Calendar of Events on Bonaire
If you are visiting the island during a legal holiday, please be aware that grocery stores may be closed or have adjusted hours. Gas stations may also be closed on legal holidays. Credit cards are not accepted at gas stations so make sure you plan accordingly.
- Dive Trip to Bonaire in November! Join Bespoke Journeys for some tropical sun, relaxation and fantastic diving at Belmar Oceanfront Apartments in Bonaire. Experience spectacular diving conditions and marine life in Bonaire, one of the best shore diving destinations in the world. Spend the week with other divers and make the most of unlimited shore diving in warm, calm water with excellent visibility and great company. Check out the link for trip details.
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- 7 nights, Bonaire
- November 1st to 8th, 2023
- From $759.38 per person + flights
- Contact Bespoke Journeys with any questions. https://ecs.page.link/1cYp4
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June 2023
- June Classes – Find the list of fitness classes and other weekly events on the weekly events calendar.
- May 25th – June 8th, 2023. Bonaire Culinair. Enjoy special 3-course menus at participating restaurants and experience the culinary cuisine on Bonaire.
- June 1 – June 17, 2023- MoltenWolf Glass is participating in an exhibition at Terramar Museum Exhibition: Boneiru Bibu: Bou di Awa! The theme is about how people and the ocean are connected and depended on each other.
- June 1, 2023 – Reef Awareness Day
- June 4, 2023 – Washington Slagbaai National Park Open Day. Enjoy local music, food, art, informative talks, kids activities and a market. Free entry.
- June 4, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM
- June 8, 2023 – World Oceans Day
- June 11, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Te Amo Beach 8:00-10:00 AM
- June 12-17, 2023 – Bonaire Rum Week. There will be a full slate of rum tastings, beach parties, bartending seminars, rum-pairing dinners, and cigar pairings. RSVP to rum@caribjournal.com. Read the latest article to find out more about the schedule.
- June 13, 2023 – MoltenWolf Glass Workshop: Fishes with Joël. Together with Joël you will be making all kinds of fish! As you get to make three to four different fishes (depending on time), you get to let your creativity go wild. The cost is $150 and includes all tools and materials, snacks and beverages, your finished pieces. Location will be provided after registering and it is from 6 PM – 9 PM. There are 8 spots available so be sure to contact MoltenWolf Glass to reserve your spot!
- June 17, 2023 – Taste of Bonaire Joins forces with Bonaire Rum Week in Kralendjik from 6 PM – 10 PM
- June 19-25, 2023 – First Annual Yoga & Wellness Festival
- June 22-25, 2023 – 1st Pride Event on Bonaire
- June 21, 2023 – International Yoga Day & Summer Solstice FREE Community Event
- June 21, 2023 – Hòfi Kultural – traditional local music at Wilhelmina Park. Time is TBD
- June 24, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
- July 11, 2023 – MoltenWolf Glass Workshop: Ornaments with Josie. Together with Josie,you will be making four different kinds of ornaments! The perfect gift or decoration in your own home. The cost is $150 and includes all tools and materials, snacks and beverages, your finished pieces. Location will be provided after registering and it is from 6 PM – 9 PM. There are 8 spots available so be sure to contact MoltenWolf Glass to reserve your spot!
July 2023
- July 15, 2023 – PADI Women’s Dive Day
- July 26, 2023 – International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves
- July 29, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
August 2023
- August 5, 2023 – Taste of Bonaire “Summer” in Kralendijk from 6 PM – 10 PM
- August 6, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
- August 8, 2023 – MoltenWolf Glass Workshop: Olive Oil Bottles with Jessica. Looking for a way to spice up your kitchen? Together with Jessica, you will create your own olive oil and vinegar bottles! The cost is $150 and includes all tools and materials, snacks and beverages, your finished pieces. Location will be provided after registering and it is from 6 PM – 9 PM. There are 8 spots available so be sure to contact MoltenWolf Glass to reserve your spot!
- August 13, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Piedra Pretu 4:00-6:00 PM
- August 26, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
September 2023
- September 3, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
- September 6, 2023 – Bonaire Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- September 10, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Te Amo Beach 8:00-10:00 AM
- September 30, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
- September 30, 2023 – Taste of Bonaire “Tourism” in Kralendijk from 6 PM – 10 PM
October 2023
- Beginning of October – 56th Edition Bonaire International Regatta. Dates are TBD
- Beginning of October – Jong Bonaire “Swin to Klein.” 21st Edition. Typically the first weekend in October. Date is TBD
- October 1, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
- October 8, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Boka Onima 4:00-6:00 PM
- October 28, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
- October 28, 2023 – Full Moon Lagadishi Hike in the Washington Slagbaai National Park. Location: Washington Slagbaai Park Entrance at 6 PM. The cost is $10, and registration is required. Please call +599-717-8444 to register. Limited spots are available. Organized by STINAPA
November 2023
- November 5, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
- November 12, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Piedra Pretu 4:00-6:00 PM
- Mid-November 2023 – Sanikolas, Sinterklaas, Old St. Nick. Arrival at Wilhelmina Park by boat. Date is TBD
- November 25, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
December 2023
- December 3, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
- December 10, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Te Amo Beach 8:00-10:00 AM
- December 15, 2023 – Kingdom Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- December 22, 2023 – Christmas Shopping Night from 6 PM – 9 PM
- December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices, including Washington Slagbaai National Park and supermarkets, are closed.
- December 26, 2023 – Boxing Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices are closed.
- December 31, 2023 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks over Bonaire
January 2024
- January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices are closed, including the Washington Slagbaai National Park and the supermarkets.
- January (date is TBD) – Annual Lora (Parrot) Roost Count. Echo Foundation relies heavily on volunteers to assist with the annual parrot count.
- End of January (date is TBD) – Ride for Roses. Ride, Walk, Swim or Sail to support the fight against cancer. Walking is 7km or 9km. Cycling is either 13km or 20km. Swim is 700m.
February 2024
- February 2, 2024 – World Wetland Day. World Wetlands Day occurs annually on February 2nd, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. Wetlands are important wildlife areas that may include several different ecosystems, such as mangrove forests, seagrass beds, saliñas, and coral reefs nurseries.
- February 2024 – Karnaval – Dates are TBD
March 2024
- Beginning of March (Date is TBD) – 21st Edition Walk-A-Thon. Walk from White Slave Huts to Rincon while supporting the Special Olympics of Bonaire.
- March 8, 2024 – International Women’s Day
- Mid-March 2024 – 13th edition of BON DOET, the largest volunteer event on Bonaire. Date is TBD.
- March 29, 2024 – Good Friday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
April 2024
- April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- April 22, 2023 – Earth Day
- April 27, 2023 – Kings Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- April 30, 2023 – Dia di Rincon / Rincon Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
May 2024
- May 1, 2024 – Labor Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- May 4, 2024 – International Firefighters Day
- May 14, 2024 – Global Big Day. This is a 24-hour event where people worldwide who love birds go out and count species.
- May 9, 2024 – Ascension Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- May 31, 2024 – World Parrot Day
June 2024
- June 1, 2024 – World Reef Awareness Day
- June 8, 2024 – World Oceans Day
- June 21, 2024 – International Yoga Day & Summer Solstice
July 2024
- Mid July 2024 – PADI Women’s Dive Day
- July 26, 2024 – International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves
