To do in November

The Sun Train From March 31st, the Zonnetrein will depart every Sunday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM and from June also at 3:00 PMhour for a beautiful ride through the Schoorlse Duinen. Children are welcome from 8 years old because of theeducational story.Registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/zonnetreinschoorlThe Sun Train also operates on other days for groups upon request.For group reservations: www.zonnetreinschoorl.nl Map and compass walk in the Schoorlse Dunes Discover the Schoorlse Duinen with a map and compass! You will find your way through the forest and dune area. Along the way you will climb the highest dune in the Netherlands and do questions and assignments from the assignment booklet. This activity is not only fun and sporty, but also educational! Fun for adults and children.When: All NovemberTime: 10am - 1pm & 1pm - 5pmParticipation: €24.50 per person from 5 years.Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/kaartenkompasloop Code STORM - Schoorlse Dunes Imagine: a terrible storm is on its way, and it is getting worse. Trees, plants and animals are in danger. The only way to save nature is by using weather machines that are spread throughout the Netherlands. Who can crack the secret code of these machines and thus protect nature? That is the assignment at Code STORM, a unique experience at Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen for children between the ages of 7 and 12, organized by the forest rangers of Staatsbosbeheer and the World Wildlife Fund. Are you a real nature hero and can you find out the activation code to turn on the weather machine in time?When: All NovemberTime: Different timesParticipation: €6.50 per person from 7 to 12 years oldAdvance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/codestorm Children's theatre in the Schoorlse Dunes In Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen, Poppentheater Belletje Sterk regularly provides fun performances for children. The stories tie in with nature in Schoorl and the seasons. Will you join us? The performances start at 11:00 and 14:00. Red with White DotsElfje Fier and Kabouter Zako are throwing a party in the Schoorlse Duinen. Oehoet, Muis and Ekihoorn are more than happy to help with the preparations. Elfje Fier has brilliant ideas. She loves red with white dots, but to decorate the entire forest with that? After the performance we will make a mushroom with an elf door.When: November 1 & 3Time: 11:00 - 12:15 and 14:00 - 15:15Participation: €9.50 for children from 2 years. Adults also buy a ticket.Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/belletjesterk Merlet Theater | Musical night with Sanne Mallant On Saturday 2 November, Sanne Mallant and Arthur Postma will provide an enchanting musical evening in the Merlet Theater. With their beautiful singing and piano playing, they will perform moving songs that will definitely touch you. During this evening you will not only enjoy the music, but also a delicious 3-course seasonal menu from the kitchen of Grand Café Bourgogne. An evening full of beautiful music and culinary indulgence. The price of the musical dinner is € 64.50 per person. person, including dinner. The evening starts at 18:00. Mushroom scavenger hunt in the Schoorlse Dunes - for families Go out with your family and discover the magic of autumn! With an autumn bingo card in hand, you will go in search of mushrooms, among other things. Will you manage to find them all? During a short walk you will pass guides who will tell you everything about the fascinating world of mushrooms. Fun and educational for young and old! Upon presentation of your (full) autumn bingo card, a glass of lemonade with something tasty will be ready at the end of the walk.When: November 3rd Time: different times Participation: €7.50 per person Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/paddenstoelenspeurtocht Photography workshop Schoorlse Duinen Want to know more about photography in nature? Come to the Schoorlse Duinen for a workshop by experienced photographer Frank Nieuwenhuizen. In three hours, you will learn to look in this workshop. Due to the diversity of landscapes in the Schoorlse Duinen, this area is ideal for taking beautiful photos.ThemesThe theme of the workshop depends on the time of year, the (weather) conditions etc. In October the theme is of course autumn! Follow multiple workshops and get better images from your camera.When: November 3rdTime: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMParticipation: €32.50 for adults only.Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/workshopfotografieschoorlseduinen Art for Kids: a craft festival full of sea adventures! Ready for a dive into the sparkling underwater world? Then the craft festival 'Art for Kids' is really something for you! Come to the Blinkerd in Schoorl on November 3, the second Sunday of the autumn break. From 11:00 to 15:30 it is one big underwater adventure with free creative workshops. And your parents, grandpa and grandma? Of course they are welcome to come and watch and enjoy your creativity! This year we are diving into the deep with a fantastic 'Underwater World' theme! Under the guidance of enthusiastic volunteers, you can: Decorating masks with shells Carpentry with logs to build your own submarine Jigsaw puzzles to create magical sea creatures and many other fun workshops! Pre-registration is not required. Upon arrival you will receive a 'dive card' with all the exciting workshops. Come along, choose your favorites and let your creativity run free! Viewing party Schoorlse Dunes Viewing parties are meetings in and with the Schoorlse Duinen. You immerse yourself in the moment. In silence and in contact with the place where you are at that moment. For example, you go out to see the sun rise, lie on your stomach to hear the bees buzzing on the heather pollen or listen to a natterjack toad concert. Even for us forest rangers and Schoorlse Duinen guides it is a different meeting every time because every moment is unique. The light, the temperature or the weather colour the moment. What remains are unique experiences that you can still enjoy, even years later. Will you join us on the journey?When: November 6thTime: 07:00 to 09:00Participation: € 17.50 from 10 yearsAdvance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/viewingpartyschoorl Stargazing Schoorlse Dunes Come stargazing in the Schoorlse Duinen. At night it is so dark in the dunes that you can see the starry sky well in clear weather. The guide from Staatsbosbeheer, together with the Alkmaar Association for Meteorology and Astronomy 'Metius', will introduce you to the dunes in the dark. Many stars can already be seen with the naked eye. You will also look at special phenomena in the sky with binoculars and a telescope and hear the stories about them. In clear weather you might even see the moons of Jupiter, the phases of Venus, the Seven Stars or the Orion Nebula!When: November 7thTime: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMParticipation: €9.50 per personAdvance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/sterrenkijken Silent walk in the Schoorl Dunes Real silence has become rare, and therefore valuable. Relax during a relaxing walk through the Schoorlse Duinen and open your senses to nature. Through special exercises you train your senses, to then experience the Schoorlse Duinten in silence.When: November 9thTime: 10.30am - 1.00pmParticipation: €9.50 from 12 yearsAdvance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/stiltewandelingschoorl Bikepacking with Bas Rotgans Joop Schoorl & Wheelrunner.cc organize this inspiring evening together in the theme of “Bikepacking”. Bas is a seasoned ultra racer who prefers to participate in tours that are ridden for the first time. Unsupported is his 'middle name'. This Dutch Bikepack legend tells all about ultra racing, the bikes, the gear, tips & tricks and of course about his adventures. You can ask all kinds of questions this evening and view different bikes in terms of setup. Bas started his own bike shop in Amsterdam a few years ago. His own shop where he can fully think along with you; what stuff you need for the most diverse bikepacking trips. Wheelrunner is located in the Pijp, near the Sarphatipark. “Nothing that's worth anything is ever easy.” Program 17:00 - Walk-in 17:30 - Bas introduces himself 18:00 - Start of the film “Westfjords Way Challenge” recorded in Iceland (30 min) 6:30 PM - We serve a meal (please advise of any dietary requirements in advance) 19:00 - Bas will share his experiences, you can ask him anything and above all be inspired. 21:00 - For the fans, a 2nd film by Bas starts The costs are €25 per person, for which we serve a meal. You can register via: info@joop-schoorl.nl , please provide: your name, telephone number and any dietary requirements. Wine tasting On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Lions Club Bergen-Egmond-Schoorl will organize its annual wine tasting in the atmospheric lounge of Hotel Merlet in Schoorl from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The proceeds of this afternoon will go to Stichting Wensenambulance for the furnishing of a new ambulance. Participation is free, but orders are appreciated. You can register via bergen.egmond.schoorl@lions.nl. Flashback On November 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM, the band Flashback will take you on a musical journey through the sixties, seventies and eighties! Enjoy live music in De Blauwe Baviaan. Merlet Theater | Storytelling concert Botman & Van Vleuten On Friday 15 November, Botman & Van Vleuten will bring you an intimate storytelling concert full of romance, adventure and surprises. Enjoy their most beautiful songs, complemented by music from icons such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and James Taylor. During the concert, a delicious 3-course seasonal menu will be served, prepared by the team of Grand Café Bourgogne. A unique evening where music and culinary delights come together. The price is €64.50 per person, including dinner. The evening starts at 19:00. Full moon walk Schoorlse Dunes Join us on an exciting walk in the dark through the Schoorlse Duinen, in the atmosphere of the full moon. Along the way, you will receive explanations about nature and the starry sky from guides from Staatsbosbeheer and Metius, the Alkmaar Weather and Astronomy Association. Together you will wander over uneven forest paths and over dunes, where the traces of the fire from 2009 can still be seen. The weather can be beautifully clear, with plenty of moonlight, but there can also be cloud cover or a heavy rain sky. In any case, the walk will continue!When: November 15Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PMParticipation: €9.50 from 7 yearsAdvance registration is required:www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/vollemaanwandelingschoorlseduinen Merlet Theater | Inger sings On Saturday 16 November, Inger will bring her musical show “Pur Sang” to the Merlet Theater, accompanied by live musicians on piano and accordion. This show consists of 14 well-known songs, sketches and texts that make you think. The performance starts at 16:00. Combine your visit with a lunch beforehand or a dinner afterwards for a complete theatre experience. Tickets cost €15.00 per person. Photography with your smartphone Schoorlse Duinen Smartphone photographer Linda Smit (@vlinderlin) takes you to the most beautiful spots in the forests and heath of Schoorl. She lets you look differently during a 2-hour walk and tells you everything about how to best capture that with your smartphone. The topics that are covered include: use of light, sharpness/depth, composition, movement, wide angle/panorama, macro photography, etc.After 2 hours of walking and photographing outside, attention is paid to editing and enhancing your best photo at the visitor center, while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and a snack.When: November 16th Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Participation: €42.50 per person from 12 years. Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/smartphonefotografie Outdoor day Schoorlse Dunes Go on an expedition in the Schoorlse Duinen with the whole family every third Sunday of the month. Dive into the green world in and around the outdoor centre. Together with a Schoorlse Duinen guide you undertake an outdoor activity. Experience nature together and search for plants and animals in the dunes. During this educational and active morning or afternoon children discover nature with their parents. Each month has a different theme.When: November 17Time: 11am - 2pmParticipation: €5.00 for children aged 4 to 10 yearsAdvance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/buitendagschoorlseduinen Merlet Theater | Lazy Sunday Jazz Afternoon On Sunday 17 November, the musical quartet Take 4 is ready to fill your afternoon in the lounge of Merlet with swinging music. Enjoy a cozy and informal performance, while enjoying a drink and a snack from our drinks menu. The afternoon starts at 16:00 and admission is free. A perfect opportunity to relax together and enjoy live music in an atmospheric environment. Reservations are required! Sinterklaas house in the Schoorlse Dunes Come to the Sinterklaas house because Sinterklaas and his helpers are coming to Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen! From 17 November, Sinterklaas and his helpers will be staying in Schoorl, where you can also meet them. The helpers will be happy to tell you about daily life in the Sinterklaas house. They will show you the house, where their own bed is, the packing centre, and maybe the helpers will let you peek into Sinterklaas' bedroom! Sinterklaas likes to come to Schoorl to find some peace and quiet during this busy time. He uses all his senses for this. The helpers have set out a special sensory trail for you. Will you come too?When: From November 19thTime: Different timesParticipation: €4.50 for children aged 2 to 10 yearsAdvance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/Sinterklaashuis Sinterklaas path Schoorl Dunes Come to Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen and make your own Piet hat! Then go outside and help Sinterklaas and the Piets with presents for the animals that live in the forest. They are a bit jealous because the Piets are too busy wrapping and delivering presents to all the children and therefore cannot visit them. The forest ranger has heard how sad the animals are and that is why he made this Sinterklaas path. Will you make the animals happy and work on your Piet skills? Afterwards you can take the Piet hat home with you.When: From November 19thTime: Different timesParticipation: €5.00 for children aged 3 to 8 yearsAdvance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/Sinterklaaspad   Merlet Theater | Josee Koning - Feast of Recognition Friday 22 November promises to be an unforgettable musical evening! Josee Koning, together with pianist Hans Vroomans, brings the greatest hits of Lennaert Nijgh to the Merlet Theater. Think of classics such as "Malle Babbe" and "Avond" - it is a Feast of Recognition in which you can effortlessly sing along to every sentence (or hum along quietly, if you are a bit shy). And if that's not enough, you'll be treated to a delicious 3-course seasonal menu during this evening, specially composed by the culinary masters of Grand Café Bourgogne. For 64.50 euros per person, you'll not only get a musical trip down memory lane, but also a delicious dinner. Make sure you're there at 18:00 - it'll be an evening full of delicious bites and nostalgic notes! Sinterklaas arrival in Duindorp Schoorl Saint Nicholas and his helpers are happy to come to our village again this year! On Saturday 23 November we celebrate the day of Saint Nicholas for all children from Schoorl, Groet and Camperduin, from 9:30 to 15:00 there is plenty to do. This year we will receive Saint Nicholas and his helpers in Camperduin at Strandpaviljoen Struin . Morning: Arrival at Beach Pavilion Struin 9:30 am - Piet breakfast at Beach Pavilion Struin 10:00 am - Arrival of Sinterklaas at Beach Pavilion Struin. 10:30 am - Sinterklaas beach party Black Pete breakfast Come to Struin on time and have breakfast with the helpers before Sinterklaas arrives. Breakfast will be arranged. Please register! Afternoon: Display game at the Climbing Dune in Schoorl 2:00 PM Saint Nicholas and his entourage of Piets like to visit the shopping area of Schoorl. Not only because there are nice shops there where he can buy the nicest gifts for everyone, but also because it is always cozy there and the entrepreneurs make his birthday even more festive. Find the rubber ducks in the windows of the participating shops in the centre of Schoorl. Each rubber duck has a letter that forms a word. Write down all the letters you find and try to decipher the secret word. Hand in the solution at the bottom of the Klimduin at the catering establishments, where you can also enjoy delicious refreshments. Children who hand in the correct word will receive a nice present at 3:00 PM at the Klimduin in Schoorl! Autumn migration While the leaves are falling from the trees and the mushrooms are in full bloom, we invite you for an Autumn trek through the Schoorlse Duinen: Get on your bike and travel with us through the picturesque dunes, while the restaurants in Camperduin, Groet and Schoorl spoil you with delicious amuse-bouches. During your chosen route you will receive a delicious amuse at 5 catering establishments. Each of the routes lets you discover the Duindorp and its nature. Enjoy a bite and a walk with your family, relatives, a group of friends or colleagues. For children and vegetarians, adapted, but at least equally tasty snacks are provided! The cost is €30 for 5 snacks. Excluding drinks. You will have to pay for these yourself at the restaurant. Merlet Theater | GREATEST in CALVINART with Dick Raat Where small can be great. On Saturday 30 November, Dick Raat will perform his show "GROOTsten in KLEINkunst". During this special dinner concert, he will bring the most beautiful songs and compelling stories of greats such as Ramses Shaffy, Robert Long, Stef Bos, Toon Hermans, Acda en de Munnik and Claudia de Breij. With his warm voice and witty anecdotes, Dick will make it a grand, unforgettable evening. While you listen, you can also enjoy a delicious 3-course seasonal menu, carefully prepared by Grand Café Bourgogne. For only 64.50 euros per person, you will get an evening full of music and culinary indulgence. The dinner concert starts at 18:00 – a perfect combination of food and entertainment!