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Event Thé Tjong-Khing’s storybook characters come alive on stage

Illustrated figures walk a lively catwalk, talk back to their creator, and inspire a hands-on collage session afterwards.

13 September 2026

Event Fairy tale catwalk and costume workshop at De Betovering

Storybook characters step onto the runway before children sit down to craft fresh paper outfits for each figure.

13 September 2026

Event De Betovering presents Wonder for toddlers

A wordless visual performance mixes dance and an installation, designed specially for children aged two and a half up.

13 September 2026

Event Slapstick mindfulness for families in Nu Even Niet

Two self-declared zen masters lead a meditation retreat that quickly collapses into physical gags, rhythmic text, and improvisation.

13 September 2026

Event Make a medieval leather pouch at Bibliotheek Mariahoeve

School-age children hear about life in old The Hague, then craft their own pouch using felt or leather.

13 September 2026

Event Afternoon festival staging of youth theatre piece De Uitblinkers

A theatre show for young children featuring mythical creatures, team sports, and a complimentary glass of lemonade afterwards.

13 September 2026

Event Make a medieval pouch at Bibliotheek Mariahoeve

School-age children craft a personal pouch from leather or felt while discovering everyday details about the Middle Ages.

13 September 2026

Event De Betovering festival hosts premiere of De Uitblinkers

TG Knars stages a story about a mythical animal football team, complete with post-show lemonade for the kids.

13 September 2026

Event Jumping jack puppet making for kids in Leidschenveen

An afternoon craft table where children aged six and up assemble and colour their own articulated paper puppet.

13 September 2026

Event All-night rap and beats at Milky Way HipHop Special

A late-night club session running through until sunrise with sets from MLD, JMAC, and Shaier Doerga at PIP.

13 September 2026

Event Premiere of puppet and mime show De Uitblinkers at Theater Ludens

Bear and Fox navigate team spirit and self-doubt on stage through a mix of puppetry, masks, and magic.

13 September 2026

Event Sculpture exploration and clay sculpting at Museum Beelden aan Zee

Children explore gallery statues through drawing and movement before heading into the studio to shape their own clay piece.

13 September 2026

Event Build a dancing jumping jack puppet at Leidschenveen library

Children draw, colour, and construct their own moving paper puppet to take home during this ninety-minute craft session.

13 September 2026

Event Theatergroep THINK stages Er was weer Assepoester

Slapstick, songs and colourful characters reveal what happened to Cinderella after moving into the royal palace.

13 September 2026

Event Crafting imaginary vistas with Huis van Gedichten

Children build poetic windows into distant worlds during this creative writing workshop run for De Betovering festival.

13 September 2026

Event Percussion exploration and canvas painting at Kunstmuseum

Kids test out rhythm instruments in the galleries before heading into the studio to paint on canvas.

13 September 2026

Event Clay modeling and sketching at Beelden aan Zee

Young visitors explore seaside sculptures for inspiration, then sculpt with clay and sketch inside the studio.

13 September 2026

Event Er was weer Assepoester with Theatergroep THINK

Slapstick, songs and colourful characters reveal what happened to Cinderella after moving into the royal palace.

13 September 2026

Event Percussion instruments and canvas painting at Kunstmuseum

Children test out rhythm instruments in the galleries before heading into the studio to paint on canvas.

13 September 2026

Event Escape tales and theatrical acts inside Gevangenpoort

Guides lead families through historic prison cells with a live theatrical performance staged in the iron chamber.

13 September 2026