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Christmas is celebrated exuberantly every year on Bonaire. Houses, streets and traffic circles are beautifully decorated. Of course, Christmas decorations in stores and restaurants should not be missing. Here and there you can even find a real Christmas tree on the island. Various events are also organized during this period. Here you can read all about the best Christmas markets and events on Bonaire in 2024. So you know exactly where and when you have to be somewhere to not miss anything of the Christmas atmosphere on the island.
The first Christmas market is already today, Thursday, December 5! DIY store Kooyman has the scoop. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be a Christmas market in the store. Besides being able to buy Christmas balls, Christmas decorations, Christmas lights and artificial Christmas trees, there will also be workshops tonight. Of course, Santa Claus will also be present and several bands will provide music.
On December 6 and 7, 2024, a large Christmas market will be held at the Tera Cora Ranch. In addition to the market itself, there will be performances by various bands. To get in the mood, Gluhwein will be served and you can taste Dutch oliebollen, among other things. The Christmas market is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The bar will be open from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Also, there will be live music then.
There will also be a pop up Christmas market at Kaya Korsou on December 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Here you can find tasty snacks, art and gifts.
On December 14 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Kiwanis will hold a Christmas Photo Fundraising at Bon Kwido daycare. Photographer Casper Douma will take the photos. During the event, Christmas songs will be sung by the Bonaire Popkoor and you can buy tasty snacks. Proceeds will go to charities.
Another fun Christmas market is the one held by school Liseo Boneriano. The market will be held at the school on Dec. 14, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to live performances and good food, you can buy handmade Christmas decorations. Proceeds from this Christmas market will be used for a trip to The Nederlands for the students.
Christmas Shopping Night
On Friday, December 20, 2024, there will be a special Christmas Shopping Night in downtown Kralendijk. The stores will stay open extra long (until 9 p.m.) on this evening. After the stores close there will be an after party on Wilhelmina Square until 24:00. During this after party, several local bands will perform. There are also all kinds of activities for children on the square, including a bouncer.
Anyone who has been to Bonaire for Christmas before, or lives here, knows. The Kaya Nikiboko Zuid is beautifully decorated every year. Christmas lights and Christmas decorations hang everywhere. This year there will be a Christmas Festival on this street on December 21 from 18:00 to 24:00. In addition to a Christmas market, there is also a Christmas parade. Of course, you can eat delicious, local snacks and enjoy local music during this festival.
On the same day, Animal Shelter is holding a Christmas Lights Walk. On December 21 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. you can join one of the dogs from the shelter for a walk along the Boulevard of Kralendijk. If you want to join the walk you can sign up on December 18 or 19 between 15:00 - 17:00 at the Animal Shelter at Kaminda Lagun 26 A. The cost is 5 usd per person. At the end of the walk you will receive a goodie bag.
Team RE/MAX Paradise Homes Bonaire wishes everyone a lot of pleasure during all the fun events and happy holidays ahead!