Open walk-in HerculesHoek
2025-09-29 03:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Description

The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht’s living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.

You can come by during our open walk-in hours from Tuesday until Saturday between 1 o’clock and 6 o’clock.

Location

De HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Feel free to come by!

Do you have a question about the HerculesHoek? Send an e-mail to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
2025-09-29 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-30 09:30 - 16:30
Description

Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.

Location

Living room Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody can walk in

Registration

No need to sign up, you can walk in anytime

Women cafe Star Lodge
2025-09-29 11:00 - 13:00
Description

Monday between 11 and 1 o’clock is all about the women of Star Lodge. We meet each other and do activities together.

Location

Living room Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Everyone comes to the location themselves

Registration

More info and registration with Deema: deema@welkominutrecht.nu.

Mother language cafe Star Lodge
2025-09-29 12:00 - 14:00
Description

During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language. This language cafe is specifically for (single) mothers who do not have access to a babysitter. There are volunteers who look after the kids during the language cafe.

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to help a resident of Star Lodge with learning the Dutch language? Or would you like to look after the kids as a volunteer? Please send an e-mail to frank@welkominutrecht.nu.

Wool workshop De Buitenkamer
2025-09-29 13:30 - 16:00
Description

You are welcome to visit the wool workshop. Here wool is washed, dyed and spun. With this you make a work of art, for example a wall or rug. It is close to azc Star Lodge and Ukraine shelters on Herculesplein and in the Provinciehuis.

Location

De Buitenkamer | Oostbroekselaan 64

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

More information and registration with Frank via frank@welkominutrecht.nu

Kids' activity Pahud
2025-09-29 16:00 - 17:30
Description

Weekly activities for children and youth living at Pahud, organized by the Bahá’í community.

Location

Living room of Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer? Please contact Iman at iman@welkominutrecht.nu.

Dancing voor vrouwen
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00
Description

Every week another dance workshop, so every week you can learn a new dance. The workshop is especially for women, in the Wilde Westen close to the AZC Joseph Haydnlaan.

Location

Het Wilde Westen | Everard Meijsterlaan 1B

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves. Do you live in the azc? Then we can walk with you to the class.

Registration

Registration with Elham at elham@welkominutrecht.nu.

Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:30
Description

Everybody is welcome to come and have dinner with azc residents and neighborhood residents on Monday nights at Pahud, organized by Buurtmaaltijden.

Location

Living room Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join dinner of help out with preparing the meal, please contact Iman at iman@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe De Bierkantine
2025-09-29 19:30 - 21:00
Description

Would you like to practice Dutch with a volunteer? That’s possible during WelnU’s Language Cafe at De Bierkantine. Note: there might be a waiting list.

Location

Restaurant De Bierkantine | Ravellaan 96

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Register with Marit at marit@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe Star Lodge
2025-09-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00
Description

During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer with supporting a resident of Star Lodge with learning the Dutch Language? Please send a message to estelle@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe HerculesHoek
2025-09-29 19:30 - 21:00
Description

During the language cafe, Ukrainian residents of the shelter at Herculesplein get support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.

Location

HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to help Ukrainian newcomers in Utrecht learn Dutch? Then send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Cinema
2025-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Description

Every Tuesday, refugees can go to the movies through Welkom in Utrecht at the Louis Hartlooper Complex, Slachtstraat Filmtheater and Springhaver Theater. Every week there is a changing selection of films at different times.

Location

Louis Hartlooper Complex | Tolsteegbrug 1

Springhaver Theater | Springweg 50

Slachtstraat Filmtheater | Slachtstraat 5

Transport

Everyone comes to the location themselves

Registration

More info and registration with Ricky at ricky@welkominutrecht.nu.

Drink coffee and practice Dutch
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:30
Description

In Huis van Dominicus you are welcome on Tuesday mornings to drink coffee, practice Dutch and meet new people.

Location

Huis van Dominicus | Palestrinastraat 1

Transport

Everybody comes to the location by themselves. From the azc somebody can walk with you.

Registration

Register by sending an e-mail to marit@welkominutrecht.nu.

Drink coffee and practice Dutch
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:30
Description

In Huis van Dominicus you are welcome on Tuesday mornings to drink coffee, practice Dutch and meet new people.

Location

Huis van Dominicus | Palestrinastraat 1

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to practice Dutch and meet new people? Or would you like to volunteer during this morning? Send an email to marit@welkominutrecht.nu.

Dutch class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
2025-09-30 10:00 - 12:00
Description

Bob teaches Dutch class to beginners in Huis van Vrede. Note: there might be a waiting list.

Location

Huis van Vrede | Trumanlaan 70-72

Transport

Everyone goes to the location by themselves

Registration

Register with Marit at marit@welkominutrecht.nu.

English Clas
2025-09-30 10:00 - 13:00
Description

The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.

Location

Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61Plan Eintein Joseph Haydnlaan | Joseph Haydnlaan 2aHerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to improve your English? You can! Send an email to planeinstein@vluchtelingenwerk.nl to sign up. Based on an intake test, your level will be determined.

Coffee time Europalaan
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:30
Description

Every Tuesday and Thursday we meet up with women living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.

Location

Welkom in Utrecht’s Living Room at emergency shelter Europalaan | Europalaan 44

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Nice if you come by sometime to have coffee and meet the women of Europalaan! Great if you send an email in advance to Lara at lara@welkominutrecht.nu.

Building light sculptures (Sint Maartenparade) Pahud
2025-09-30 14:00 - 16:00
Description

Help build a beautiful light sculpture for the Sint Maarten parade in the Pahud Living Room. On Tuesday evenings, you will work on this with residents of the Pahud and others. Together, you will walk in the parade on November 8.

Location

The Living Room of Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everyone comes to the location themselves

Registration

Would you like to help build the light sculpture and join the parade? Send an e-mail to linda@welkominutrecht.nu.

U on Board
2025-09-30 15:00 - 17:00
Description

Every week students from U on Board come to azc Joseph Haydnlaan as well as emergency shelter Europalaan to longboard, skate, play soccer, draw, do crafts and much more! For children between the ages of 5 and 13.

Location

Asylum Center Oog in Al | Joseph Haydnlaan 2 & Emergency Shelter Kanaleneiland | Europalaan 44

Transport

Own transport

Registration

More information? Send an e-mail to eline@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids club Koploperstraat
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
Description

Every Tuesday, volunteers organize children’s activities for the children living at the Ukrainian refugee shelter on Koploper Street.

Location

Shelter for Ukrainian refugees | Koploperstraat 50-52

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer during the kids club? E-mail us at herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Women's night Pahud with STUT theater
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00
Description

Every Tuesday evening from 7 p.m., we get together: women from Pahud and women from the neighborhood. Theater makers Lena and Kira come up with all kinds of creative activities and games. We do all kinds of things: theater, drawing, dancing, writing, working with audio, and more!

Location

Living room Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everyone comes to the livingroom themselves

Registration

Walk in and join us! Would you like some more information? Please send an e-mail to linda@welkominutrecht.nu.

English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00
Description

Every Tuesday we host a conversation club to practice English in the HerculesHoek. Ukrainians speak with volunteers on various topics to learn to speak English better.

Location

De HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to support Ukrainians in learning English? Then sign up to volunteer for the conversation club at herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
2025-10-01 09:30 - 16:30
Description

Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.

Location

Living room Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everyone can come by themselves

Registration

No need to sign up, you can walk in anytime

Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
2025-10-01 13:00 - 15:00
Description

Every Wednesday, residents of Star Lodge practice Dutch together with volunteers during the conversation club. Each week, a different topic is discussed.

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer during the conversation club? Send an e-mail to frank@welkominutrecht.nu.

Homework support Pahud
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:00
Description

On Wednesdays, children and teenagers (primary and secondary school age) from the Overvecht asylum seekers’ center can get help with their homework.

Location

The Living Room of Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help kids and teenagers living at the azc with their homework? Or do you have a question? Please send an e-mail to iman@welkominutrecht.nu.

Handicrafts at HerculesHoek
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:00
Description

Every Wednesday we do handicrafts in the HerculesHoek. Come join us in crocheting, knitting or embroidering with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein!

Location

HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Have questions about this activity or would you like to participate? Send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids club Kanaalweg
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:30
Description

Every Wednesday, volunteers organize children’s activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Kanaalweg.

Location

Shelter KanaalwegShelter for Ukrainian refugees | Kanaalweg 19

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help as a volunteer during the kids club for Ukrainian children at the shelter at Kanaalweg? Then send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30
Description

During the language café on Wednesdays, volunteers support residents of the asylum seekers’ center on Joseph Haydnlaan in Oog in Al in learning the Dutch language.

Location

Cafetaria of the PKN building next to the azc | Joseph Haydnlaan 2a

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to help someone learn Dutch? Send an email to marit@welkominutrecht.nu.
