Discover a square full of cheese and cheese carriers The cheese market in Alkmaar is open every year from the last Friday of March to the last Friday of September, from 10:00 to 13:00. In addition, evening cheese markets are organized during the summer months: every Tuesday evening in July and August from 19:00 to 21:00. Around the market, there is always a cozy craft market / fair. In addition, in the months of July and August, there are also special children's cheese markets for children aged 6 to 12.