January to March
The start of the year in Aalsmeer is celebrated with a variety of fun events!
1 January – New Year’s Dive at the Het Oosterbad
18 January – Discover the Historische Tuin Aalsmeer during the traditional Pea Soup Walk
18 January – Film of the Month at the Historische Tuin
31 January – Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop at the Historische Tuin
29 January – Poetry Day and the opening of the National Poetry Week – Cultureel Café Bacchus
13 February – Pruning Course at the Historische Tuin
15 February – Discover the Historische Tuin during the Pea Soup Walk
15 February – Carnival Parade in Kudelstaart
7 & 28 March – SeringenXperience, discover a lilac nursery by boat
7 March – 19 April – Solo exhibition “Waiting Between Leaving and Arriving” by Martin Schelstraete
April to June
During spring, everything comes into bloom in Aalsmeer and the surrounding area. As temperatures slowly rise, more and more outdoor activities take place. Besides water sports in and around the Westeinderplassen, there is plenty to experience in Aalsmeer.
11 April – SeringenXperience, discover a lilac nursery by boat
11 & 12 April – Kom in de Kas open greenhouse days: visit local greenhouses and discover the world of horticulture. Admire a wide variety of flowers, plants and cacti and enjoy activities such as treasure hunts for children – Aalsmeer and surrounding area
19 April – The 25th Venniper Koninginnerit cycling tour – route through Aalsmeer
27 April – Festive King’s Day celebration with bouncy castles, DJs, live music and a traditional flea market – various locations in Aalsmeer and Kudelstaart
9 May – Geranium Market Aalsmeer on Raadhuisplein and the street market in Zijdstraat
7 June – Ronde van de Stelling van Amsterdam: a challenging cycling tour with several routes, for example from Uithoorn via Aalsmeer to Uitgeest – various locations
19–21 June – Bootshow Hollandse Plassen – Kemper’s Watersport
20 June – Plaspop Aalsmeer – four different locations
26–28 June – Aalsmeer Flower Festival
July to September
During the warm summer months, Aalsmeer is a popular destination for visitors. Whether you come for a day trip to the flower village or for a longer holiday, there is plenty to discover. Two highlights you definitely shouldn’t miss are the iconic Pramenrace Aalsmeer and the lively Feestweek Aalsmeer, packed with activities ranging from live music to film and art.
6 September – Vuur en Licht op het Water – Westeinderplassen and the Watertoren Aalsmeer
6–12 September – Feestweek Aalsmeer – Praamplein
12 September – Pramenrace Aalsmeer
27 September – Ride for the Roses
October to December
Towards the end of the year, there is still plenty to do in Aalsmeer. You can admire the beautiful autumn colours in nature, while the colder days are perfect for visiting a museum, attending a concert or enjoying a film night in Aalsmeer. So dress warmly and head out to explore!
Events for this quarter will be added soon.
