Many Dutch people are very active in their free time. Whether it is sports, the arts, a hobby or an active social life, there are many opportunities for expats to enjoy themselves and get to know Delft and its people.
- Delft has a full calendar of events and many attractions that draw tourists from all over the world. There are music and art festivals throughout the year, lots of cafes and restaurants and a great variety of clubs and associations for all sorts of interests and hobbies, including some for international residents.
- Upcoming events (IamExpat)
- The Delft website for tourists includes lots of information about things to do in your free time, including sports, museums, cinema, theatre and music
- Theater de Veste
- Filmhuis Lumen (in Dutch)
- DOK, Delft's award-winning public library, offers so much more than just books
- VAK: Delft Art Centre (in Dutch)
- Botanical Gardens (at TU Delft)
- New Chamber Choir Delft (scroll down for English)
- For Children: Comprehensive listing of playgrounds in Delft, large and small (in Dutch)
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The Dutch national museum discount card gives you free entrance to around 400 museums in the Netherlands for one annual fee. Visit the site for more information (in Dutch).