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  1. Event Travel narrative techniques and writing feedback upstairs at ABC

    Practical writing exercises, storytelling structures, and peer feedback led by consultant Sigrun Dahmer, held in an upstairs room.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Free Cinderella sequel show Er was weer Assepoester!

    Thirty minutes of character comedy, songs, and physical humour following Cinderella's life past her classic fairytale happy ending.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Craft personal travel narratives at The American Book Center

    Sigrun Dahmer leads practical narrative exercises upstairs, with structured writing prompts and optional constructive feedback from the group.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Festival De Betovering premiere of Josette (4+)

    Absurdist children's stories by Eugène Ionesco adapted into a physical, musical show with lemonade waiting for the kids afterwards.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Er was weer Assepoester! at Bibliotheek Loosduinen

    Theatergroep THINK stages a free half-hour of slapstick and songs wondering what happened to Cinderella after happily ever after.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Safe stage fighting techniques at Theaterschool Rabarber

    Choreographed actor combat drills and safe collision techniques taught to children aged nine to twelve in the studio.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Afternoon sensory performance of Waar vingers leiden

    An interactive hour where young children touch and explore contrasting materials like rubber, ceramic, and soft sponge pieces.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Waar vingers leiden: tactile sensory performance for toddlers

    Toddlers explore an open play space filled with contrasting textures like smooth ceramic, soft sponge, and flexible rubber.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Music, dance and canvas painting at Festival De Betovering

    Four to six-year-olds try percussion instruments inside the exhibition halls before heading to the studio to paint freely.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Afternoon street-culture workshops at Haags Hiphop Centrum

    Hour-long introductory lessons give children aged five to twelve practical experience with beatmaking, rapping, breakdance, and graffiti lettering.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Remy van Kesteren presents his solo show Threads

    A solo concert weaving live harp strings, looped electronics, and vocals together beneath immersive stage visuals in the historic church.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Try breakdance, graffiti, and rap at De Betovering

    A series of standalone one-hour taster sessions lets youngsters try out turntable techniques, spray painting, and urban dance.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Hands-on texture theatre in Waar vingers leiden

    Toddlers explore contrasting textures like rubber, ceramic, and sponge alongside performer Kamila Wolszczak during a gentle interactive hour.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event De avonturen van Peer Gynt with live organ

    Frank Groothof narrates, sings, and dances Henrik Ibsen's folktale alongside Grieg's score played on the historic church organ.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Percussion exploration and easel painting for young children

    Preschoolers handle percussion instruments inside the gallery exhibition before heading into the studio to paint on canvas easels.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Late electronic sets at Antilounge Elektrovolt Release Night

    Five electronic acts rotate through live sets during an album release party that stretches until five in the morning.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Maluku Talks examines heritage, stereotypes, and belonging

    Jickey and Edward Tuheteru lead open audience debates about identity seventy-five years after Moluccans arrived, ending with food.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Architectural walking tour of the Notenbuurt

    Stroll past 1930s social housing, New Hague School brickwork, and community allotments with local guide Peter Bos.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Maluku Talks at the Centrale Bibliotheek

    An audience discussion uses prompts, stereotypes, and questions to examine modern Moluccan identity, followed by dinner together.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Rewire hosts Japanese paper marbling for children

    Equipped with headphones playing earth sounds, children explore foam rock formations before floating ink on water to print.

    13 September 2026