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Weekend tips 2 – 4 December 2016

Discover here the weekend tips 2 – 4 December:events, outings, festivals. What can you do on Friday December 2nd, Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th 2016? Read on quickly and discover fun (free) events, outings and festivals for young and old. There is something for everyone in our weekend tips December 2 – 4:events, outings, festivals.

Helping Petes in Helmond

Since Monday 5 December 2016 is Sinterklaas, there are also fun activities planned during the weekend 2-4 December that are completely dedicated to Sinterklaas. One of these activities is helping Pieten in Helmond. There are a lot of things to do. How about a continuous theater performance, old Dutch games, there are of course many helpers and delicious refreshments available.

When:November 15 – December 3, 2016

Where:Kasteelplein 1, Helmond

Time:1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (weekend 9:30 AM)

Admission:from € 3.75 p.p.

Santa Claus's parcel tower

A nice outing for families with (small) children:the Sinterklaas parcel tower. A lot of different activities are planned, so be sure to come along with the whole family and enjoy the cozy Sinterklaas crowds in the run-up to Christmas Eve.

When:November 14 – December 3, 2016

Where:Lieve Vrouwestraat 11, Amersfoort

Time:see website

Admission:from € 2.50 p.p.

Amsterdam Light Festival

The Amsterdam Light Festival  starts on Thursday, December 1, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, January 22, 2017. Art combined with light is also central during the 5th edition of this festival. With the collaboration of 35 artists, the capital of our country is transformed into a miraculous spectacle of light. The Water Colors is a special cruise along works of art, various museums also participate in the festival. Plenty to see and do during the weekend of December 2-4, 2016.

When:Thursday, December 1, 2016 to January 22, 2017

Where:Amsterdam Center

Time:all day long

Access:partly free

Fishing and Boat Fair

From Friday 2 December – Sunday 4 December 2016, water and angling enthusiasts can indulge themselves during the Fishing and Boat Fair. Everything you want to know about fishing and boats can be found at this fair. Even if you want to book a fishing holiday, you have come to the right place. It is an interactive fair with workshops, lectures and demonstrations, plenty to see and do.

When:December 2 – 4, 2016

Where:Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:children up to 13 years old free of charge when accompanied by an adult

Building blocks

On Saturday, December 3, 2016 and Sunday, December 4, 2016, the Venray will be converted into a colorful event:Building Blocks. The perfect outing for young and old, who love Lego. There is not only a lot to see, but of course also a lot to do. There are various fairground attractions, a bouncy castle, cinema and indoor maze especially for the little ones. Fun for the whole family guaranteed!

When:December 3 – 4, 2016

Where:Venray event hall

Time:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission:€4.00

Free for children up to and including 2 years

Winterplaza

Winterplaza starts on Friday, December 2, 2016 and will continue until Sunday, January 8, 2017. That means that Winterplaza is also a fun outing during the upcoming Christmas holidays 2016 (INSERT LINK!). There is plenty of opportunity to tie the irons under (it is covered), but especially for this occasion there is also a real Biergarten where young and old can enjoy a snack and a drink.

When:December 2, 2016 – January 8, 2017

Where:Neude, Utrecht

Time:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Admission:free