Sinterklaas In Houston 2026
Most likely: Saturday December 5
13:30 - 17:00 (1.30 - 5 PM)
Where?
We are currently looking for an event venue.
Can you help us out?
Event venue ideas, volunteer and/or sponsoring?
Our 2026 sponsors:
The Sinterklaas 2025 event!
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It takes a village to organize an event like this. We truly appreciate all the help and support from the volunteers and sponsors.
Thank You
​​​The 2025 Sinterklaas In Houston organization:
Lisette van den Berg, Louise Eekhof, Nathalie Cras Delwaide,
Floor Bondam, Wendy Knippenberg, Esther den Ouden,
Inge Elmendorp, and Diana Mulder
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The Dutch Heritage and Culture Foundation
​Our loyal sponsors who already acknowledge their support for this event:
TecLogistics, Heineken, Holland Club, The Dutch Spoon,
Dutch Consulate Houston, Hanneke en Jan van Onzen,
Radial Drilling Services, ALLTEC Lifting Systems, Hatenboer Water,
Jumbo Offshore, Mammoet, Boskalis, Atlas NextWave
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you have questions about this event, send an email to sinterklaasinhouston@gmail.com
Sinterklaas Treats
Of course our logistic Petes have taken care of all the typical Sinterklaas delicacies. Enjoy!
Meet Sinterklaas?
You can choose to:
1) Visit with Sinterklaas
2) Just have a picture moment with him
3) Join the festivities - not necessarily scheduled for option 1 or 2
You can select your choice when you register.
Field activities
Tin-can alley, Toy Toss, bouncy house or obstacle course, dodge ball and many more fun outdoor activities. No tablets or phones needed this afternoon.
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Feel free to join the activities yourself as well!
Indoor activities
Arts & crafts, board games, photo booth, and many more indoor activities. Don't worry, there's something for everyone.
Gezellig bijkletsen en/of kennis maken met nieuwe mensen
Whether you know people alreay or new to Houston, just visiting or it's just your first time, everyone is more than welcome.
If you don't speak Dutch but are related to the Dutch/Belgians or are a fan of Sinterklaas, feel welcome. Everyone speaks English anyway, right?
Borreltijd
Besides all the sweets we have typical Dutch treats, like bitterballen and poffertjes, and many more savory treats.
Mr. Heinken sponsors the event as well, so if you feel like it, enjoy a nice cool beer.
Arrival of Sinterklaas
Please come around 1:30. Around 2 PM Sinterklaas is expected to arrive. Let's all welcome him.
Do you remember the songs? Did you make a drawing to give him?
Let's sing loud, so they'll hear us and knows where to go!
Poppenkast
Puppet theater to watch and enjoy or try it yourself? Don't miss it. Check what time the show will start.
Sinterklaas is for Dutch and Belgian kids alike
Who doesn't like a good time and good food and drinks? Good old fashioned "gezelligheid"?
Sponsors & Donations
Do you want to help? Volunteer?
Sponsors and extra donations make this event extra good while keeping it affordable for the guests.
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Do you or does your company want to sponsor? Feel free to contact us any time. Here is more information as well.