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Best Weekend Events & Festivals: June 9-11, 2017 | Family Outings Across the Netherlands

Discover the ultimate weekend guide for June 9-11, 2017, packed with exciting events, family outings, and festivals throughout the Netherlands. From free activities to cultural highlights, there's something for everyone—young and old alike. Dive in for curated tips from local event experts.

Icon Month

The entire month of June 2017 is dedicated to Icon Month, featuring nationwide art activities that engage visitors of all ages.

When: June 1 to June 30, 2017

Where: See website for the complete program

Time: See website

Admission: See website

National Bunker Day

On Saturday, June 10, 2017, explore National Bunker Day. Visit family-friendly Atlantic Wall bunkers tied to Dutch history along the coast.

When: Saturday, June 10, 2017

Where: Fort 1881, Stationsweg 80–82, Hook of Holland

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: €6.00; €4.50 (children; treasure hunt €5.00)

DogPop

DogPop brings fun for dog lovers in The Hague on June 10-11, 2017. Enjoy demos, lectures, workshops, and shows at this family-friendly spot.

When: Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Avonturia de Vogelkelder, Kerketuinenweg 3, The Hague

Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: Free

Holland Festival

Running June 3-25, 2017, the Holland Festival offers theatre, music, dance, opera, and more—celebrating its 70th year with world stars.

When: Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 25, 2017

Where: Festival Center Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, Leidseplein 26, Amsterdam

Time: See website

Admission: See website

The Jewel

Het Juweel jewelry fair showcases modern and vintage pieces from 25 experts at Buitenplaats Sparrendaal, June 9-11, 2017.

When: Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Buitenplaats Sparrendaal, Main Street 89, Driebergen – Rijsenburg

Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Admission: €15.00; Free (children up to 14 years)

Haantjesdag Fair

Savor snacks, drinks, and stalls at the Haantjesdag fair in Woudenberg on June 10, 2017.

When: Saturday, June 10, 2017

Where: Center Woudenberg

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: Free

Food Flavors on the Heuvelrug

Food Smaak on the Heuvelrug blends workshops, theatre, exhibitions, and food for families, June 10-11, 2017.

When: Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Historic garden of Bartiméus, Driebersestraatweg 44, Doorn

Time: 12:00 – 17:00 (Saturday includes evening vegetable garden dinner)

Admission: €7.50; Free (children up to 18 years)

Canal Festival Meppel

Grachtenfestival Meppel features boat shows, crafts, floating stages, and more—June 9-11, 2017.

When: Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Canals and center of Meppel

Time: Friday from 4:00 PM; Sat/Sun from 9:00 AM

Admission: Free

Broccoli Festival Almere

Almere's Broccoli Festival mixes sports, music, food, and dance for healthy family fun on June 10, 2017.

When: Saturday, June 10, 2017

Where: Haddock Watersports, Archerpad 8–10, Almere

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Admission: Free

Bike Two Days

Cycling Two Days in Appelscha supports lonely elderly with scenic rides and meals, June 10-11, 2017.

When: Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: RCN de Roggeberg, Roggeberg 1, Appelscha

Time: From 10:00 AM

Admission: €15/€25 per day/two days; €7.50/€12.50 (children). Includes snacks, drink, meal.

Bookfest Apeldoorn

Boekenfestijn Apeldoorn offers books and bargains June 8-11, 2017.

When: Thursday, June 8 to Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Americahal Apeldoorn, Avenue van Erica 50, Apeldoorn

Time: Thu-Sat 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Admission: Free

Aaltjesdagen Harderwijk

Aaltjesdagen in Harderwijk combines food, music, art, watersports, and fair, June 7-11, 2017.

When: Wednesday, June 7 to Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: City center and harbor of Harderwijk

Time: All day (see website)

Admission: Free

GasTerra Ladies Run Groningen

Women's running event with entertainment, massages, and shopping on June 11, 2017.

When: Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Vismarkt 1, Groningen

Time: From 12:00 PM

Admission: Free (participation: see website)

Wheels 'n Bites Foodtruck Festival

Culinary delight with unique food trucks in Heerlen, June 9-11, 2017.

When: Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Bongerd, Oliemolenstraat 60, Heerlen

Time: Fri 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sat 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Admission: Free

JekerJazz Art Live Maastricht

Jazz and art fill Maastricht's streets June 10-11, 2017.

When: Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Maastricht city center

Time: Sat from 2:00 PM; Sun from 12:00 PM

Admission: Free

Driving Valkenswaard International

International driving event with two- and four-wheel competitions, June 8-11, 2017.

When: Thursday, June 8 to Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: Boyd Exell, Klein Schaft 5, Valkenswaard

Time: See website

Admission: Free

NK Living Statues

National Living Statues Championship features 30+ pros in Valkenswaard on June 11, 2017.

When: Sunday, June 11, 2017

Where: De Polfermolen, Plenkertstraat 50, Valkenswaard

Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Admission: Free

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