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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.
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The Silver Week in De Draaikolk

Experience a fun and active week especially for seniors during Silver Week at De Draaikolk.
Mon 20 Jul '26
- Fri 24 Jul '26
  • De Draaikolk
    Dollardlaan 202, 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  Workshop

Expedition Ditch

During Expedition Ditch, you will go exploring together with education officer Marcel. Bring clothes that can get wet and dirty. This way, you will experience nature up close.
Next date:
Thu 23 Jul '26
Thu 23 Jul 2026
14:00
-15:30

 

  • De Helderse Vallei
    De Helderse Vallei 9-11, 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

Beachcombers' Harbor Days 2026

Ships, music, crafts and adventure: the harbour is buzzing with activity
Fri 24 Jul '26
- Sun 26 Jul '26
  • Uitgaans- en historisch complex Willemsoord
    Willemsoord 47, 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
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