# Community events in Belgium and the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-events-in-belgium-and-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-10-24T04:14:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various community-focused activities and celebrations are being organized across Belgium and the Netherlands. 

In the Netherlands and Belgium, scheduled events include a Week of Prayer organized by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in November 2026, and a Week of Foster Care in Flanders, Belgium, focused on the theme of ‘shared parenthood’. 

Additionally, regional carnival organizers have announced preparations for the 2027 season. In Ninove, Belgium, the Koninklijke Karnavalraad is introducing a less formal season opening, while in Oosterhout, Netherlands, ticket sales have commenced for the fifth anniversary of the Kaaiendonks CarnavalSpektakel.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Carnival celebrations prepare for 2027 season in Belgium and Netherlands

Carnival organizers in Ninove, Belgium, and Oosterhout, Netherlands, are launching preparations and ticket sales for the 2027 carnival season with new formats and jubilee celebrations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carnival-celebrations-prepare-for-2027-season-in-belgium-and-netherlands

### 2026-10-19: Various community events scheduled for November 2026

Community events including a Week of Prayer in the Netherlands and a Week of Foster Care in Flanders are set for November 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/various-community-events-scheduled-for-november-2026

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