Overview
- In Groningen, Wintergoud Hoogkerk runs Friday 16:00–22:00 and Saturday 12:00–22:00 with free admission and heritage-themed tours and performances.
- Vesting Bourtange’s Christmas market features nearly 100 stalls on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00–21:00 with entry priced at €4.50.
- Drenthe’s Orvelte hosts a two‑day winter market on the Brink from 10:00–17:00 with €5 admission and free entry for children up to 12.
- Rolder rock-cover band Lekker Fris marks its 40th year with a free concert Saturday in Loon, inviting donations for the No guts, no glory charity in memory of co‑founder Rik de Vries.
- Gelderland’s lineup includes Saturday’s 6 km speculaaspoppenloop in Joppe, Museum Arnhem’s Tattoo Flash Day at about €100 per tattoo, and Sunday midwinterhoorn walks near Lievelde over 6 or 12 km for €5 including a drink stop.