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The annual Haarlem flower and plant market, also known as the “potjes market” or “Luilak market,” is just around the corner.

Are you looking for plants for your garden or balcony? Or do you want to start an herb garden? On this market, which has been held since 1890, there is something to be found for every garden or balcony.

From Friday 4 PM until Saturday morning 2 AM, you will find a continuous display of flowers and plants on the Raamvest and Raamsingel.

Luilak

Where does Luilak originate from? It is said to have started when the French army marched into Amsterdam in 1672. Piet Lak, the night watchman on duty, had fallen asleep and, as a result, couldn’t warn the troops in time about the arrival of the French army.

The tradition dictates that on Saturday morning, children go door-to-door very early in the morning ringing doorbells or making noise with pots, pans, and tin cans in the streets to wake up people who are still asleep.

Book lovers, mark your agenda. Mona Cottage Publishing opens a Pop-Up Book Shop on May 28 at the Badhuis at Leidseplein 49 in Haarlem.

Doors will be open from 2 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Adults as well as kids can buy used books in English and a few other languages.

Program

2 p.m. Doors will be open

2 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Shop for books all ages

2.10 p.m. Story time with Monika

3 – 4 p.m. Art workshop with illustrator Monika

4,30 p.m. Doors will close