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 29, 2025
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December 29, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 29, 2025 -Women’s cafe Star Lodge
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December 29, 2025 -Mother language cafe Star Lodge
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December 29, 2025 -Open hours HerculesHoek
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December 29, 2025 -Kids activity Pahud
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December 29, 2025 -Dance class for women
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December 29, 2025 -Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
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December 29, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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December 29, 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 30, 2025
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December 30, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 30, 2025 -Dutch Class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
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December 30, 2025 -English class
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December 30, 2025 -Coffee time Europalaan
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December 30, 2025 -Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
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December 30, 2025 -U on Board
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December 30, 2025 -Language cafe Star Lodge
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.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025 -Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
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December 31, 2025 -English class
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December 31, 2025 -Open hours HerculesHoek
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December 31, 2025 -Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
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December 31, 2025 -Homework support Pahud
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December 31, 2025 -Handicrafts at HerculesHoek
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December 31, 2025 -Kids club Kanaalweg
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December 31, 2025 -Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
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December 31, 2025 -Yoga class Indusdreef
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December 31, 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, January 1, 2026
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January 1, 2026 -Kids club HerculesHoek
Kids club HerculesHoek
Every Thursday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Herculesplein, in our activity room, the HerculesHoek.
Friday, January 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
No events on this day.