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Pentecost 2018 events outings festivals

Pentecost 2018 events outings festivals. Tips and ideas for the Whitsun weekend 2018. Fun outings for Whitsun 2018. Don't know what to do on Saturday 19 May, Sunday 20 May and Monday 21 May? Then read on quickly to make it a successful Pentecost weekend.

Rural

Campina Open Farm Day

On Monday 21 May 2018 Whit Monday, the public can come and take a look at the farm during the Campina Open Farm Day. There are fun activities for the whole family. Come along and take a look at real farm life. There are many extra activities for the children.

When:Monday 21 May 2018

Where:various farms (see website)

Time:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission:free

Day of the Castle

Whit Monday, Monday 21 May 2018 is Castle Day. This year's theme is 'Hidden Stories Told'. Countless castles, country estates and fortresses open their doors wide to visitors. Dutch cultural heritage at its best, a fun outing for the whole family.

When:Monday 21 May 2018

Where:various locations (see website)

Time:see website

Access:varies per location (see website)

South Holland

Twilight City

From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 May 2018, Leiden will be dominated by the Schemerstad theater festival. The special thing about this festival is that you sail by boat past five special performances. There are both longer/large performances and smaller acts that you can watch from the water. If you do not have a boat at your disposal, you can register to participate. The tour includes some drinks and snacks.

When:Friday 18 to Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Apothekersdijk, Leiden

Time:8:30 PM

Admission:€34.50 or €85.00 for your own boat (6 persons)

Opera Days Rotterdam

During the Whitsun weekend from 18 to 27 May 2018, the Opera Days will again be held in Rotterdam. Visitors are treated to more than 100 special performances, both in the theaters and at other surprising locations, indoors and outdoors. The performances are provided by (inter)national, young, old and adventurous artists, making it an attractive event for a varied audience.

When:Friday 18 May to Sunday 27 May 2018

Where:various locations in Rotterdam, see website

Time:see website

Admission:depending on performance, see website

Friendly4kids Inspiration fair for educators Rijswijk

During the Whitsun weekend on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May 2018, the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk is all about the Friendly4kids Inspiration Fair for educators. The fair is for all educators:from parents to grandparents, teachers and children and is all about the development of children. Not only physically, but also socially, intellectually and spiritually.

When:Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Broodfabriek, Volmerlaan 12, Rijswijk

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€9.95

€ 7.10 (5 – 12 years)

Free (up to 4 years)

North Holland

Feast with building blocks in Nieuw-Vennep

Still looking for a fun family outing this Pentecost weekend? Then come to Festijn met building blocks in Nieuw-Vennep from 19 to 21 May 2018. During this festival you can admire buildings and there is a demo with moving Lego trucks. As this event is aimed at young and old, children can take part in a building competition, there is a bouncy castle, cinema and games to play.

When:19 May to 21 May 2018

Where:Van Zantenhal, Ijweg 1415, Nieuw-Vennep

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€ 2.50

Kwakoe Summer Festival Downtown Amsterdam

On Sunday 20 May 2018, the Kwakoe Summer Festival Downtown returns to Amsterdam. This is a foretaste of the real Kwakoe Festival which is only held in July/August. What can you expect as visitors? Lots of fun, delicious food and drinks (Surinamese, Caribbean, Javanese, Antillean, etc.), music and dance.

When:Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Vondelpark, Amsterdam

Time:from 14:00

Admission:Free

Reptilica fair in Amstelveen

Looking for a special family outing and not afraid of reptiles? Then come to the Reptilica fair in Amstelveen on Sunday 20 May 2018. Here you can admire and buy snakes, lizards, frogs and many more reptiles. In addition, supplies for in and around the terrarium and the care of reptiles are also offered for sale.

When:Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Emergohal, Langs de Akker 3, Amstelveen

Time:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission:€ 5.00

€ 3.50 (children up to 12 years and 65+)

Utrecht

Festival Trek in Utrecht

Food is always good and you can do that extensively from Thursday 17 May to Monday 21 May 2018 during the Festival Trek Festival in Utrecht. Here you can enjoy worldly cuisine:from vegan to Surinamese to sushi, taste new drinks, enjoy live music and theater. In short:this Pentecost weekend is never boring in Utrecht.

When:Thursday 17 to Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Grift Park, Utrecht

Time:Thursday 4pm – 10pm
Friday 4pm – 11pm
Saturday 2pm – 11pm
Sunday 2pm – 11pm
Monday 14:00 – 21:30 hrs

Admission:free

Shop in the Park in Utrecht

Curious about the people behind an online store? Then grab your chance and go to Shop in the Park in Utrecht on Sunday 20 May 2018. Here you will find many webshops that go live, workshops are held and of course you can also buy items offered here.

When:Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Griftpark, Van Swindenlaan 129, Utrecht

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:free

Family festival Kermis de Klop in Utrecht

Whitsun Sunday and Whitsun Monday are all about the Kermis de Klop Family Festival in Utrecht. The fair is aimed at children aged 2 – 12 years and is largely organized by the Make a Wish foundation. The proceeds are for a good cause. Parents can also enjoy themselves in the cozy atmosphere that is reminiscent of the Parade. Live music will be provided.

When:Sunday 20 May and Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Fort aan de Klop, 1e Polderweg 4, Utrecht

Time:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Admission:€1.00

Free (children up to 4 years)

Spoon Spoon in Amersfoort

From Friday 18 May to Monday 21 May 2018 the Lepeltje Lepeltje festival will be organized in Amersfoort. Everything revolves around good food and drinks in an unusual and cozy atmosphere. To cheer things up, there is live music, there is entertainment for the children and you can go to the beautiful stuff market to browse through the products on offer.

When:Friday 18 May to Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Mayor Brouwerplantsoen (behind town hall), Amersfoort

Time:Friday 12:00 – 00:00 hrs

Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 01:00 hrs

Monday 12:00 – 22:00 hrs

Admission:free

Drenthe

Spring =in the Air Fair &Food in Coevorden

On Sunday 20 May 2018 Spring =in the Air Fair &Food will be held in Coevorden. As the name implies, you can enjoy delicious meals, a cozy terrace, all kinds of tastings and of course a fair with unique participants.

When:Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Padhuis, Europaweg 52, Coevorden

Time:11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Admission:€ 2.50

Free (up to 18 years)

Flea market and Fair in Zuidlaren

Make your move on Whit Monday and come to the Flea Market and Braderie in Zuidlaren. In addition to antiques and curiosities, you will also find many second-hand items on the flea market. Come by and maybe you'll find something else.

When:Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Grote Brink, Zuidlaren

Time:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Admission:free

Flevoland

Dragonfly Summer Week in Almere

The Libelle Summer Week in Almere starts on Monday 21 May and lasts until Sunday 27 May 2018. This year's theme is:Disco Love. Here you can enjoy shopping, performances, fun workshops that you can of course participate in, meet people who make the Dragonfly and much more. The ideal outing for all women:girlfriends, mothers, sisters, aunts...

When:Monday 21 May to Sunday 27 May 2018

Where:Almeerderstrand, Ijmeerdijk 1, Almere

Time:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Access:from €15.95

Pentecost Outdoor Festival in Almere

A great outing for the whole family is the Whitsun Outdoor Festival in Almere on Monday 21 May 2018. There are plenty of activities for young and old. Think of archery, air rifle shooting (from 18 years), mini golf, Twister, Bungee run and much more. In addition, there is music, food and drink, so that the inner person will not be short of anything.

When:Whit Monday, May 21, 2018

Where:SEC Survivals Outdoor Park, Verlaatweg 2, Almere

Time:12:30 – 19:30

Admission:€7.50

Friesland

Largest funfair in Friesland in Heerenveen

From Wednesday 16 May 2018 to Monday 21 May 2018, the largest fair in Friesland will be held in Heerenveen. The low budget funfair is the perfect outing for the whole family. On May 19, there is a low-stimulus funfair and the first day of Pentecost is all about family day. There is also a street festival, a special children's afternoon and a fairground lottery.

When:Wednesday 16 May to Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Center Heerenveen

Time:Wednesday and Thursday 14:00 – 23:00 hrs

Friday and Sunday 14:00 – 00:00 hrs

Saturday 10:30 – 13:00 (unstimulating fair) then regular fair until 00:00

Monday 11am – 10pm

Admission:free (attractions low budget)

Gelderland

Flea market in Arnhem

On Whit Monday, a large flea market is held in the Rijnhal in Arnhem. Come and browse with the whole family among the second-hand goods on offer. There are special children's stalls where children can offer their stuff (toys) for free. See the website for more details and to register.

When:Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Rijnhal/Decathlon parking area, Olympus 1, Arnhem

Time:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission:€ 3.50

Elst on Stilts

Are you looking for fun on 1th and 2th Pentecost day? Then come to Elst op Stelten. On Sunday, everything revolves around parties (music) and on Monday, Whit Monday, young and old can enjoy a fair. There are various demonstrations and children can enjoy bungee trampoline jumping, petting ponies and much more.

When:Sunday 20 May and Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Dorpsstraat, Elst

Time:11:00 – 18:00 (fair)

Admission:free

Pentecost market in Brummen

The Whitsun Market will be held in Brummen from Friday 18 May to Monday 21 May 2018. For four days, young and old can enjoy theater, an art market, a Whitsun market, children's theater and much more. There is a wide range of entertainment for the whole family.

When:Friday 18 May to Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Center Brummen

Time:see website

Access:free (only some parts have to be paid for)

Food on Rolls in Ede

From 19 May to 21 May 2018, Ede will be all about good food and drinks during Food on rolls. Here you can have a lovely picnic with your family, enjoy live music and theatre. Even the little ones don't have to be bored, because there is also a fun whirligig for them. A nice Whitsun outing for young and old.

When:Saturday 19 May to Monday 21 May 2018

Where:Acoustics terrain, Ede

Time:Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 23:00 hrs

Sunday 12:00 – 22:00 hrs

Admission:free

Medieval Festijn in Doetinchem

The Medieval Festijn program takes place in Doetinchem on Whitsun Monday and Whitsun Monday. The program is very varied and therefore suitable as a Whitsun outing for the whole family. Among other things, there are bird of prey demonstrations, medieval storytelling, medieval battle, there is a medieval market, archery, music and much more.

When:Sunday 20 May and Monday 21 May 2018

Where:De Kelder Castle, Kelderlaan 11, Doetinchem

Time:Sunday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Monday 10am – 5pm

Admission:€8.00

€ 5.00 (up to 13 years)

Limburg

Asparagus feast in Grubbenvorst

Everyone knows that the asparagus comes from Limburg, but that Grubbenvorst also honors the white gold is not known to everyone. During the Whitsun weekend on Saturday 19 May and Sunday 20 May 2018 there will be a special asparagus party. There is a large fair, attractions, live music and of course all kinds of asparagus specialties are available.

When:Saturday 19 May and Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Pastoor Vullinghsplein, Grubbenvorst

Time:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Admission:free

North Brabant

Militracks in Overloon

On Saturday 19 May and Sunday 20 May 2018, the largest event in the field of German vehicle technology from WWII will be organized in Overloon:Militracks. Visitors can enjoy all kinds of vehicles for two days:you can not only see them in motion, but you also get the chance to drive yourself. With your entrance ticket you can also visit the War Museum.

When:Saturday 19 May and Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Overloon War Museum, Museum Park 1, Overloon

Time:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€18.00

€ 12.00 (4 to 12 years)

Free (up to 3 years)

May market in Tilburg

The Meimarkt will take place in Tilburg on Saturday 19 May. It is proclaimed as the most fun nighttime flea market in the entire country. There are more than 750 stalls and on Sundays there is a special children's market with 90 stalls. In addition to private sales, you can enjoy street theater and live entertainment.

When:Saturday 19 May and Sunday 20 May 2018

Where:Tilburg center

Time:10 PM – 5 PM

Admission:free

Zeeland

Open Weekend Ostrich Farm in Sluis

Are you still looking for a unique family outing during the Whitsun weekend? Then come to the Ostrich Farm Open Weekend from 19 May to 21 May 2018. Here you can admire 180 ostriches, there are free guided tours and you can taste all kinds of ostrich egg products. Finally, you can also buy some ostrich products in the store.

When:Saturday 19 May to Sunday 21 May 2018

Where:Ostrich Farm Monnikenwerve, Hogeweg 1, Sluis

Time:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Admission:Free

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