Children's Book Week celebration with reading and creative activities for kids centred on the theme 'Spotlight On'.
A guided beachcombing walk during Schiermonnikoog Festival where participants search for items left behind by the sea.
A guided stargazing walk across Schiermonnikoog during the festival, exploring the island after dark and discovering the night sky.
Film festival exploring audiovisual work beyond the male gaze and heteronormative perspectives.
An afternoon of meetings and stories featuring a mini-course on small talk and creative workshops, with a Margriet goodie bag for all participants.
Join a community knitting and crochet project decorating the village to promote Orange The World's message of safety and non-violence.
Girls' evening for ages 12+ featuring workshops, activities, and a chance to meet peers at ABC Atelier.
The annual fair in Terborg features rides, games and food for families on the Marktplein.
The annual fair in Nuth offers rides, games and food for families of all ages.
The annual Ottersum fair brings rides, games and food to Sint Jozefplein for the whole family.
The autumn fair on Hulst's Grote Markt features rides, games and food for families.
The annual fair in Nieuwenhagen features rides, games and food for families of all ages.
The annual fair in Vessem offers barrel organs, games and attractions for the whole family.
The annual fair in Mechelen features rides, games and food for families on Dokter Janssenplein.
The annual fair in Westervoort brings rides, games, and food to Dorpstraat.
Annual fair in Baak with rides, food and drink for families.
The annual Assendelft Fair brings rides, games, and food stalls for the whole family.
The annual fair in Baarle-Nassau features rides, games and food for families on Sint Annaplein.
Halloween fair with rides and attractions for all ages on Groeneveldselaan in Veenendaal.
Annual fair in Ell with rides and games for the whole family.
Autumn fair on the Waalkade and Kelfkensbos featuring rides, games and food for families.
Children's fair with rides and games on Maarten Breetstraat in Sint Maartensbrug.
The annual Hulsel Fair brings rides, games, and food for families to enjoy at Huisacker.
Annual fair on Dorpsplein in Pannerden with rides, food and drink for families.
Annual fair in central Gilze with rides, games and food stalls across three locations.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.
A festive evening of bock beer, top comedians, cartoons and sing-along fun at KWOKtoberfest in Amersfoort.
Eight classical concerts at Dorpskerk Voorschoten from March to November 2026, featuring soloists and ensembles from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and other renowned musicians.
A series of eight classical concerts at Dorpskerk Voorschoten from March to November 2026, featuring soloists and ensembles of international standing.
A culinary day in Maastricht where you taste local dishes, cook together, and exchange stories about tradition and connection.
Collect 'O Fest 2026 brings a diverse programme to Martiniplaza in Groningen.
A hospitality industry event in Groningen featuring professionals and enthusiasts exploring innovation and trends in food service and catering.
Cultura Ede celebrates Children's Book Week with a circus-themed day featuring performances, stories, and hands-on workshops.
Uncloud marks a decade with an experimental music and performance art evening. Featuring Concepción Huerta, MONOCOLOR, Rafael Anton Irisarri and SPIME.IM at the Beatrixgebouw.
Theater de Speeldoos hosts an open stage evening featuring diverse artists with free admission.
Open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission for all.
Cycle through the Gelderse Vallei's historic landscapes and enjoy a five-course culinary journey from coffee to dessert.
An open stage night featuring various artists at Theater de Speeldoos, free entry for all.
Open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission for all.
Theater de Speeldoos welcomes artists of all styles to perform on its open stage. Free admission.
An open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission for all.
Theater de Speeldoos welcomes diverse performers for a free open-stage evening.
Open stage night featuring rotating artists at Theater de Speeldoos. Free admission.
Theater de Speeldoos welcomes diverse performers for a free open stage evening.
Theater de Speeldoos welcomes diverse artists to perform on its open stage. Free admission for all.
Open stage night featuring various artists at Theater de Speeldoos, with free admission.
A four-course culinary tour through Helmond, with each course served at a different venue and a rotating menu that surprises without overwhelming.
De Vrouwejaars brings together female artists for an alternative New Year's Eve show mixing stand-up, comedy, cabaret and music with fresh perspectives on the year ahead.
A culinary tour through different hospitality hotspots in Elst, sampling various dishes and drinks.
A musical and historical tour through Zutphen that brings the stories and waters of the Hanseatic League to life.
Children's Book Week celebration with reading and creative activities for kids centred on the theme 'Spotlight On' in Baarle-Nassau.
Bavarian-themed party night at De Meester with beer steins, party music and Oktoberfest vibes.
Rudolph van Veen brings a Christmas party packed with music and entertainment to Veenendaal.
Museum Night in 's-Hertogenbosch with free entry to Design Museum Den Bosch and Het Noordbrabants Museum. Music, workshops, guided tours and performances from 19:00 to 02:00.
Every Sunday, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam hosts a celebration featuring music, dance, and culture from around the world.
The Binnendieze boat tour in 's-Hertogenbosch marks four decades with a special anniversary year.
The Amsterdam Museum marks its centenary with a hundred-day festival featuring workshops, guided tours, exhibitions at multiple venues, and complimentary cake.
BredaPhoto is a festival celebrating photography and video art across Breda throughout September and October.
Night of Freestyle brings stunts, flips, fireworks and lasers to MECC Maastricht.
A day-long celebration of Naarden's militia heritage and fortifications, with activities and exhibitions at the Nederlands Vestingmuseum.
Music festival in Geldrop with a varied line-up of artists and genres at the Weeffabriek.
A sticker hunt for children during Children's Book Week 2026 at ZB Middelburg.
Muiderslot dedicates a full month to history and heritage with a varied programme of activities and events.
A guided walk through Gorinchem's pubs sampling bokbier and local specialities.
Monthly open stage for local artists and performers at Cultuurhuis Almere Buiten.
Children's Book Week celebration in Terheijden featuring reading and activities for kids around the theme 'Spotlight On'.
Free activities for children of all ages during the autumn half-term break in Nuenen.
Lobsters for Life hosts an unconventional wedding fair in Nijmegen with a fresh take on getting married.
A flower festival showcasing the historic gardens of Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn at their peak bloom.
Wereldmuseum Leiden celebrates the mid-autumn festival with music, culture and traditions from around the world.
Scouting Veendam celebrates a century of history, tracing its roots back to 1926 when the movement first began in the town.
A 7-kilometre walk through Otterlo with bockbier tastings and paired food stops. Choose your own starting point among three venues.
The Irish Harvest Festival at Kasteel Amerongen celebrates traditional Irish music, dance and culture.
A day of comedy and entertainment at Fort Maarsseveen featuring humorous performances and acts.
A seasonal dinner at Buitenplaats Doornburgh celebrating the harvest season and abundance.
Christmas market with festive activities on the historic grounds of Slot Zuylen in Oud-Zuilen.
Live music performances every Sunday afternoon this summer on the courtyard of Kasteel Duurstede, with refreshments available.
A regional products festival showcasing Limburgian specialities, with demonstrations and tastings at MECC Maastricht.
Tilburg's choirs perform at multiple venues across the city in this festive celebration of local vocal talent.
Annual winter festival on Maastricht's Vrijthof square, bringing festive cheer and holiday atmosphere to the city centre.
A tango celebration on Het Vrijthof featuring performances and workshops by local Maastricht dance groups.
Craft Beer Festival Indoor showcasing specialty beers from Dutch breweries at De Cacaofabriek.
Dit Is Helmond LIVE! is a festival with live music and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek.
A brass band festival featuring performances by multiple brass bands at the Weeffabriek in Geldrop.
Elluf Elluf kicks off the carnival season in Oosterhout with music and traditional festivities.
A celebration of dark bock beers, live music and seasonal cuisine at Bierbrouwerij Maallust in Veenhuizen.
A family-friendly festival at BillyBird Park Hemelrijk featuring music and entertainment throughout the day.
During autumn half-term, Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe offers a nature programme with outdoor activities and wildlife experiences.
Children's Book Week Festival with stage performances and craft activities for kids aged 6 and up.
The IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival celebrates Zaandam's paper heritage with a week of activities and theatrical storytelling around paper.
ZEIST BOOMING brings the 1950s and 1960s to life with music, fashion and culture from that era at Slot Zeist.
A picture-book performance for children aged 3+ featuring the tale of Anansi the Spider and the Greedy Tiger at the Picture Book Festival.
A Christmas-themed winter festival with entertainment and festive atmosphere on the grounds of Paleis Soestdijk.
De Nieuwe Kolk celebrates the end of Children's Book Week with a festival for ages 6-12. The 'Spotlight On!' theme puts both books and the children themselves in the spotlight.
An annual celebration of science and technology with hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages, held on 3 and 4 October.
A monthly open-stage night where local artists and performers can showcase their work at Cultuurhuis Almere Buiten.
First preliminary round of the Dutch humorous storytelling competition De Goeie To(o)n, organized by Stichting Klets en Zwets and Koninklijke Stadsharmonie Phileutonia in Helmond.
A Helmond festival celebrating 1960s pop music with classic hits and artists from the era.
Local artists perform at this monthly open-stage night held on the last Friday of each month.
A monthly open-stage night on the last Friday of the month at Cultuurhuis Almere Buiten, where local performers can showcase their work.
Monthly open-stage night on the last Friday where local performers can showcase their work at Cultuurhuis Almere Buiten.
Children's Book Week across all locations: hunt for special books, solve puzzles, and take centre stage.
Children's Book Week celebration at Theek 5 Made featuring reading and creative activities for kids around the theme 'Spotlight On'.
Alkmaar Ontzet celebrates the historic 1573 siege with a week of choral music, traditional hutspot distribution, and festivities on Waagplein.
Fairy tale festival at Kasteel Doornenburg for children aged 4-8, featuring guided exploration of the castle from 17 to 25 October.
A week-long celebration of water and festivities in Sneek, featuring diverse activities and events.
An autumn walk through the Veluwe with local goat cheese and regional specialities, departing from Putten.
Expeditie TOEN is a digital treasure hunt through Nijmegen's historic sites, using QR codes to reveal the city's past ahead of the TOEN Festival.
Pick your own pumpkin at the Pumpkin Picking Days in Oostwold. A fun family weekend where you harvest your favourite specimen directly from the field.
A walking tour through Lunteren with stops at local restaurants and cafés to sample dishes along the route.
Two-day vintage festival with jukeboxes, classic cars, live bands and over 200 retro stalls celebrating the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s at Autotron Rosmalen.
Gluren bij de Buren turns living rooms and kitchens across Houten into stages for local musicians and performers. An intimate festival celebrating homegrown talent in cosy domestic settings.
Three performers bring cabaret, music and humor together at Wolderhuus. Each brings their own style, but all aim to move, amuse and surprise the audience.
HeksenHeisa is a lively family celebration at De Poelboerderij in Wormer, featuring music, dancing and fun for all ages.
Children's Book Week celebration with reading and creative activities for kids centred on the theme 'Spotlight On' at Theek 5 Dongen.
Children's Book Week celebration in Oosterhout featuring reading and creative activities for kids around the theme 'Spotlight On'.
The annual Losser Fair brings carousels, stalls and family-friendly attractions to Raadhuisplein.
The winners of Kunstbende Flevoland perform at the Kunstbende Festival in Poppodium Corneel.
Outdoorpark SEC Almere offers daily changing activities during autumn half-term, including survival, archery and treasure hunts.
An evening celebrating Indonesian culture at the Strandtheater Houten Kaap in Ouddorp.
Lisse offers a range of family-friendly activities during the autumn school holidays.
A family-friendly morning in Oosterhout with activities for children and parents, plus coffee.
French theatre company ACQUAFORTE Compagnie brings a parade performance to Leeuwarden in October.
Oktoberfest celebration with beer, music and festive atmosphere in Roosendaal.
Saint Nicholas arrives in Maarssen by boat along the canals, followed by a celebratory ride through the village.
On the first Sunday of each month, cultural institutions in Wijk bij Duurstede welcome visitors for a tour of art, history and creative projects.
Eight weeks of live performances at Openluchttheater Vrouwenhof featuring singing, theatre, and magic, with both returning favourites and debut artists.
Natuurmonumenten offers excursions to Bird Island in the Zwarte Meer, where you can observe dozens of bird species, butterflies, and deer from the bird-watching hut.
Experiment and explore closed laboratories during this weekend of scientific activities in Maastricht.
Punk festival at the Annatheater featuring DRS Punk, a workshop, Beer & Biechten, and live music.
The Spekzullekes celebrate their jubilee with a traditional prince ball in Helmond.
A thrilling Halloween walk in Bladel where you dress up as scary as you can. Follow the journey of Black Kaat and experience a spooky adventure.
Saint Nicholas makes a festive arrival at Burgemeester van Houdtplein in Bladel, a traditional celebration for children and families.
Children's Book Week at Bladel and Reusel Library brings together dance, creativity and books for young readers.
HEMLAB in Zaandam hosts Pudding Chemistry! as part of the Science Weekend on 3 and 4 October - interactive workshops and demonstrations for all ages.
The 24th edition of Indieplayground celebrates punk rock and grunge, music born as a reaction against predictability and the daily grind.
Zutphen's city centre celebrates Dutch bokbier with twenty venues, live music, and tastings across multiple squares.
A horror event with scares and a spooky atmosphere for those who love thrills and chills.
Children's Book Week 2026 at Budel Library celebrates young writers with the theme 'Spotlight On! We're Taking the Stage!' - a celebration of performance, theatre, song and dance.
History Month brings archives, museums and libraries together across the Netherlands with activities exploring local and national heritage.
A day of Bavarian live music and festive cheer in Woerden, complete with traditional dress.
At the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival, children collaborate on paper artworks and discover stories about the heritage of Zaandam's famous paper industry.
The IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival celebrates Zaandam's paper heritage with hands-on making workshops and a storytelling boat tour during the autumn half-term opening weekend.
The IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival in the Zaanstreek celebrates the history of Zaanstreek paper with a family programme running from 10 to 16 October.
A gaming festival in Hoogeveen featuring playable games, merchandise and gaming activities.
Festival NOVA Oisterwijk brings together local sustainable businesses and initiatives to demonstrate practical ways to live more sustainably and healthily.
A convivial pub crawl through Bergen op Zoom where you sample bock beer and snacks at five different cafés.
NIRKODA marks 45 years with a celebratory programme in Veenendaal.
A cultural celebration of African heritage, art and identity taking place in Veenendaal.
A health and wellbeing event in Veenendaal focused on care and vitality.
The village of Scherpenzeel celebrates its 797th anniversary with a full day of community activities.
Celtic Steps 2026 is an event in Veenendaal on 4 October featuring Celtic music and dance.
A music festival in Veenendaal celebrating classic hits and beloved songs performed live.
Fuse takes the stage at (A)live in 2027, a music festival in Veenendaal.
Holland Dance Festival showcases dance talent from the Netherlands and abroad, with an international line-up at Veenendaal.
Themed evening featuring a tasting of seasonal bock beers, from major breweries to craft producers.
Elst marks its 1300th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long programme of music, cultural, sporting and historical events for everyone.
Five guided walks along the Zuiderwaterlinie through nature reserves, fortified landscapes and historical sites across different seasons.
A children's festival during the autumn school holidays in Arnhem, featuring activities and entertainment for kids.
Weekly Wednesday morning programme featuring storytelling, puppet play, music and creative activities in the Makerlab for babies and toddlers.
Annual operating day of the historic Putter Steam Pumping Station, where visitors can watch the machinery in action and get a close-up view of this engineering landmark.
An annual art route through Natuurpark Lelystad, where artists have been showcasing their work for over two decades.
A day celebrating the connection between farming and nature at Boerderijwinkel Brabantse Hei in Hooge Mierde.
A taste route through the regional products of 't Bildt in Friesland, where you can discover the best local produce.
A celebration of potatoes and traditional farm life at a heritage farm museum in Putten.
Top Dutch dance companies and choreographers perform across multiple venues in Maastricht during this national dance festival.
The JekerJazz Festival brings live jazz performances to multiple venues across Maastricht over an entire weekend.
Maastricht celebrates Vastelaovend, its traditional carnival, from 7 to 9 February 2027 with festivities throughout the city.
Visit multiple theater performances at different venues across Oosterhout in one evening.
The Harlinger Blues Festival brings blues artists together at Milûk for a day of live music.
Dinosaur festival at Landgoed Tenaxx featuring a meet & greet with Naxxie and friends, plus a tour of the dinosaur park.
Music festival at Lukwelpark with performances by various artists.
A boat tour through IJsselstein for children, filled with stories about the city's history, its castle, and local legends.
Rooi Vol Koren is a music and culture festival on the Market Square of Sint-Oedenrode, in the village centre.
Large open-air festival with music and family-friendly activities in Slotpark.
An evening event with light installations and atmospheric activities at Winkelcentrum Putten.
Sinterklaas arrives at Winkelcentrum Putten with his helpers for a family celebration.
Autumn festival showcasing regional products, wooden crafts, artisanal goods, beer tastings and live music in Brummen.
Restaurant Paisan presents a wine and appetizers evening in Hilversum's city garden.
Afrovibes Festival marks its 20th anniversary with contemporary art, dance, music and spoken word from the African continent and diaspora, exploring the theme Liquid Traces | Vloeibare Sporen.
A light art route around Almere's Weerwater that blends visual art and theatre performances for all ages.
AllyUP brings sports, creative and educational activities for children and young people to Almere's Stadhuisplein, with parents and carers welcome.
Annual fair with rides, games and food for families at Geertruidenberg's Market Square.
The autumn fair in Brunssum features rides, games and food for the whole family.
The annual autumn fair in Tiel offers rides, games and food for the whole family.
Annual fair in Echt with rides, games, and food for the whole family.
The annual Wanssum fair features rides, games, and food for families of all ages.