Dive Deep in October: Discover Apeldoorn’s Best Events this Month

03.10.2025

City Offers Plenty of Cultural and Community Activities

Autumn has arrived, the skies are greying and temperatures are dropping, but there is no reason for gloom. Find out what is happening this month in Apeldoorn and warm up with fun:

Volunteers wanted

If you want to make a difference, join a cause and get more involved in the local community, be sure to attend the Volunteer Market Apeldoorn on Saturday, 4 October, from 13:00 to 16:00 at the Orpheus Theatre (Churchillplein 1). Explore over 70 organisations active in a variety of sectors and discover a wide range of volunteer opportunities, from one‑time activities to regular commitments.

Beer vs Wine

Did you know Apeldoorn has its own Oktoberfest?

Join the party this Saturday, 4 October, at Zwitsal Apeldoorn (Vlijtseweg 100) for an evening of dancing, great beer, tasty food and plenty of fun. The event runs from 17:00 to 23:00, and tickets are available on the website.

Prefer wine over beer? Then don’t miss the Apeldoorn Tasting Festival this Sunday, 5 October, at Ketelhuis Apeldoorn (Veldhuisstraat 7), from 14:00 to 22:00. Expect dozens of wines, delicious bites to match and activities that will immerse you in the world of wine. For more information and tickets, visit the event’s website.

Autumn Market

A great option if you like organic products is the Autumn Market at the StadsAkkers farm (Dommeweg 5b). Scheduled for 25 October, from 10:00 to 16:00, the theme of this market is Halloween Lights. You can find pumpkins, mushrooms, seasonal fruits, snacks, crafts and plenty of other delicious and fresh products.

The world expressed through various lenses

With the theme “Seeing is a Lie”, which explores the fine line between reality and illusion, the 7th Apeldoorn Photo Festival is taking place until 26 October. The event offers several exhibitions and meetups, most of which are free, at various locations across the city. The festival’s full programme is available here.

Colour, creativity and style

Fashion, history and glamour blend at the exhibition ‘Dress Codes – From Statement to Style Icon’, opening at Het Loo Palace on 9 October. Visitors can see the outfits of Queens Wilhelmina, Emma and Máxima, as well as red carpet outfits worn by style icons such as Princess Diana, Kendall Jenner, Salma Hayek, Margot Robbie, Lady Gaga and Audrey Hepburn. Find tickets and more details on the Palace’s website.

Until 12 October, the Apeldoorn Centre for Contemporary Culture (ACEC) is hosting a new edition of The Big Draw drawing festival at its café. The exhibition showcases the diversity of drawing, curated by artist Niels Janssen. ACEC is located at Roggestraat 44 and is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00. Admission is free.

If you haven’t seen CODA’s Paper Art yet, you still have the chance to see it until 2 November. This impressive exhibition showcases the work of 33 artists from the Netherlands and abroad, and highlights current developments in the field of paper art. Sustainability, identity, migration and the seemingly endless possibilities of artisanal and modern techniques such as origami and AI are recurring themes. One of the highlights is the installation ‘404: Paper Not Found?’ by Gabriela Aguirrezabal, which explores the relationship between paper, printing and the digital age. Tickets and further information are available here.

Wittenborg’s Halloween Party

Prepare for a few scares and lots of laughs and fun. On 31 October, from 18:00 to 20:00, Wittenborg is hosting its Halloween Party at Teun Apeldoorn (Kapelstraat 5). Staff and students are invited to join an evening of treats and a costume contest with amazing prizes. Be sure to secure your spot before Wednesday, 22 October. Register here.