
Jan Terlouw Story Competition - Spotlight On!
Children's creative writing and art competition featuring stories, comics, and rap performances with the theme 'Spotlight On!'.

Children's creative writing and art competition featuring stories, comics, and rap performances with the theme 'Spotlight On!'.

BoekStart baby library is a welcoming programme for babies aged 0 to 2 years featuring books, toys and a friendly atmosphere at the library.

A quiet reading session where participants share book tips with each other afterwards.

A culinary walk across Schiermonnikoog with stops at local cafés and restaurants, ideal for a November outing.

Join fellow crafters at the Handcraft Café Middelburg. Bring your own project, enjoy refreshments, and share experiences with like-minded makers.

Children create their own film starring toys and stuffed animals using greenscreen and stop-motion techniques, then take the finished movie home.

Weekly LEGO workshop where children learn to construct their own stories using bricks, bringing adventures and characters to life.

BabyBieb brings parents and babies together to share stories, songs and books in a warm, interactive setting.

Free coffee and tea with neighbors every Monday at Bibliotheek Vries. Neie Noaber joins every other week to discuss neighborhood matters.

Weekly story club for children aged 8-12 with books, stories and creative activities at the library.

Women's quilting circle meeting every second and fourth Monday at Bibliotheek Nijkerk in Nijkerk.

Monthly drop-in morning at Dorpshuis Swanla with coffee and community time for locals.

Weekly play morning for toddlers aged 2 to 4 at Bibliotheek Huizen's Speel-o-theek, held every Monday.

A drop-in morning for parents and carers to meet, play with their children and share refreshments.

Women meet for a casual morning of coffee, tea and conversation at Zuidwolde library.

A cosy knitting and crochet café at the library where you can work on your own project while enjoying coffee or tea.

A welcoming meeting place for people with visual impairments and eye conditions, open to all without advance registration.

Interactive games and conversations about mental health, meaning, and quality of life using photo cards and discussion prompts.

A relaxed coffee morning at the library where you can chat with others about topics of your choice.

Children aged 3 to 6 gather to listen to stories read aloud and talk about them together at the library.

Monthly story time celebration for toddlers aged 2-4 with a themed programme and craft or play activity at the library.

Dementheek in Bibliotheek Elburg: a meeting place for people with dementia, caregivers and family members, featuring books, materials and memory boxes.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

An annual pass offering unlimited access to MEZZ in Breda with discounts on concerts, theatre and other events.

A four-course dinner paired with a dragqueen bingo and dinner show featuring glitter, humour and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.

A four-course dinner paired with dragqueen bingo and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.

A 4-course wild game lunch at Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe featuring seasonal dishes sourced directly from the park, available weekends October to March.

Luxury High Tea experience at historic Kasteel Maurick in Vught, featuring fine refreshments with views of the castle gardens and moat.

A film quiz night at Natlab where you compete against other participants to show off your movie knowledge.

Learn felting techniques and craft your own custom slippers in three hours, choosing your preferred colour.

Create your own leather citybag with expert guidance in this hands-on workshop at Het Schoenenkwartier.

Young visitors explore their artistic abilities through hands-on creative projects every Saturday afternoon at the Van Abbemuseum.

Join traditional craft workshops at the Zuiderzeemuseum's Schathuys every last Saturday, learning embroidery and block-printing techniques.

Sunday morning yoga session at the Van Gogh Museum, surrounded by Van Gogh's masterpieces.

A horse safari where you observe natural equine behaviour and take part in coaching exercises at Stal 't Lage Veld.

Visit both the historic Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves in one combination ticket.

Interactive crime mystery dinner where you solve the case while enjoying a three-course meal.

Guided cycling and walking tour through the Veluwe landscapes, discovering nature, culture, and Berlage's architecture with a refreshment stop at the Theekoepel.

A 4-course winter dinner at the Maarten Maartens Restaurant on Landgoed Zonheuvel, optionally paired with an overnight stay in a winter landscape.

A culinary afternoon featuring sushi and wine at Domein Hof in Dieren.

Storyteller Ineke de Jongh weaves fantasy and mystery into an evening of tales paired with a three-course dinner.

Monthly drawing workshop for children aged 6 and up with rotating themes and a variety of drawing materials.

A welcoming space for parents and babies to connect over refreshments while children play with soft toys and books.

Monthly drawing workshop for children aged 6 and up with rotating themes and a variety of drawing materials.

A self-guided exploration of Cannenburch Castle's park using the Nature Game, where you wander at your own speed.

SIDELINED turns the Nieuwe Instituut's Deck into an alternative sports bar where you can play, ask questions, and feel part of the community.

Create your own clay sculpture at Museum Beelden aan Zee's Open Studio, with access to exhibitions and sculpture gardens.

Creative workshops for children at Portlantis on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam.

A 4-course winter dinner at the Maarten Maartens Restaurant on Landgoed Zonheuvel, with the option to stay overnight in the winter landscape.

A 4-course winter dinner at the Maarten Maartens Restaurant on Landgoed Zonheuvel, optionally paired with an overnight stay.

Hands-on children's workshop exploring chemistry and industrial processes in Rotterdam's harbour.

Hands-on treasure hunt at the Nederlands Vestingmuseum where visitors uncover hidden treasures themselves.

A meditative morning in nature where visitors enjoy the surroundings in silence at Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg.

A refined 4-course winter dinner at the Maarten Maartens Restaurant on Landgoed Zonheuvel, optionally paired with an overnight stay in the winter countryside of Doorn.

A guided bike tour through Groningen where you explore the city on two wheels and discover its highlights.

Interactive pub quiz for teams of two to four people, organized by De Cacaofabriek and Quizzzit in Helmond.

Hands-on writing workshop at Museum Rijswijk where visitors create with pen and paper.

Creative workshop for toddlers aged 2 to 4 with a parent, featuring hands-on activities like touching, building, gluing and cutting. Series of 6 lessons.

Children conduct hands-on experiments with candy in a science lab: dissolving Skittles, building with licorice, and making caramel lollipops.

A luxurious 3-course High Tea served in the historic manor house or Carriage House on the estate.

A scavenger hunt following street art around Leeuwarden, designed for primary school children. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.

A music quiz where you can test your knowledge of classics and contemporary hits in Nijmegen.

A quiz night at Holt where teams compete on questions spanning history, sport, current events, and pop culture.

A hands-on activity where children hike through the local landscape and bake their own fresh bread roll.

Children explore Kasteel de Haar as young detectives, following clues and solving puzzles throughout the castle.

An interactive world tour for children aged 8 and up, exploring destinations from around the globe at Pinetum Blijdenstein.

Guided tour of Baxbier Brewery with beer tasting. Offered daily Wednesday to Sunday at 4:30 PM, lasting about 45 minutes with three samples included.

An extended story time session for toddlers and preschoolers featuring seasonal tales, singing, crafts, and games.

A culinary evening where food and storytelling blend at the historic Fort Maarsseveen.

A day dedicated to the angels of Kasteel Amerongen, featuring encounters and stories about this historic castle's past.

The Botanical Gardens of Utrecht University welcome visitors for the new season.

A guided winter walk through Maastricht with atmospheric lighting at different spots around the city.

A family-friendly afternoon at De Nieuwe Bibliotheek with guided tours and information about activities for families.

A creative craft afternoon for children at the Weeffabriek in Geldrop.

Guided forest walk through the Hollandse Hout to spot owls, with expert commentary on these nocturnal birds.

An intimate storytelling evening featuring inspiring narratives, live music, and a shared meal.

Create beautiful Christmas arrangements with your family at the Nationaal Bomenmuseum Gimborn in Doorn. A creative workshop for children and adults.

An evening walk across the Mosselse Zand drifting sand area under the full moon, where you can experience the quiet of this unique landscape.

Guided walk across the Aekingerzand, the largest sand drift in northern Netherlands, at the Buitencentrum Drents-Friese Wold.

Meet Santa and Piet face-to-face at Weeffabriek. A family-friendly meet & greet event.

Stars on stage is an event on 8 November 2026 at the Weeffabriek in Geldrop.

Solve puzzles and attempt an escape in this interactive game at Museum Engelandvaarders.

Visit the historic standerd mill De Oostenwind with miller Geert van Stekelenburg, open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Creative workshops for children featuring crafts and hands-on projects with different materials in Almere.

A neighborhood hub offering advice on regulations, paperwork, and local activities, with community workers ready to help you connect with your area.

A morning of creative play and experimentation with new techniques and materials, where you work at your own pace.

Join an IVN guide on an outdoor nature hunt to spot wildlife, plants and animal tracks around Laren.

A volunteer network in Oosterhout where people meet for friendship and mutual support.

Art workshop for children aged 7-12 featuring drawing, painting, and crafts at Bibliotheek Muntweg.

A treasure hunt through Hulst where children gather leaves, solve puzzles and explore the city to help Reynaert the Fox prepare his winter home.

Historical event in Zoutkamp exploring monks and the Langemannen, a medieval group of privateers.

A guided birdwatching expedition by boat and on foot through the Wormer- and Jisperveld, seeking winter birds and the white-tailed eagle.

A refreshing walk through the Wormer- and Jisperveld countryside on Boxing Day, perfect for a break between festive meals.

Interactive expedition through PiXLife Nature Xperience with bird identification and hidden letters - free entry for the whole family.

Create your own artwork inside an oyster shell using paint and glue. A hands-on creative activity for all ages at PiXlife Nature Xperience.

Spot birds at PiXLife Nature Xperience and earn your bird diploma. A free activity for all ages.

Monthly drawing workshop for children aged 6 and up, exploring different themes with various drawing materials.

A guided sunrise walk through the Veluwe where you quietly observe wildlife like red deer, roe deer, and wild boar with an experienced nature guide.

Children's birthday party in the underground maze of Museum De Bastei in Nijmegen - an adventurous experience for young explorers.

An interactive quest through Museum De Bastei where you search for the future while exploring the museum in a playful way.

Rent a boat at Bootverhuur Bonkevaart in Leeuwarden and explore the water at your own pace.

Visit Bakhuys De Heen on the last Saturday of each month to watch traditional bread baking in a wood-fired clay oven and meet local craftspeople.

Musical baby activity at the library with songs and rhythmic movements for babies aged 0 to 2 years and their parents.

An escape-room experience inside a bus where you have 45 minutes to solve puzzles and break free. Will you succeed?

Children aged 3 to 6 embark on a gnome-hunting adventure on the Kabouterpad trail at Buitencentrum Oostvaardersplassen.

Wim and Robert visit music enthusiasts in Westerbroek, Slochteren and Meeden for an evening of musical memories.

Guided tour of the historic mill De Oostenwind with miller Geert van Stekelenburg, who demonstrates how the mill operates.

Volunteers maintain the nature reserve in Luyksgestel each month. Anyone can join in.

Hands-on kamado BBQ workshops where you'll learn grilling techniques and work your way up to becoming a true grillmaster.

A guided walking tour through the Biesbosch nature reserve, accessed by whisper boat. Perfect for nature lovers exploring this unique wetland area.

A wine tasting featuring special wines at De Harmonie in Tilburg.

Join a guided cycling tour through historic Veenhuizen every Saturday, exploring its colonial heritage, nature, and local stories with an expert guide.

An interactive workshop where children aged 5+ learn graphic techniques and printmaking at Grafisch Atelier Hilversum.

Landgoed Tespelduyn welcomes prospective couples to tour the estate and discover it as a wedding venue option.

A guided walk through the natural landscape of Groevenbeek in Ermelo, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

A grief café organized by Nieuwe Dag in Oosterhout where people gather to mourn together and share memories.

Meet a forest ranger at Cycling Junction 63 in Otterlo on the first Sunday of each month to ask questions about local nature and wildlife.

An informal Sunday morning gathering in Woudenberg where people meet and begin the day together.

Football club s.v. de Valleivogels hosts a year-end outing with food and drinks at the club canteen.

Slagerij van Kampen performs 'Rhythm of Freedom' in Veenendaal on 4 October 2026.

Luc Hoogenstein guides children aged 6 and up on a city safari through Veenendaal.

Guided excursion to observe wild European bison at Natuurcentrum De Maashorst, offering close encounters with these magnificent animals.

Interactive story time for young children featuring songs, stories, and practical reading tips to take home.

Wim and Robert visit music enthusiasts in Westerbroek, Slochteren and Meeden for an evening of musical memories.

BoekenSquad at Bibliotheek Uden: browse books, join creative activities and exchange reading experiences with other enthusiasts.

A Dungeons & Dragons game afternoon for children aged 8 to 11, where they take on the role of fantasy heroes.

Interactive sensory activity about healthy eating: smell spices, touch mystery objects and guess what they are, plus a nutrition quiz.

A guided nature walk exploring seasonal changes in the landscape, led by an experienced nature guide. Starts at 10:00 at De Slag swimming pool in Zaandam.

A nature treasure hunt at PiXLife Nature Xperience, where animals help guide you through the experience.

Free access to the Zeearend observation tower at PiXlife Nature Xperience in Scharendijke, offering views of the surrounding landscape.

A small-scale camping site near Budel that blends outdoor accommodation with nature and creative activities in a quiet setting.

A cosy reading session for toddlers and young children featuring stories, singing, crafting, and games.

A creative play space for young children where experimentation and play take centre stage, with no pressure to make anything perfect.

A casual board games afternoon at the library where you play with others. Bring your own game or join a game in progress.

A morning programme for children and parents featuring activities and coffee at MEK Oosterhout.

A six-day sailing adventure on the Wadden Sea aboard the Vertrouwen, with meals included and time to explore the islands or simply rest.

A welcoming space for parents with babies and toddlers to connect and chat over refreshments while children play with soft toys and books.

Carefully dissect owl pellets to discover the hidden bones and skulls of small creatures. A hands-on nature activity for curious young explorers.

A guided evening walk through Natuurpark Lelystad, exploring the park's natural landscape after dark.

A creative play space for young children where experimentation and play take centre stage - no rules, anything is allowed, and mistakes are part of the fun.

A story time party for toddlers and young children featuring seasonal tales, singing, and craft activities at the library.

Outspoken Connects hosts a collaborative writing session where participants work together on music creation.

A story time party for toddlers and preschoolers featuring seasonal tales, singing, and craft activities.

The Harlingen library becomes a pop-up restaurant for Whole Netherlands Reads 2026, combining books and dining.

Monthly gathering for children aged 8-12 who love reading and discussing books, with games and quizzes.

Creative craft session for children aged 3 and up, with a different project each time - cutting, gluing and building.

A creative workshop for young children where experimentation and play take centre stage - no rules, no pressure, just the joy of making.

Afternoon programme for children at Woonboulevard Palazzo, giving parents time to explore home and garden ideas.

An organic dinner at Antropia featuring wild game, celebrating local and sustainable ingredients.

A creative play space for young children where experimentation and play take centre stage, with no pressure to make anything perfect.

De Wever Lodge celebrates Wild Game Weeks with expertly prepared regional game dishes from their kitchen.

De Waldhoorn serves a handcrafted wild game menu in November with three courses: wild bouillon, wild ragout, and dessert. Friends of the restaurant get 40% off.

A welcoming space for neurodivergent people to socialise, play games, or create together in a quiet, sensory-friendly setting.

Back to Basis is an event on 4 September 2026 at Hampshire Hotel Delft Centre.

A self-guided electric GPS audio tour exploring the highlights of Noordwijk and its surroundings with Renzy.

Membership is an event on 1 January 2026 at De Dependance in Rotterdam.