Almelo Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Almelo and surrounding areas

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Christmas Markets (56 events) Christmas Lights (8 events) Christmas Parties (7 events) Christmas Shows (7 events) Other Christmas Activities (21 events)
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Almelo welcomes the holiday season with festive events and Christmas markets centered on the city center, where Winters Almelo and Sinterklaas Arrival in Almelo bring family-friendly entertainment and Santa visits. Holiday activities range from choral performances and artisan stalls to winter concerts that attract locals and visitors alike. With illuminated squares and cozy market chalets, Almelo offers plenty of things to do for families seeking seasonal cheer.

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Almelo Christmas Events

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Christmas Markets

56 events
Nordhorn Christmas Market

Traditional German Christmas market experience

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Christmas Lights

8 events
Winters Almelo • Dec 20 – Dec 21

Magical Christmas festival with parade and ice skating

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Christmas Parties

7 events
Indebuurt Vol Liefde Pre-Christmas Party • Nov 20

Popular singles event with festive Christmas theme

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Christmas Shows

7 events
Cassy Carrington – A Cassy Christmas • Dec 4

Drag queen holiday performance

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Other Christmas Activities

21 events
Sinterklaas Arrival in Nunspeet • Nov 23

Traditional Sinterklaas arrival with parade and town welcome

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. Winters Almelo
    Magical Christmas festival with parade and ice skating
  2. Nordhorn Christmas Market (Nordhorn)
    Traditional German Christmas market experience
  3. Enschede Lights Up (Enschede)
    Spectacular free light art route through the city center.
  4. Meppen Christmas Market (Meppen)
    Award-winning Christmas market with unique attractions.
  5. Apeldoorn Christmas Market (Apeldoorn)
    Vibrant Christmas market with unique encounters
  6. Sinterklaas Arrival in Nunspeet (Nunspeet)
    Traditional Sinterklaas arrival with parade and town welcome

This Week / Coming Up (6)

Emszauber - Winter an der Ems Fri, Nov 14
Sinterklaas Arrival in Almelo Sat, Nov 15
Sinterklaas Arrival Hengelo Sat, Nov 15
Indebuurt Vol Liefde Pre-Christmas Party Thu, Nov 20
Ahauser Winterzauber (Ahaus Winter Magic) Fri, Nov 21
Sinterklaas Pepernoten-Express Steam Train Sat, Nov 22

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Sinterklaas Arrival Hengelo

Grand arrival of Sinterklaas with over 200 Pieten

📍 Hengelo • Nov 15

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Almelo Christmas FAQ

When are the best times to visit?

Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.

Is parking available?

Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.

Are venues accessible?

Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.