Big Dutch Day Out

Celebrate all things Dutch at NZ’s only Big Dutch Day Out.

Saturday, 26 April 2025
📍 Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park, 92 Main Street, Foxton
⏰ From 8:30am – 3pm

Launching National Dutch Week, right here in Foxton! 🧡

Enjoy the sounds of traditional Amsterdam street music, dress up in national Dutch costume, try your hand at Dutch games, and explore clog art displays.

Visit the iconic De Molen Windmill, and step into the Oranjehof Dutch Connection Centre to discover the stories of Dutch people who made Aotearoa home.

Tuck into tasty Dutch treats like croquettes and fries from De Molen Café, right next door.

🚴‍♀️ Kickstart the day with our famous ORANGE BIKE RIDE
Come along and register from 8:30am – ride begins at 9am.
Dress yourself (and your bike!) in orange and join the fun ride through town.

A great day of culture, music, and fun for the whole family.

🎶 Amsterdam Street Music
🍟 Dutch Chips & Croquettes from De Molen Café
🖌️ Clog Art & Traditional Dutch Games
🎭 Dress-up in National Dutch Costume
🌬️ Explore De Molen Windmill
🏛️ Discover Dutch-Kiwi stories at the Oranjehof Museum
🎨 Poking Sticks... 'A Different, Irreverent Reality' exhibition

You may also like the following events from Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom:

• This Friday, 25th April, 10:00 am, Poking Sticks... 'A Different, Irreverent Reality' in Palmerston North
• Next Tuesday, 29th April, 10:30 am, 📚 Storytime 🏰 in Palmerston North
• Next Tuesday, 29th April, 10:30 am, Tea & Tales in Palmerston North

Also check out other Arts events in Palmerston North, Exhibitions in Palmerston North.