Kids activities in Nijmegen: the Valkhof Museum, Goffertpark and the Ballorig indoor play centre are spread across the city, with the Afrika Museum in nearby Berg en Dal making a good full-day trip. These family activities also work well around a children's theatre show. What to do with kids in Nijmegen? A walk on the Hunnerberg, the playground in Goffertpark and a boat trip on the Waal combine into a well-connected day out with kids. Whether the plan is for today or tomorrow, Nijmegen usually has something close by. Activities for kids and other kids events appear throughout the year, from Goffertpark festivals to museum workshops. The city offers educational programmes at several museums, making it a suitable destination for a school trip with a group of children. 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 the Valkhof Museum and the Afrika Museum.

In the upcoming months, there are plenty of activities for families with children in Nijmegen. For the youngest ones aged 0-1, the 'Mini Adventure through the Museum' at Valkhof Museum allows parents to explore the 'From Within' exhibition with their babies using a set of cards and tasks. For toddlers aged 2-3, there's the cheerful mask performance 'Cadeautje!' at Theater de Molen, where children can decorate their own gift after the show. Preschoolers aged 4-5 can join the 'Vicky the Bat Treasure Hunt' at Museum De Bastei, where they search for Vicky's favorite treats. For children aged 6-12, the 'Family Trail' at Museum Kinderdorp Neerbosch offers an interactive way to discover the history of youth care through activities like building and crafting. Additionally, they can participate in the 'Velorama's Participation in TOEN Festival 2026', exploring the lives of soldiers during World War II. Overall, Nijmegen provides a wide range of fun and educational activities for the whole family!

We found 74 fun activities in October in Nijmegen, 20 in November, 37 in December, 21 in January. They happen in 5 museums, 1 park, 2 theaters and 1 fair.

14 activities for kids are happening in Nijmegen today and 25 kids activities this weekend.

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