" (meaning graceful bird). The windmill towers over 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, canals, and picnic areas.

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The Holland Area Arts Council receives 89% of its funding from the community and offers high quality art exhibits, education, and advocacy.

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