VHS-Exkursion: Mit dem Büffel auf Du & Du

VHS lädt zur Exkursion auf Kragemanns Hof ein // Samstag, 27. September, von 11:00 bis 13:00 Uhr

Grenzübergreifendes Projekt "DisCover" mit spektalulärem Abriss in Dinxperlo

Nach dem Umbauen von Gebäuden in Bocholt folgte die Aktion am 14. September in Dinxperlo // gefördert über Interreg

Registrations for the 2026/2027 kindergarten year are underway

Parents can pre-register children in the Kita-Portal until 20 November 2025

The registration process for the 2026/2027 kindergarten year has begun at Bocholt's daycare centres. Parents who need a childcare place for their child from 1 August 2026 have until 20 November 2025 to pre-register their child online in the "Kita-Portal Bocholt". There is a total of 40 daycare centres to choose from in Bocholt.

Urban history discussion group: Migration in Münsterland since 1945

Lecture by Dr Christoph Lorke sheds light on immigration to Münsterland since 1945 and invites discussion

On Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the city of Bocholt invites you to the next city history discussion group at 6.30 pm in the media centre (Alter Bahnhof), Hindenburgstraße 5. This time, the focus will be on a lecture by historian Dr Christoph Lorke on the topic of "Migration in Münsterland since 1945: A workshop report".

Lecture on the topic of "Political participation and compatibility"

Free event as part of the Democracy Workshop // 8 October 2025 in Borken

Under the title "(K)ein Platz für Eltern in der Kommunalpolitik? Practice, strategies and approaches for real compatibility", the Borken Office for Equal Opportunities invites you to a lecture and subsequent discussion at Borken Town Hall on 8 October as part of the Democracy Workshop. The event is a cooperation with the equal opportunities offices of the Borken district administration and the city of Bocholt.

ESB offers additional leaf bins from the end of September

So that garden leaves don't blow up the organic waste bin - easy lending, short distances, fair fees

With the first cool days, the autumn colours begin to change in Bocholt - and with them, the leaves start to fall. The regular volume of the organic waste bin is quickly exhausted, especially with large trees. The waste disposal and service company (ESB) will therefore be providing additional leaf bins again from the end of September.

Symposium for foster and adoptive parents in Bocholt: Focus on resilience

Symposium at Lernwerk Bocholt sheds light on how foster children can develop inner strength

This year's symposium for foster and adoptive parents took place last Saturday at Lernwerk Bocholt under the guiding theme "Resilience - the inner strength to thrive". The conference was organised by the Youth and Family Department of the City of Bocholt in cooperation with the Social Service of Catholic Women (SKF) Bocholt e.V.

CITY CYCLING 2025: Bocholt currently in first place

Bocholters cycle 745,492 kilometres // Mariengymnasium achieves top performance

The CITY CYCLING campaign is still running until the end of September - Bocholt is currently at the top of its category! More than 3000 cyclists from Bocholt took part in the nationwide initiative in 178 teams and together cycled an impressive 745,492 kilometres. This means that Bocholt is still in first place in the size category for 50,000 to 99,999 inhabitants. Mayor Thomas Kerkhoff presented certificates and...

Intercultural week under the motto "DAFÜR!"

Diverse programme from 19 to 26 September 2025 // Big closing party

The city of Bocholt invites you to Intercultural Week from 19 to 26 September. A total of 12 events offer the opportunity to get to know other cultures and develop new perspectives together. The programme has been put together by numerous local associations, schools and initiatives to promote intercultural dialogue.

The special film "The Assessment"

Dystopian thriller on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 // 8 pm at the Kinodrom // Admission 7 euros

"The Assessment" is set in a world that has been severely affected by climate change. In this near future, every aspect of life is rigorously monitored and optimised - even parenthood is strictly regulated. Mia and Aaryan must undergo an assessment to prove their suitability as parents.