Events

The history of the town of Valkenswaard is as long as it is rich. For example, it was the first Dutch town to be liberated by the English in 1944. Its falconry and cigar industries used to be of international renown.

A fifty kilometres bicycle ride passing the most beautiful spots of the region, combined with the local culinary cream of the crop.

Whether it is freezing or not, in Veldhoven you can skate on the Plaatse for 4 weeks!

Charles Dickens' 19th-century English town brought back to life in the Kerkstraat in Maarheeze. Many characters from Charles Dickens' famous 'A Christmas Carol' fill the street. With street theatre and musical performances.

Every Thursday, the weekly market takes place on Valkenswaard's Market Square. It is the liveliest and best weekly market in Brabant, also popular with Belgian visitors. In summer, there is often live music. After shopping, you can enjoy one of the many surrounding terraces.

A tour of the historic centre of Gemert Forest will be provided by VVV guides.

Discover the origins, nature and monuments of Budel-Dorplein. Every last Sunday of the month.

Alaaf! Eindhoven region is once again under the spell of Carnival. Before we enter Lent again, there are parades, parties and events in the pubs and on the streets. So put on your Carnival outfit and join the party!

Celebrate King's Day in the Eindhoven region with fun activities and music festivals. Decorated streets and stalls selling goodies and items add to the festive atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating the King's birthday.

Hippische Vereniging "St. Servatius" is organizing a traditional carriage ride with authentic carriages. The carriages will drive individually along a beautiful route, stopping in Borkel and Schaft for lunch. Come and admire these rolling museum pieces up

Swing and sway like a daredevil at the summer fair in Valkenswaard! Afterwards, enjoy the music of ambiance and, of course, win a cool prize.

The opening of the cultural season in Valkenswaard. This free festival weekend makes the whole centre of Valkenswaard buzz. And of course with Bloemencorso Valkenswaard, the cosiest dahlia festival in Brabant with the theme: Hocus Focus!

Every year, on the second weekend of September, the “Stichting Bloemencorso Valkenswaard” (Foundation Flower parade Valkenswaard) organizes the annual Flower Parade.

Incredible displays of scarecrows transforming Frans van Bestpark into an outdoor exhibition of creativity. Live music, theatre, good food and an extensive children's programme