Week of Events
Wool workshop
Wool workshop
You are welcome to the wool workshop. Here wool is washed, dyed and spun. With it you can create a work of art, for example a rug. Just a ten-minute walk from azc Star Lodge.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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.
Women cafe Star Lodge
Women cafe Star Lodge
A weekly afternoon especially for women at Star Lodge. Every week there is a different, fun activity to do together!
Mother language cafe Star Lodge
Mother language cafe Star Lodge
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.
Kids’ activity Pahud
Kids’ activity Pahud
Weekly activities for children and youth living at Pahud, organized by the Bahá'í community.
Dancing for women
Dancing for women
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.
Dancing for women
Dancing for women
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.
Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
Everybody is welcome to come and have dinner with azc residents and neighborhood residents on Monday nights at Pahud, organized by Buurtmaaltijden.
Language cafe Star Lodge
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe De Bierkantine
Language cafe De Bierkantine
Would you like to practice Dutch with a volunteer? You can at the language cafe of WelnU in De Bierkantine.
Note: there might be a waiting list.
Language cafe De Bierkantine
Language cafe De Bierkantine
Would you like to practice Dutch with a volunteer? You can do so at WelnU's language cafe in De Bierkantine. Note: There may be a waiting list.
Soccer for women (30+)
Soccer for women (30+)
Soccer for women at sports club Fajalobi KDS (on the roof of the IKEA). For women only.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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.
English Class
English Class
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.
Drink coffee and practice Dutch
Drink coffee and practice Dutch
In Huis van Dominicus you are welcome on Tuesday mornings to drink coffee, practice Dutch and meet new people.
Dutch class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
Dutch class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
Bob teaches Dutch class to beginners in Huis van Vrede. Note: there might be a waiting list.
Wool workshop de Buitenkamer
Wool workshop de Buitenkamer
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.
Coffee time Europalaan
Coffee time Europalaan
Every Tuesday and Thursday we meet with women living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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.
U on Board
U on Board
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.
Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
Do you want to practice your Dutch skills together with a Dutch speaking volunteer? You can during the PKN Language Cafe! Attention: there might be a waiting list.
English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
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.
Language cafe Star Lodge
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe Europalaan
Language cafe Europalaan
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Europalaan emergency shelter (Kanaleneiland) learn the Dutch language.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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.
English Class
English Class
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.
Sewing workshop at Het Wilde Westen
Sewing workshop at Het Wilde Westen
At Het Wilde Westen, the sewing studio is open weekly. It's not a class, but under Yink's guidance you can work on your own with the fabric and sewing machines available! So if you would like to make something, come by on Wednesdays at Het Wilde Westen.
Bouldering with Tawab
Bouldering with Tawab
Want to try an exciting, new sport? Then come bouldering with Tawab! You will go to the climbing wall together and he will teach you.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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.
Gardening de Buitenkamer ATV Stadion
Gardening de Buitenkamer ATV Stadion
Come garden with Sandra and Annette of de Buitenkamer in their vegetable garden at ATV Stadium. Close to azc Star Lodge and Ukraine shelters at Herculesplein and the Provinciehuis.
Games afternoon Pahud
Homework assistance Pahud
Homework assistance Pahud
On Wednesdays, children and teens (primary school & high school ages) from azc Overvecht can get help with their homework.
Handicrafts HerculesHoek
Handicrafts HerculesHoek
Every Wednesday we do handicrafts in the HerculesHoek. Come join us in crocheting, knitting or embroidering with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein!
Women’s night
Women’s night
Twice a month, together with de Voorkamer, we organize a women's night in the restaurant of A Beautiful Mess. We meet each other, discover our creativity and do fun activities together.
Will you join us?
Musicaz at Star Lodge
Musicaz at Star Lodge
On Wednesday evenings, a group of musicians from Musicaz comes to Star Lodge to make music with and for residents.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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.
Wool workshop de Buitenkamer
Wool workshop de Buitenkamer
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.
Coffee time Europalaan
Coffee time Europalaan
Every Tuesday and Thursday we meet with women living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.
Time for women Pahud
Time for women Pahud
Pahud's Living Room is open on Thursdays between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. especially for women. During that time, we'll dance, paint, or bake something delicious. Feel welcome to join, even if you just want to have a chat or listen to music.
Sewing class Joseph Haydnlaan
Sewing class Joseph Haydnlaan
A sewing class with Lale from Iraq. She will teach you everything about sewing. Electrical sewing machines and other supplies are available.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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.
Kids activity Europalaan
Kids activity Europalaan
Every other week we have children's activities for the children living in the emergency shelter at Europalaan (Kanaleneiland). Volunteers do crafts and games with the children.
Kids club HerculesHoek
Kids club HerculesHoek
Every Thursday volunteers organize kids activities for children living at the Herculesplein, in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees.
Playing chess in the HerculesHoek
Playing chess in the HerculesHoek
Chess is played every Thursday in the HerculesHoek. Will Are you joining to play a game with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein? Everyone is welcome!
Kids club Koploperstraat
Kids club Koploperstraat
Every Thursday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living at the Ukrainian refugee shelter on Koploperstraat.
Dutch Conversation Club for Arabic speakers
Dutch Conversation Club for Arabic speakers
Together with volunteers you practice the Dutch language. This is especially organized for Arabic speaking residents of Star Lodge. Every week another theme will be discussed in a conversation.
Meetup night Mijn Wijk Jouw Wijk
Meetup night Mijn Wijk Jouw Wijk
Mijn Wijk Jouw Wijk organizes a meet-up night every first Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the neighborhood restaurant A Beautiful Mess on the azc at Joseph Haydnlaan 2. About 30 neighborhood residents and 30 asylum seekers attend. Each time there is a different theme and we cook and eat together. The local residents pay for the azc residents.
Language cafe Star Lodge
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Musicaz music night Joseph Haydnlaan
Musicaz music night Joseph Haydnlaan
Music-filled with evening with the musicians of Musicaz and residents of azc Joseph Haydnlaan. Making music together!
Sewing workshop Star Lodge
Sewing workshop Star Lodge
On Friday mornings women are welcome to come and sew in the Living Room of Welkom in Utrecht at Star Lodge.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
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.
Language cafe (for the elderly)
Language cafe (for the elderly)
During the language cafe, Ukrainian residents of the shelter at Herculesplein get support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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.
Gardening in communal garden Kanaalweg
Gardening in communal garden Kanaalweg
Every Tuesday and Friday, the communal vegetable garden on Kanaalweg is open to 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.
Kids hours HerculesHoek
Kids hours HerculesHoek
Friday afternoon is dedicated to the children of Herculesplein. Together with volunteers, we organize fun activities for the Ukrainian children who live there.
Film afternoon Pahud
Film afternoon Pahud
Come to Pahud's Living Room on Friday afternoons to watch a fun movie with others!
U on Board
U on Board
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.
Singing with Tetyana
Musicaz at Plan Einstein Pahud
Musicaz at Plan Einstein Pahud
A music-filled evening with Musicaz voor residents and others at Plan Einstein Pahud. Making music together!
English Class
English Class
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.
Tai Chi HerculesHoek
Tai Chi HerculesHoek
Tai Chi classes at the HerculesHoek are all about balance, relaxation and mindfulness. Residents of the HerculesHoek and everybody else living in Utrecht can join the classes.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
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.
Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
A fun afternoon for the children of azc Joseph Haydnlaan, with new activities each time accompanied by volunteers.
Yoga with Ashwani
Yoga with Ashwani
Weekly yoga class with Aswhani in the HerculesHoek. Lovely peaceful class to relax and get some good exercise. Everyone is welcome to join!