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Events

Whether you are looking for cultural festivals, music performances, sporting events, lectures or local markets, there is always something to do in Den Helder! Check out our events calendar to stay up to date on what is happening.
Event  Guided tour

Discover the Wadden Sea during the May holidays

Go out onto the mudflats at Balgzand and discover what lives.
Wed 29 Apr '26
  • Natuurinformatiecentrum Balgzand, 't Kuitje
    Oostoeverweg 80, Den Helder
Event

Fish feeding rounds in the North Sea Aquarium at Fort Kijkduin

Experience the fish feeding rounds and discover what marine and coastal animals eat.
Sat 18 Apr '26
- Sun 3 May '26
  • Fort Kijkduin
    Admiraal Verhuellplein 1, Huisduinen
Event  Sport

Michiels Sailors Children's Bootcamp

Become a true Michiel Matroos. Marching, teamwork, and obstacles await you.
Next date:
Wed 29 Apr '26
Wed 29 Apr 2026
12:30
- o'clock

 

  • Marinemuseum
    Hoofdgracht 3, Den Helder
Event  Workshop

Taking a family photo with Michiel de Ruyter

Take a family photo together in the style of 350 years ago.
Mon 20 Apr '26
- Sun 3 May '26
  • Marinemuseum
    Hoofdgracht 3, Den Helder
Event

Reading afternoon in the Library for Children – Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM, listen to stories in School 7, Julianadorp, and Nieuw Den Helder
Next date:
Wed 29 Apr '26
Wed 29 Apr 2026
15:00
- o'clock

 

  • Bibliotheek Den Helder, School 7
    Keizersgracht 94, Den Helder
Event  Workshop

Nature photography through the eyes of children

Head into the forest and discover how to photograph nature differently.
Next date:
Thu 30 Apr '26
Thu 30 Apr 2026
14:00
-15:30

 

  • De Helderse Vallei
    De Helderse Vallei 9-11, Den Helder
Event  Music

International Jazz Day in the Noordkop

Celebrate International Jazz Day with live jazz and play along yourself.
Thu 30 Apr '26
  • Huisduiner Kerkje
    Badhuisstraat 26, Den Helder
Workshop

Children's workshop full of maritime discoveries

Build, dress up, and discover this May holiday in the Children's Workshop.
Next date:
Thu 30 Apr '26
Thu 30 Apr 2026
11:30
-4:00 PM

 

  • Marinemuseum
    Hoofdgracht 3, Den Helder
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