December 2026
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All events in December 2026
39 events IJstijd The IJstijd exhibition at GaiaZOO runs from 17 October 2026 to 28 February 2027. 17 Oct 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 GaiaZOO DippieDoe outdoor rides closed The rides in the Buitenhaven are closed from November to March. The outdoor playgrounds stay open all winter. 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027 DippieDoe - website Droomvlucht closed for maintenance The dark ride Droomvlucht is closed for scheduled maintenance from Monday 9 November until Friday 4 December 2026. 9 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 Looopings.nl Temporary post office on the Anton Pieckplein The nostalgic post office in Efteling is open until 31 January. Sending cards is not possible this year. 9 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 Looopings.nl Winter at Slagharen Winter event at Slagharen with Sinterklaas, Christmas lights, circus acts, the Christmas man and winter activities, until 3 January 2027. After that the park closes for a winter break. 13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Slagharen Ice skating at Plaswijckpark The covered ice rink at Paviljoen aan de Plas opens on 14 November 2026 and is open daily during the winter period, closing half an hour before the park. Free skate rental is available; gloves are mandatory. 14 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 Plaswijckpark Sinterklaashuis at Aquabest From 15 November to 4 December the Sinterklaashuis at Aquabest opens its doors. With a combo ticket you visit both the Sinterklaashuis and Attractiepark DippieDoe on the same day. 15 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 DippieDoe - website Winter Efteling The Winter Efteling runs from 16 November 2026 to 31 January 2027, with extra entertainment, a partly covered ice rink and winter specials. The outdoor coasters are open as long as the weather permits. 16 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 Efteling New ice rink De Gladde Piste on the Warme Winter Weide The Warme Winter Weide gets a new, partly covered ice rink called De Gladde Piste. It can be used during Winter Efteling from 16 November 2026 through 31 January 2027. 16 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 Efteling - news New show Cirque Miragio In a nostalgic mirror tent next to the ice rink, the musical acrobatic show Cirque Miragio runs daily and lasts 20 minutes. The show runs during Winter Efteling from 16 November 2026 through 31 January 2027. 16 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 Efteling - news De Man met de Toverlantaarn in the Carrousel Theater The musical production De Man met de Toverlantaarn plays this winter in the Carrousel Theater, through 3 January 2027. 16 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Efteling - news De Stad van Sint Sinterklaas programme at Archeon on 21, 22, 28 and 29 November and 5 December. 21 Nov to 5 Dec 2026 Archeon - website Sinterklaas at Slagharen Meet Sinterklaas and his Pieten on 21, 22, 28 and 29 November and 5 December 2026. Highlights include the Sinterklaasshow with Klungelpiet in the Music Hall at 13:30 and 15:00 and a festive Sinterklaas parade through the park. 21 Nov to 5 Dec 2026 Slagharen Sinterklaas at Plopsa Indoor Coevorden Meet Sinterklaas at Plopsa Indoor Coevorden on 21, 22, 28 and 29 November and 5 December 2026. 21 Nov to 5 Dec 2026 Plopsa Indoor Coevorden Light Safari Light Safari runs at Safaripark Beekse Bergen from 26 November 2026 to 28 February 2027. 26 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 Beekse Bergen Winter Feelings Winter Feelings at Toverland runs from 28 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 and turns the whole park into a winter world with decorations, an outdoor skating rink, curling, tubing and winter shows. 28 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 Toverland Het Magische Winterfeest closing show The closing show Het Magische Winterfeest runs during Winter Feelings from 28 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. 28 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 Toverland Joris en de Draak closed for maintenance The double wooden coaster Joris en de Draak is closed from 30 November to 18 December 2026. 30 Nov to 18 Dec 2026 Efteling First rides on Ravenring for Premium pass holders Premium pass holders get the first rides on the new Ravenring attraction on Tuesday 1 December 2026. 1 Dec 2026 Looopings.nl Winterwijck at Plaswijckpark Plaswijckpark turns into a winter park with an indoor ice rink, winter activities and festive decoration from 1 December until 28 February. 1 Dec 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 Plaswijckpark Renewed Raveleijn show premieres From 3 December the renewed park show Raveleijn can be seen, in which the wedding ceremony of Thomas and Samira is disrupted by a dark force. 3 Dec 2026 Efteling Official opening of Ravenring The new wavecatcher Ravenring opens officially on Thursday 3 December 2026. 3 Dec 2026 Looopings.nl Baron 1898 closed on 8 December Baron 1898 is closed for maintenance on Tuesday 8 December 2026. 8 Dec 2026 Efteling Christmas in Slagharen From 12 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 Slagharen offers festive winter activities, shows and entertainment, including the renewed Magical Winter Circus, an eight-metre Christmas tree with light moments by Randy & Rosie and an illuminated Winterparade. 12 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Slagharen Renewed winter parade From 12 December a renewed illuminated parade with new vehicles, characters and lighting passes through the park at the end of the day. 12 Dec 2026 Themeparkfreaks Warm Winter Evenings 2026-2027 Warm Winter Evenings on 12, 13, 19 to 23 and 27 to 30 December 2026 and on 2 and 3 January 2027. 12 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 DierenPark Amersfoort - parkagenda Premiere of 'Efteling vertelt Baron 1898' The family musical 'Efteling vertelt Baron 1898' premieres on 13 December 2026 at Theater aan de Parade in Den Bosch and then tours more than thirty theatres in the Netherlands and Flanders. 13 Dec 2026 Efteling - news Pagode closed for maintenance The Pagode observation ride is closed for maintenance from 15 to 17 December 2026. 15 to 17 Dec 2026 Efteling Light Festival: Legenden Ontwaken Light festival at Archeon starting 17 December. 17 Dec 2026 Archeon - website Christmas holidays at Duinrell From 18 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 the winter attractions, Tikibad and Rides by Lights can be visited. There are also Christmas activities and a winter square with campfire and warm drinks. 18 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Duinrell WILDnights WILDnights runs from 18 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. 18 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Wildlands Christmas Holidays 2026-2027 During the Christmas holidays from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, DierenPark Amersfoort is transformed into a winter forest. 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 DierenPark Amersfoort - parkagenda Dolfinarium open during the Christmas holidays The whole park, including the new indoor playground Atlantis, is open from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, decorated in Christmas atmosphere. Closed on 25 December, 31 December and 1 January. 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Dolfinarium New indoor playground Atlantis The new indoor playground Atlantis with over 2,000 m² of play structure in two halls is part of the park during the 2026-2027 Christmas holidays and included in the entrance ticket. 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Dolfinarium - Christmas holidays New dolphin show Fynn & de stem van de zee The new dolphin show Fynn & de stem van de zee can be seen during the 2026-2027 Christmas holidays in the DolfijndoMijn and is included in the entrance ticket. 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Dolfinarium - Christmas holidays Christmas holidays at Plaswijckpark Plaswijckpark and its ice rink are closed on 25 December 2026 (First Christmas Day). On Christmas Eve and Boxing Day the park is open from 10:00 to 16:00. 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Plaswijckpark Pasar Malam The Indonesian night market Pasar Malam takes place on 23 December and from 27 to 30 December 2026. 23 to 30 Dec 2026 Burgers Zoo IJstijd brunch The IJstijd brunch at GaiaZOO takes place on 27 December 2026. 27 Dec 2026 GaiaZOO New Year's Eve party in Efteling On 31 December 2026 the New Year's Eve party takes place in Efteling. Tickets are available via Efteling. 31 Dec 2026 Efteling - news