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April 14 and 15 2018 what to do, events, festivals

14 and 15 April 2018 what to do, events, festivals and outings for the whole family. What can you do (almost) for free on Saturday, April 14, 2018 and Sunday, April 15, 2018? Read on quickly and discover fun (free) events, outings and festivals for young and old. There is something for everyone in our weekend tips 14 and 15 April 2018 events, outings, festivals.

South Holland

Patchwork and Quilt Days in Rijswijk

In the weekend of 12 – 14 April 2018, the Patchwork and Quilt Days will be organized in Rijswijk. At the fair you can not only admire beautiful patchworks and quilts made in different styles, but you can also buy all kinds of products. Ideal if you are creative yourself. You will find fabrics in countless designs, auxiliary materials, patterns and much more.

When:Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 April 2018

Where:De Broodfabriek, Volmerlaan 12, Rijswijk

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€10.00

€3.00 (children 7 to 12 years old)

Free (children up to and including 6 years old)

Tony's Playground The Hague

The center of The Hague will be dominated by Tony's Playground from Friday 13 April to Sunday 15 April 2018. An event for the whole family, where conviviality and fun are central. In addition to all kinds of food trucks, there is a silent disco on Sundays especially for children and a lifestyle market. Bring all your friends and enjoy.

When:Friday 13 April to Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Kerkplein, The Hague

Time:Friday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 – 22:00 hrs

Sunday 12:00 – 19:00 hrs

Admission:free

International Film Festival Gorinchem

The International Film Festival Gorinchem  will be held from Friday 13 April to Monday 16 April 2018. No less than 18 different international films are shown at 3 different locations. Special school performances are planned on Monday 16 April 2018. The aim of the films is to introduce people to other cultures. Connecting people is the common thread of the festival.

When:Friday 13 to Monday 16 April 2018

Where:various locations in Gorinchem (see website)

Time:10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (check website for exact times)

Admission:€9.00

Fashion Sensation Rotterdam

Are you a real fashionista and have nothing to do this weekend? Then come to the Fashion Sensation in Rotterdam on Sunday 15 April 2018. Both national and international designers show their latest creations. The show is graced by DJ Dewi Divine. In order not to miss anything, there is a 360 degree wall.

When:Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Villa Thalia, Kruiskade 31, Rotterdam

Time:19:00 – 23:00 and then after party

Admission:€ 30.00

North Holland

Tulip Festival Amsterdam

From 1 to 30 April 2018, Amsterdam will be dominated by the Tulip Festival. Hundreds of thousands of tulips adorn the city and embellish public spaces, gardens and museums. You can choose to walk through the city yourself and enjoy yourself or you can buy a guide with various routes.

When:April 1 to April 30, 2018

Where:Amsterdam various locations

Time:daily

Admission:free with the exception of museums (normal rate)

Spring event Haarlemmer Kweektuin

The beautiful weather invites you to spend some time in the garden. Could you use some more inspiration and advice? Then come to the Haarlemmer Kweektuin Spring Event on the weekend of 14 and 15 April 2018. Feel free to come to this event with your family, because there is a playground for the little ones, there are all kinds of animals in the animal meadow and a gnome path.

When:April 14 and April 15, 2018

Where:Haarlemmer Kweektuin, Kleverlaan 9, Haarlem

Time:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission:free

Utrecht

Vital Plus Scholarship Woudenberg

The Vital Plus Fair will be held in Woudenberg on Friday 13 April and Saturday 14 April 2018. There are more than 50 exhibitors from the nearby area and you can enjoy demonstrations, fashion shows and all kinds of products that will be for sale. On Fridays you can have your valuables appraised free of charge between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

When:Friday 13 and Saturday 14 April 2018

Where:Hotel Schimmel, Stationsweg Oost 243, Woudenberg

Time:Friday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Admission:free

Mega Record and CD Fair Utrecht

On Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018 the Mega Platen and Cd Beurs will be held in Utrecht. Vinyl records have been making their comeback for some time now and you can score all kinds of nice records at this fair. With more than 500 stands you can indulge yourself with both new and old gramophone records in various genres.

When:Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Jaarbeurs, Jaarbeursplein 6, Utrecht

Time:Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday 10am – 5pm

Admission:€14.00

Smartlap Festival Amersfoort

This weekend on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018 the Smartlappenfestival will be held in Amersfoort. On the Groenmarkt and various locations in the city center, tear-jerking choirs will perform the song of life. On Saturday evening there is also a special harmony singing and a performance by a band.

When:Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Groenmarkt Amersfoort

Time:12:00 – 24:00 hrs

Admission:free

Spring Festival Zeist

The Spring Festival will take place in Zeist on Sunday 15 April 2018. Young and old can marvel at more than 30 acts both from home and abroad. The setting for these acts is the garden of Zeist castle, the open-air theater and a circus tent set up especially for this purpose. In addition to acrobatics, there is also street theater, waders, illusion and much more. A day full of fun entertainment for the whole family.

When:Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Slot Zeist, Hernhuttersingel, Zeist

Time:12:00 – 17:00 hrs

Admission:free

Drenthe

Woolly Country Life Assen

Various Wollig Landleven theme markets will be organized in Assen on Sunday 15 April 2018. It is more than a market, aimed at people who are interested in wool in the broadest sense of the word. The theme is wool and everything that goes with it. There is a wide range and a decor that is attractive and fits perfectly with the theme. Also participate in various workshops, buy regional products and much more.

When:Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Sunrise Stables Assen, Baggelhuizen 2, Assen

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:free

In &around the farm Fair Loon

Do you have nothing to do on Sunday 15 April? Then come to In &Om de farm Fair in Loon. In the middle of Loon, all kinds of products from more than 90 exhibitors are presented in and around farms. Think of flowers and plants, lifestyle products and farm products. But there is much more to see and buy.

When:Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Center Loon (Asserweg)

Time:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Admission:free

Flevoland

Van Bentem Groendag Emmeloord

On Saturday 14 April 2018, the Green Day will be organized in the center of Van Bentem. Stroll among the tulips in the tulip picking garden and put together a beautiful bunch yourself. There are also all kinds of other activities for the whole family with the central theme 'green'. Children can make their own garden and there is a plant and flower market. You can also buy and taste locally grown products.

When:Saturday 14 April 2018

Where:Lange Nering/Kettingplein, Noordzijde 6, Emmeloord

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:free

Friesland

Art &Makers MRKT Sneek

Come to the Kunst &Makers MRKT in Sneek on Saturday 14 April 2018 during the National Museum Week 2018. Artists in the broadest sense of the word are present here:makers of unique products, designers and creative entrepreneurs. Meet the makers and discover the best products including paintings, etchings, digital art, ironwork, handmade clothing and matching accessories and much more.

When:Saturday 14 April 2018

Where:Art Center Atrium, Oud Kerkhof 11, Sneek

Time:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€3.00 (only cash payment possible)

Free (up to 12 years)

Gelderland

The Veluws Sand Sculpture Festival Garderen

For the 10th time in a row, 't Veluws Zandsculpturen Festival is being organized in Garderen. From Friday 13 April 2018, visitors can once again marvel at the most beautiful sculptures made of sand. This year's theme is 'Dutch Masters', with images and works by famous painters. The festival is for young and old, partly covered and even wheelchair accessible.

When:April 13, 2018 to October 27, 2018

Where:The Sculpture Garden, Oude Barnevelderweg 5, Garderen

Time:10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Admission:€9.50

€ 4.50 (6 to 12 years)

Free (up to and including 5 years)

Grandpa and Grandma day in Land van Jan Klaassen

Saturday 14 April 2018 is Grandpa and Grandma Day in Land van Jan Klaassen. All grandmothers and grandfathers have free access to the park that day. Ideal for going out with the grandchildren and enjoying all the attractions or the puppet show.

When:Saturday 14 April 2018

Where:Land van Jan Klaassen, Gildeweg 6, Braamt

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:free for all grandparents and children up to and including 1 year

€ 11.50 (from 2 years)

Brocante in Spelderholt Beekbergen Castle

In the weekend of 14 and 15 April 2018, the second edition of Brocante in Spelderholt Castle will be organized. You will have the opportunity to admire real brocante from England, France and Belgium.

When:Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Spelderholt Castle, Spelderholt 7, Beekbergen

Time:10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Admission:€3.00

Free (children up to 12 years)

Bemmel Flea Market

Bargain hunters pay attention:on Sunday 15 April 2018 you can indulge yourself during the Flea Market in Bemmel. Here you can browse through all kinds of second-hand items. From clothes to toys, from books to records, you can't think of it so crazy that you'll find it here.

When:Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Sporthal de Bongerd, Sportlaan 1, Bemmel

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€ 2.50

€2.00 (65+)

Free (up to 12 years)

Groningen

Rappelling Watertoren Stadskanaal

An event for all daredevils:come and abseil from the 42 meter high Watertoren in Stadskanaal on Sunday 15 April 2018. First you climb the stairs to the top of the water tower, and then go rappelling at the front.

When:Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Watertoren, Ceresstraat 1, Stadskanaal

Time:1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Admission:€15.00 (once)

€ 25.00 (unlimited)

Limburg

Eurofestival – Music festival for youth orchestras Heel

The annual Eurofestival will be held in the weekend of Saturday 14 April and Sunday 15 April 2018. This music festival is especially for youth orchestras from the Netherlands and abroad. This time the theme is Viva España. The festival has no competition element and only provides constructive criticism.

When:Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Cultural Center Don Bosco, Mgr. Savelbergweg 100, Heel

Time:see website for the complete program

Admission:€3.00

Free (up to 12 years)

International South Limburg Militaria Fair Brunssum

On Sunday 15 April 2018, everything will be dominated by the First and Second World War during the International South Limburg Militaria Fair in Brunssum. More than 40 traders from home and abroad will be present at the fair. And you will find everything there:from uniforms to books and awards.

When:Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Sports Hall Rumpen, Heugerstraat 2a, Brunssum

Time:9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Admission:€3.00

North Brabant

Experience-Plus Bergen op Zoom

From Friday 13 April to Sunday 15 April 2018, all over 50s are welcome for the Experience Plus  in Bergen op Zoom. The slogan of the fair is 'Taste, see, learn and do and experience the fair'. At the fair you will find a variety of information, workshops and demonstrations are given and various competitions take place. All activities perfectly match the needs and experience of the over-50s.

When:Friday 13 April to Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Sportcentrum de Karmel, Karmel 4, Bergen op Zoom

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€5.00

Crazy Cross Bergeijk

This weekend the 8th edition of Crazy Cross in Bergeijk will be organized on Saturday 14 April and Sunday 15 April 2018. During this fun event you can enjoy the most crazy vehicles. Really anything and everything comes along. Think, for example, of a sofa on wheels, a carnival wagon that has been converted and much more. Everything is allowed as long as it has wheels.

When:Saturday 14 April and Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Event site De Waterlaat, Elskenakker 11, Bergeijk

Time:Saturday from 12:00 pm

Sunday from 11:00 AM

Admission:free (free training)

€ 10.00 (party evening on Saturday)

€ 2.00 (entrance Sunday)

Spring fair Lentiade Den Bosch

Have nothing to do on the weekend? Then come to the Spring Fair Lentiade in Den Bosch on Saturday 14 April and Sunday 15 April 2018. In addition to all kinds of stands with the best stuff, you will also find various food trucks here. It is a real family event with fun activities for the whole family. The complete program can be found on the website.

When:Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018

Where:Pettelaarse Schans, Den Bosch

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€8.50 (early booking discount via website)

Free (children up to 12 years)

Zeeland

Book sale Middelburg

On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 April 2018 there will be another book sale in the library of Zeeland. In addition to books, DVDs and CDs are also sold. The more books you buy, the cheaper it is. That also applies to CDs and DVDs.

When:Friday 13 and Saturday 14 April 2018

Where:ZB, Planbureau and Library of Zeeland, 7 Kousteensedijk, Middelburg

Time:Friday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday 10am – 4pm

Admission:free (books from € 1.00 each)

Are you missing an activity for this weekend? Let me know and I'll include it in my article.