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Winters Almelo

Winters Almelo brings festive celebration to the city center with a variety of holiday attractions. Visitors can watch a Christmas parade make its way through the center, explore the Christmas house and market for treats and activities, or go ice skating at Almelo on Ice. The event also features live performances from multiple Christmas choirs across various locations.

What to Expect

Features a Christmas parade, festive market, ice skating, and choir performances.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Stichting Almelo Events

Food & Drink

The Kersthuis and Kerstmarkt offer festive treats.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors looking for festive city-center activities

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Kersthuis and Kerstmarkt: 12:00-16:30; Kerstparade: 13:00 and 16:00 on both days.

Tips & Advice

  • Come on Sunday if you want to hear the Christmas choirs, since the Kerstkorenfestival performances only happen that day at several locations.
  • The parade goes through the center twice a day, so if you miss the first one you can still catch the later run.
  • Visit the Christmas house and market next to Nielz on the Marktplein for activities and treats between the parade runs.
  • Email info@almeloevents.nl with questions, because the volunteer-run Almelo Events team can't be reached by phone.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Kerstkorenfestival on Sunday only: several Christmas choirs perform at different locations around town.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at Winters Almelo?

Watch the Christmas parade through the center and visit the Christmas house and market for activities and treats. You can also skate at Almelo on Ice.

How often does the Christmas parade run?

The parade goes through the center twice a day on both days.

Is there live music?

Yes. On Sunday, the Kerstkorenfestival brings several Christmas choirs to sing at different spots around town.

Can I go ice skating?

Yes. Almelo on Ice offers skating during Winters Almelo.

How do I contact the organizers?

Almelo Events is run by volunteers and can't be reached by phone. Email info@almeloevents.nl instead.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team