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This Week in Aruba

15 June - 21 June 2026

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Islandwide

FIFA World Cup

NOW – July 19
Expect packed bars, loud cheers, cold Balashis, and football on nearly every screen.
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STR Farm · Alto Vista

Saturday Farm Market

June 20
A Saturday morning favorite for fresh produce and island-made goods.
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Oranjestad

15,000 Cruise Ship Visitors

June 16 + 17
Expect busier beaches, restaurants, and shopping areas.

Where To Watch The FIFA World Cup

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Flamingo's Cocktail Bar
Paseo Herencia Mall
The pinkest World Cup watch party on the island.
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Café the Plaza
Oranjestad
Big matches. Cold Balashi. City center energy.
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Arashi Beach Shack
Arashi Beach
Beach vibes first. Football second. Almost.
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Renaissance Marketplace
Oranjestad
The closest thing Aruba has to a football town square.
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Dushi Bagels & Burgers
Palm Beach
Every goal. Every cheer. Every round of the World Cup.
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Noord
Orange shirts. Big screens. Zero neutrality.
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El Gaucho
Oranjestad
World Cup matches pair surprisingly well with steak.
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Bingo Café
Palm Beach
Orange shirts tend to gather here during major tournaments.
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MooMba Beach
Palm Beach
Sand between your toes. Football on the screens.

Good To Know This Week

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Islandwide

27°C • Feels like 30°C

Weather Now
Warm and breezy today. Great for beach time, but expect stronger trade winds near open coastlines.
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Boardwalk Hotel · Palm Beach

Live Music At Coco Café

TUESDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS
Tropical cocktails, live music, and a calmer version of Palm Beach.
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Islandwide

Windy Season

June - August
Trade winds are back. Rougher seas, dramatic sunsets, fewer mosquitoes.

Weekly Favorites

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Eagle Beach

Kokoa Karaoke Night

Thursday 9 PM - 11 PM
Confidence levels rise noticeably after the second song.
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Renaissance Ocean Suites · Oranjestad

Dushi Aruba This Way

Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
A weekly dose of Carnival without waiting for Carnival season.
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Renaissance Marketplace · Oranjestad

Discover Local Art

Friday 7 PM - 10 PM
Handmade jewelry, local artists, drinks, and live music every Friday.