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Groningen and Drenthe Weekend Guide: Nature Volunteering, Family Outings and Anniversary Concerts Set for Nov. 1–2

Regional roundups point residents to confirmed times, free options and limited ticket updates to help plan the autumn weekend.

Overview

  • The annual Natuurwerkdagen run Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00 across roughly 50 sites with free participation, with Drenthe marking the 25th edition through kid‑friendly tasks like nest boxes and insect hotels.
  • The VKSO celebrates its fifteenth year with “The Greatest Film Hits Ever” on Saturday at 20:00 in Theater Geert Teis in Stadskanaal.
  • Staatsbosbeheer leads a guided mushroom walk in the Drents‑Friese Wold starting Saturday at 13:30 from the Buitencentrum in Appelscha.
  • Dinopark Tenaxx reports Saturday evening ‘Jurassic Nightmare’ tours for ages 14+ are sold out, while Sunday family slots between 16:30 and 19:00 remain available for children from age 3 (tickets €7.50).
  • Listings also include the Duurzame Huizen Route open houses on Saturday and again on Nov. 8, a Sunday roller‑skate show in Winschoten, the Noordelijk Vocaal Ensemble’s 40th‑anniversary concert Sunday in Beilen, a 30+ dance in Emmen, a malletband concert in Hoogeveen and a book presentation in Eelde.