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Event

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  Market

Dark Dunes Car Boot Sale

Browse through treasures every Friday from 8:00 to 15:00 from March 27 to September 25 at the Car Boot Sale on the Donkere Duinen.
Fri 27 Mar '26
- Fri 25 Sep '26
  • Parkeerplaats Helderse Vallei
    Geen data beschikbaar, Den Helder
Event  Exhibition

Julianadorp Sand Spectacle

Admire impressive sand sculptures during the Sand Spectacle in Julianadorp.
Mon 4 May '26
- Mon 31 Aug '26
  • Julianadorp
    Geen data beschikbaar, Julianadorp
Event

Photo Contest for the Most Beautiful Helderse Picture

Take a photo of your most beautiful sand sculpture in Julianadorp and enter the Most Beautiful Helderse Picture photo contest.
Fri 1 May '26
- Wed 30 Sep '26
  • Julianadorp
    Geen data beschikbaar, Den Helder
Event

Sand spectacle menu at Bospaviljoen De Vallei

Turn your visit to the Zandspektakel into a tasty beach stop at Bospaviljoen De Vallei.
Fri 1 May '26
- Mon 31 Aug '26
  • Bospaviljoen de Vallei
    De Helderse Vallei 5, Den Helder
Event  Sport

Outdoor Play Week in the Noordkop

Put on your shoes and play outside for a week.
Mon 8 Jun '26
- Sat 13 Jun '26
  • Den Helder
    Geen data beschikbaar, Den Helder
Event  Guided tour

Tour of the Royal Netherlands Naval Institute

Walk along the training grounds of future naval officers.
Continuously, every Saturday
  • Het KIM
    Het nieuwe diep 8, Den Helder
Event  Workshop

Baking shortbread cookies at Landal Beach Resort Ooghduyne

Bake your own shortbread cookies and combine this activity with a visit to Zandspektakel at Landal Beach Resort Ooghduyne.
Fri 1 May '26
- Mon 31 Aug '26
  • Landal Beach Resort Ooghduyne
    Ooghduyne 1, Julianadorp
Event  Walking tour

Searching for orchids and butterflies in Mariëndal

Walk through Mariëndal and look for summer flora.
Sat 13 Jun '26
  • Mariëndal
    Jan Verfailleweg 622, Den Helder
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