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July 2024

July Weekly Events and Fitness Classes – Find the list of fitness classes and other recurring events on the weekly events calendar.

Ongoing Summer Sale at MoltenWolf Glass. Summer is the perfect time to shop for gifts for yourself or others. Take advantage of deals during the ongoing summer sale. Find out more information in our latest article.

July 26, 2024 – International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves
July 27, 2024 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. CANCELLED

August 2024

August 2, 2024 – Bonaire by Night Shopping Event. Don’t miss the first ‘Bonaire by Night’ on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Expect this event to occur in the upcoming months on the first Friday. Enjoy live music and entertainment, shopping, and special discounts at MoltenWolf Glass!

August 4, 2024 – MoltenWolf Glass Workshop: Make your own Sushi Set! With the talented artists by your side, you can create the perfect sushi set to complement your kitchen decor. You will learn all the ins and outs on what to do during the workshop.The cost of the workshop is $175. Upon registration, the cost of the class is required to secure your spot, which is fully refundable until the day of the class. The cost includes all tools and materials, snacks and beverages, and your finished pieces. The workshop will be from 1 – 4 PM. There are 8 spots available so be sure to contact MoltenWolf Glass to reserve your spot! Find out more information in our latest article.

August 11, 2024 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Location: Piedra Pretu from 4 PM- 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.

August 25, 2024 – MoltenWolf Glass Workshop: Make your own Sushi Set! With the talented artists by your side, you can create the perfect sushi set to complement your kitchen decor. You will learn all the ins and outs on what to do during the workshop. The cost of the workshop is $175.Upon registration, the cost of the class is required to secure your spot, which is fully refundable until the day of the class. The cost includes all tools and materials, snacks and beverages, and your finished pieces. The workshop will be from 1 – 4 PM. There are 8 spots available so be sure to contact MoltenWolf Glass to reserve your spot! Find out more information in our latest article.

August 31, 2024 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music and arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every Month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

September 2024

September 6, 2024 – Bonaire Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
September 8, 2024 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Location: Te Amo Beach from 8 AM- 10 AM. Find out more info on their website.
Mid September, 2024 – Bonaire Culinair Fall Edition. ( Dates are TBD).
September 21, 2024 – World Cleanup Day. World Cleanup Day falls on the 3rd Saturday of September each year. Help keep Bonaire clean by picking up litter.
September 28, 2024 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music and arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every Month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

October 2024

October 6 – 12, 2024 – 57th Edition Bonaire International Regatta. Find out more details as well as information about registration in our latest article.
Beginning of October – Jong Bonaire “Swim to Klein.” 22nd Edition. Typically the first weekend in October. Date is TBD
October 13, 2024 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Location: Boka Onima from 4 PM- 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
Mid October – Global Big Day. This is a 24-hour event where people worldwide who love birds go out and count species.
October 26, 2024 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music and arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every Month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

November 2024

November 10, 2024 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Location: Piedra Pretu from 4 PM- 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
Mid-November 2024 – Sanikolas, Sinterklaas, Old St. Nick. Arrival at Wilhelmina Park by boat. Date is TBD
November 30, 2024 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music and arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every Month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

December 2024

December 8, 2024 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Location: Te Amo Beach from 8 AM- 10 AM. Find out more info on their website.
December 15, 2024 – Kingdom Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
Mid December 2024 – Christmas Shopping Night – Date is TBD
December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices, including Washington Slagbaai National Park and supermarkets, are closed.
December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices are closed.
December 28, 2024 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music and arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every Month from 10 AM – 3 PM.
December 31, 2024 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks over Bonaire

January 2025

January 1, 2025 – 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 2025 (date is TBD)- Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup.
January 2025 (date is TBD) – Annual Lora (Parrot) Roost Count. Echo Foundation relies heavily on volunteers to assist with the annual parrot count.
End of January 2025 (date is TBD) – Ride for Roses. Ride, Walk, or Swim to support the fight against cancer. Walking is 7km or 9km. Cycling is either 13km or 20km. Swim is 700m.
End of January 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music and arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every Month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

February 2025

February 2, 2025 – 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 2025 (date is TBD)- Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Find out more info on their website.

Carnival (Karnaval) 2025 Schedule – Mid Feb 2025 (TBD) through March 4, 2025

This year is the 50th anniversary of Carnival (Karnaval) on Bonaire! It should take place mid-February through beginning of March 2025.Carnival has always ended the night prior to the beginning of Lent so the Adult Grand Parades are expected to be the 1st weekend of March. Dates are currently all TBD based on knowledge of previous years and the beginning of Lent.

- Mid February – 1 or 2 Tumba Festivals (Dates are TBD). Learn more about Tumba.
- February 22nd (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent)– Children’s Parade in Rincon. Parade typically begins at 3 PM and ends at 6 PM (estimated times based on prior years).
- February 23rd (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) – Children’s Parade in Kralendijk. Parade typically begins at 3 PM and ends at 6 PM (estimated times based on prior years).
- March 1st (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) Adult Grand Parade in Rincon. Parade typically begins at 2 PM and ends at 6 PM (estimated times based on prior years).
- March 2nd (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) – Adult Grand Parade in Kralendijk. Parade begins at 1 PM and ends at 6 PM (estimated times based on prior years). It typically begins at Van Den Tweel, passing by the stadium as it rounds the corner near Kaya Grandi, up to the church and back to Van Den Tweel).
- March 3rd (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous year and beginning of Lent) – Children’s/ Teen / Elder Farewell Parade (Start time is TBD)
- March 4th (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) – Adult Farewell Grand Parade in Kralendijk at night with the Burning of King Momo at Midnight (the night before Lent). Parade begins at 8 PM and ends at 12 AM (estimated times based on prior years).

March 2025

Carnival (Karnaval) 2025 Schedule – through March 4, 2025

This year is the 50th anniversary of Carnival (Karnaval) on Bonaire! It should take place mid-February through beginning of March 2025.Carnival has always ended the night prior to the beginning of Lent so the Adult Grand Parades are expected to be the 1st weekend of March. Dates are currently all TBD based on knowledge of previous years and the beginning of Lent.

- March 1st (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) – Adult Grand Parade in Rincon. Parade begins at 2 PM and ends at 6 PM (estimated times based on prior years).
- March 2nd (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) – Adult Grand Parade in Kralendijk. Parade typically begins at 1 PM and ends at 6 PM (estimated times based on prior years). It typically begins at Van Den Tweel, passing by the stadium as it rounds the corner near Kaya Grandi, up to the church and back to Van Den Tweel).
- March 3rd (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) – Children’s Farewell Parade (Start time is TBD)
- March 4th (Date is TBD / estimate based on previous years and beginning of Lent) – Adult Farewell Grand Parade in Kralendijk at night with the Burning of King Momo at Midnight (the night before Lent – Parade typically starts at 8 PM and ends at Midnight)

March 3, 2025 – World Wildlife Day
Beginning of March (Date is TBD) – 22nd Edition Walk-A-Thon. Walk from White Slave Huts to Rincon while supporting the Special Olympics of Bonaire.
March 8, 2025 – International Women’s Day
March 2025 (date is TBD)- Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup.
Mid March – 14th edition of BON DOET, the largest volunteer event on Bonaire. More info to follow. Date is TBD
March 21, 2025 – International Forests Day
March 22, 2025 – World Water Day
March 26th – 29th, 2025 – Caribbean Open Blokart Championships 2025. This event is hosted by Boanire Landsailing Adventures. More.info to follow.

April 2025

April 2025 (date is TBD)- Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup.
April 18, 2025 – Good Friday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed, including the larger supermarkets. However, the Washington Slagbaai National Park is typically open on this day.
April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed, including the larger supermarkets. However, the Washington Slagbaai National Park is typically open on this day.
April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed. Supermarkets typically have reduced hours.
April 22, 2025 – Earth Day
April 27, 2025 – Kings Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
April 30, 2025 – Dia di Rincon / Rincon Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.

May 2025

May 1, 2025 – Labor Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
May 4, 2025 – International Firefighters Day
May 2025 (date is TBD)- Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup.
Mid May, 2025 – Global Big Day. This is a 24-hour event where people worldwide who love birds go out and count species.
Mid May, 2025 – Bonaire Culinair Spring Edition. ( Dates are TBD).
May 29, 2025 – Ascension Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
May 31, 2025 – World Parrot Day

June 2025

June 1, 2025 – World Reef Awareness Day
June 8, 2025 – World Oceans Day
June 2025 (date is TBD)- Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup.
Mid June 2025 – 3rd Annual Pride Bonaire (Dates are TBD)
June 21, 2025 – International Yoga Day & Summer Solstice

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