King’s Day
King’s day is just round the corner, this is when the whole country dig deep into their wardrobes to find their bright orange clothes and get all the Dutch flags out for a huge and merry party on 27th April.
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Things to do in Haarlem this April.
Spring has finally arrived to Haarlem! April in Haarlem is full of events for the whole family to enjoy, from the Flower Parade to King’s Day, from a comedy to a drink… there will be something for someone. Tax sorrow time? Nope! expatsHaarlem organises 2 free seminars where you can ask all your questions. From […]
Things to do in Haarlem this March.
EVENTS, EVENTS & MORE EVENTS! From a Kids Carnival to a Dutch Language Café, a free Tax Income Return Workshop, an Artificial Intelligence Lecture, a Comedy in English with award-winning comedians to the Monthly Drink. March, we do it all! On Sunday 3 March, is the Kids Carnival with balloons, kids disco and face painting. […]
Brexit Newsletter for migrants.
Below is the transcript of the newsletter that is being sent out to British nationals living in The Netherlands. British nationals are strongly advised to create a DigiD account so you can have an electronic version of your tempory residence permit. The newsletter is as follows; This is the second Brexit newsletter for British citizens […]
Things all new expats need to know in The Netherlands.
I can gladly say I have been living in Haarlem for 5 years, I decided to reflect on my time here. I decided to compile a list of things I wished I knew before I moved here. Of course, everyone’s experiences may be different, but I hope whoever reads this article may find any of […]
Things to do in Haarlem this February.
February in Haarlem has various events and things to do for the whole family. On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 February, Haarlem becomes the happiest city for the weekend with Geluksroute. Explore the city streets to find hidden gems, street performances and happiness. On Sunday 3 February, the Cafe de Zwaan is hosting a singing […]
Dutch History; the Hunger Winter.
Towards the end of WW2, a famine took place in the occupied Netherlands, instigated by the German forces during the winter of 1944-45. It is estimated some 22,000 Dutch citizens died of starvation. Operation Market Garden. Operation Market Garden was a failed WW2 military operation fought in the Netherlands from 17 to 25 September 1944, […]
Things to do in Haarlem this January.
January is a sleepy month, as Haarlem recovers from the merrymaking, present giving and fireworks extravaganza. But there are one or two events happening this month that may inspire you to venture out in this dark, gloomy month. Finishing on January 6, it is your last chance to visit the Teylers Museum to see the […]
Taalthuis open day
Feel more at home in Haarlem with Taalthuis! Are you interested in following a Dutch course? Do you want to learn Dutch in a structured but fun way? On January 10, 2019 Taalthuis organizes an open day soyou can come and see why learning Dutch at Taalthuis is the best choice! WHEN Thursday January 10 […]
Things to do in Haarlem this December
Sings – ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ I can’t believe it is December already! Haarlem is full of fun and festive treats for you and the whole family to enjoy.
Sinterklaas arrives to Haarlem!
Sinterklaas and his Pieten arrive by steamboat and moors on the Spaarne on 18 November in Haarlem.
Dutch History; Zwarte Piet.
Zwarte Piet is a controversial character – whether you believe him to be racist or not, in this article we will be taking a look instead at Zwarte Piets’ history, where did he come from, and who exactly is he.
Things to do in Haarlem this November
The weather is getting colder but that doesn’t mean Haarlem is quiet. From the Comedy Factory night to the arrival of Sinterklaas himself; November is full of activities for the whole family.
Dutch History; Sint-Maarten Dag, the Dutch Halloween.
Sint-Maarten (St. Martin’s Day) is a popular children’s feast day in many parts of the Netherlands. On the evening of November 11th, small groups of children can be heard going up and down the street singing songs and reciting poems, equipped with lit lanterns. As a reward, they are given sweet treats, in a custom […]
Things to do in Haarlem this October
Wow! It’s October already?! One of my personal favourite times of the year, with all the glorious golds, browns and red colours, here are things to do in Haarlem that make this windy and wet month a little cosier.
Toneel and Filmschuur ‘language no problem’ program from September to December.
Toneel-en Filmschuur Haarlem offers a ‘language no problem’ program that consists of a broad variety of films, theatre, dance and musical theatre performances for adults, youngsters and children. Below you find the Language no problem theatre program 2018-2019. With expatsHaarlem discounts and meetups.
Decoding your Dutch Payslip.
It’s finally payday! You have been working hard all month and your long-awaited payslip has been delivered! But what is this? What does this mean? We decode all those numbers and long Dutch words for you.
Dutch History; The oldest Tow Canal and the Amsterdamse Poort.
The Haarlemmertrekvaart is a canal between Amsterdam and Haarlem. It was dug in 1631, making it the oldest tow-canal in Holland. Travel on tow canals was historically done by barges which were towed by animals and sometimes men, on a path along the canal’s edge known as a towpath.
Monumentendag is full of surprises this year.
During Open Monumentendag – every second weekend of September – thousands of historical buildings and sites (about 4.000) are open to the public free of charge.
Things to do in Haarlem this September.
It is September already and as usual, there is something for someone in Haarlem this month.
Taalthuis – Learn Dutch in Haarlem
At Taalthuis you can follow Dutch Language courses at different levels. Their aim is to make learning a fun experience! Founded in 2006 Taalthuis now is a well-known language institute in the Netherlands for higher educated students. With lesson locations in eight different cities in the Netherlands, including Haarlem, Taalthuis makes it possible for expats, au […]
Dutch History; Haarlem the home of the Hofjes
A hofje is a Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses around it. They have existed since the Middle Ages. A hofje provided housing for elderly people (mostly women). They were privately funded and served as a form of social security. Hofjes are usually built in a U-shape with a yard or garden in the […]
The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women
Have you ever been harassed in the street? Received a crass message on a dating app? Have a coworker make a comment about your appearance that just didn’t sit right?
Things to do in Haarlem this August
Whew, what a summer! And it’s still going! Here are a few events in Haarlem that may peak your interest.
The International School Haarlem is opening their secondary school in 2018.
The International School Haarlem (ISH) is opening their secondary school department in September 2018. The demand for international education is greater than the municipality and school boards of IRIS and Solomon originally anticipated. For example, the primary school department, which opened its doors in September 2017 has already welcomed their 100th student!
Dutch History; Anthony Fokker, the Haarlem mechanic who changed the face of WWI.
Anthony Fokker, also known as the Flying Dutchman, built his first plane in 1910 and taught himself to fly. During WWI he introduced the gear system that made it possible to fire a machine gun through the propeller arc without hitting the blades.
Things to do in Haarlem this July
Summer is finally here and July is packed full of activities! From a concert on the Spaarne to the end of the month drink; we got you covered.
Dutch History; Henry Hope, the American who picked Haarlem for his pleasure Palace.
Henry Hope (1735–1811) was an Amsterdam merchant banker born in Boston, in Britain’s Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America. He was a key figure in the Dutch East India Company and made a fortune. He built the Villa Welgelegen in Haarlem.
Things to do in Haarlem this June
After the warmest May on record, we now enter June. Will the good weather last? Who knows! However, Haarlem still has plenty of things to do.
The Appelparade with Haarlem Foodies.
Around Haarlem, there is plenty of food events. But where can you taste, drink and discover new products? Let me introduce to you Landgroed de Olmenhorst. In the middle of Haarlemmermeer, between The Hague and Amsterdam, Landgroed de Olmenshorst is only 20 minutes from Haarlem. You will find 18 hectares of organic apple and pear […]