What's On in Vejle – February 2026: Check out Vejle DraCon, Winter Vacay activities and YOUR local election for Vejle Integration Council

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Dear all,

February is here in a few days - the end of winter is within reach!

Hope you all are well and staying sane in the Danish winter with all its darkness and cold days! Remember you D-vitamins!

Below you find February's events - check out the winter vacay, not all "just" for kids!

Also, still tickets available for the American Apology Tour on Thursday - see you there?

Remember you can also find events at Vejle Municipality's event page det sker.

Also Spinderihallerne and the Libraries have much more events if you speak a little Danish!

ENJOY!

Kind Regards Louise

Port and Pom Poms - February 3rd

Join Spinderihallerne for a cozy evening with Port and Pom Poms.

There will be some bottles of nice port, yarn and pompom tools. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own tools and materials too!

You will meet and enjoy a delicious glass and do informal creativity. No level required, it is not so much about the result as about the process and the togetherness.

There is no one teaching, just having a cozy time.


	Read more and buy your ticket here

DraCon Vejle - February 7th

DraCon – Fantasy, Figures & Community!

DraCon is the first nerd convention in Trekantområdet (the Triangle Region) and an open, inclusive community event focusing on board- & tabletop games, miniatures, role-playing games, LEGO, art, cosplay and creative activities.

The event is free and open to everyone, with no requirements for prior experience or equipment. All activities can be tried on-site, and visitors are welcome to participate at their own pace.

DraCon is created by volunteers with a strong focus on community building, creativity and social well-being. Visitors can try games, take part in short role-playing experiences, explore artist and author booths, view LEGO exhibitions and meet cosplayers.

DraCon welcomes both curious newcomers and experienced enthusiasts and serves as an entry point to local communities in Vejle.

The event contributes to a vibrant cultural life and offers new residents an easy and informal way to connect with creative and social networks in the city.


	Check out the DraCon's website


	Check out the CraCon's Facebook site

Election for the Vejle Integration Council - February 7th

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

On election day, you can both sign up as a candidate and vote for the Vejle Integration Council.

Remember to bring your yellow card as identification.

If you would like to be a candidate, you can say so when you arrive on the day. You can also contact Mette K. Jacobsen by email at mekja@vejle.dk if you wish to register in advance as a candidate for the election.

Ten members are to be elected to the Integration Council for the next four years. The new council will begin on April 1st 2026. The work of the Integration Council is voluntary.

About the Integration Council

The Integration Council is appointed by the City Council and advises the municipality on the overall integration effort, working to promote ethnic equality and equal treatment.

The Integration Council is an active partner in putting integration on the agenda and creating cooperation between citizens, the municipality, and the City Council.

The tasks of the Integration Council are to:

Build bridges between cultures
Create development and dialogue
Develop a shared understanding
Break down barriers

The Integration Council holds six meetings per year. In addition to the elected members, the Integration Council consists of representatives from the City Council, Vejle Municipality, civil society organisations, and NGOs.


	Read more at the Council's site at vejle.dk

Winter Vacation - February 7th - 15th

Winter vacation at the Vejle Museums:

Vinterferie på Vejlemuseerne - Vejlemuseerne

Winter vacation at Museum Give:

Det sker - Museum Give

Events at the Vejle Libraries (all dates):

Arrangementer | Vejle Bibliotekerne

Winter Vacation week events at Spinderihallerne:

https://www.spinderihallerne.dk/arrangementer/aftenaabent-uge-7/

Winter vacation activities for school age children:

https://www.vejle.dk/da/oplevelser/mest-for-boern/ferie-aktiviteter-for-boern-og-unge-0-7-klasse/

REMEMEBER fastelavn ⬇️

Shared Reading in English - February 19th

Activate your senses in this shared reading experience in Spinderihallerne with Theis from the library as your guide.

A short story is read aloud. No preparation needed. You can simply listen and follow the text as it unfolds. The reading is paused at times to allow for reflection and conversation about what the text brings up.

There is no expectation to speak. Listening is enough. During the session, a small sensory element is included. It reflects something of the atmosphere or taste of the text, without shifting the focus away from the reading itself.


	Free of charge, but you have to sign up!

Pokémon turns 30 – and we’re celebrating together!

February 23rd - 27th

For the 30th Pokémon takes over Spinderihallerne and the Library. There will be exhibitions, activities, and plenty of nerdy fun as we bring fans of all ages together for a shared anniversary celebration.

You can, among other things, test your knowledge in a Pokémon quiz, compete for fun prizes, and explore the classic manga that accompanied the iconic Game Boy games.

Whether you grew up with Pokémon or are just getting started, there’s something to look forward to.

E.g. check out the Pokémon Pixel Art Workshop and Pokémon Quiz. Find them and more at Spinderihallerne's event page.


	Spinderihallerne's event page

Fastelavn - February 15th

Fastelavn is a traditional Nordic celebration, mainly in Denmark, Norway, and the Faroe Islands.
It usually takes place in February and is especially known as a children’s celebration.

In short:

Children dress up in costumes (a bit like Halloween)
They hit the barrel (“slå katten af tønden”) — today the barrel contains sweets, not a cat 🫣
A Cat King and Cat Queen are crowned
People enjoy fastelavns buns (sweet pastries)

Historically, Fastelavn originates from Catholic traditions and marked the beginning of Lent before Easter. Today, for most people, it is simply a cozy cultural celebration without religious significance.

WATCH OUT for the next Curious Minds and CoNet

The next Curious Minds will be end of February - keep and eye out for date on the Facebook page.

Also the new network CoNet Meet Up (started in January) - next time will be in March.

Both network started by your local fellow internationals, so make sure you support it when you have time! 🥰

Mother-tongue education in Vejle

Deadline for signing up your child is March 1st

Mother-tongue education is offered to school children with backgrounds from an EU/EEA country, the Faroe Islands or Greenland.

In Vejle we currently offer classes in Polish, Romanian, Spanish, French and Bulgarian.

NOTE it is possible to sign up for other languages - then we will look into setting this up if there are enough children to start new classes.

The deadline for signing up for the 2026 school year August-June is March 1st.

You will be informed in June if the class you applied for will take place in the coming school year.


	Read more about Mother-tongue education incl. link to sign up (site in Danish)

Newcomer Service

You are always welcome to contact me if you have any questions about life in Vejle.

Kind Regards Louise


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