On these dark days we could use some fun. That’s why Christmas lights, sparklers, fire pits and other sparkling atmosphere makers are popping up everywhere in the city. We prefer to build a party around it. From intimate neighborhood parties to fireworks shows: these are the best light festivals in Zoetermeer.

Candle evening

Every year the mayor lights the Christmas tree on the Dobbeplas. A pleasant moment after which a parade of lights takes place and candle evening starts. Santa Claus is present! This year, candle evening is on Tuesday, December 9 from 6 p.m.

Lights, hot chocolate and songs: on this day it is candle evening (2025)

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Traditionally, the mayor lights the Christmas tree on the Dobbeplas every year. A pleasant moment after which…

Evening Lights Sweet Earth

Saturday, December 13 is the traditional Lichtjesavond at Zoete Aarde in De Leyens. The community garden is then immersed in Christmas atmosphere. Read: lights, a market, musical performances, a puppet theater, stew, marshmallows, mulled wine, poffertjes, oliebollen… and so on. Evening of Lights is on Saturday, December 13 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Lights, marshmallows and a Christmas market: celebrate Lights Evening in Zoetermeer (2025)

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Saturday, December 13 is the traditional Lichtjesavond at Zoete Aarde in De Leyens. The community garden is…

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Parade of lights

On Friday, December 12, Oosterheem Shopping Center will undergo a fairytale transformation. The shopkeepers organize a light parade, followed by a laser show. Not only Santa Claus comes by on his sleigh, but also various characters from Disney! The parade starts around 6:30 PM and when you return to Oosterheemplein you can have your picture taken with the characters. The laser show at the Heemkanaal ends the evening. Also nice: the little ones get a Santa hat with lights!

Christmas lights in the Oosterheem shopping center. Photo: in the Zoetermeer neighborhood

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