Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Oegstgeest with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a loyal resident, this guide provides all the information you need for a successful holiday season.
Around the historic Village Center, you'll find various winter activities, with the cozy Christmas Market at Wilhelminapark as its centerpiece. The surrounding streets, including De Kempenaerstraat and Lijtweg, create an atmospheric backdrop with illuminated shop windows and winter decorations. In the nearby city of Leiden, just 10 minutes by bicycle, you can enjoy additional festivities such as the traditional ice skating rink on the Nieuwe Rijn.
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Unique light artworks along Amsterdam's canals.
The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event where the city of Amsterdam is illuminated with unique light artworks during the darkest months of the year. This edition, Edition 13: Rituals, takes place from 28 November 2024 to 19 January 2025 and is celebrated as part of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Amsterdam Light Festival
More than 45 Christmas stalls and various food and drink stands.
The Christmas Market Amsterdam on Museumplein is a festive day for everyone, from young to old. More than 45 Christmas stalls and various food and drink stands make this market the ideal location for an unforgettable Christmas experience.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Ice Village
Unique Christmas market with international food options and live music.
The Funky Xmas Market at Westergasterrein in Amsterdam offers delicious Christmas snacks, special products, live music, mulled wine, and hot chocolate. The market is only open on December 15 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Admission is free.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: Funky Xmas Market
Over 350 stalls with Christmas products and activities.
The Haarlem Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands, featuring 350 stalls spread across 12 locations in the city center. You can enjoy Christmas activities, performances by artists and choirs, and a wide range of Christmas products.
Where: Haarlem | More Info: Haarlem Christmas Market
Cozy winter village with chalets and food trucks.
The Leiden Christmas Market takes place on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht and is decorated as a cozy winter village with chalets, a cozy terrace, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy the catering facilities and the warm atmosphere.
Where: Leiden | More Info: Leiden Christmas Market
Special programming with Christmas choirs and children’s activities.
The Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague is a 19-day Christmas market featuring many Christmas houses, thousands of LED lights, cozy fires, mulled wine, and almost daily visits from Santa Claus. The special programming with Christmas choirs, storytellers, children’s activities, and musical performances makes this Christmas market a worthwhile visit.
Where: The Hague | More Info: The Hague Royal Christmas Fair
Sustainable gift items with a link to green.
The Green Christmas Market in Rotterdam is an intimate Christmas market featuring local entrepreneurs offering sustainable gift items such as plants, bulbs, and garden decor.
Where: Rotterdam | More Info: Green Christmas Market in Rotterdam
Diverse range of entertainment and taste.
The Landelijke en Kerstmarkt EXPO offers a diverse range of entertainment and taste, with many stands that are pre-checked for quality, originality, and product type. Visitors can enjoy festive shopping and experience beautiful holiday entertainment, including À Capella choirs, live music, and street theater.
Where: Vijfhuizen | More Info: Country & Christmas Fair
Unique combination of food, music, and local creativity.
Melanin Kitchen presents the MK Winter Fair, an event featuring a wide range of activities, including food, music, amusements, and exhibits.
Where: Rotterdam | More Info: MK Winter Fair
Three sound channels with flexible DJs.
The Silent Disco Flamingo in Schoonhoven offers a unique and cozy evening with three sound channels and flexible DJs.
Where: Schoonhoven | More Info: Silent Disco Flamingo
New world with Symphony of Lights.
The Amsterdam Winter Paradise offers unique attractions and nostalgic activities, with endless ice and skating fun.
Where: Amsterdam | More Info: The Amsterdam Winter
Perfume exchange in a unique setting
In the last weekend of November, we gather at Vascobelo V-bar Den Haag to discuss the traditional and unexpected scents of Christmas and New Year. We will connect with the scents that remind us of this time and conclude the evening with a small exchange market and a lively perfume exchange.
Where: The Hague | More Info: Spirit of Christmas and New Year