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GREAT THINGS TO DO IN OUR AREA
Walk-in morning Jan Verwey Nature Centre
Every first Saturday of the month there is a walk-in morning at the Jan Verwey Nature Centre.
For information about excursions and nature in and around Noordwijk, a cosy cup of coffee or tea, or to exchange observations, this is the place to be. Expert members are always present and current nature photos are usually shown on a large screen.
There is also plenty for children to experience here. They can have fun with the beautiful showcases and the large nature electric game. Parents can find more information at: www.strandloper.nl
Feel free to drop by.
New Year's dive Noordwijk
A fresh and sporty start to 2025!
Feel free to drop by or cheer on friends and family. And of course a great moment to wish everyone a healthy and sporty new year!
When? Wednesday, 01.01.2025 at 13:00, that's when it starts.
De Bollenvelden
De bloei van de bollenvelden in de Duin- en Bollenstreek in 2025 zal wederom een adembenemend spektakel zijn, dat elk voorjaar vele bezoekers trekt.
Onze streek, met haar uitgestrekte velden vol tulpen, narcissen, hyacinten en andere bloembollen, staat wereldwijd bekend als het hart van de Nederlandse bloementeelt.
Buttonpop
Buttonpop is an entertaining tribute festival in the Netherlands that takes place against the picturesque backdrop of the Keukenhof in Lisse. Only the very best tribute bands in Europe are present. At Buttonpop you will find everything your heart desires: great acts, a unique and relaxed atmosphere, accessible entry, a beautiful and wooded setting and delicious (partly internationally orientated) food and drinks.
This year's Buttonpop will take place on 24 May 2025.
Air cushion festival Voorhout
Let off steam, jump, play and climb on the bouncy castles, obstacle courses and many other attractions at the air cushion festival in Voorhout. The bouncy castle festival will take place this year on Sunday 1 June 2025.
Market under the Linden 2025
Visit the "Markt onder Linden" in Noordwijk. At this cosy market you will find plants, a variety of garden products, delicacies and live music. You will also find inspiring art exhibitions and open gardens.
This year, the Market under the Linden will take place on 14 and 15 June.
Katwijk tourist market
On Tuesdays between the end of June and the end of August 2024 in summer, Katwijk aan Zee hosts a large tourist bulb market. More than 120 stalls with the best (regional) products are set up in the cosy centre. Each week has a different theme.
Hillegoms Music Festival 2025
The music festival in Hillegom is the biggest music festival in the region with a great line-up of Dutch artists.
The music festival takes place this year on 28 June.
Sunset walk
With this walking event, the Brain Foundation is raising awareness and understanding for all those who have to live with the effects of a brain disorder and its often invisible consequences on a daily basis.
Walk from the Vuurtoren in Noordwijk through the dunes and over the beach on 5 July. Choose between 3.5, 5 or 10 kilometres and run individually or together in a team with friends, family or colleagues. The 3.5 km route is suitable for wheelchair users and therefore does not run through the dunes and over the beach. Of course, you will receive your Sunset Walk medal at the finish!
With your participation, the Brain Foundation can fund research and projects so that people with brain disorders can have a better quality of life and participate in society.
Loungefest
On 18 July & 19 July, the annual Loungefest will once again take place at Comomeer in Noordwijkerhout. Various bands will provide pure entertainment and lots of fun on three fixed stages.
Levende beelden festival
LIVING STATUES 2025
Sunday 20 July 2025 &
Sunday 17 August 2025
Noordwijk aan Zee will be all about ‘Living Sculptures’ on Sunday 20 July and 17 August. This is when the 9th edition of the Living Statues Festival will take place in Noordwijk.
A living statue is subtle and surprising at the same time and stands for humour, emotion and expression. It attracts the attention of passers-by. A living statue does not simply stand still, but engages in a dialogue with the audience through movements.
Night of Sassem
On Friday 29 August 2025, the Night of Sassem will take place in the centre of Sassenheim! From 13:00 to 21:00 there are many different market stalls on the Braderie where you can walk around and discover all kinds of things. From 21:00 you can party at the "Feest op de Ouden Haven".
Open Monuments Day
Every year on the second weekend in September, many of the beautiful monuments in the Netherlands are open to everyone free of charge. This year's theme is ‘Routes, networks and connections.’
Open Monumentendag 2025 will take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.
Skipper days
The entire second weekend in September is dedicated to the Warmond Skippers' Days. The municipal harbour in Warmond is once again transformed into a large nautical domain.
Tugs, back deckers, push boats, steamers and many other traditional vessels fill the harbour. The harbour area includes a marquee with terrace, 30 nautical market stalls, the ‘classic ship engines’ section and various old vehicles. Several sailor and shanty choirs can also be heard on this day.
Would you like to sail along yourself? You can! Then go on board the steam tugboat ‘Eagle.’