Family events in Ottawa County, MI

Set in Mill Point Park in Spring Lake, MI, this class weaves storytelling into yoga to nurture literacy through movement, breath, and imagination. Each session runs about 30 to 60 minutes. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, small rug, or beach towel. For safety, adults should stay with children under 18 while in the park. Classes may be called off if storms or other unsafe conditions arise. Pricing options include $10 per child with an adult free, $15 per adult, or a monthly subscription for $85.

At Creekside Middle School, the Zeeland West Craft Show brings together a broad mix of crafters and vendors. The event also features a bake sale, raffle baskets, and food trucks.

Kick off Fall Fest at The Bookman with a storytime for children. Guest reader Nickora Carmichael of Sunflower Speech Haven will share the book Have You Ever Seen a Ghost? After the reading, look for more activities around Centertown, and enjoy a hayride that loops between Centertown and Downtown.

Downtown and Centertown Grand Haven host a family friendly fall celebration featuring treats at participating businesses, seasonal shopping, and community activities for all ages. Highlights include storytime at The Bookman, pumpkin decorating at The GH Tribune, activities spread across Centertown and Downtown, the Bones About Town winners announced by WAWL Radio in the third block, temporary tattoos at Glik’s and Silverfire Gallery, a sensory friendly haunted house at The Elks, and touch a truck opportunities with Brenneman Lea and the City of Grand Haven DPW, with more festive fun throughout the district. Participation is limited to DDA businesses, and outside vendor solicitations are not part of this event.

Al-Van Humane Society hosts a relaxed meet and greet at Chow Hound Pet Supplies in Holland that highlights several dogs available for adoption. Attendees can learn about the adoption process and spend time with the dogs, adding a bit of extra excitement to a future trip to Chow Hound.

This Trunk-or-Treat event offers popcorn and cider at the welcome table while supplies last. Free pumpkins will be available to take home from several crates, limited to one per child and also while supplies last.

Back for the festive season, this dog-centric portrait session brings a pumpkin patch theme to Holland, Michigan. Appointment-based time slots are available for capturing autumn photos of your pup.

Trunk or Treat at Coopersville Reformed Church features decorated trunks with plenty of candy, free hot dogs and snacks, and fun activities for children. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Costumes are encouraged, and the celebration offers a simple way to enjoy time with friends, neighbors, and family.

A Help Me Grow Ottawa playgroup at City on a Hill in Zeeland welcomes families with children from birth to age 5 at no cost. Children can enjoy story time, music and playful learning activities, and each family will take home a complimentary book. Parents and caregivers will also find resources on child development and early reading readiness.