Sept. 9, 2025 - Sept. 9, 2025
Working together for a circular future for leather and shoes.
3 september 2025 - 30 oktober 2025
Jong talent in de spotlight: studenten van de Dutch Health Tec Academy tonen in het Schoenenkwartier hun innovatieve schoenontwerpen.
Aug. 30, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025
On Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, Okke's Grand Hotel is free to visit! Between noon and 5 p.m., step into a world of games, riddles and activities. From conjuring snakes to stacking shoeboxes and spinning your own spider web - there's something to do in every hotel room.
July 2, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025
Starting in October: Okke the Spider, the cheerful mascot of the Shoe Quarter, shines in his own book! The Adventures of Okke the Spider in the Shoe Quarter is an imaginative children's book, written by Paul van Loon and Olaf Vugts, with beautiful drawings by Laila Fay
June 19, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025
Exactly 400 years ago, Frederick Henry - son of William of Orange - spent a short time in Waalwijk during the struggle for independence from Spain. Here he was appointed commander-in-chief of the army, and shortly thereafter also made stadholder of five provinces.
May 9, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025
Okke the Spider is the cheerful children's mascot of the Schoenenkwartier in Waalwijk. This curious blue spider travels around the world, collecting the most beautiful and special shoes. This summer Okke is staying at the Grand Hotel.
May 9, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025
The Shoe Quarter opens the doors of the Shoe Lab on May 24 and 25 during National Atelier Weekend. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to take a peek into the creative heart of the museum. Discover where innovation, craftsmanship and future-oriented design come together.
May 7, 2025 - April 6, 2026
Het Schoenenkwartier was featured on the SBS6 program Nederland in Beeld in an episode about region South. Repeat: Saturday 11:30 a.m. on SBS6.
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Brandon Chow exposes the soul of sneaker culture with his film What I Talk About When I Talk About Sneakers. Stories from collectors, designers and writers show sneakers as status symbols, cultural icons and craftsmanship.
Oct. 31, 2023 - Every Wednesday afternoon
Maak in het Schoenenlab je eigen leren Citybag: een dag vol ambacht, design en techniek.
