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...
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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...
A week reserved for silent diving. During this week you can immerse yourself in the world of CCR diving. There will be presentations, demonstrations, and gear tryouts. We assure you...
Every Saturday, DJ Wietze de Jager is playing at BBQ at the Beach from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy the sunset, cocktails, and delicious BBQ dishes while listening to Wietze's music.
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...
Every Monday night from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can enjoy a cozy campfire session at Beach Brasserie. Gather for a drink and/or snack by the campfire, listen to live music and sing along with musician Jeroen. It promises to be a fun evening!
Saturday the 26th of April it is time for the Second Quarterly Clean Up Dive of 2025!!! Time of check in: 09:30 am Location: Town Pier, Across the street from old Trocadero Clean up Dive Briefing will start at 10 am. Together, we will clean the ocean and reef around the town Pier. (yoke)AIR tanks...
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.
Every Saturday, DJ Wietze de Jager is playing at BBQ at the Beach from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy the sunset, cocktails, and delicious BBQ dishes while listening to Wietze's music.
An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.
Every Monday night from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can enjoy a cozy campfire session at Beach Brasserie. Gather for a drink and/or snack by the campfire, listen to live music and sing along with musician Jeroen. It promises to be a fun evening!
Labor Day is a legal holiday. There aren’t any events, but shops, banks and offices are closed.
Every Saturday, DJ Wietze de Jager is playing at BBQ at the Beach from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy the sunset, cocktails, and delicious BBQ dishes while listening to...
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...
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...
Saturday the 26th of July is time for the third Quarterly Clean Up Dive of 2025!!! Time of check in: 09:30 am Location: South Pier, Dive Inn Clean up Dive...
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...
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.
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...
Every year, Buddy Dive Resort teams up with Buddy Dive Tek for the most significant technical diving event in the Caribbean. BonaireTeK at Buddy Dive is an exciting week of technical dive demonstrations, presentations, and training! Location: Buddy Dive Resort / Kaya Gob. N. Debrot #85
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.
The 58th edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from October 6-11. During this event the bay will be filled with sails from all kinds of sailing divisions, all competing...