Events Calendar

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...

“Simadan di Pastor” is the next event, on April 1st in the Catholic church garden with a short parade. This is done to thank God for the harvest and to...

“Festival Kanto Krioyo”, a singing competition for local artists to come up with a new song and compete to have their song as the song of the year for the...

Throughout the month, there will be several “Den Trin”, pop-up events with music and food where people gather to warm up for Dia di Rincon, from 7 pm to 12...

Throughout the month, there will be several “Den Trin”, pop-up events with music and food where people gather to warm up for Dia di Rincon, from 7 pm to 12...

Pageants that focus on culture include the “Mucha Kultural” on April 14th from 1 pm to 6 pm at Plenchi Carmen Goeloe,

Throughout the month, there will be several “Den Trin”, pop-up events with music and food where people gather to warm up for Dia di Rincon, from 7 pm to 12...

The “Dama Kultural” pageant on April 20th from 8 pm to 11 pm at Stadion Antonio Trenidat.

The “Chikitin Krioyo” pageant on April 21st from 5 pm to 9 pm at Stadion Antonio Trenidat.

There will also be a soccer championship dedicated to the F.G. Janga, in which local teams will participate to win the F.G. Janga Cup. The final will be April 22nd...

On April 23rd Posada Para Mira is organizing a 5-course traditional dinner from 6 pm to 9 pm in Kaya Cornelis D. Crestian, at a long table under the moonlight...

Parades will be clustered at the end of the month, starting on April 24th with “Simadan di nos Grandinan”, the parade dedicated to the elderly folks of Rincon from 4...

“Ruta di Tradishon”, an accumulation of habits from the past with roots in Rincon, on April 25th from 7 pm to 3 am in the streets of Rincon.

On April 26th  there will be “Parada di Garoshi” in the streets of Rincon from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Throughout the month, there will be several “Den Trin”, pop-up events with music and food where people gather to warm up for Dia di Rincon, from 7 pm to 12...

Closer to the big day, there will be several parties and gatherings in Rincon, including Kings of Krioyo, where the local talents get to shine and play local music the...

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

“Juvedam” takes place from 4 am to 7 am on April 27th  and Simadan di Shon Cain later that day from 10 am to 12 am in the Northern part...

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...

Topa mi den Cocorobi taking place from 5 pm to 3 am in Cocorobi on April 28th.

April 29th, the eve of Dia di Rincon, there will be Antesala Dia di Rincon from 4 pm to 7 pm, followed by Ban topa dia di Rincon from 7...

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...

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

On May 1st, the “Saka Raton” will be in the streets of Rincon to finish all the festivities.

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...

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...

Kids Sea Camp is a fun family event hosted each year by Margo Peyton at Buddy Dive Resort. This complete program integrates both educational events for the children on land...

You are cordially invited to join us for wellness and relaxing experiences on our pristine island of Bonaire. This year, the industry partners have teamed up to offer you a...

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...

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), along with SKAL, will organize for the first time Bonaire by Night. This event will take place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 6 pm to 9...

Buddy Dive Thru the Lens is all about underwater photography! It offers a fantastic opportunity if you are new to underwater photography or if you want to develop yourself 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...

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), along with SKAL, will organize the second Bonaire by Night. This event will take place on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm....

A local holiday where the entire island of Bonaire celebrates the existence of the island. Usually it is held within a chosen neighborhood on Bonaire where locals and visitors dance,...

During the most significant technical diving event in the Caribbean, guests can enjoy demos and tryouts with the newest equipment, presentations from renowned names in the industry, and lots of...

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 57th edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from October 7-12. During this event the bay will be filled with sails from all kinds of sailing divisions, all competing...

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...