Kids activities in Leiden: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, the CORPUS walk-through human body experience and the National Museum of Antiquities sit within walking distance of each other, with Molenmuseum De Valk and the Hortus Botanicus as a quieter follow-up. These family activities also work well when the weather can't decide. What to do with kids in Leiden? A canal boat tour, a pancake restaurant and a walk along the Rhine combine into one relaxed day out with kids. For families after an idea for today, tomorrow, or the weekend, Leiden usually has something close by. Activities for kids and other kids events run throughout the year, from canal festivals to workshops at Naturalis. With its car-free city centre, Leiden works well for a school trip with a group of children, and both Naturalis and CORPUS regularly welcome school groups. 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 Naturalis and CORPUS.

In the upcoming months, there are plenty of activities for families with children in Leiden. For the youngest ones, there are fun workshops at Museum De Lakenhal, such as 'Zet dat maar op een tegeltje', where they can create their own sayings, and 'Thuis bij Jan Steen', where they learn about life in the 17th century. For toddlers, there are interactive tours and creative activities at the Hortus Botanicus, like the 'Planten & Planeten' exhibition, which takes them on a journey through nature. Preschoolers can unleash their imagination during the workshop 'Bedenk en teken een eigen zeemonster' at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, while also participating in the 'De verdraaide waarheid' workshop, where they conduct experiments and learn about perception. For older children, there are exciting events like the 'Brave Young Minds 2026' festival at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, where they can engage in interactive experiments, and the 'Feest op zondag: Tanabata-festival' at the Wereldmuseum, where they can create their own wish tree. Leiden offers a variety of opportunities for an unforgettable family time!

We found 104 fun activities in July in Leiden, 163 in August, 45 in September, 55 in October, 9 in November. They happen in 1 farm, 1 library, 11 museums, 2 parks, 17 swimming pools, 2 theaters, 1 fair and 1 marathon.

56 activities for kids are happening in Leiden today and 75 kids activities this weekend.

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