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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

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
Wed 3 Jun '26
- Thu 31 Dec '26
  • Bibliotheek Den Helder, School 7
    Keizersgracht 94, Den Helder
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

Good Story! puts young people in the spotlight

Discover stories, art, and activities for young people at KopGroep Libraries in September.
Tue 1 Sep '26
- Wed 30 Sep '26
  • Geen data beschikbaar
    Geen data beschikbaar, Geen data beschikbaar
  • Geen data beschikbaar, Geen data beschikbaar
Event  Music  Sport

Free trial lessons at Triade

After the summer holidays, Triade is once again offering the opportunity to get acquainted with its course offerings for free.
Tue 1 Sep '26
- Wed 30 Sep '26
  • Triade - Huis van de Kunsten
    Middenweg 2, Den Helder
Event  Sport

4-day swimming event at Aquacentrum Den Helder

Swim along for four days during the Zwem4daagse at Het Heersdiep swimming pool.
Mon 31 Aug '26
- Thu 3 Sep '26
  • Aquacentrum Den Helder
    Het Nieuwland 2, Den Helder
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  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  Open Day  Guided tour

Forts Festival activities at Fort Kijkduin

Discover Fort Kijkduin during the national Forts Festival with guided tours, special stories, exhibitions, and feeding presentations.
Sat 5 Sep '26
- Sun 13 Sep '26
  • Fort Kijkduin
    Admiraal Verhuellplein 1, Huisduinen
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