On Special Event Days, You'll Find Extra Fun at Dutch Village.

  • Dutch Village hosting another Kid's Day Dutch Village celebrates grandparents for Oma and Opa weekend.
  • Kid's Day is one of mot popular special days at Nelis Dutch Village
  • Dutch Village hosts the best Pirate Fest in Western Michigan
  • "It is great to see how the village has grown over the years and to see improvements made. It's great for the entire family!"

    - Patricia from Elyria, OH
  • 65 Years of Family Fun

    Tulips and Dutch dancing in Holland Michigan for 60 yearsOur special event schedule for 2023 includes the return of many of our favorites, including Knights of the Realm, Pirate Fest: Pillage the Village, and the Grant Me Hope Fall Family Fundraiser.

    The birthday stork at Dutch Village in Western MichiganIt all begins with our Opening Day on April 22rd, 2023. Tulip Time runs from May 6 to 14, 2023 and is a very special time to visit Nelis' Dutch Village.



    Special Events at Dutch Village


    July


    Knights of the Realm V Weekend

    Saturday & Sunday July 8-9
    Knights, combat, and turkey legs. The Village steps back into the middle ages for your pleasure!


    August


    September


    Grant Me Hope Fall Family Fundraiser

    Saturday September 23
    Benefiting Grant Me Hope, whose purpose is to find loving, adoptive homes for foster children before they age out of the foster care system alone facing homelessness.
    Join us in raising money for a great local organization .