Kids activities in Apeldoorn: Apenheul, Paleis Het Loo and the Koningin Julianatoren all sit at the edge of the Veluwe, with Berg en Bos as a green stop in between. These family activities also make a good choice for a day out in nature. What to do with kids in Apeldoorn? A bike ride through the Veluwe, a picnic in Berg en Bos and a visit to the royal stables combine into one day out with kids, worthwhile even outside the summer holidays. Whether you're after something for today, tomorrow, or the weekend in nature, Apeldoorn usually has something close by. Activities for kids and other kids events pop up throughout the year, from Veluwe forest festivals to workshops at Apenheul. With its car-free city centre, Apeldoorn works well for a school trip with a group of children in nature. Babies do well with quiet spots and baby concerts, toddlers enjoy sensory activities and petting zoos, preschoolers love storytime and the playgrounds, and school-age children usually pick Apenheul and Paleis Het Loo.

In the upcoming months, there are plenty of activities for families with children in Apeldoorn. For the youngest ones, there are fun workshops like 'Music on Lap' at Schouwburg Orpheus, where parents can enjoy music and movement with their babies. Toddlers can let loose during the 'Toddler Dance Workshop', discovering dance and movement in a playful way. For preschoolers, exciting performances such as 'Anansi the Spider and the Greedy Tiger' will take them on an adventure filled with humor and music. Children aged 6 to 12 can enjoy 'Friendship Day 2026' at Schouwburg Orpheus, where they can participate in theater workshops and performances like 'The Spoiled Princess'. Additionally, Paleis Het Loo offers a Summer Palace with outdoor games and creative activities, perfect for a fun-filled day. Don't miss the Prince and Princess Days, where children can race and play in the beautiful gardens. Apeldoorn has something for everyone, so come and enjoy all the fun this city has to offer!

We found 23 fun activities in July in Apeldoorn, 61 in August, 4 in September, 13 in October, 2 in November. They happen in 2 museums, 3 swimming pools and 1 theater.

10 activities for kids are happening in Apeldoorn today and 13 kids activities this weekend.

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