
Chocolademelkloop Bilthoven
A Sinterklaas-themed 5 km fun run through the woods, with 1 and 2 km family runs and warm chocolate milk at the finish.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
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A Sinterklaas-themed 5 km fun run through the woods, with 1 and 2 km family runs and warm chocolate milk at the finish.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.

A record fair in Hilversum with LPs, singles, CDs and posters from dealers across the country. Organised by Variaworld.More record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.

Indoor and outdoor Christmas fair at a country estate in the dunes near Haarlem, with gifts, decorations, food and live performances. Tickets €17.75 for adults, €11.75 for children aged 7 to 14.

Light art installations along the canals of Amsterdam, by boat or on foot, all winter long.

Independent record shops across the Netherlands sell limited edition releases that are only available in stores on the day. Get there early.More record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the […]

An evening walk of 6 to 20 km through the dark dunes, lit by light art, ending on the beach. Organised by Le Champion.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.

One of the biggest cross-country events in the Netherlands, with races for all ages and international elite athletes.More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.

Maastricht's main square becomes a winter village with Christmas chalets, an ice rink, a big Ferris wheel and winter terraces. Free entry.

Winterstad and WinterWelVaart fill Groningen with a winter programme, including illuminated historic ships along the canals. Free entry.

A record fair in Haarlem with LPs, singles, CDs and posters from dealers across the country. Organised by Variaworld.More record fairs: Upcoming vinyl record fairs in the Netherlands.

Dozens of Christmas chalets, thousands of lights, fire baskets and mulled wine on Den Haag's most elegant avenue, with choirs, storytellers and Santa visits. Daily 12:00 to 21:00. Free entry.

A star shaped 16th century fortress village lit by thousands of lights, with nearly 100 stalls. Weekends only: 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 19 and 20 December. Entry around […]