This Week in Aruba 23 to 28 January 2018

I am happy to launch a brand new segment of One Happy Podcast, This Week in Aruba, a work-in-progress weekly show meant to spotlight what's happening in Aruba like events and activities to keep you in the loop. This show will come out at the early part of the week to help you plan out your weekly schedule in Aruba. 

 

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Here are the following events and activities in Aruba from 23 - 28 January 2018:

 

 

Aruba Carnival

 

This Week's Highlights:

- Carnival Queen and Mrs. Elections

When: 26 January (7 pm to midnight)

- Children's Parade at Noord

When: 27 January (starts at 2pm)

 

 

Betico Croes Day

When: 25 January 2018 (whole day)

 

 

Dia di Betico

When: 25 January / 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Historical Museum of Aruba (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Hosted by: Museo Historico Aruba: Fort Zoutman & Willem III Toren

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2011574482434824/

 

 

Fleamarket "Betico Croes Day" Rococo Plaza

When: 25 January / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Rococo Plaza Outlet (Tanki Leendert Rococo Plaza road 4a, 000000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/158680168188382/

 

Rococo Plaza pays tribute to Aruba's greatest statesman who would have been 80 years on this B-Day by celebrating the national holiday called "Betico Croes Day". Space Rental to sell on your table clothor to put your table or tent  ONLY.  Everyone is welcome to celebrate this with us as long as you can find your spot. Info call Nancy ️ 741-5640

Antique shops are also open this day with specials from 9-2.

 

 

Betico Day Brunch

When: 25 January / 12:00 nn – 3:30 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Hosted by: Aquarius and Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/739022489624191/

 

Join us for a special 'BETICO DAY BRUNCH' with a local touch!

 

On this national holiday, you'll experience some true local flavors to celebrate this special day on the island. 

 

Brunch will be $32.95 per person excluding 15% service charge. Children between 5 - 12yrs pays half price. 

 

For more information or reservation, please call Aquarius at 5236156. *Reservation is required.

 

 

Betico Day at Sweet Peppers!

When: 25 January / 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Sweet Peppers Restaurant & BAR (382-A, 00000 Paseo Herencia Mall, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1935025439844886/

 

Why do we celebrate a holiday called #BeticoDay? It was Gilberto Francois “Betico” Croes who put Aruba on the path to becoming an autonomous commonwealth within the Kingdom of the Netherlands! Come raise a glass to him at Sweet Peppers Restaurant & BAR on his birthday, 25 January! Locals can enjoy a 20% discount with their ID Card and visiting tourists get a #FreeGlassOfWine when they book their reservation online! We open daily at 5PM for dinner. Call us at [phone] to make a reservation. http://sweetpeppersaruba.restaurant/

 

 

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Private Island

When: 24 January / 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino (Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/117989252336109/

 

Take a boat trip to Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino's Private Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise...

 

Enjoy our new menu consisting of suculent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand. 

 

Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at former Carpe Diem Restaurant (across the Renaissance | Mall & Marketplace), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertianment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50. 

 

For more information or reservation, please contact one of our navigators at 5236115 #Dinner #Sip #Savor #Beach #Stars #Romantic

 

 

Wine & Movie Night "Pick a Movie"

When: 25 January / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: The Wine Room (L.G. Smith Blvd #126 Suite #1, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/164719970814432/

 

A Wine & Movie night where you pick the movie, the majority votes on a movie wins!

 

Complimentary glass of wine!

 

Pick out one of the following movie:

 

The most votes will be the movie of the night!

- Non-Stop

- The Tourist

- The November Man

 

 

Viva La France: a 4-course culinary French dinner menu

When: 26 January and 27 January / 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Hadicurari Aruba (Beach side between Marriott Ocean Club and Moomba Beach)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/178261482775525

 

Welcome to Culinary Secrets by Hadicurari! 

 

New chef Nando of Hadicurari Restaurant is filled with enthusiasm for the upcoming Hadicurari Culinary Secrets, a monthly adventurous trip of the palate. For January he has decided to go French, but with a quirky twist. On January 26 and 27 guests will be able to taste his creations from 5 – 11 pm. Of course, the regular menu will be available on those dates as well – the Secrets are just an added extravaganza for gourmands. Reservations are required, so please call 583-6377. The wine flight is carefully selected by Pepia Est’s sommelier Raymond Kok and the team of Hadicurari.

 

 

Oysters & Sauvignon Blancs

When: 27 January / 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Aqua Grill (Palm Beach, Aruba)

Hosted by: The Art of Wines Import

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/474360786278961/

 

A harmonious event featuring the pairing of Taonga Sauvignon blanc from New Zeeland & Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zeeland matched with fresh Oysters.

 

There will be 5 types of Oysters to try, all with different textures and taste & flavor.

 

There will be also a small presentation on Oysters and pairing.

 

There will be special prices on Oysters for the ones who would like to sample more.

 

Experience $65

 

 

Owl on driftwood by Maja Lepsanovic

When: 27 January / 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Cosecha San Nicolas (Zeppenfeldstraat, Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/541163326242130/

 

Maja Lepsanovic invites you for an Owl on Driftwood workshop to start your creative year. Learn how to apply clay

details and further design your own unique owl with acrylic paint.

 

Price: AFL. 65,00 incl. material and refreshment.

 

Workshop for adults 18+

 

Sign up at [e-mail] or stop by personally at our shops.

 

 

 

If there's an event that you want me to add to the program, just contact me with the information provided above.

 

Now aside from events and activities, I'll share the Aruba cruise ships schedules. As you know, with the swell in population with tourists coming from flights and cruises, this might help you plan your day a little bit better.

 

 

 

* information may vary and is subject to change at the time of printing

 

In the future, I may spotlight an excursion or restaurant each week. So please do let me know what you think!