ABN AMRO World Tennis
Rotterdam
February 13 - February 19, 2012

The ATP tour makes its way to Rotterdam for the annual ABN AMRO World Tennis tournament. This event is played at the Ahoy in Rotterdam and is the largest indoor tennis event in the world.

City-Pier-City Loop
Den Haag
March 11, 2012

This annual event is an international half marathon that attracts close to 18,000 participants each year. It is a very fast, flat course that is traffic free that starts at city centre that goes to the pier at the coastal resort of Scheveningen and loops back to the starting point in Den Haag.

Keukenhof
Lisse
March 22 - May 20, 2012

Bring beauty to your European adventure with the world's largest flower garden, Keukenhof. Located in Lisse, this spectacle presents 79 acres of land dedicated to 4.5 million tulips in over 100 varieties. 2011's theme is 'Germany: Land of Poets and Philosophers.', and there is plenty for everyone in your party to enjoy. With a Flower Parade on April 16th, free guided tours, treasure hunts and a market where you can buy bulbs to bring home you will be able to make memories for years to come.

Feest Brielle
Brielle
April 1st

The town of Brielle dresses in 16th century regalia to commemorate the revolt against Spanish rule, thanks to the help of the Watergeuzen pirates. Festivities are held in the Old Town center. After the battle is reenacted the locals and visitors alike continue the celebration long into the night.

Vrijmarkt Amsterdam
Amsterdam
April 30, 2012

This open air flea market is held once a year and people from all over the area come to sell their goods. Discover a hidden treasure, you never know what you'll find!

Queen's Day
The Netherlands
April 30, 2012

This annual celebration is held in honor of the previous Queen's birthday; her daughter and heir now officially recognizes this date as her own birthday, continuing the tradition. Come party with the nations’ best for almost two full days of events; just make sure to come fully dressed in orange, it’s the color theme of the festival!

Amsterdam Roots Festival
Amsterdam
June 23 - June 26, 2012

The Amsterdam Roots Festival welcomes a variety of international performers to venues throughout the city. A couple of these, including the Oosterpark, are outdoor settings, which provide an ideal environment to listen to the mellow tunes. Music lovers visiting the Netherlands will be thrilled that they made it to this annual music event!