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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

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