Musicaz music night
2025-12-26 20:00 - 21:30 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Description

Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers’ centers in Utrecht to make music together!

Location

Wednesday night: Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92Thursday night: Oog in Al | Joseph Haydnlaan 2Friday night: Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves

Registration

Feel free to drop by and join in during a music evening! Want more info? Send an email to info@welkominutrecht.nu.

English class
2025-12-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 13:00
Description

De 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.

Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
2025-12-27 13:00 - 15:00
Description

A fun afternoon for the children of azc Joseph Haydnlaan, with new activities each time accompanied by volunteers.

Location

Azc Oog in Al | Joseph Haydnlaan 2At De Vrolijkheid or outside

Transport

Own transport

Registration

We are always looking for volunteers to help out during the children’s club. Would you like to help out? Then send an email to elham@welkominutrecht.nu.

English conversation club HerculesHoek
2025-12-27 13:00 - 15:00
Description

Every Saturday, residents of the shelter on Herculesplein can practice English in the HerculesHoek. Ukrainians engage in conversation with volunteers on various topics to improve their English language skills.

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
2025-12-29 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-30 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-31 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

Women's cafe Star Lodge
2025-12-29 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

Would you like to join? Please send a message to deema@welkominutrecht.nu.

Mother language cafe Star Lodge
2025-12-29 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.

Open hours HerculesHoek
2025-12-29 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-31 13:00 - 18:00
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 visit us during our open hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location

De HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Please come and walk in!

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

Kids activity Pahud
2025-12-29 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.

Dance class for women
2025-12-29 18:00 - 19:00
Description

Every week, a different dance workshop led by a dance teacher, ranging from salsa to modern dance. The workshop is specifically for women in het Wilde Westen.

Location

Het Wilde Westen | Everard Meijsterlaan 1B

Transport

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

Registration

Would you like to join the dance class? Please contact Elham at elham@welkominutrecht.nu.

Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
2025-12-29 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 Star Lodge
2025-12-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-30 19:30 - 21:00
Description

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

The language cafés at Star Lodge are on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to teach Dutch to a resident of Star Lodge in Utrecht? Please send an email to deema@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe HerculesHoek
2025-12-29 19:30 - 21:00
Description

During our language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive 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
2025-12-30 08:00 - 17:00
Description

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

Location

Louis Hartlooper Complex | Tolsteegbrug 1

Springhaver Theater | Springweg 50

Slachtstraat Filmtheater | Slachtstraat 5

Transport

Everyone comes to the location themselves

Registration

Would you like to volunteer? Please contact Ricky at ricky@welkominutrecht.nu.

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

Bob teaches Dutch 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 themselves

Registration

Would you like to join Bob’s class? Send an email to marit@welkominutrecht.nu to register.

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

Every Tuesday, we meet with women who live 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.

Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
2025-12-30 14:00 - 16:30
Description

Every Tuesday and Friday, De Buitenkamer’s community vegetable garden is open for you. Grow and harvest your own vegetables, work and relax in a green environment and meet and work with others. It is a 15-minute walk from azc Joseph Haydnlaan.

Location

Communal garden de Buitenkamer | Kanaalweg 172A

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Registration with Elham through elham@welkominutrecht.nu.

U on Board
2025-12-30 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

AZC Oog in Al | Joseph Haydnlaan 2 & Noodopvanglocatie Kanaleneiland | Europalaan 44

Transport

Own transport

Registration

More information? Please send a message to info@welkominutrecht.nu

Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
2025-12-31 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
2025-12-31 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
2025-12-31 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
2025-12-31 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
2025-12-31 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.

Yoga class Indusdreef
2025-12-31 18:00 - 19:00
Description

Every Wednesday evening, Loraine teaches yoga classes at the reception center on Indusdreef. It is a wonderfully peaceful class that allows you to relax and enjoy some gentle exercise. Everyone is welcome to join!

Location

Shelter for Ukrainian refugees | Indusdreef

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join the yoga class? Then send an e-mail to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.
