KONINGSDAG 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
What is King’s Day?
The Dutch celebrate King Willem Alexander’s birthday, ‘King’s Day’
(or Koningsdag in Dutch). Being the most highly celebrated holiday in the
Netherlands, King’s Day holds a special place in the hearts of the people.
Can we still celebrate in Orange City, Iowa? Yes! Tulip Festival is right around
the corner.
We will use King’s Day as a way to celebrate Orange City’s residents
and volunteers who will soon make the Tulip Festival a celebration of our Dutch
heritage and welcome thousands of guests to join in on the fun.
A fun day in partnership with the Chamber Merchants, Dutch American Heritage Museum, Dutch Heritage Boosters, and the Orange City Tulip Festival.
Schedule of Events
Join us at the Dutch American Heritage Museum and Downtown on Central Ave for fun activities all day. We will close Central Ave and have a fun day of celebrating the “ORANGE” in Orange City!
It might be confusing when the Dutch flag is red, white and blue, but Orange is the color you will need to celebrate King’s Day like Dutch. Why? Orange of Royal Family, which hails from House Orange. And of course, our town is named after the Royal House of Orange, so it only seems fitting to celebrate!
We will encourage the town to wear orange for occasion and we have shirts for sale so community members can wear them for the event.
Dutch American Heritage Museum Schedule
Celebrate King’s Day at the Dutch American Heritage Museum!
Open hours: 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, April 26
Free admission
Join us for a fun-filled day with activities for all ages!
For Kids at the Old Schoolhouse:
- Learn about King’s Day
- Listen to Dutch Stories
- Play traditional games
- Win some orange-themed prizes!
Step Back to the Civil War at the Military Annex
Did you know that some of Sioux County’s settlers fought in the Civil War? Meet a Civil War reenactor and discover his stories.
Civics in Action – Iowa History Bus
Explore 60 fascinating artifacts from Iowa’s caucuses and political history in this unique traveling exhibit.
Check Out our New Exhibits – Main Museum
- View a stunning collection of local wedding dresses spanning nearly 100 years.
- Discover this year’s court Spakenburg costume, with a special focus on the starching techniques used for the unique kraplap.
