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Percussion and easel painting at Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Young children try out percussion instruments in the gallery before heading into the studio to paint canvas.
16 September 2026
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De Dinoshow with headphones at Bibliotheek Ypenburg
Interactive prehistoric tales play directly through headsets, tailored for young listeners aged two to six.
16 September 2026
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Silent disco prehistoric adventure at Vadercentrum Adam
Toddlers don silent disco headphones for a gentle prehistoric trip, finishing with their own toy dinosaurs.
16 September 2026
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Jerry Afriyie talks activism and resistance at Amare
The activist discusses civil disobedience and past campaigns during an open conversation with audience questions.
16 September 2026
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Cosmic Kitten and Maria’s Molotov at Musicon
Californian post-grunge meets local feminist punk on the Musicon stage for a loud double bill.
16 September 2026
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Josette for young audiences at Festival De Betovering
A relaxed theatre performance for preschoolers aged four and older, wrapping up with free lemonade for kids.
16 September 2026
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Assepoester reimagined at Centrale Bibliotheek
Thirty minutes of energetic storytelling explores Cinderella's life as royalty for children aged five and up.
16 September 2026
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Er was weer Assepoester at Bibliotheek Loosduinen
Theatergroep THINK stages a thirty-minute slapstick sequel to Cinderella for young kids, complete with songs and costume changes.
16 September 2026
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Youth hiphop workshops during Festival De Betovering
Children pick from hour-long beginner classes in DJing, breakdance, graffiti, and rap taught by local practitioners.
16 September 2026
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Hike the Warche Valley trails past Reinhardstein Castle
A seventeen-kilometre trek through the Ardennes with steep climbs and castle views, starting with a group carpool.
16 September 2026
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Morning rhymes and picture books at Babypret Moerwijk
A relaxed community morning of singing rhymes, sharing board books, and chatting with other local parents.
16 September 2026
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Handcrafting ancient Roman toys at Bibliotheek Mariahoeve
Clay and felt crafting materials let young children shape their own historical playthings guided by a costumed host.
16 September 2026
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Max Letterman en de woordenschat brings word puzzles for children
Children help solve staged riddles alongside a bookworm and a detective, finishing with a cup of lemonade.
16 September 2026
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Revue Revanche: cabaret try-out by Valentina Tóth
A blend of opera, musical numbers and comedy built around revenge, with an intermission drink included.
16 September 2026
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Afternoon screening of Tim Kamps’ Champagne
A coffee or tea comes with your seat for this comedy drama following a father and son road trip.
16 September 2026
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Networking for youth support partners in Wassenaar
Community partners and volunteers gather over food to review recent work and join discussion groups covering youth and family.
16 September 2026
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Local Heroes showcase at POPcafé in Voorburg
Local music school students take the stage for a three-euro afternoon concert themed around community performers.
16 September 2026
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Severin von Eckhardstein plays Mendelssohn and Medtner
A classical solo piano recital moving through compositions by Kuhnau, Mendelssohn, Chaminade, and Medtner.
16 September 2026
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Literary readings and hot coffee at Koffietijdverhalen
Performer Anita Poolman reads short stories, poetry, and serialized fiction aloud to an adult audience over coffee.
16 September 2026
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Personal budgeting across four Monday sessions: Weet wat je besteedt
Practical guidance on sorting daily expenses, tackling household post, and building a working budget over four afternoons.
16 September 2026