Magic at the Mill
Windmill Island Gardens
1 Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Hollanders are excited about a new holiday event this year: Magic at the Mill!
Magic at the Mill is the lakeshore’s newest Christmas Light Show.
This ticketed event features a 50 ft x 100ft ‘tulip field’ of 1,000 LED blossoms displaying a synchronized light and music show at Windmill Island Garden in Holland, MI. 
Windmill Island Light & Music Show
The centerpiece of Magic at the Mill is a ‘tulip field’ of 1,000 LED blossoms displaying a synchronized light and music show.
“Imagine if Holland’s tulip festival and Grand Haven’s musical fountain had a baby,” says Matt Helmus, Windmill Island Gardens Development Manager.
Beyond that, windmill and park grounds are beautifully lit up. 
Windmill Island Attractions are Open
Attractions such as the carousel, street organ, and shops are open during Magic at the Mill, too.
Sinterklaas
There is also be an opportunity for kids to greet Sinterklaas (the Dutch predecessor of Santa Claus) along with snacks and beverages.
Sinterklaas will be on-site December 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, and 17th for meet and greet and photo opportunities for children from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. (Sinterklaas will NOT be at Magic at the Mill opening day, December 2nd, as he will be making his first appearance downtown at the Civic Center.)
Tickets & Timing
The ticketed event will take place on select December 2022 Friday and Saturday evenings:
– December 2 (no Sinterklaas)
– December 3
– December 9
– December 10
– December 16
– December 17
Choose 5pm-7pm or 7pm-9pm time slots.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-15.
Children 2 and under get in free!
Tickets must be pre-purchased.
*Your entire party must be present at the time of entry. Tickets for everyone in your party MUST be purchased in advance. Tickets for extra guests will not be sold at the door. Refunds will NOT be given if your ticket(s) can no longer be used.
**Magic at the Mill is a rain-or-shine event and will only be canceled in the case of severe weather. Notice of event cancellation will be sent out via email.
More Places to See Christmas Lights
– Local houses with awesome lights
– Meijer Gardens Light Show
– Walk through lights
– Drive through lights
