👨👩👧 Things to Do
with Kids in Rotterdam
24 family-friendly activities — events, playgrounds, museums, farms and more.
Rotterdam is the Netherlands' architectural city — rebuilt boldly after WWII, with iconic cube houses, a futuristic market hall, and Europe's largest port. It's a fascinating city that rewards curious visitors of all ages.
Rotterdam's Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen) are a unique architectural experience even toddlers find exciting. Diergaarde Blijdorp is the city's excellent zoo. The Natural History Museum Rotterdam has a large whale skeleton. The Mini World Rotterdam, one of Europe's largest miniature worlds, is endlessly captivating. Kinderdijk's windmills — a UNESCO site — are 20 minutes by waterbus.
Indoor Activities
Perfect for rainy days
Outdoor Activities
Parks, playgrounds & nature
Free Activities
No entry fee needed
Birthday Venues
Party venues for kids
Toddler Activities
Ages 0–3
This Weekend
What’s on this weekend
🏛️ Top Family Venues (12)
1001 Inventions Rotterdam
1001 Inventions Rotterdam, Coolsingel 42, 3011 AD Rotterdam, Netherlands
Adventure City Rotterdam
Dorpslaan 428, 3084 LL Rotterdam, Netherlands
Arboretum Trompenburg
Arminiuskerk
Museumpark 3, Rotterdam
Atlantic huis
Houtlaan 82, Rotterdam
Atlas van Stolk
Atlas van Stolk, Korte Hoogstraat 31, 3011 GK Rotterdam, Netherlands
PaidBallorig Rotterdam
Ballorig Vlaardingen
Parallelweg 4c, 3131 DG Vlaardingen, Netherlands
Bergsingelkerk
Bergsingel 152, Rotterdam
Beurs - World Trade Center
Beurs - World Trade Center, Beursplein 37, 3011 AA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Bewaarschool Schiedamsesingel
Schiedamsesingel 203, Rotterdam
Bijenkorf with sculpture
Coolsingel 105, Rotterdam
📅 Upcoming Family Events (12)
🎯 Music
Joel Ross | Good Vibes
🎯 Music
Morgan Heritage live bij Annabel, Rotterdam op 25 mei 2026 – 25 mei 2026
🎨 workshop
Sirene Sale juni
🎨 workshop
INSTINCT — Conny Janssen Danst & Patricia van Deutekom
🎯 Workshop
.ACHTERWERK – 06 jun 2026
🎭 theater
Vlakke Vloerkaart 25-26 — Een heel jaar naar het theater in vier verschillende TR-zalen
🎯 Workshop
Rio Kosta live in BIRD Rotterdam | 07 juli 2026 – 07 jul 2026
🎵 concert
Boogieball Festival 2026 | 15 Years of BIRD | North Sea Jazz Afterparty Rotterdam – 10 jul 2026
🎵 concert
Boogieball Festival 2026 | 15 Years of BIRD | North Sea Jazz Afterparty Rotterdam – 11 jul 2026
🎯 Workshop
Parbleu at V11 Rotterdam 22 Jul 2026 | funk, disco – 22 jul 2026
🎯 Workshop
SOYUZ (СОЮЗ) live bij BIRD Rotterdam, 5 okt 2026 | Jazz, Soul, Global – 05 okt 2026
🎯 Music
Multibeat album release party at V11 Rotterdam 11 Oct 2026 – 11 okt 2026
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Rotterdam?
Rotterdam has 24 family-friendly options including indoor play centres, museums, parks, outdoor events, and birthday venues.
What family activities are available in Rotterdam?
Families in Rotterdam can enjoy 12 permanent venues (playgrounds, museums, indoor play, farms) and 12 upcoming kid-friendly events.
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