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During the autumn holiday, there is plenty to do with children in Venlo. From indoor outings and treasure hunts to the fair, Castle Gardens Arcen, and fun outdoor activities. Whether it's raining or the sun is shining, no one needs to be bored in Venlo. Discover the best outings and activities for a day out during the autumn holiday here.
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Outdoors, into the autumn!
Is it dry? Put on your coat and go outside! Autumn is actually a wonderful time to go out together. Climb among the trees, visit the children's farm, discover Arcen Castle Gardens, or enjoy yourself in a play park.
Out and about with the kids
Bad weather?
Rain against the windows? A perfect moment to go inside! Even with less autumn-friendly weather, there is plenty to do in Venlo with the kids. Head out for an afternoon full of play, creativity, and new discoveries. That way, even a gray vacation day becomes an adventure.
Indoor activities with the kids
There is plenty to experience!
During the autumn break, the agenda in Venlo is full of fun activities for the whole family. Visit the autumn fair in the city center, experience autumn in the Castle Gardens Arcen, or stroll through one of the autumn markets.
With the whole family
01
Jan
31
Dec
Party!
Ontdek in het Limburgs Museum alle feesten die in onze provincie gevierd worden
With the whole family
01
Jun
25
Oct
Ramen exhibition the Fantastische Maaswezens.
From June 1 to October 25 (end of autumn break), Visit Noord-Limburg, in collaboration with Basisschool de Weiert and Museum van Bommel van Dam, is organizing the window exhibition Fantastic Meuse Creatures.38 windows in Arcen are transformed into a colorful open-air museum. In these windows, you will find 'Meuse Creatures'.Meuse Creatures are fantasy animals, crafted by students of the Weiert (primary school of Arcen), which they imagine could live in the Meuse River.The 38 windows hiding the Meuse Creatures form a walking route, a kind of treasure hunt, that children and families can walk this summer and early autumn.Behind the windows of the Inaborgh, you will find Mermaid Fish Lizzy and Blobfish Jan, our Meuse Creatures. They will remain there until October 25.You can find the complete route via this link: Â Maaswerken | Visit Noord-Limburg
With the whole family
16
Oct
25
Oct
Fair Venlo
Enjoy the autumn fair with spectacular attractions in the center of Venlo.
Theater
15
Nov
Circus Circus
Is there a detective inside you? Are you good with puzzles and codes? Can you think logically? Then you might just solve the murder. A new unique concept: try to find out in teams of up to six people who the culprit is. Make sure you ask the suspects the right questions! A kind of Cluedo and Escape Room in one. The game is an evening-filling event and at least one team member must have a smartphone. Do you dare to take the challenge?The evening includes snacks (appetizers, not a full meal) and excludes drinks.Payment can be made per table.No discounts are valid at Murder in Maaspoort.
With the whole family
11
Dec
03
Jan
Venlo on Ice
Skate along and enjoy winter coziness during Venlo on Ice at the Oude Markt in Venlo.
With the whole family
07
Feb
Kinderoptoch Venlo
Jônk gelierd...
With the whole family
14
Mar
Palmhöltje (Venlo)
De deelnemers aan de optocht in Venlo worden op 22 maart om 12.00 uur vóór de St-Martinus Basiliek verwacht.Diegene die het op prijs stelt, kan rond 11.45 uur, zijn palmhöltje in de Basiliek laten zegenen. Ter hoogte van het Ald Weishoés start de optocht om 12.00 uur onder muzikale begeleiding van Showorkest Harmonie Fortissimo en V.S.O. ’t Hetje zorgt voor de muzikale begeleiding in de kerk.De route start op de Grote Kerkstraat, Parade, Klaasstraat, Vleesstraat, achter langs het stadhuis naar de Markt waar het defilé wordt afgenomen door wethouder mevr. Marij Pollux en de voorzitter van Stichting Kinderfeesten Venlo. De deelnemende kinderen krijgen bij de ontbinding voor het Venlose stadhuis nog een traktatie aangeboden.
With the whole family
27
Apr
Koningsoptocht
Kom op 27 april met een versierde fiets, step of kinderwagen en loop mee met een grote optocht onder muzikale begeleiding van de Joeksjagers. Er zijn een tal activiteiten op de Markt in Venlo.
Scavenger hunt through the city center
Go on a search for the missing letters together during the Koekwaus Breadcrumb Trail. Follow Koekwaus and his friends through the center of Venlo, search for all the crumbs, and discover special and secret spots along the way. A fun way to explore the city together.
Discover the Koekwaus Crumble Trail
Dive into the autumn holiday!
At Swimming Pool De Ploens, there's plenty of splashing fun to be had this autumn break. With an adjusted schedule, there are extra opportunities for free swimming. And did you know that children taking swimming lessons can enter for free? A great chance to enjoy even more swimming fun together!
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Who will hit a hole-in-one? In Venlo and the surrounding area, you can find several places where you can play mini-golf together. Outdoors if the weather is nice, or indoors with glow in the dark if it rains.
Something nice for home
A day of shopping is a treat for children too. Stroll together through the Venlo city center, browse in toy stores, and pick out something fun to play with at home. This way, the shopping fun continues throughout your entire vacation after your day out!
Children's theater week
From October 15 to 26, Maaspoort is all about the National Children's Theater Week. Various children's performances full of humor, music, and exciting stories with fun activities and surprises in the theater. And children can attend the theater for free in Venlo!
Discover the full program
Together at the table
After all that playing and exploring, the kids are sure to be up for a treat. Sit down for lunch, enjoy an extensive dinner together, or take a break with something tasty in between. In Venlo, there are plenty of nice places where the whole family can join in.
Lekker uit eten met kids
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From playing and discovering to going on adventures together, there is much more to experience with the whole family. Be inspired by all the outings in Venlo and the surrounding area and turn the autumn holiday into an adventure.
