Discover the best in Uitgeest

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