To do in June

  Nice, a car boot sale! A trunk market is a type of flea market where people come with fully loaded cars and vans to sell their nice and beautiful second-hand items. The items are displayed on a rug or on tables brought along by the customers. You will also find all kinds of locally grown vegetables, fruit, garden plants, and homemade jam. In addition, there are tools, toys, various kitchen utensils, bicycles, books, antiques and curiosities, and of course, clothing. Circular economy A car boot sale is the place for the circular economy. Good products are not thrown away but resold and used again. As a visitor, you can drop off items you no longer use. The market managers ensure that the items are distributed among the market vendors and are not thrown away. In this way, as a visitor, you also contribute to the circular economy. In short : A place where you can browse around and buy all kinds of products at a relatively low price. When: Every Saturday from April 6Time: 09:00 - 16:00Participation: freeMore information: www.kofferbakmarktschoorl.nl The Sun Train From March 31, De Zonnetrein departs every Sunday and Wednesday at 13:00, and from June also at 15:00.hour for a beautiful ride through the Schoorl Dunes. Children are welcome from age 8 due to theeducational story.Registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/zonnetreinschoorlThe Sun Train also runs on other days for groups upon request.For group reservations: www.zonnetreinschoorl.nl Map and compass navigation in the Schoorl Dunes Discover the Schoorl Dunes with map and compass! You find your way through the forest and dune area. Along the way, you climb the highest dune in the Netherlands and complete questions and tasks from the activity booklet. This activity is not only fun and sporty, but also educational! Fun for adults and children.When: All of JuneTime: 10:00 - 13:00 & 13:00 - 17:00Participation: €24.50 per person from age 5.Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/kaartenkompasloop Code STORM - Schoorl Dunes Imagine this: a terrible storm is on its way, and it is getting worse and worse. Trees, plants, and animals are in danger. The only way to save nature is by using weather machines scattered throughout the Netherlands. Who can crack the secret code of these machines and protect nature? That is the challenge at Code STORM, a unique experience at Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen for children aged 7 to 12, organized by the forest rangers of Staatsbosbeheer and the World Wildlife Fund. Are you a true nature hero, and can you figure out the activation code to turn on the weather machine in time?When: all of JuneTime: -Participation: €6.50 for children aged 7 to 12For more information: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/codestorm Surf lessons in Schoorl Beware! Surfing can be very addictive.Book a surf lesson at Hookipa Beach. Hookipa Beach offers lessons for surfers of all ages, from beginners to advanced. The lessons are given in small groups of a maximum of 10 people per instructor and focus on experience, fun, and safety. Surf lessons are held during the season from May through September.When: May 24 to September 27Time: /Participation: €35 for a single surf lessonFor more information: www.hookipabeach.nl Seasonal walk Kleimeer Walk along with the guide and discover the nature of the Kleimeer in the spring. This nature reserve is located close to Alkmaar, bordering the Geestmerambacht. Bird lovers are particularly delighted in the spring: species such as the bittern, moustached reed warbler, and bearded tit are regularly heard and seen. Plant enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy. This closed area is opened to the public only a few times a year.When: June 6 & 13Time: 10:00 to 12:00Participation: €9.50 from age 10For more information: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/kleimeer Puppet Theatre Belletje Sterk presents "Elf Fier Goes Camping" At Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen, Ellen Scholten of Poppentheater Belletje Sterk regularly stages fun performances for children. The stories tie in with the nature in Schoorl and the seasons. Will you be joining us?Elfje Fier goes campingElf Fier is on vacation. How she would love to go camping. How does she get a tent? After the performance, we will make a little elf door to take home.When: June 7 & 28Time: 11:00 - 12:15Participation: €9.50 for children aged 2 and up. Adults also purchase a ticket.Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/belletjesterk On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Outdoor Play Day is on the program again in Groet. An afternoon when children go outside to play, move, and discover. There are plenty of fun activities and games to join in, with room to run, climb, and have fun together. Parents and guardians are welcome to come watch or join in. Come along and experience a fun, active outdoor play day in Groet.When: June 10Time: 13:30 - 17:00Participation: free Fun in Art During Schik in Kunst, Schoorl transforms into an inspiring art route where you can discover art in surprising places. Scattered throughout the village, artists open their studios, gardens, or homes to visitors and showcase their work to the public. Along the route, you will encounter a wide variety of art: from paintings and sculptures to ceramics, photography, bronze statues, and glass art. Shops and hospitality venues in Schoorl are also participating and providing space for exhibitions. The heart of the art route is the overview exhibition at Village Centre De Blinkerd (Heereweg 150). Here, a work by every participating artist is on display, providing a nice overview of all the participating artists. The art route is free to visit. A route map with all locations is available at De Blinkerd, from the participants along the route, and at various places in Schoorl, such as shops and holiday parks. A fun way to discover art and explore Schoorl. June 12, 13 & 14 Back to the 80's party On Friday, June 12, Café Restaurant Mereboer transforms into a time machine to 1986. From 9:00 PM onwards, everything will revolve around the ultimate 80s rock experience, where the volume is turned up and the dance floor comes to life. The band The Metallicas delivers an energetic live show featuring the greatest rock hits of the 80s. Expect heavy guitars, recognizable songs, and an atmosphere where singing along and headbanging are a matter of course. Visitors are encouraged to show up in their best 80s outfits and fully immerse themselves in the nostalgia of the decade. Whether you come to dance, enjoy live music, or simply want to have a fun night out, this evening guarantees fun and energy. Early bird tickets are available online in advance. The number of places is limited, so booking on time is recommended. Nightjars of the Schoorl Dunes Hop on your bike and search for the nightjars of the Schoorl Dunes together with the Staatsbosbeheer ranger. As dusk falls over the dunes, the landscape transforms into a paradise for this special bird. On summer evenings, you can hear the characteristic purring sound of male nightjars searching for a female, sometimes interspersed with a firm flap of their wings. Cycle along through the vast dune landscape, and who knows, you might spot one flying...When: June 12, 24 & 27Time: 22:00 - 00:00Participation: €11Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/nachtzwaluwen Ride it in! Are you ready for it again?! On Saturday, June 13th, it’s going to be a splashing party at the Hargervaart! Pimp your bike, put on something crazy, and ring that bell… Because who will make the most spectacular (wet) splash of the year? Do you dare to take the challenge? Round up your friends, because this is going to be hilarious again! Start: 13:00 Cost: €5 pp Sign up? Email fietsgroet@gmail.com Schoorlse Duinen Photography Workshop Want to learn more about nature photography? Come to the Schoorlse Duinen for a workshop led by experienced photographer Frank Nieuwenhuizen. In this three-hour workshop, you will primarily learn to observe. Due to the diversity of landscapes in the Schoorlse Duinen, this area is ideally suited for taking beautiful photos.ThemesThe theme of the workshop depends on the time of year, the (weather) conditions, etc. For example, in October the theme is naturally autumn! Attend multiple workshops and get increasingly better images from your camera.When: June 13Time: 13:30 - 16:30Participation: €37.50 for adults only.Advance registration is required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/workshopfotografieschoorlseduinen Evening walk Kleimeer Walk along with the guide and discover the nature of the Kleimeer. This special nature reserve is located near Alkmaar and borders the Geestmerambacht. Once a lake, later drained, and now a valuable nature reserve. For bird lovers, the Kleimeer is a paradise. Bitterns, moustached warblers, and bearded tit are often seen here, alongside reed buntings and marsh harriers. Plant enthusiasts enjoy the reed beds and flower-rich meadows. The area is not freely accessible and is opened only a few times a year for guided excursions.When: June 18Time: 19:00 to 21:00Participation: €12 from age 10For more information: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/kleimeer Better Outdoors in the Schoorl Dunes Discover your green origins during this walk. Did you know that nature exists not only outside of you, but also inside you? During this 4-hour walk through the Schoorl Dunes, you will discover how deep that connection goes—from your brain to your immune system—and how you can consciously make use of it in your daily life.When: June 19Time: 07:00 to 11:00Participation: €69.50 Includes welcome with coffee/tea and a healthy snack along the wayAdvance registration required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/buitenbeter Smartphone photography Schoorl Dunes Smartphone photographer Linda Smit (@vlinderlin) takes you to the most beautiful spots in the woods and heathlands of Schoorl. She will make you see things differently during a 2-hour walk and tells you everything about how best to capture it with your smartphone. The topics covered during the walk include: use of light, depth of field, composition, movement, wide-angle/panorama, and macro photography. After a two-hour walk and photoshoot outdoors, we will focus on post-processing and enhancing your best photos at the outdoor center, while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and some treats. When: June 20Time: 13:00 to 15:30Participation: €49.50 from age 12Advance registration required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/fotografiesmartphone   Outdoor Day Schoorlse Duinen Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen regularly organizes Outdoor Days for children and their parents and grandparents. Discover and experience nature together. The Outdoor Days feature various nature themes, such as owls, small critters, and mushrooms, and consist of fixed components: a short walk with a Schoorlse Duinen guide engaging all your senses, a creative activity, and a crafting session. This way, you discover nature with heart, mind, and hands, and share your love for nature with your children and grandchildren.When: June 21Time: various timesParticipation: €6 for ages 4 to 12Advance registration required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/buitendag Schoorl Bed Race 2026 3, 2, 1… start! On June 28, the beds will race through Schoorl again during the legendary bed race. Summer is in full swing – just like the participants. Starting from Bovenweg 19-15, creatively decorated beds, propelled by enthusiastic teams, storm through the village. Speed, fun, and village atmosphere make this an unforgettable summer event. The race is driven on special articulated beds with two rear wheels and a single steering wheel at the front. Each team consists of two participants: one lies on the bed and steers, the other pushes. During the race, they switch roles lightning-fast – without the bed stopping. Full Moon Walk Schoorl Dunes Join an exciting walk in the dark through the Schoorl Dunes, 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 Meteorological and Astronomical Society. Together, you will wander along uneven forest paths and over dunes, where traces of the 2009 fire are still visible. The weather can be beautifully clear, with plenty of moonlight, but there may also be clouds or heavy rain. In any case, the walk always goes ahead.When: June 29Time: various timesParticipation: €11 from age 7Advance registration required: www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/vollemaanwandeling