Special Events
2026—2027 Special Event Calendar
In addition to our monthly programming, the Woman’s Literary Club hosts several pop-up special events throughout the year.
Members and guests are welcome.
STAR OF SAUGATUCK CRUISE AND AUTHOR TALK
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 — 11:00 AM $47
Members and Guests Welcome
JOIN CLUB MEMBERS AND GUESTS FOR A CRUISE ON THE KALAMAZOO RIVER
Popular local author Lynn Austin will present her latest book, The Lumber Baron’s Wife
Preordered Lunch at the Farmhouse Deli to Follow
Email Registration or (616) 550-1891 for more information.
WALKING HISTORY TOUR OF PILGRIM HOME CEMETERY
OCTOBER 27, 2026 — 4:00 PM $20 Dinner to follow
Members and Guests Welcome
LED BY LINDA KAISER, WLC MEMBER AND OWNER OF HOLLAND TASTING TOURS
Details on Email Registration Form or Call (616) 550-1891 for more information.
HOLIDAYS AT THE FELT: TREE DECORATING
NOVEMBER 21, 2026 AND NOVEMBER 28, 2026 — 10AM
JOIN MEMBERS TO CREATE A WOMAN’S LITERARY CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE REPRESENTING OUR HISTORY AND MISSION TO THE PUBLIC throughout the month of December. Viewed by 1,700 visitors during Christmas 2025, our participation creates interest in our Club and new member opportunities.
HACKLEY & HUME HISTORIC SITE – LAKESHORE MUSEUM CENTER – MUSKEGON MI
MARCH 23, 2027 — 11:00 AM $12 Lunch to follow TBD
Members and Guests Welcome
Private tour of the Queen Anne style Victorian homes of Muskegon Lumber Barons Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume. The Hackley House, interpreted to 1890, shows what life was like for one of Muskegon’s most well-known citizens. The Hume House, interpreted to 1920, shows the life of a wealthy family after the lumbering era. Inside The City Barn, there is more exhibit space as well as a gift shop.
See details of the homes as described in Lynn Austin’s Lumber Baron’s Wife and explained during her author presentation on the Star of Saugatuck.
Minimum of 10 participants required. Email registration or call (616) 550-1891 for more information. (Museum Website)
TULIP TIME 2027 SATURDAY PARADE
FLOAT ASSEMBLY WEEK OF MAY 3-7, SATURDAY PARADE ON MAY 8, 2027
Represent the Club by helping create a float to publicize the Club’s Tulip Time history and impact on the Holland community for the past 128 years. March in the Saturday parade as a Woman’s Literary Club representative.