Week of Events
Cinema
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.
Monday, December 22, 2025
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December 22, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 22, 2025 -Women’s cafe Star Lodge
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December 22, 2025 -Mother language cafe Star Lodge
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December 22, 2025 -Open hours HerculesHoek
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December 22, 2025 -Kids activity Pahud
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December 22, 2025 -Dance class for women
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December 22, 2025 -Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
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December 22, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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December 22, 2025 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
Walk in hours 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’s cafe Star Lodge
Monday between 11 and 1 o'clock is all about the women of Star Lodge. We meet each other and do activities together.
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.
Open hours 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 Pahud
Weekly activities for children and youth living at Pahud, organized by the Bahá'í community.
Dance class for women
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.
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
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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December 23, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 23, 2025 -Dutch Class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
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December 23, 2025 -English class
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December 23, 2025 -Coffee time Europalaan
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December 23, 2025 -Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
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December 23, 2025 -U on Board
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December 23, 2025 -Kids club Vechtensteinlaan
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December 23, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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December 23, 2025 -English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Walk in hours 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.
Dutch Class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
Bob teaches Dutch to beginners in Huis van Vrede. Note: there might be a waiting list.
English class
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.
Coffee time Europalaan
Every Tuesday, we meet with women who live in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.
Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
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.
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.
Kids club Vechtensteinlaan
On Tuesdays, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the reception center for Ukrainian refugees on Vechtensteinlaan.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Every Tuesday, we organize a conversation club to practice English at HerculesHoek. Ukrainians engage in conversation with volunteers on various topics to improve their English language skills.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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December 24, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 24, 2025 -English class
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December 24, 2025 -Open hours HerculesHoek
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December 24, 2025 -Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
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December 24, 2025 -Homework support Pahud
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December 24, 2025 -Handicrafts at HerculesHoek
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December 24, 2025 -Kids club Kanaalweg
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December 24, 2025 -Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
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December 24, 2025 -Yoga class Indusdreef
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December 24, 2025 -Musicaz music night
Walk in hours 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
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.
Open hours 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.
Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
Every Wednesday, residents of Star Lodge practice Dutch together with volunteers during the conversation club. Each week, a different topic is discussed.
Homework support Pahud
On Wednesdays, children and teenagers (primary and secondary school age) from the Overvecht asylum seekers' center can get help with their homework.
Handicrafts at 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!
Kids club Kanaalweg
Every Wednesday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Kanaalweg.
Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
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.
Yoga class Indusdreef
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!
Musicaz music night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Thursday, December 25, 2025
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December 25, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 25, 2025 -Open hours HerculesHoek
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December 25, 2025 -Kids activity Europalaan
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December 25, 2025 -Playing chess in de HerculesHoek
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December 25, 2025 -Kids club HerculesHoek
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December 25, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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December 25, 2025 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
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December 25, 2025 -Musicaz music night
Walk in hours 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.
Open hours 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
Every other week, we organize activities for the children living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan (Kanaleneiland). Volunteers do crafts and play games with the children.
Playing chess in de 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 HerculesHoek
Every Wednesday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Herculesplein, in our activity room, the HerculesHoek.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
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.
Musicaz music night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Friday, December 26, 2025
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December 26, 2025 -Sewing workshop Star Lodge
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December 26, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 26, 2025 -Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
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December 26, 2025 -Language cafe HerculesHoek
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December 26, 2025 -Open hours HerculesHoek
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December 26, 2025 -Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
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December 26, 2025 -Kids hours HerculesHoek
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December 26, 2025 -U on Board
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December 26, 2025 -Film afternoon Pahud
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December 26, 2025 -Choir Ptaha rehearsal
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December 26, 2025 -Musicaz music night
Sewing workshop Star Lodge
On Friday mornings, Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the Star Lodge turns into a sewing studio. Everyone is welcome t join, with and without experience.
Walk in hours 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.
Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
The mother language café is specifically intended for mothers. A babysitter is present to look after the children so that the students and teachers can focus fully on the language lessons.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During the language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Open hours 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.
Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
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.
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.
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.
Film afternoon Pahud
Come to Pahud's Living Room on Friday afternoon to watch a great movie with others!
Choir Ptaha rehearsal
Choir Ptaha is a choir of Ukrainians and Dutch with Ukrainian and Dutch music.
Musicaz music night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Saturday, December 27, 2025
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December 27, 2025 -English class
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December 27, 2025 -Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
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December 27, 2025 -English conversation club HerculesHoek
English class
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.
Kids club Joseph Haydnlaan
A fun afternoon for the children of azc Joseph Haydnlaan, with new activities each time accompanied by volunteers.
English conversation club HerculesHoek
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.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
No events on this day.