Events For Locals Calendar

Explore my curated events in Amsterdam & Haarlem each month. Because less is more ;)


ProefPark Haarlem
Aug
28
to Aug 30

ProefPark Haarlem

  • Kenaupark Haarlem, NH, 2011 Netherlands (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Haarlem’s ultimate food festival is back. ProefPark is your go-to for bites, drinks, and good vibes all weekend long.

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August Supper Club
Aug
22

August Supper Club

​You are invited to our August Supper Club, part of our event series here in Amsterdam where we gather together friends and strangers to share a feast of home-cooked seasonal dishes and let the wine and the conversation flow.

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Cinema Culinair
Aug
20
to Aug 30

Cinema Culinair

Cinema Culinair takes you to one of Haarlem's most distinctive spots: De Lichtfabriek. Just a stone's throw from the city center, you will find this monumental industrial icon

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Haarlem Live: Free Music Festival
Aug
12
to Aug 16

Haarlem Live: Free Music Festival

  • Grote Markt, Botermarkt & Klokhuisplein (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Haarlem Live is Haarlem's newest city festival. For five days, the city center buzzes with live music, from jazz and soul to funk, pop, and dance. On the Grote Markt, the Botermarkt, the Klokhuisplein, and in dozens of cafes and pubs.

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Chefs in het Bos
Aug
7
to Aug 9

Chefs in het Bos

Eat at your own pace, in your own style, standing, sitting on a tree trunk, or together at a picnic table, while tasting dishes normally served only in the best restaurants.

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Zomer in de Zaanen Festival
Jun
27

Zomer in de Zaanen Festival

Zaanenpark transforms into the beating heart of Haarlem-Noord for one magical Saturday! Zomer in de Zaanen is the free neighbourhood festival for and by the community — 16 editions in and it just keeps getting better. Music, food, drinks, kids' activities, and good vibes from 2 PM until 11 PM.

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Let's Meat Festival
Jun
27

Let's Meat Festival

The Slachthuisterrein is opening its doors in Haarlem on June 27 with a free neighbourhood party! Come explore the beautifully renovated former slaughterhouse, meet local businesses, and celebrate with your neighbours.

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Harbourfestival Heemstede
Jun
24

Harbourfestival Heemstede

One of the most charming summer events around Haarlem! The Harbourfestival Heemstede takes over the beautiful haven with live music, local food and drinks, and boats on the water all evening. It's got such a great relaxed vibe — perfect for a long summer evening out.

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Spanish Bodega Pop-Up
Jun
21

Spanish Bodega Pop-Up

A Spanish-inspired pop-up at Solotti with natural wines, tapas, and good vibes. Very much a Sunday afternoon kind of event — relaxed, social, and easy to stay longer than you planned. Worth checking out if you’re looking for something a bit different.

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Colyn 10HRS
Jun
20

Colyn 10HRS

Colyn plays a 10-hour set at Thuishaven — one of Amsterdam’s best outdoor venues. It starts in the afternoon sun and goes well into the night, so pace yourself. Great lineup, great location, one of the better Saturdays of the summer.

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Warm Hearts Midsummer 2026
Jun
19

Warm Hearts Midsummer 2026

Warm Hearts is one of those places where you instantly slow down. For Midsummer, they’re doing a special evening at the sauna — good for switching off, soaking some heat, and getting properly reset. Worth booking ahead if you know you want to go.

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Haarlem Grachtenloop
Jun
19

Haarlem Grachtenloop

Haarlem Grachtenloop is one of those evening runs that actually sounds fun — 5 or 10k along the canals, starting from De Koepel right in the centre of Haarlem. Good vibes, nice route, and it’s done in time for a late dinner.

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