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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...
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Our calendar shows the special events and celebrations that are held throughout the year on Bonaire.
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 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...
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...
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...
An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.
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...
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...
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) participates in the grand parade, with their group named: TCB & Friends Culture Group.
Labor Day is a legal holiday. There aren’t any events, but shops, banks and offices are closed.
TCB & Friends Group participates at the Simadan Parade in Kralendijk.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 and underwater as well as private family time to make this a memorable experience for the whole family. Kids Sea Camp weeks are fun for...
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 rum being produced on the island, there is no better time to see what we are made of compared to the rest of the world....
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 is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of Bonaire, including the culmination of all the nationalities that have a hand in creating this...
An event that focuses on all things health and natural. Celebrating the beauty of the calming sceneries and using them in a calming and healing way. The perfect escape from the busy life. A chance to unwind and learn about the various practices, diets, treatments, and shops available. Both hotels and restaurants will be offering...
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...
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...
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...
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.
This will take place on July 1st in the Wilhelmina Park from 8.30 am to 10pm.
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...
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...
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...
Saturday July 29 we are organizing a beach clean-up at Washikemba together with Clean Coast Bonaire, STINAPA, A Plastic Free Bonaire, One Hour Clean Up Power and NOBO Bonaire. Washikemba is an important nesting site for sea turtles and has a very high load of litter. This is why it could use a big coastal...
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.
We invite YOU for the 1st edition of our local chefs night! This evening will be the one that we put local food on the culinary map These 5 stars of the restaurant industry on Bonaire will cook like nobody else to support Jeomar’s culinary internship in Bulgaria! What to expect is a unique experience...
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 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...
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....
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 is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of Bonaire, including the culmination of all the nationalities that have a hand in creating this...
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.
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 learn new skills. A wide offer of SeaLife demos, clinics, presentations and photography dedicated boat dives will make this week one you will remember forever!...
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...
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, eat, drink on the streets with several entertainment bands. The Motorcycle event is also one of the major highlights of this day where over 400...
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.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort is organizing a very special cultural market in honor of Bonaire Day. This event is completely free and open to the public. There will be local arts and crafts, samples of traditional sweets, traditional Bonairean "krioyo" cuisine, and listen to some great cultural music. This will all be taking place in...
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....