Festival in Julianadorp
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Time for something other than scrolling, gaming, or restarting your TV show? Den Helder offers a surprising amount of activities for young people. Alone, with friends, or just because you're in the mood for something new.

Looking for action? Try an escape room, go laser tagging, or hit the skate park. Prefer something more relaxing? Catch a movie at the cinema, chill on the beach, or wander through a fort that tells stories.

There's also plenty to do in the evenings. Small performances, cozy bars, music nights, or spontaneous events—it happens more often than you think.

Don't feel like planning? Then check the activities list or see what's on this weekend. The selection is huge, and most of it is close by.

All you have to do is go.

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Ben je tussen de 10 en 15 jaar? Werk je graag met je handen? Dan kun je meedoen met de Jongeren Scheepswerf. Je leert nieuwe dingen terwijl je zelf aan de slag gaat.
Fri 27 Nov '26
Event  Open Day
Discover on March 3 and 4, 2027, what Beroepenevent Op Kop can offer you and your organization.
Next date:
Wed 3 Mar '27
Wed 3 Mar 2027

 

Build, program, draw, and discover free workshops at the ZomerBieb!
Event
Kun jij online oplichting herkennen? Ontdek het tijdens een gratis informatieavond met de interactieve film 'Echt of Nep?'
Wed 4 Nov '26
Event
More and more people are falling victim to digital crime via computer, the internet, phone, or app. It is therefore important to be resilient against digital crime.
Wed 4 Nov '26
Event
How do you get a grip on your past, how do you get a grip on love? How do you get a grip on a world that is murky and where boundaries are vague? Making the right decision, managing the situation, keeping yourself in check; it seems harder than ever. Before you know it, you step over something or bump into something. Perhaps it is better to let go as much as possible. After all, too much grip isn't good either. But how do you do that, and what do you let go of? What is important enough to hold on to? The answer to all these questions and more: you won't get it during the performance. Or well, maybe a little bit. What you do get, in any case, is Grip: a performance that doesn't let go easily.
Thu 5 Nov '26
Event
Ontdek hoe Lodewijk Napoleon de geschiedenis van Den Helder beïnvloedde tijdens een lezing van historicus Siem van Eeten bij Triade.
Fri 6 Nov '26
Discover the best places to chill, exercise or try something new

These are the spots

Don't feel like hanging out at home? Den Helder has plenty of places where you can have a great time. Chill on the beach, play a game of basketball, or explore a place you've never been before. With friends or just by yourself—the choice is yours.

basketball game Den Helder Suns
Photo: Patrick Vischschraper
This is where you want to be with your friends. Or maybe just by yourself.

Here it happens:

Group arrangements and activities
Indoor swimming pool with slide and rapids
Attractions  Group arrangements and activities
Strike! Enjoy bowling with friends or family at Den Helder
Restaurants
Enjoy lunch, dinner or live music in the vibrant heart of Den Helder
Cultural and sports associations  Group arrangements and activities
At Aquacentrum Den Helder, you can do everything from recreational swimming to lessons, and we even have a real Aquabootcamp! Young and old are welcome here...
Group arrangements and activities
18-hole mini golf course in Julianadorp, fun for young and old
Active and Sporty  Attraction
Strike! Fun bowling with family and friends

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