Heerde celebrates 850 years with historic walks, games and royal parades in April
Residents of Heerde can join a month-long celebration marking the municipality’s 850th anniversary. From Easter walks to King’s Day parades, April offers family-friendly activities, games, and historic challenges for all ages.
| Date | Event | Location/Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5 | Easter Walk | Historic church paths to Johanneskerk, starts 08:15 on village square |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday Games Day | Draughts, pétanque, chess, bridge, shuffleboard, klaberjass, football; 10:30 start |
| Friday, April 17 | King’s Games | Primary school students, outdoor locations near schools |
| Saturday, April 18 | Klompenpaden Challenge Heerde | 13-km walk along Paddenpad in Wapenveld |
| Monday, April 27 | King’s Day Parade | Primary school students, theme: Heerde 850 years, Wapenveld center |
| April (unspecified) | 85-year-old Celebration | Primary school students honor an 85-year-old resident |
The municipality of Heerde organizes and coordinates local events to foster community engagement and celebrate historical milestones. These activities highlight cultural heritage and encourage participation across all age groups.
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Programme Heerde 850 years
In 2026, the entire municipality of Heerde will celebrate its 850th anniversary. The following overview lists the activities taking place in April. For more information and the complete schedule, visit the website heerde850.nl. Or follow updates on Instagram Heerde 850 and the Instagram accounts of the various events.
Sunday, April 5: Walk from Wapenveld, Hoorn, Assendorp, Markluiden, de Horsthoek, Wezeweg, and Zuppeld along the historic church paths toward the Johanneskerk. The Easter celebration begins at 08:15 on the village square.
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday games day in all village centers. Will you join? Try your hand at draughts, pétanque, chess, bridge, shuffleboard, klaberjass, or a football match. There are two leagues: one for primary school students (up to age 12) and another for ages 13 to 99. Activities start at 10:30. No advance registration is required.
Friday, April 17: King’s Games for primary school students at outdoor locations near the schools.
Saturday, April 18: Klompenpaden Challenge Heerde: a 13-kilometre walk along the Paddenpad in Wapenveld.
Monday, April 27: King’s Day parade by primary school students with the theme Heerde 850 years in the center of Wapenveld.
85 in April: A 85-year-old will be celebrated by primary school students.