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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  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  Guided tour

Summer at Fort Kijkduin

Summer at Fort Kijkduin with various activities.
Sat 4 Jul '26
- Sun 16 Aug '26
  • Fort Kijkduin
    Admiraal Verhuellplein 1, Huisduinen
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

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  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

Commemoration of the Japanese capitulation in WWII at the De Vijfsprong Monument

On August 15, commemorate the victims of the war against Japan and the occupation of the Dutch East Indies.
Sat 15 Aug '26
  • Monument de Vijfsprong
    Middenweg, 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
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