OCT06
6 Oct 2026Groningen
Board Game Club
International Welcome Center North
A casual social evening built around board games, useful if you want a low-pressure way to meet people in Groningen.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
Community
Curated events
Events for internationals in NL
Useful events for living, working, studying and building a life in the Netherlands. We select the events and link you to the organiser for the current details and registration.
Curated, not complete. Sources last checked 6 Oct 2026.
48 upcoming events
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OCT06
Next 6 Oct 2026 · 12 dates remaining · through 22 Dec 202618:30 to 21:30Amsterdam
Language Exchange Meetup
Amsterdam International Community · Amsterdam International Community
A recurring language exchange for meeting people and practising languages in an international community setting.
NewcomerProfessionalStudentPartner / spouse
DutchCommunity
OCT06
Next 6 Oct 2026 · 3 dates remaining · through 20 Oct 202610:00 to 12:30Online
Online career workshop - October 2026
UWV EURES / IN Amsterdam
A four-session workshop on CVs, motivation letters, interviews, Dutch business culture and networking.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
OCT07
7 Oct 202613:30 to 17:30Zaandam
AI Startup-Investor Matchmaking Event 2026
Amsterdam AI / TTT-AI ecosystem partners · LAB-44, Hembrugterrein
A matchmaking afternoon for AI startups, spin-offs and investors, with a practical focus on funding connections and the Dutch AI ecosystem.
FounderProfessional
Starting a businessWorkCommunity
OCT07
7 Oct 202615:30 to 18:00Leeuwarden
Fryslân Connected: Talenthouse Fryslân launch
Talenthouse Fryslân, IWCN and regional partners · International School Fryslân
A regional gathering bringing internationals, employers, education and support organisations together, including the launch of Talenthouse Fryslân and a new English-language WRK.frl platform.
ProfessionalStudentFounderNewcomer
WorkSettling inCommunity
OCT07
Next 7 Oct 2026 · 13 dates remaining · through 6 Jan 202710:00 to 11:30Den Bosch
Taalcafé Den Bosch - Wednesday mornings
Huis73 · Huis73 Den Bosch
A free weekly Dutch conversation café where adults can practise speaking in an informal setting with support from volunteers. No registration is required.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
DutchCommunity
OCT08
8 Oct 202618:00 to 20:00Leiden
October Meet&Mingle
Leiden International Centre · De Hollandsche Tuyn
A free monthly social meetup for internationals in the Leiden region, hosted at a different local venue each month.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
Community
OCT08
Next 8 Oct 2026 · 3 dates remaining · through 10 Dec 202610:00 to 12:00Eindhoven
Say Hello MEETUPS at HTCE
Expat Spouses Initiative · High Tech Campus Eindhoven, Building 27
Free meetups for international professionals and accompanying partners to build a network and learn about career-development routes into the Dutch labour market.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
WorkCommunity
OCT09
Next 9 Oct 2026 · 4 dates remaining · through 30 Oct 2026Utrecht
EURES 4-day Workshop Series
UWV EURES / Utrecht International Center
A practical four-day job-search series covering CVs, motivation letters, networking and the Dutch labour market.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
OCT09
9 Oct 202618:00Groningen
Expats Meetup
IWCN with Expats in Groningen
A monthly social meetup for internationals who want to meet new people or widen their local circle in Groningen.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
Community
OCT09
Next 9 Oct 2026 · 3 dates remaining · through 12 Feb 202711:00 to 11:45Online
Renting Temporary Housing in Amsterdam, Without the Pitfalls
City Retreat, listed by I amsterdam
A free online Q&A for newcomers to the Amsterdam rental market covering temporary renting, scam warning signs, Dutch tenancy contracts and company-arranged housing.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
Settling in
OCT10
Next 10 Oct 2026 · 3 dates remaining · through 19 Dec 2026Amsterdam
Serve the City Action Day
Serve the City Amsterdam · Citywide
Monthly volunteering days with different projects across Amsterdam, offering a practical way to contribute locally and meet other people in the city.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
CommunitySettling in
OCT11
11 Oct 202610:00 to 12:45Breda
Coffee & Cycle: Belgian Village
Breda Internationals · Emily's Healthy Bar
A social bike ride that combines meeting people with exploring the Breda region.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouse
CommunityCulture
OCT12
Next 12 Oct 2026 · 5 dates remaining · through 7 Dec 202610:00 to 12:00Online
Dutch Labor Market 101
EURES / Holland Expat Center South
A recurring online introduction to the Dutch labour market for internationals, with practical job-search guidance and time to ask EURES advisers questions.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
OCT12
Next 12 Oct 2026 · 7 dates remaining · through 23 Nov 202619:00 to 20:30Den Bosch
Taalcafé Den Bosch - Monday evenings
Huis73 · Huis73 Den Bosch
A free Monday-evening Dutch conversation café for adults who want more speaking practice in a relaxed setting. No registration is required.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
DutchCommunity
OCT13
13 Oct 202619:00 to 21:00Almere
Starting as a Freelancer or Opening a Company in the Netherlands
BELONG NL · The HUB
A practical workshop for internationals considering freelancing or starting a company, covering KvK registration, business structures, tax, administration, liability and pricing.
FounderProfessionalNewcomer
Starting a businessWork
OCT14
14 Oct 202619:00 to 21:00Almere
Growing Up Between Cultures: The International Family Experience
BELONG NL · The HUB
A practical session for international families about children growing up across cultures, languages and identities, with guidance for supporting belonging and identity.
FamilyNewcomer
Settling inCommunity
OCT14
14 Oct 202610:30 to 13:00Utrecht
Job Search & Volunteering for spouses
IDCN / EURES / Utrecht International Center
A session for spouses and partners combining job-search guidance, wellbeing and volunteering as a way to build local connections.
Partner / spouseProfessional
WorkCommunity
OCT15
15 Oct 202611:00 to 13:00Breda
International Coffee Morning
Breda Internationals · Brandpunt
A daytime community meetup for internationals, especially useful for parents, part-time workers and people who cannot attend evening events.
NewcomerPartner / spouseFamily
Community
OCT15
15 Oct 202617:30 to 20:30Heerlen
Internationals meet Recruiters
Welcome to Maastricht Region · Bongerd 18
A regional recruitment and networking event connecting international professionals, spouses and students with employers and recruiters open to international talent.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
WorkCommunity
OCT15
Next 15 Oct 2026 · 5 dates remaining · through 10 Dec 202613:30 to 14:30Amsterdam
Kletsen & Koffie language meetup
Language Corner, listed by I amsterdam · Westerperk Coffee
A free, informal Dutch-speaking practice meetup for different language levels, focused on conversation and meeting people rather than classroom study.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
DutchCommunity
OCT16
16 Oct 202620:00 to 23:30Tilburg
Tipsy Tongues: Language Exchange
International Center Tilburg · International Center Tilburg
A relaxed language-exchange evening with an international crowd, conversation, games and low-pressure opportunities to practise languages and meet people.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
DutchCommunity
OCT16
16 Oct 202610:00Groningen
Wings & Roots - Women Connecting in The North
International Welcome Center North
A small monthly gathering for international women to meet, share experiences and build local friendships.
NewcomerPartner / spouseProfessional
CommunitySettling in
OCT17
17 Oct 2026 to 25 Oct 2026Eindhoven
Dutch Design Week 2026
Dutch Design Week
A major design week across Eindhoven that can be useful for international creatives, students, founders and professionals.
ProfessionalFounderStudent
CultureCommunityStarting a business
OCT17
17 Oct 202620:00 to 23:59Arnhem
From strangers to friends: Locals meet expats
Connecting locals & expats · Libertas (Boeken Cafe Arnhem)
A structured social evening where locals and internationals meet through guided conversation prompts designed to make it easier to form genuine connections.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouse
Community
OCT18
18 Oct 202614:00 to 16:30Tilburg
Women Circle: Finding Your People
International Center Tilburg · International Center Tilburg
The first International Women’s Circle gathering in Tilburg, created for international women to meet people, share experiences and build local connections.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouse
CommunitySettling in
OCT20
20 Oct 202619:00 to 21:00Almere
How to find the job in the Netherlands
TechConnect / Almere Tech Community · The HUB
A practical workshop for international professionals on finding work in the Netherlands, with examples, discussion, networking and a local community setting.
ProfessionalNewcomerPartner / spouse
WorkCommunity
OCT22
22 Oct 202618:00 to 20:00Amsterdam
Volunteer Café
IN Amsterdam / partners · IN Amsterdam, WTC Amsterdam
A community event for learning about volunteering and using it as a way to meet people and take part in local life.
NewcomerPartner / spouseProfessionalStudent
CommunitySettling in
OCT24
24 Oct 202610:00 to 15:00Amsterdam
ING Expat Housing Walk-In Event
ING / listed by I amsterdam · Multiple locations
A housing-focused walk-in event for internationals who want to ask practical questions about buying or financing a home.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouse
Settling in
OCT28
28 Oct 202610:00 to 11:00Online
Beyond the CV: What Industry Leaders Look for in Top Talent
Expat Spouses Initiative
A free online session on the signals business leaders look for beyond qualifications, including adaptability, teamwork, project experience and positioning yourself for a role.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
OCT28
28 Oct 202617:00Groningen
Dutch History & Culture - The Dutch Canon
International Welcome Center North
A session for internationals who want more context on Dutch history, culture and the stories behind the country they live in.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
CultureCommunity
OCT29
29 Oct 202616:00 to 17:00Online
Expectations & Misconceptions in the Dutch Job Market
Listed by I amsterdam
An online session focused on common assumptions internationals bring to the Dutch job market and how local hiring actually works.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
OCT29
29 Oct 202616:00 to 19:00Amsterdam
Finder: Meet Your Co-founder
Amsterdam startup ecosystem · Kohnstammhuis
A matchmaking and networking event for people looking for a co-founder or exploring a startup idea with others.
FounderProfessionalStudent
Starting a businessCommunity
OCT29
Next 29 Oct 2026 · 2 dates remaining · through 26 Nov 202610:00 to 12:00Online
Say Hello Online: Your Next Career Move
Expat Spouses Initiative
Free online networking sessions for internationals who want to meet peers and explore career-development support for reaching the Dutch labour market.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
WorkCommunity
NOV02
2 Nov 2026Eindhoven
The Gate walk-in hours - November
The Gate
Free walk-in support for tech startups and student entrepreneurs in Brainport, with partners covering funding, coaching and practical setup questions.
FounderStudent
Starting a business
NOV03
3 Nov 2026Online
Navigating the Dutch Education System
International Welcome Center North
An IWCN webinar for international families trying to understand how the Dutch education system works.
NewcomerFamilyPartner / spouse
Settling in
NOV03
Next 3 Nov 2026 · 4 dates remaining · through 24 Nov 202610:00 to 12:30Online
Online career workshop - November 2026
UWV EURES / IN Amsterdam
A four-session online career workshop covering CVs, motivation letters, networking, interviews and Dutch labour-market culture for international job seekers.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
NOV04
4 Nov 202609:30 to 12:00Amsterdam
In-person career workshop - November 2026
UWV EURES / IN Amsterdam · UWV WERKbedrijf Amsterdam
An in-person workshop for internationals looking for practical support with job search, applications and the Dutch labour market.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
NOV06
6 Nov 202620:00 to 23:30Tilburg
Community Welcome Drinks
International Center Tilburg · International Center Tilburg
A monthly welcome meetup for people who are new to Tilburg or the international community, with activities and volunteers helping newcomers meet others.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
CommunitySettling in
NOV06
6 Nov 202619:30 to 21:30Eindhoven
Homewards - The Welcome Evening
Homewards / listed by Holland Expat Center South · M by Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
A welcome evening designed to help internationals build local connections and feel more at home in the Eindhoven region.
NewcomerPartner / spouseProfessional
Settling inCommunity
NOV07
7 Nov 202610:00 to 17:00The Hague
IamExpat Fair The Hague 2026
IamExpat · Grote Kerk
A one-day fair bringing together recruiters, schools, housing and finance services, language providers and other organisations used by internationals.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseFounderFamily
Settling inWorkDutchCommunity
NOV10
10 Nov 202619:00 to 21:00Almere
Renting Versus Buying in the Netherlands
BELONG NL · The HUB
A practical workshop for internationals comparing renting and buying, including flexibility, savings, maintenance, monthly commitments and financial risk.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseFamily
Settling in
NOV12
12 Nov 2026Utrecht
Internationals Networking Event
Utrecht International Center
A large networking evening for internationals in the Utrecht region, combining social connection with practical settling-in support.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
CommunitySettling in
NOV12
12 Nov 2026Utrecht
Praat Nederlands Day
Utrecht International Center / regional partners
A regional initiative encouraging internationals to practise Dutch in everyday life and lower the barrier to speaking it more often.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
DutchCommunity
NOV18
18 Nov 2026Groningen
Dutch History & Culture - The Royal Family
International Welcome Center North
A cultural context session for internationals who want to understand more about Dutch institutions, history and everyday references.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudent
CultureCommunity
NOV26
26 Nov 2026Rotterdam
Praat Nederlands Day 2026
Rotterdam International Center and partners · Citywide
A city-wide day for internationals to practise Dutch in real-life situations, meet other learners and Dutch speakers, and build confidence using the language.
NewcomerProfessionalPartner / spouseStudentFamily
DutchCommunitySettling in
NOV26
26 Nov 202618:00 to 20:30The Hague
Welcome to The Hague
The Hague International Centre · The Fiddler
A newcomer evening with practical local information, a pub quiz and time to meet other internationals in The Hague.
NewcomerPartner / spouseFamily
Settling inCommunityDutch
DEC09
9 Dec 202609:30 to 11:30Amsterdam
Seminar: The Dutch Job Market - December 2026
IN Amsterdam / EURES · IN Amsterdam, WTC Amsterdam
A practical seminar for internationals who want a clearer picture of the Dutch job market and how to approach their search.
ProfessionalPartner / spouseNewcomer
Work
How curation works
We include events when they offer a practical reason for an international in the Netherlands to attend, such as finding work, meeting people, learning Dutch, settling in or building a business. Listing an event is not an endorsement. Always check the organiser page before you go because dates, venues and registration details can change.