3rd Oktober (Festival in Leiden)

Netherlands , Netherlands

If you wish to enjoy an extra day of celebrations this year, head to Leiden on October 3. You’ll find the bars and streets filled with people drinking, dancing, enjoying a traditional stew, and stuffing themselves with haring. To celebrate Leiden’s liberation from the Spanish in 1574, the lucky Leidenaars get the day off work […]

Immunowars Festival: The Most Infectious Festival

Pesthuis Pesthuislaan 7, Leiden, Netherlands

Brought to you by the same start-up responsible for bringing us the strategic board game ImmunoWars, this disease-themed bash puts the fun in funeral. The time has come to unleash that inner mad scientist or demented nurse who's just itching to come out of you; the dress code this year is "black and white", so […]

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Learn how to buy a house in the Netherlands at this webinar!

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The idea of buying a house seems pretty simple — if you have the money, you place a bid and seal the deal, right? Believe it or not, there's a lot you should know before you make the big decision to become a homeowner in the Netherlands.  Thankfully, you can learn all you need to […]

Looking to buy a home in the Amsterdam Area? Check out Hyde Park’s expat open house!

Hyde Park House Planetenweg 5, Hoofddorp, North-Holland, Netherlands

Are you trying to buy your very own home in the Netherlands near Amsterdam? Pssst... we have a lead for you: in Hoofddorp, Hyde Park is building 3,800 brand-spanking-new apartments! 🗝️ Hyde Park will be a state-of-the-art city district in Hoofddorp with international allure. Curious to learn more? You can! Hyde Park's expat open house […]

Don’t miss the Netherlands’ biggest circus festival!

Spoorpark Tilburg Spoorpark 1, Tilburg, Netherlands

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, circus enthusiasts of all ages, get ready to be amazed — because the Netherlands' biggest circus festival has just kicked off in Tilburg. 🎪 The unique universe of Festival Circolo can be visited from October 13 to 22, and trust us, you don't want to miss this. If you're […]

Is it alive? Don’t miss this unique art exhibition in Tilburg

TextielMuseum Goirkestraat 96, Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands

Looking for a unique artistic experience that will satisfy your cultural craving? Look no further than TextielMuseum's newest exhibition! The "Is it alive?" exhibition at the TextielMuseum in Tilburg showcases a unique mix of innovation, textiles, technology and art — inspired by life. What does this mean, you ask? Well, the exhibition is a unique […]

Art alert! Enjoy the work of this Renaissance artist at a unique festival

Museum Leuven Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, Leuven, Belgium

Want to experience a fresh take on a precious piece of history? Check out this Dieric Bouts exhibition at Leuven's "New Horizons" festival!  Mysterious, evasive, and rich — those are just some of the adjectives used to describe Bouts' hauntingly beautiful, timeless works of art. 🖼 A Renaissance artist, Bouts was born in Haarlem and […]

End the autumn break in style at Wereldmuseum Leiden’s Animal Academy celebration!

Wereld Museum Leiden Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden

Got kids? Need to entertain them? Wereldmuseum Leiden is hosting the party of the season to celebrate the closing of their Animal Academy — and it's not something you or your kids will want to miss!  The beloved DierenAcademie (Animal Academy) exhibition will be closing its doors on October 29 after a successful stint at […]

Grab your tickets, the Leiden International Film Festival is here!

Trianon Cinema Breestraat 31, Leiden, Netherlands

Time to unleash that inner film buff and grab the popcorn because the 18th edition of the Leiden International Film Festival is ready to welcome you all! 🎉  Whether you're an avid cinephile or just want to unwind in front of some of this year's best films, LIFF puts a spotlight on all the independent, […]

Halloween

If you’re eager to go trick or treating on All Hallow’s Eve, you will probably be disappointed by the weird looks you’ll get from your Dutch neighbours. While Halloween is not really a big thing in the Netherlands, some elements of the American holiday have started to creep in. You may notice a few Dutch […]

Daylight Savings Time ends

On this day, the clock falls back one hour from 3 AM to 2 AM, meaning you’re getting a whole extra hour to sleep at night! On the other hand, it also means that the days are getting shorter, dark nights longer, and winter is coming in fast. READ MORE | Does the Netherlands have […]

Sint-Maarten (Dutch Halloween)

Netherlands , Netherlands

If you were disappointed by the lack of Halloween parties, Sint-Maarten celebrations may make up for it! Some Dutch cities take this seriously, with parades, bonfires, and lantern tours. Sint-Maarten is an exciting day, especially for children. Pumpkins, turnips, and beetroot are turned into spooky lanterns, and kids sing songs in exchange for fruit and […]