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Our calendar shows the special events and celebrations that are held throughout the year on Bonaire.

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Good Friday

Good Friday is the day for Christians to commemorate Jesus's crucifixion. On this day, according to the Bible, the Jewish religious leaders—who had condemned Jesus the night before for claiming...

Easter

Easter is the greatest celebration in the Catholic church because it is the completion of the Holy week that ends with the resurrection of Jesus. Easter celebrates the beginning and...

Easter Monday – Simadan (Harvest) Festival Rincon

Simadan stems from Bonaire’s slave days and celebrates the growing season’s harvest (typically March/April). The festive harvest celebration in Bonaire varies from other places, perhaps, as a direct result of...

TCB & Friends: Simadan Outfit Reveal

Tourism Corporation Bonaire works hard to share Bonaire with the world, always keeping the community of Bonaire at top of mind. That’s why TCB & Friends tries to give back...

King’s Birthday

An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

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...

Dia di Rincon Cultural Event

Rincon Day is a special day on the island of Bonaire, where the focus is in the oldest town of Bonaire and the Dutch Caribbean. Visitors can enjoy an array...

TCB & Friends: Simadan Rincon

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) participates in the grand parade, with their group named: TCB & Friends Culture Group.

Labor Day

Labor Day is a legal holiday. There aren’t any events, but shops, banks and offices are closed.

Tourism After 5

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.

REGGAE FREEDOM FESTIVAL

On Thursday, May 4, the movies 'Tula' and the short documentary 'Kamp op Bonaire' with Ismael Soliano will be screened. On Friday, May 5, on Liberation Day, we celebrate Freedom and various local and international reggae bands will perform and various local DJs will musically frame the evening. Location: Tera Cora Ranch.

Cyclovia Kids

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...

Bonaire Culinair

There is no better time to try a new restaurant than during the 15-day culinary event, when you can go to different restaurants and experience a 3-course meal for an incredible price. Make sure to check who is participating on the website and ask for the Bonaire Culinair menu when you get there. The restaurants...

Operation CCR

Are you ready for a week full of CCR diving? During this week you can immerse yourself in the world of CCR diving. There will be presentations, demonstrations, and gear tryouts. After years of successful Bonaire TeK editions, we decided it was time to add an event, especially for CCR divers. We assure you, that...

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

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.

Bario Festival: Rincon

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...

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, which is why sharing an experience in the oldest village feels so great. Rincon is filled with history and keeps many old traditions alive to this day. Exploring the village is so much fun, but now you can explore, shop and feel the warmth of the people of Rincon. Don’t...

ReeFiesta 2023

Come celebrate World Reef Awareness Day on Thursday, June 1st with an all-day event hosted by Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire. It’s more important now than ever to spread awareness about coral restoration here on Bonaire, so let’s come together as a community to appreciate our beautiful reef ecosystem! Join us for this FREE event for an opportunity to...

Tourism After 5

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.

My Guardian Group Walk & Run Bonaire 2023

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, the 6th edition of the My Guardian Group Walk & Run will take place on Bonaire. The start is at 6.30 am at Bachelor's Beach and the finish is at Frans Paradise. As Guardian Group Fatum, we think it is very important to stimulate health through sports. You can choose to run...

Cyclovia Kids

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...

Bonaire Rum Week

A week to learn about different types of rum and rum infused products. Find out which brand and tastes match you best and see how to do it right. With...

Taste of Bonaire: Talent

Usually held in the heart of Kralendijk, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances. This...