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Twee dagen lang genieten van lekker eten, livemuziek, kunst en een ontspannen festivalsfeer. Het Castricums Smaakmakers Festival is een heerlijke tip voor een zomers weekend in Castricum.

Uit Je Bak Festival is een gratis zomerfestival in Castricum waar livemuziek, kunst, theater en foodtrucks samenkomen. Een heerlijke tip voor een ontspannen zomerdag.

De Kermis Uitgeest is één van de gezelligste evenementen van het jaar. Geniet van attracties, livemuziek, Deunen op het Klaasplein en een sfeervolle kermis voor jong en oud.

De Kermisloop Uitgeest is een sportief hoogtepunt tijdens de jaarlijkse kermis. Ren mee over een verrassend parcours vol hindernissen of moedig de deelnemers aan tijdens dit gezellige evenement voor jong en oud.

Ook dit jaar doet de tuin van Boutique Stay weer mee aan Open Tuinen Podium. Geniet van livemuziek, een drankje, een ontspannen sfeer en ontdek de mooiste tuinen van Uitgeest tijdens één van de gezelligste evenementen van de zomer.

Okay… Scoutival is simply a great name, isn't it? 😄 That alone makes us dream of a campfire, obstacle course, lights in the trees, and children running around everywhere at once. And even better: This party is taking place right at our neighbors' place, Scouting Uitgeest 😊 On Friday, May 30th, the Westergeest community in Uitgeest celebrates its 80th anniversary with a varied afternoon full of activities, performances, sports, games, and time outdoors. Sounds just like one

Okay, wait a minute... Mediterranean flair... right in Heemskerk? Yes, well 😄 And quite honestly, I love it so much. Bo's family lives in the South of France, and we used to go there often in the summer. Those long tables outside under the trees, the neighbors joining us, the constantly refilled wine glasses, and no one in a hurry. Just hours of eating, talking, and enjoying each other's company. When I saw this Mediterranean lunch, I immediately thought of it. On Sunday, Ju

Some evenings start quietly… and end with the mascara proving to be no longer waterproof. The comedy dinner at Restaurant Klaas in Uitgeest offers a combination of a sumptuous 3-course meal and an evening full of stand-up comedy, witty jokes and live entertainment. First, a good meal. Then the microphone is switched on, and the atmosphere automatically changes from "cozy dining" to tables where laughter is rolling around. With performances by Sidney Smeltz, Reinier Meijer and

Okay, wait a minute. A disco night with glitter, soap bubbles, live music and a 5-course meal… in Uitgeest? Honestly, that sounds exactly like one of those evenings where you think, "We'll just pop in for a bit," and end up being the last one at the table. On Sunday, August 9th, Restaurant Klaas will transform into a place filled with disco classics, atmospheric lighting, fine wines, and ever-increasing sing-alongs. Not just an ordinary dinner, but a truly memorable evening w

As if a wine tasting and a live concert had a child together. During the Sound & Sips Experience at Restaurant Klaas in Uitgeest, it is not just about food, but above all about atmosphere. About tables that become increasingly cozy, glasses that are refilled “just one more time,” and music that makes people suddenly forget to look at their phones. Each round features its own musical style, a matching dish, and a matching wine. So, this is not a standard dinner with a soft Spo

There are evenings when you already know in advance how they will end. Someone puts their arm around your shoulder. A Hazes song is being sung along to way too loudly. And a table that should have been empty long ago. On Friday, June 5th, the Klaas restaurant in Uitgeest is hosting "Klaas Sings Hazes": a Dutch sing-along evening with Menno Schellevis, a surprise singer, snacks and unlimited beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. This isn't an evening for sitting quietly at the

Deep down, you just want to get a glimpse into how an artist lives, works, and creates things 😄 During the art festival in Limmen, you can stroll or cycle past studios, backyards, and creative spaces where artists present their work. And it's anything but just "a few paintings on the wall." From narrative photography to activist painting, interactive art, ceramics, jewelry and woodwork – everywhere you go you encounter something completely new. And perhaps that's even the be

How often do you walk past a place without realizing how old it actually is? And apparently, this happens quite frequently in Uitgeest. On this excursion organized by the Oer-IJ Foundation, you will hike through Uitgeest while the guides tell you about ancient beach ridges, vanished landscapes, and the people who lived here thousands of years ago. And quite honestly? It's precisely these enthusiastic stories that make the whole thing so surprisingly interesting. Before you kn

Bridge might not immediately conjure up the image of a wild party night. But when you add food, a teppanyaki restaurant, and a group of enthusiastic players, it quickly becomes a complete afternoon outing. At Bob's Party & Events, this bridge tournament is not just about card games, but also about conviviality, food, and people who have known each other for years through the game. My parents also loved playing bridge with friends. My mother was really good at it – she could r

Do you also always watch these videos of people making things and think to yourself: "I can easily do that myself"? And then of course you do absolutely nothing with it 😄 Then this is actually a nice market that you can simply stroll through. During the Heemskerk art market, the town center is full of artists, craftspeople, and creative people simply going about their work. Ceramics, illustrations, paintings, jewelry, and all those things that suddenly make you think: "Why d

Cycling, hiking, tour guides who tell stories with such enthusiasm that you suddenly stop voluntarily in front of an old dike as if it were a Netflix documentary 😄 During the OerToer tour, you'll discover the Oer-IJ landscape around Castricum, Uitgeest, and Heemskerk. Not with a conventional guidebook and app, but together with incredibly dedicated volunteers who will accompany you and tell you stories about old waterways, vanished castles, and places you would normally just

Two days of outdoor dining, music, campfires, good vibes, and somewhere in the background probably someone already claiming to be Heemskerk's new grill master 😄 At Landgoed Marquette, the round building is transformed into a large barbecue area full of smoke, spare ribs and enthusiastic grill masters at the end of May. Last year it was just one day. This year they're making it a whole weekend. And quite honestly? We understand that. Practical information Date: Friday, May 29

This is the kind of trip you wouldn't easily think of yourself, but which makes you happy afterwards. We stumbled upon this short walk via Oer-IJ and, to be honest, it's exactly one of those afternoons where you think "we're just going for a walk"... and then end up staying a little longer. You cross the old village of Bakkum, the forest on the inner edge of the dunes, and pass the bird lake. But it's not about the path – it's about what you hear along the way and what you su

This is the kind of trip where we simply take a look at ourselves. We were recommended Kunst uit de Bocht by our family, and to be honest: it's exactly the kind of place where you think, "Let's have a look"... and then an hour later you're still wandering around there. Along the Zaanbocht in Wormerveer, over 100 stalls selling art and crafts are lined up. It's not a huge festival, but rather a leisurely stroll where you can browse, linger somewhere, and then move on. And what

Keukenhof sold out? Or perhaps you simply don't feel like walking between tourist buses and queues of people? We understand. Just ten minutes from Uitgeest lies a place where you can also stroll amidst flowers – completely stress-free. The Hortus Bulborum in Limmen isn't a show garden like the Keukenhof. And that's precisely what makes it so appealing. Here, you don't stroll past perfectly manicured fields, but through a peaceful garden full of historic flower bulbs. Varietie