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End the autumn break in style at Wereldmuseum Leiden’s Animal Academy celebration!
2023-10-22 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | 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 the beloved Wereldmuseum Leiden, and it will be going out in style.
On October 22, you and your children can attend their Autumn Holiday Prom, where you can enjoy the DierenAcademie exhibition as well as a great party.🕺
Fun for the whole family
So, what’s in store for the family? On October 22, all the animals from the DierenAcademie will join the party to celebrate the end of this wonderful exhibition.
READ MORE | Let your kids run wild this autumn break at Wereldmuseum Leiden’s Animal Academy!
And they won’t be the only guests of honour. Forest Ranger Tim and Iven Cudogham from Anansi de Spin will join this big bash. Guaranteed to be fun for adults and little ones alike, it’ll be a day that the family won’t want to miss.
On top of this, there will be an array of activities for parents and children to enjoy together, such as:
💄 A trip to the makeup salon,
🙋‍♂️ The Big Animal Quiz,
📖 A reading performance by Iven Cudogham,
🐰 Making an animal mask workshop!
Learn, play, entertain, tire out your kids — and maybe paint your face like a cheetah while you’re at it! 🐆
How can we snag tickets?
Ready to bring your kids their first-ever prom? Here’s all you need to know:
⏰ When? The big party will happen on Sunday, October 22, right at the DierenAcademie.
🌎 Where? Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1 2312 BS Leiden
💸 How? You can book your tickets online, or if you have a holiday pass, you can just get your tickets right at the counter.
Ready to let your kids run wild? Wereldmuseum Leiden will see you there!

Art alert! Enjoy the work of this Renaissance artist at a unique festival
2023-10-20 11:00 - 2024-01-14 18:00 | Museum Leuven, Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, Leuven, 3000, 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 used the urban renewal experienced in Leuven, Belgium, as inspiration for his varied and dynamic masterpieces. 🎨
Though the Flemish artist was an esteemed commander of the paintbrush back in the 1400s, over five centuries later, his captivating artwork still holds true. 🖌
As part of the exhibition, titled “Dieric Bouts. Creator of Images”, visitors can reflect on his work with a “totally new perspective”, and we’re ready for it to give us goosebumps! ✨
Dieric Bouts reimagined
Back in the day, Bouts was exploring “new horizons” himself — and the producers of the “New Horizons” city festival certainly are too.
Running from October through January, the exhibition offers extensive, reimagined versions of the Dutch painter’s body of work.
How are they doing this exactly? There will be sports photographers, filmmakers and game developers to spice up Bouts’ art with a “radical confrontation with today’s visual culture”. Yup, sign us up! 🙋‍♀️

When, where, how?
Here’s what to know and where to go if you want to experience this mind-bending exhibition:
📍Where? The magnificent Museum Leuven (M Leuven) in Belgium
🗓When? From October 20, 2023, to January 14, 2024
🤔How? It’s simple, book your tickets online in advance here!
Are you going to book your tickets ASAP? Join the club!

Is it alive? Don't miss this unique art exhibition in Tilburg
2023-10-14 - 2024-04-07 | TextielMuseum, Goirkestraat 96, Tilburg, North Brabant, 5046GN, 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 interpretation of all that is living — in which artists and designers come together to showcase artwork that uses technology to reproduce movements and processes from nature. 🍃
Sounds abstract? One of the artists explains it in this way: “If you look closely at everything around us, how things in nature are constructed — it’s so complicated and so logical — it makes you wonder if nature is not the high-tech part in our world.”
Living art — and you can be a part of it!
In “Is it alive?”, visitors can dive into the worlds of textiles, technology, and nature — while learning about their surprising interconnections and similarities.
It features, among others, a never-seen-before installation by artist duo DRIFT, “living architecture” by Philip Beesley and interactive works by Bart Hess. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it!

When, where, how?
Ready to explore the unique art installations at the TextielMuseum? Here are all the details you need to know!
Where? At the wonderful TextielMuseum in Tilburg.
When? From 14 October 2023 until 7 April 2024!
How? Easy! Just get your tickets online. 👩‍💻
Will you be in attendance? We’ll see you there!

Don't miss the Netherlands' biggest circus festival!
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-22 | Spoorpark Tilburg, Spoorpark 1, Tilburg, 5038 LS, 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 thinking of awe-inspiring acts, lekkere food trucks, and extraordinary people, you’re entirely on the right track!
Ten days of circus extravaganza in the heart of Tilburg
For ten days straight, Tilburg’s Spoorpark is hosting circus tents, food trucks, playgrounds and an outdoor stage where daily performances can be seen for free. Hoera!
With a greatly varied programme, the 2023 edition of Festival Circolo is bringing you extraordinary performances by extraordinary people from around the globe. 🌎

Whether you attend individual shows or get a full festival pass is up to you, but either way, prepare to be on the edge of your seats.
You’ll see world-class performers do what they’re most passionate about: showcasing their jaw-dropping talents from circus to theatre, dance, music, design, visual arts and everything in between. 🤩
Tell me more!
Ready to dive head-first into the magic? Here’s how! 🪄
📍 Where? At Tilburg’s Spoorpark, just a 10-minute walk from the station.
🗓️ When? From October 13 to 22!
🔎 How? Easy-peasy, just buy a ticket online. (And pssttt… anyone aged 26 or younger will get a 50% discount!)

Will you be checking out Festival Circolo? We’ll see you there!

Looking to buy a home in the Amsterdam Area? Check out Hyde Park's expat open house!
2023-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | 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
At Hyde Park’s special expat open house, you can learn all about their current offer: the luxurious apartments in Knightsbridge Three.
While sales advisors will show you around the showroom and the model homes, expat mortgage specialists will be present to educate you on topics such as “how to finance a new build at Hyde Park?” and “how to buy an investment property at Hyde Park?”
So, use this unique chance to get all your questions answered — about Hyde Park, buying a house, and arranging your financing for it! 🌟
When, where, and how?
⏰ When? On Thursday, 12 October, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
🔎 Where? At Hyde Park House on Planetenweg 5 in Hoofddorp.
🤔 How? By simply signing up on Hyde Park’s website!

Learn how to buy a house in the Netherlands at this webinar!
2023-10-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
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 know about the process of getting a mortgage and buying a house as an international in the Netherlands at this online event.
Expat Mortgage’s Michel Kion will walk you through the basic steps of finding and buying your dream home in the Netherlands.
What will be covered?
This webinar will answer your burning questions about:
👨‍👦‍👦 Your eligibility for a Dutch mortgage
💶 Factors that banks will consider when you apply for a loan
🤔 Your mortgage options
🤓 A calculation of your potential Dutch mortgage
The webinar will begin with a breakdown of these topics for 30-40 minutes before audience members are free to ask the mortgage expert any questions they have about their mortgage journey.
I’m in! Tell me when and where
The event takes place online, so no need to leave your couch. All you need to do is:
✍🏻 Register for the event using this link.
⏰ Be ready to tune in at 13:00 on Wednesday, 11 October. The workshop will end at around 14:30.
Do you have more questions for the experts at Expat Mortgages?
With team members who are trained in how to help internationals tackle the Dutch mortgage process, they are happy to speak with you and work through your personal situation during a completely free consultation.
Simply check your calendar and book a timeslot. 💪
Unable to make this webinar? Geen probleem! Check out Expat Mortgage’s upcoming events to find one that suits your calendar.
Will you be in attendance? Go get ’em!

Immunowars Festival: The Most Infectious Festival
2023-10-07 14:00 - 2023-10-08 01:00 | Pesthuis, Pesthuislaan 7, Leiden, 2333BA, 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 festival guests will be sporting eerie lab coats in either colour for the occasion. 💉
The Most Infectious Festival also has its own Game Arena, as well as a Science Plaza full of snazzy scientific inventions where you can geek out to your heart’s content.
And, for those of us who are partial to having a boogie, you’ll be pleased to hear that a range of artists across two different music stages — Kiwi Club, Mau’s Acid Machine, Silicon Oxide, to name a few — are providing beats for your shimmying pleasure all evening.
On top of that, there will be plenty of food trucks lined up to grant you enough succulent snacks for you to eat your heart out — alongside a wide variety of delicious drinks that are simply to die for. 🤤

Considering the link to scientific research, it should come as no surprise that this day (and night) of games, music, and booze-filled festivities is taking place beside the Naturalis Biodiversity Center museum in Leiden.
Rain or shine, the venue accommodates all weather-related curveballs; it has a huge outdoor courtyard for you to soak up rays, as well as huge indoor spaces if you, well, don’t want to get soaked.

3rd Oktober (Festival in Leiden)
2023-10-03 | 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 if this festival falls on a weekday. And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper celebration without a parade!
READ MORE | Leids Ontzet: What’s there to do on October 2 – 3 in Leiden?

Real estate with a side of haute cuisine: Elevate your home-buying journey at this unique event
2023-09-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Marriott Hotel Amsterdam, 12 Stadhouderskade, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Buying a home in the Netherlands is as exciting as it is nerve-racking. But now, it’s time to elevate your home-buying journey with the help of experienced experts.
How? At How to Buy a.House’s exclusive event in Amsterdam. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty!
Let’s talk meals, mortgages, and markets!
Yes, you read that right: there will be meals! Come to the event hungry, both for food and knowledge — and leave perfectly satiated. Lekker! 😉
While you enjoy a scrumptious 5-course dinner, a table-switching format will give you the chance to talk to experienced professionals from the real estate and finance industry.
You can make use of their time to ask your most burning questions, gain exclusive insight into the Dutch housing market, and get advice that is tailored to your specific situation.
Who will be there?
Let’s get more specific — who can you expect to see at this event?
Wouter Hofstee Holtrop is a distinguished partner at the largest mortgage advisory firm in the Netherlands, Expat Mortgages. With 15 years of experience under his belt, he will bring you some of the finest insights into all things home financing! ⚡️
The real estate experts present will be Barry Burgemeester and Tim Wormsbecher — both of whom understand the unique challenge of buying a house as an expat in the Netherlands and will happily answer all your questions.
Besides them, you’ll find some of the Netherlands’ best investment professionals (David Bellingham), legal experts (Karin Brons), bankers (Jocelyn Muller), and interior designers (Anja Kroon)!
When, where, how?
Ready to attend? Whether it’s for the delicious food or for the real estate knowledge — it’ll be worth it! Here’s all you need to know. 👇
⏰ When? On Wednesday, 20 September, between 7 PM and 11 PM!
📍 Where? At the stunning Marriott Hotel in Amsterdam, located at 12 Stadhouderskade 1054 ES Amsterdam.
🔎 How? By buying a ticket on Eventbrite!

Try out language courses for FREE and determine your level at UvA Talen’s Open Evening
2023-09-14 17:45 - 20:15 | UvA Talen’s Office, Roetersstraat 25, Amsterdam, 1018WB
Do you want to learn Dutch so that you can easily order at a restaurant in the Netherlands? Or do you want to learn a whole new language to impress others?
If you’re struggling to decide where to start with learning a language (or which language to even learn!), UvA Talen can help you make a decision with an Open Evening that lets you take a trial lesson for FREE.
What’s in store if you attend UvA Talen’s Open Evening? Language workshops in eight different languages, free language intakes to determine your language level, staff to answer your questions, UvA Talen merchandise, and extra discounts.
Choose from a variety of language workshops
If you have a love for learning languages and just can’t decide which one will be your next challenge, geen probleem.
The whole point of the event is that you are given the opportunity to have a taste of your options. Yep, go ahead, you can attend more than one language workshop taking place throughout the Open Evening. Wat leuk!
How does it work? You will have the option of attending two different workshops within two different time slots (18:15-18:45 and 19:15-19:45).
Each language workshop is 20 to 30 minutes long and will let you experience what it’s like to attend one of UvA Talen’s group courses or individual courses.
So, what’s on the menu? You can dig into languages such as:

🇳🇱 Dutch (beginners and intermediate levels)
🇬🇧 English (intermediate and fluency levels)
🇯🇵 Japanese (beginners)
🇪🇸 Spanish (beginners)
🇫🇷 French (beginners)
🇨🇳 Chinese (beginners)
🇦🇪 Arabic (beginners)
🇮🇹 Italian (beginners)

And that’s not all, in between these workshops and after 19:45, you will also have the opportunity to determine your language level.
Let’s learn! When, where, and how?
📆 When? Thursday, 14 September, from 5:45 PM to 8:10 PM
📍 Where? UvA Talen’s Office, Roetersstraat 25, 1018 WB Amsterdam
📋 How? Easy peasy! Sign up here.
Ready to take a free trial lesson with UvA Talen? Add the event to your calendar!

Curious about getting a degree online? Take the first step at IU's FREE webinar
2023-09-13 18:00 - 18:45 | Online
Are you ready to embark on the adventure of university studies, fully online and remotely? Or do you want to take your career to the next level entirely at your own pace? Then International University of Applied Sciences (IU) could be a fit for you!

So you’re curious about getting an online degree but don’t know where to start? Well, lucky for you, the experts of IU are ready to help out — at their FREE Webinar on September 13!
Explore the options for online education
Whether you’re interested in completing a bachelor’s, master’s or MBA degree, it’s worth taking the time to get all your information right. ✍️
During IU’s webinar, you’ll have a chance to learn all about their diverse range of online study programs, the innovative online campus experience, and all the other perks that come with following an online degree.
Got some burning questions? Geen problem! During the live Q&A session, IU’s experts will be there to provide you with all the answers.
An online degree that is internationally recognised
All of IU’s degree programmes adhere to both German academic standards and international ones. This means that their degrees and the ECTS points earned in them are internationally recognised (yup, also in the Netherlands!). 💪
Ready to go for it? Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of online education!
Where? When? How?
📍 Where? From the comfort of your home (or wherever else you may be). In short: online!
⏰ When? On Wednesday, 13 September, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
🔎 How? By signing up for the event via this link.

Explore luxury apartments at Hyde Park's Summer Open House and find your dream home
2023-08-28 10:00 - 2023-09-02 17:00 | Hyde Park House, Planetenweg 5, Hoofddorp, North-Holland, Netherlands
Picture an apartment that’s stylish, modern, and just right for you. Well, look no further than a property in Hyde Park, and you’ll see it’s everything you imagined. 🤩
Your imagination won’t have to do all the work, though. During the Summer Open House days at Hyde Park House, you can watch your vision come to life.
Get a look inside your future home
The sale of the Knightsbridge block at Hyde Park is in full swing. From studio apartments to spacious penthouses, your next investment is just around the corner.
At the Summer Open House days, you can admire the brilliant model homes available with your very own eyes (and start planning where you’d put your furniture 👀).
READ MORE | Curious about modern living in the Amsterdam area? Visit the Hyde Park House
You’ll watch your housing dreams come to life during your discovery of different floor plans, architectural styles, and unique finishes available to match your personality.
Ask your burning questions
While you’re touring the showroom and model homes, you’re bound to think of a question or two.
All those questions flooding your brain about financing, amenities, and anything else you think of will be answered by Hyde Park’s handy team of experts. They’ll help and guide you in making the best decision in your exciting new venture.
When, where, and how?
⏰ When? From Monday, August 28 until Saturday, September 2
Monday from 10 AM until 5 PM
Tuesday-Thursday from 10 AM until 7 PM
Friday & Saturday from 10 AM until 5 PM
🔎 Where? At Hyde Park House on Planetenweg 5 in Hoofddorp.
🤔 How? Easy peasy — just register on Hyde Park’s website and show up!
Will you be attending? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Pasar Leiden: Indonesian Festival for young and old
2023-08-26 12:00 - 22:00 | Cultuurplein Lammermarkt in Leiden, Lammermarkt 20P, Leiden, 2312 CW, Netherlands
Immerse yourself in Indonesian culture and entertainment while here in the Netherlands.
If you’re looking for something unique to do on August 26, where you can also take the kids, why not drag them along to Pasar Leiden on Lammermarkt so you all have a good time.
Entertain the kinderen with a kite-making workshop or with books and games by Joyce de Vries, while you enjoy some cocktails and listen to some good music. 🍹
A day filled with live performances, culture and borrelen. Who could be happier? Well, you will be when you find out it’s free!
Don’t forget your wallet at home, however, because there will be 30-40 food, lifestyle, and culture stalls for you to explore.
When, where, and how?
📅 When? Saturday, August 26, from 12 PM to 10 PM.
📍 Where? Cultuurplein Lammermarkt in Leiden
❓ How? Just walk right in — it’s free!
Will you be attending this exciting festival? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Wereldmuseum Leiden's mind-bending maps exhibit
2023-08-23 10:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 | Wereldmuseum Leiden
Need a place for a great first date? Or perhaps somewhere to show off to your friends? Point your compass towards Wereldmuseum Leiden’s latest exhibit!
When you hear the word “map”, you probably think of a piece of paper depicting the geography of some country — but what if we told you a map can actually blow your mind?
Wereldmuseum Leiden’s latest exhibit, Maps: navigate and manipulate, challenges the boundaries of what you may think a map is, presenting its visitors with maps you never thought could exist.
Navigate the possibilities of cartography
A map of Utopia? Of course, that’s a thing! A map of an autistic mind? Yep, they’ve got it. A map of time itself? You’ll find it down the hall and to the right.
To add to the spectacle, the museum has included contemporary art installations that certainly add to the mind-blowing nature of the exhibit.
The exhibit is a spectacle as soon as you walk in! Image: DutchReview
Point me in the right direction! How can I see this?
Ready to grab your favourite history nerd or friend in need of some brain-melting? Great! Here’s where your journey begins:
🌎 Where? Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden
⏰ When? Wereldmuseum Leiden is open between 10 AM and 5 PM, Tuesday to Sunday. The exhibit will be on view until October 29, 2023.
💳💥 How? Simply head to the tickets page and hit that button! Otherwise, you can always buy tickets at the front desk.
Will you be heading to this exhibit? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Something for the whole family! Let your kids run wild at Wereldmuseum Leiden's Animal Academy
2023-07-28 10:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 | Wereldmuseum Leiden
Do you have kids bouncing off the walls at home? Aren’t they so cute? (Do you need somewhere to entertain them during the autumn holidays? 👀) Look no further, Wereldmuseum Leiden’s DierenAcademie exhibit is fun for children and parents alike!
With a series of exciting rooms focusing on specific animals, the DierenAcademie (Animal Academy) exhibit allows your children to run between interactive exercises and learn from the world’s beautiful creatures.
Teach (and tire out) your children
As soon as you walk into this colourful exhibition, the games begin. Your children are free to interact with almost every element of the exhibit. In fact, it’s encouraged.
They are welcome to hop like a kangaroo, howl like a wolf, hide like a leopard, or even push a giant ball of “dung” like a dung beetle! This makes for some great photo ops — but also for some excellent learning experiences. 🐅
For children and parents alike
Not only is this exhibit packed with fun experiences for children, but also for the adults in attendance! Yes, your child is extremely cute when wearing a fake wolf tail, but the exhibit offers more than just some great “awww” moments.
The DierenAcademie also looks to point to the bigger picture — how we as humans interact with our environment, and what can we learn from the animal kingdom?
I’m in! When, where, and how?
Ready to grab your kids and head out the door? Great! Let’s tell you all you need to know 👇:
⏰ When? The DierenAcademie exhibit takes place until October 29, 2023 and is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 AM and 5 PM.
🌎 Where? Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden.
💳💥 How? Easy! You can either book your tickets online, or simply head to the ticket desk at the museum’s entrance.
Ready to let your kids run wild? Wereldmuseum Leiden will see you there!

The next STAP subsidy round opens soon! (And third time's the charm!)
2023-07-03 10:00 | Online
Helaas, maybe you missed the previous two STAP rounds this year? Don’t worry, because applications will soon be opening for the third round this year, on July 3!
First things first: what’s a STAP budget? (And why do you need it in your life ASAP?)
The STAP budget is a government subsidy of up to €1000 intended to give employees and job seekers in the Dutch labour market all the skills they need to seriously impress an employer. 💪
From marketing classes to digital leadership, to a whole host of other professional skills that’ll have your CV practically writing itself, this budget will cover the tools you need to climb that career ladder.
If you’re over 18 years of age, haven’t yet applied for the STAP budget this year, and are linked to the Dutch labour market… it’s time to send in your application!
Oh, and did we mention that speed is of the essence? 👀 The STAP budget is granted to a limited number of applications, so only a certain number of lucky ducks manage to get it. Make sure you’re one of them by applying on July 3 at 10 AM sharp!
Your next career break is calling out to you
Can’t figure out what course is going to magically whisk you into Employee of the Month™️? Fret not, because Growth Tribe‘s huge library of courses (all covered by the STAP budget, natuurlijk 😉) is here to save the day.
That sounds like a sweet deal to us: letting Growth Tribe do the heavy lifting on overhauling your digital skills, whilst the Dutch government picks up the cheque!
Sign me up! When and where?
⏰ When? July 3, 2023 (at 10 AM sharp!)
🔍 Where? On the UWV’s online STAP portal
🤔 How? Choose a course that speaks to your soul — but remember to pre-register with Growth Tribe before applying for your STAP budget

June solstice
2023-06-21 | Netherlands, Netherlands
June solstice, also known as summer solstice or midsummer, celebrates the longest day of the year. Sounds like a great excuse to have your garden party until late in the evening, no?
READ MORE | It’s the longest day of the year! And it’ll be a hot one too

Father's Day
2023-06-18 | Netherlands, Netherlands
While Father’s Day (Vaderdag) may not be as famous as Mother’s Day, it definitely does put the dads in the spotlight. In the Netherlands, dads might be surprised with breakfast in bed or other little gifts from their children. And the best part? They get an excuse to take the day off from doing any housework!
READ MORE |Becoming a father? Here’s everything you need to know about paternity leave in the Netherlands in 2022

Try out a Dutch or Spanish language class for FREE with UvA Talen's workshop!
2023-06-07 18:45 - 2023-06-14 19:30 | Online
Eager to learn a new language but not 100% ready to commit? Well, how about a workshop to find out? Dat kan, with UvA Talen!
Yup, the independent language school from the University of Amsterdam now lets you trial an online group course before registering for one of their classes. Oh, and the best part? It’s completely free! 🤩
The first two trial workshops will take place in June, and are intended for anyone interested in learning Dutch or Spanish.
And psssst… if you enrol in a class after the workshop, you’ll enjoy a special discount — for workshop participants only! 🤫
🇳🇱 So, you’re ready to learn Nederlands?
Hoi, eager Dutch learners — time to get a taste of what a Dutch class can offer you. 📚
How? Just join UvA Talen at their free Dutch for beginners workshop to see what you can expect.
From meeting your future classmates to nailing the pronunciation of those funny Dutch words and learning some basic Dutch — UvA Talen’s Dutch teacher will be there with you at every step along the way.
🇪🇸 How about Español?
Geen Nederlands for you, but ready to impress your friends and family with your (soon-to-be impeccable) Spanish skills? Muy bien!
UvA Talen brings you just what you need. In their free workshop, you will not only get to meet your potential teacher, but you can even learn some basics of the Spanish language (so that you’ll finally be able to say more than just “hola” 😉).
When, where and how?
⏰ When?

The Dutch workshop will take place on June 7, from 6:45 PM until 7.30 PM.
The Spanish workshop will take place on June 14, from 6:45 PM until 7.30 PM.

📍 Where? On your couch! Or your bed, your desk, your kitchen table, wherever! Simply hop onto the Zoom call. A link will be provided before the start of each workshop.
✍️ How? You can sign up by filling out the designated form, for either the Dutch workshop, or the Spanish workshop.
So, will we see you in class? We can’t wait!

Explore and be awed by the Dutch landscape with Renzy’s sightseeing tours!
2023-06-01 10:00 - 2023-10-31 13:00
With summer around the corner and the weather clearing up, it’s time to explore what the Netherlands has to offer and take a tour. With Renzy’s countryside & windmill tour, that is. 😌
Crowded tours with lots of people? Nee. An annoying tour guide that won’t stop babbling? A guided tour on the guide’s schedule? No sir!
With Renzy’s sightseeing tours, the customer experience is anything but boring. Renzy provides a 2-person electric Renault Twizy with GPS navigation and audio guide where you can marvel at the Dutch countryside — your own pace and privacy guaranteed.
Bask in those stunning Dutch views
This self-guided tour takes you along South Holland roads past windmills, polders, and picturesque villages. Just you, your travelling companion, and nature around you for 180 minutes. 🌳
Need a break from driving around? Take one! At any point in time, you can get off to see and experience the sights up close and in private.
Tip: bring your camera or phone, you’re going to be needing it!
When, where, and how?
📅 When? June 1 – October 31 from either 10 AM until 1 PM or 3 PM until 6 PM.
📍 Where? Lisse, easily accessible by car or public transport.
❓ How? Book your next trip via the Renzy booking link.
But wait! Here’s a cheeky 20% discount code available during weekdays!
Discount code: Dutchreviewweekdays23
Ready to explore sights you haven’t seen before? Go and enjoy the ride! 🚙

An 'international' exhibition! Portraits of Leiden's expats on show
2023-06-01 09:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | Stadhuis Leiden, Stadhuisplein 1, Leiden, 2311 EJ, Netherlands
Join us Leiden Exposed’s latest showcase demonstrating the beautiful and diverse community of the Dutch city of Leiden. 📸
While Leiden may be a small city, it’s quickly become home to people from all corners of the world, each coming with their own fascinating and unique experiences.
Koen Suidgeest, a city photographer, is kicking off his exhibition, ‘Leiden, Metropolis’, on June 1, which portrays the diversity of Leiden’s residents. 🤩
Suidgeest published portraits every week in the city’s beloved Leidsch Dagblad to show the international faces of the small city. Ending up with 52 portraits, he has collected stories from Leiden’s international community — and now they’re open for everyone to experience.
Come along for free
The exhibition will be held in Leiden’s stunning city hall where you can visit the exhibition for free any weekday throughout all of June.
However, if you want to enjoy something extra special, attend the opening celebration on June 1 for a lovely drink and the chance to connect with other internationals. ✨ Suidgeest will also present a selection of his beautiful portraits as well as his book.
When, where, and how?
📅 When? Opening night: June 1 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Exhibition: June 1 – June 30 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.
📍 Where? Stadsfoyer, town hall city centre (easily accessible by bike, public transport, or car).
❓ How? Just walk right in — it’s free!
Will you be attending Leiden’s exciting exhibition? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag)
2023-05-29 | Netherlands, Netherlands
Fancy a long weekend? Exactly seven weeks after Easter Monday falls Whit Monday — and, luckily, it’s a public holiday! The Dutch take full advantage of this by heading to one of many outdoor festivals organised or taking off to a camping ground for a weekend getaway. Leuk!
READ MORE | All you need to know about Pentecost in the Netherlands: 2022

Whit Sunday (Eerste Pinksterdag)
2023-05-28 | Netherlands, Netherlands
Whit Sunday is part of what the Dutchies call the Pentecost. What is it all about? Originally a Christian holiday, nowadays Pentecost is about enjoying time off with family and friends or singing your heart out at outdoor music festivals. And the most popular one that takes place during this long weekend? Pinkpop!
READ MORE | All you need to know about Pentecost in the Netherlands: 2022

Get your culture fix at Tilburg's city-wide art event
2023-05-25 16:00 - 2023-05-26 00:00
Calling all culture connoisseurs and city explorers: the second edition of Tilburg’s Cultuurroute013 is just around the corner!
At this city-wide art festival, you’ll find everything your heart desires — from live music and dance performances to open museums and a big after-party.
Sounds good? Of course it does! Let’s find out more. 👇
What can you expect?
The idea for Cultuurroute013 came during the pandemic, when streets looked nothing but empty and sad. That needed to change, and it did!
Now that the world is back to normal, Ticket to Tilburg and Stad van Makers take you through the stunning city of Tilburg and show you its cultural crème de la crème.
The locations in the Cultuurroute include museums, theatres, studios, exhibition spaces, the Tilburg Palace-Raadhuis, a wine shop and the oldest cinema in the Netherlands.
During the event, you not only get to see stunning artwork and live performances that will get your inspiration flowing, but you also get to meet the creatives behind them. 🎨
Oh, and the best part? It’s completely free! The program of the route takes place between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Ready, set, dance!
Not ready to go home yet? You don’t have to! Just head to the Theater de Nieuwe Vorst for an unforgettable after-party.
From 9 PM until midnight, you can grab a drink and dance away to the sounds of Tilburg’s best DJs. 🕺
When, where, how?

⏰ When? Mark your calendars! The Cultuurroute013 takes place on Thursday, May 25, from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
📍 Where? Throughout the stunning city of Tilburg! You can find the complete route here.
🔎 How? Easy: just go! Participation is free; all you have to do is show up!

Will you be embarking on this cultural adventure? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

Let Jasdeep Singh Degun take you on a musical journey to India’s stunning shores
2023-05-21 20:00 - 2023-05-28 23:00 | De Doelen ICC Rotterdam, Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam, 3012 CL, Netherlands
Calling all music lovers that want to check out a dazzling blend of classical and contemporary tunes!
This May, Rotterdam’s De Doelen concert hall will come alive with entrancing melodies from virtuoso sitarist and composer, Jasdeep Singh Degun.
On tour to promote his genre-bending classical debut, Anomaly, Jasdeep Singh Degun and his eight-piece band will be treating the Netherlands to a unique cultural experience.
In Anomaly, Degun’s particular brand of fusion blends the vibrancy of Indian traditional music with the richness of Western classical music and the energy of UK jazz.
Whether you’re looking forward to exploring the beauty of India through music or just want to hear a blazing sitar solo, this treat for the ears truly has something for every listener.

Geweldig! When and where?
This unmissable event will be held at Rotterdam’s De Doelen concert hall and convention centre. Just a stone’s throw from the city’s vibrant centre, the location is easily accessible by public transport.
Make sure to grab those tickets in time, though. On May 21 doors will open at 19:00, the show kicks off at 20:00 — and you definitely don’t want to miss it. (Unless you’re going to be hopping over the channel to see Jasdeep Singh Degun take Manchester by storm on June 8! 😉)
Will you be heading over to De Doelen to see Jasdeep Singh Degun live in concert?

Get speaking Dutch in just seven days with Talencoach's Brainwash course!
2023-05-20 10:00 - 2023-05-26 16:45
It’s time for a spring clean — and yes, also for your brain! With Talencoach’s 7-day Dutch Brainwash Course, you’ll soon be speaking your heart out… in DUTCH!
A boring top-down method of teaching? Nee. Complicated textbooks? Nuh-uh. Endless repetitions of the same lessons? None of that!
Instead, Talencoach’s unique teaching methods are based on neurolinguistic programming (NLP) — and are guaranteed to bring you a week of fun learning, that will actually help improve your Dutch.
How? Learning by doing, of course. 😉
Speak freely in no time!
During seven six-hour long sessions, this class will get you talking freely, about any topic you can think of.
In a classroom with people that will soon feel like old friends, you’ll have the chance to perfect your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, or simply focus on bettering your understanding of Dutch culture and humour.
It’s the perfect combination of learning and having fun, that’ll inspire you to keep improving long after the course ends.
When, where, and how?
⏰ When? Between May 20 and May 26, 2023, from 10 AM until 4:45 PM.
📍 Where? At the Talencoach HQ, in the centre of beautiful Amsterdam.
🔎 How? Just sign up via the Talencoach website.
Can’t make this event? Geen probleem, another 7-day course is coming up between June 10 and June 16!
Ready to take your Dutch to the next level? This is your chance!

Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag)
2023-05-18 | Netherlands, Netherlands
Feel like you need a bit of a break during the working week? Then you’re in luck because Ascension day is typically celebrated on a Thursday! It marks the 40th day of Easter, and while some religious Dutchies may wish to celebrate the event with a church service, for others it’s simply a nice day off to enjoy basking in the spring sun.
READ MORE | Holidays in the Netherlands 2022: when are the public, national, and school holidays?

Mother's Day (Moederdag-Bloemendag)
2023-05-14 | Netherlands, Netherlands
Did you know that in the Netherlands, Mother’s Day is associated with flowers? So much so that it used to be referred to by the name Moederdag-Bloemendag (Mother’s Day – Flower Day) in the mid-’30s. This was pushed by florists to give a seasonal boost to the flower industry. Now that’s what you call a successful marketing campaign.
Want to celebrate your mama the Dutch way? Bake her a moederdag taart (Mother’s Day cake). Whether it’s red velvet, carrot cake, or cheesecake, we’re pretty sure your mum will love the sweet treat.

Liberation Day (Bevrijdigingsdag)
2023-05-05 | Netherlands, Netherlands
The Dutch love their freedom and on this day, they take to the streets to celebrate it. A day full of festivals, parades, and concerts, May 5 commemorates the end of the German occupation of the Netherlands at the end of WWII. As part of the celebrations, the liberation flame is lit every year in Wageningen and then relayed by over a thousand runners to 200 Dutch municipalities.
READ MORE | Liberation Day in the Netherlands: what you need to know about May 5

National Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking)
2023-05-04 | Netherlands, Netherlands
Freedom is a huge part of the Dutch culture and this day pays a tribute to all those who gave their lives for it. On Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day), a royal memorium is presented by the king and the queen at the Dam square. Another important tradition is holding a two-minute silence to commemorate the victims of war. Celebrations of freedom continue into the next day with the lighting of the “liberation flame” at midnight. This marks the start of the more jovial Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day).
READ MORE | All you need to know about National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands
