Events Calendar

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods are Antriol, Nikiboko, Nort’i Saliña, Playa, Rincon, and Tera Kòra. This festival was created to attract people to these different neighborhoods so they can experience...

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the warmth of the people of Rincon. We invite you all to join us at the Marshe di Rincon starting in the morning until the afternoon....

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Tourism Corporation Bonaire with its partners, the Public Entity of Bonaire, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association, Bonaire International Airport have a joint quarterly press conference to promote and foster collaboration while informing the local community about the developments within the tourism industry. 

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods are Antriol, Nikiboko, Nort’i Saliña, Playa, Rincon, and Tera Kòra. This festival was created to attract people to these different neighborhoods so they can experience...

Kingdom Day is a public holiday on the island of Bonaire, and it is observed on December 15 each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Queen Juliana signed the Charter for the Kingdom of Netherlands in 1954. Majority of the governmental businesses are closed.

Happening every month in downtown, the main street of Bonaire and the surrounding area, for everyone on the island who needs to do some shopping in the evening. Experience the shopping scene after hours, when the shops are open until 9:00 PM and people are in the mood to shop till they drop. Seize the...

Christmas Day is a public holiday celebrated around the world and most Christians celebrate on December 25. On the island, Christmas is celebrated with family and friends. Stores and other businesses are closed on this day.

Second Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day, is a public holiday celebrated in many countries, and it is observed on December 26, the day after Christmas Day. Majority of businesses are closed with stores and supermarkets having adapted opening hours.

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the warmth of the people of Rincon. We invite you all to join us at the Marshe di Rincon starting in the morning until the afternoon....

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with different stores and businesses having an end of the year event with pagara (fireworks) during the day. At night the majority of people spend it with their family and friends by enjoying food, music and fireworks. Some hotels have special parties for their guests and locals.

Maskarada, on New Year’s Day, originates from Bonaire’s Spanish background. Completely disguised, including speech, locals from each village dress and arrive early in groups at the Lt. Governor’s home to dance and play outside wishing the family a Happy New Year (“Bon Aña”). The Lt. Governor thanks them with a bottle of rum, held and...

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as...

The neighborhood of Rincon demonstrates its Carnival spirit with the presentation of its children Parade. Come see our children fill the streets of Rincon with beautiful costumes.