Following the implementation of a nationwide firework ban in the Netherlands, residents can safely and anonymously surrender prohibited fireworks on October 1, 2026. A dedicated collection point will be available at the IJsbaan parking lot in Haarlem from 8:00 to 17:30.
The Haarlem Classic Film Festival is taking place in September, featuring iconic films starring legends like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Buster Keaton. Moviegoers in Haarlem can enjoy a selection of these classic cinematic works on the big screen throughout the month.
Twelve pets have gone missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to help find animals such as Coco, Goofy, and Braam.
Ranger Joeri Uilenreef encourages residents to transform their backyards into dune gardens to support local biodiversity and insects. Inspired by the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland, residents like Jessica van Doorn have successfully integrated native plants and green roofs to create sustainable natural spaces.
The organization Stichting Ontspulknul is helping elderly residents in Vijfhuizen clear their homes of excess belongings by picking up unwanted items for donation or disposal. This initiative, supported by the Haarlemmermeer municipality, aims to promote sustainability and prevent illegal dumping while offering assistance to those unable to transport heavy goods themselves.
Recent data from the Land Registry shows that homeowners aged 65 and older in Haarlem are selling their properties less frequently than their representation in the housing market would suggest. While this demographic makes up 29 percent of local homeowners, they accounted for only 25 percent of house sales this past spring.
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