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Sometimes there are these moments when you think: I need to do something different for a little while. No more endless scrolling, no more "just quickly doing something", but simply doing something with your hands. This ceramics workshop in Uitgeest is exactly the kind of Saturday morning we're talking about. Take a moment to clear your head, experiment with a little color (in a positive sense), and finally go home with something that you think: Okay… that actually turned out

How wonderful is it when something in the house isn't just "bought," but truly belongs to you? This ceramics workshop in Uitgeest is not just about creativity, but above all about creating something that will soon hang in your home. A bowl, an object, or a wall decoration – something you have shaped yourself. And the beauty of it is: It doesn't all have to be perfect. In fact, that's exactly what makes it so beautiful. Practical information Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time

Some people book a ticket to Italy, India, and Bali to get back to themselves a bit. Others simply stay in Uitgeest. And honestly… that works surprisingly well too. A day where you slow down, without it becoming complicated. Where you clear your head for a moment, make something with your hands, and just eat well in between. What can you expect You start the morning peacefully with coffee and tea, in a green setting by the water. Afterwards, you get moving with yoga, breathin

There are tables that leave you speechless for a moment. Not because you have to, but because you think: Okay… that looks really, really good. So, a table like that. What you can expect here At Landgoed Marquette, it truly begins the moment you step inside. The castle, the surrounding greenery, that peaceful feeling that immediately puts you at ease. And then there's this table. You start with a glass of Cava (as is proper), then everything you could wish for in a High Tea fo

Do you know what it's like to be a damsel in distress or a squire? Walking through a castle where everything has remained unchanged for centuries... and suddenly you're right in the middle of it. It might sound a bit exaggerated. Until you're actually there. What is so special about it? On Pentecost Sunday, the doors of Landgoed Marquette open. And not just a little bit – you can simply walk right in. In a castle that one normally only visits when getting married, being invit

You think: We're just going to enjoy a nice meal. Until the first ABBA hit comes on. And then you'll know what time it is. Mamma Mia at the harbor is one of those evenings that slowly spirals out of control – in a delightful way. It starts with good food and a table full of mezze, but sometime around the halfway point you find yourself singing along (or louder than intended). The atmosphere becomes more relaxed, the conversation at the table becomes more lively, and the state

Sometimes an evening comes quite suddenly when you ask yourself: Hmm, does this really still exist? The Frenchman – a well-known name in Alkmaar for years – is a guest of Klaas in Uitgeest for two evenings. And yes, that simply means: fondue. Just like you might remember it from your childhood. Uncomplicated. But cozy. And exactly the kind of evening where you think: Let's stay a little longer. Two fondues, one table Klaas has been mastering fondue for years. The Klaas fondue

Foto: De Speeltuin Kindervreugd Some things are simply part of spring. Light that lasts longer. Jackets that can be opened. And the Four Days Marches. Shoes on, stamp book in hand and running the same route four evenings in a row – and still having fun every time. What is the Uitgeest Four Day Evening Walk? From Tuesday, April 14th, to Friday, April 17th, Playground Kindervreugd will host the 63rd edition of the Avondvierdaagse in Uitgeest. You can choose between a 5 or 10 ki

Friday. Half workday, half weekend feeling. And when there's live music too, you know what time it is. What is the VrijMiBo at De Kroeg? De Kroeg in Uitgeest invites you to a get-together with live music on Friday afternoon. The relaxed atmosphere begins at 4:00 PM, and at 6:00 PM a singer will officially kick off the weekend. The exact lineup will be announced later. But let's be honest? A successful VrijMiBo isn't just about the name. It's about raising a glass together, si

Sometimes you don't need a huge festival site. No wristbands. No long queues. Simply a relaxing Sunday afternoon in your own village, with good beer and nice people around you. On Sunday, March 29th, Klaas is hosting an indoor beer festival in Uitgeest featuring four local breweries. Look forward to surprising flavors, diverse beer styles, and delicious snacks prepared by Klaas himself. This is one of those afternoons where you can relax, exchange ideas and discover that Uitg

Stroll from restaurant to restaurant, savor surprising amuse-bouches at each stop, and unwind in your own village. On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Uitgeest will once again transform into a grand culinary adventure as part of the Amusetour. This is one of those afternoons when you ask yourself: Why don't we do this more often? What is an amusement tour? As part of the amusement tour, you will visit several restaurants in Uitgeest. At each location, you will receive a specially crea

There are evenings when you simply don't want anything complicated. No long conversations. No immersion in other cultures. Just laugh, sing along, be a little too enthusiastic, and hope that your song gets played. On Thursday, February 19th, Klaas Uitgeest will transform the room into a place full of excitement, humor, and unexpectedly high adrenaline. Because bingo should never be underestimated. This is not the same as quietly and secretly filling out your card in a corner.

Water. We live with it, we drink it, we sometimes fight against it. But how often do you really pause to think about it? On Sunday, April 12th, the Grote Kerk (Great Church) in Alkmaar will be transformed into a place where water is not just observed, but experienced. UPfest is not your average sustainability festival. It's an afternoon for strolling, participating, creating, listening, and perhaps even reflecting on your own choices. This is one of those trips where you thin

The Oer-IJ region once played a key role on the northern border of the Roman Empire. Where nature, water and tranquility meet today, there were waterways, fortresses and settlements two thousand years ago. On the excursion "In the Footsteps of the Romans" you will experience this landscape from a completely new perspective. Not a dry history lesson, but a walk where history and environment blend seamlessly together. This is one of those trips where you think to yourself befor

From Friday, September 4th, to Sunday, September 6th, 2026, Akersloot will be entirely dedicated to the Akercity Rock 'n' Roll Weekend. For three days, the town will be all about music, good company, classic cars, and that unmistakable rock 'n' roll feeling. Not an event to be rushed through, but one to be savored. Friday – Kick-off with the Rock 'n' Roll Fair The weekend kicks off on Friday with the Rock 'n' Roll Fair. The center of Akersloot transforms into a vibrant hub fi

Soft paws. Big eyes. And cats completely unaware of all the attention. On Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th, 2026, Uitgeest will become a paradise for cat lovers. The Mundikat International Cat Show will take place at Optisport De Zien. A pleasant and surprisingly entertaining outing for the whole family – even if you don't own a cat yourself. Why this will automatically make you happy At this cat show, you'll encounter hundreds of cats of all shapes and sizes

Sometimes it's the smallest things that make your world bigger. A detail that one normally overlooks. A sound that one suddenly perceives differently. Like the gentle humming of a bee. On Monday, February 16, 2026, Jaap Molenaar will give a lecture on wild bees at Captain Rommel's Garden. No heavy theory or lecturing, but an evening full of wonder, knowledge, and surprising stories. This is one of those lectures where you think to yourself beforehand: Well, okay. And afterwar

What actually happens behind these thick walls along the Lagendijk? Anyone passing the fortress near Krommeniedijk by bicycle or on foot will first see an imposing building amidst a green landscape. But behind these walls lies a history in which water, defense, and everyday life have been closely intertwined for centuries. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Landschap Noord-Holland is organizing a historical tour of Fort Krommeniedijk, which is part of the Amsterdam defense line a

Those familiar with Castricum today primarily see dunes, villages, and roads. But those who cycle along the Schulpvaart Canal discover that water once shaped everything here. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Oer-IJ Foundation is organizing a cycling tour along the old waterways of the Oer-IJ towards the North Sea. These waterways not only shaped the landscape but also the origins of Castricum. On this tour, you'll cycle past places where settlements arose and mills, fires, and s

How does a landscape of fertile fields and estates transform into an area where steel and industry dominate the landscape? The Westerhout hike takes you through a part of Kennemerland whose character has changed dramatically within just one century. The Oer-IJ Foundation is organizing this cultural-historical walk in cooperation with the Kennemerland Museum. The walk leads through and around the Westerhout estate, an area once known for its beauty, fertile soils, and country