
Indoor activities with the kids
Your day out in Venlo won't be spoiled by the weather! From adventurous indoor…
For the youngest residents of the municipality of Venlo, there is space for fun, growth, and development in all districts of Venlo. There are various places to enjoy playing, climbing, and discovering. At the many clubs and associations in Venlo, your child has all the space to explore interests and talents. And from primary school to further education: there is no shortage of educational opportunities!



Spread across all cities and villages, you will find daycare centers, after-school care, childcare agencies, and childminders. So you never have to travel far for the care of your baby, toddler, or preschooler. Keep in mind that many childcare organizations in Venlo have a waiting list, so register your child in time!
Explore all childcare options in VenloIs your child ready for primary school? Then in Venlo, there is a diverse range of primary schools to choose from. In every district and village of Venlo, except in Boekend, you will find at least one primary school.
Explore all primary options in VenloThen there is plenty of places for young children to play. Outside in the many public playgrounds and nature areas, but what about Fun Forest Venlo? Or Speelpark Klein Zwitserland? A dream for little adventurers! And is it raining? Then your children can let loose in indoor play paradises Ballorig or Monkey Town.

Indoor activities with the kids
Your day out in Venlo won't be spoiled by the weather! From adventurous indoor…

A day out with the kids in Venlo
In Venlo, you don't have to stay at home because there's plenty to experience…

Museums, theaters and more with the kids
Who says culture is boring? In Venlo, that isn't true! Discover the museums and…

Eating out with kids
The crowning touch to a day out? Delicious food, of course! In Venlo, you can go…
Venlo has three secondary schools: the Valuascollege in the center of Venlo, College Den Hulster in Venlo-South, and the Blariacumcollege in Blerick. The three schools are part of the Educational Community Venlo & Surroundings (OGVO), but each has its own identity. For example, Valuascollege offers additional education focused on art, dance, and musicals. The schools are easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by public transport. Join us for open house and trial days, and decide together with your child.
Discover the webiste of OGVOVenlo has a large and active community life. Playing sports together, making music, acting, or being creative in other ways: Venlo's clubs are the ideal way for children to discover where their interests and talents lie. And perhaps the best part? In the meantime, they make friends and memories for life!
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You don't have to leave Venlo for further education either. In Venlo, you will find Gilde Opleidingen, Fontys Universities of Applied Sciences, HAS green academy, and Maastricht University, Campus Venlo. Venlo excels in logistics, agrofood, and manufacturing. Many courses in Venlo, therefore, prepare students for a career in these sectors. This is done in collaboration with local companies and knowledge organizations such as Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo. So, there is no shortage of career opportunities!
Your next step in education in VenloIn Venlo, we toast to life and throw parties wherever we can. Here's what's happening in Venlo.

Ontdek in het Limburgs Museum alle feesten die in onze provincie gevierd worden

Kasteeltuinen Arcen opent haar poorten voor een nieuw tuinseizoen op zaterdag 28 maart 2026. Vanaf deze datum bewonder je de eerste paar weken de schoonheid van de lente. De tuinen staan vol met kleurrijke voorjaarsbloeiers, dus verwacht tienduizenden viooltjes, ontelbare tulpen en het frisse groen dat overal tevoorschijn komt!

Verken de verborgen parels van Venlo

Instapwandeling met gids, ideaal voor kleine groepen en individuen

Discover remarkable objects and stories from cultures all around the world

Come face to face with extraordinary animals, thousands of insects, and the iconic bear Joseph.

What if you could also see music? In the exhibition Seeing Sounds at the van Bommel van Dam museum, you will discover the work of four artists from different generations for whom music is more than a subject: it is a way to imagine freedom.Yet something remains unseen until you listen. Take a seat at one of the vinyl stations, browse, choose, listen, and experience how music changes your view on the artworks of Raafat Ballan, Sedje Hémon, Sam Middleton, and Dion Rosina. An invitation to look with both eyes and ears!

Summer, music, and conviviality by the Maas!

Six Wednesdays in the summer coziness at the atmosphere market!

Discover art in nature in Arcen!

A nice flea market in the heart of Venlo!

A charming garden of 4,500 m² full of stories

Fiets met onze stadsgids door de Venlose Bantuin

Six Wednesdays in the summer fun at the atmospheric market!

Robert Boyd Smith, working as a tattoo artist under the name the Blacksmith, presents work inspired by mythology, religion, and culture. This exhibition features mandalas, among other things, executed mainly in ink and pencil and characterized by a high degree of detail.

Zes woensdagen in de zomer gezelligheid op de sfeermarkt!

De leden van Alien Ant Farm brachten in 1999 hun eerste plaat uit, die ze voor het gemak maar meteen Greatest Hits noemden. Het was echter 2002 - de hoogtijdagen van nu-metal - toen ze pas echt echt een hit scoorden met de ironische alt-metal cover van Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal en successen behaalden met nummers als ‘Movies’ en ‘Wish’.

Six Wednesdays in the summer coziness at the atmosphere market!

Walk along and learn about the Maas and how the landscape has changed!
Enjoy four days of music, theater, and culture during the free Summer Park Festival in Julianapark.

Learn more about this beautiful area during this excursion!

Walk along and discover the rare red bell heather!

Six Wednesdays in the summer enjoyment at the atmosphere market!

Celebrate with us the 75th anniversary of the dairy farm of Zuivel van Nu! During this open day, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at modern farm life. Walk around the yard, admire the tractors and other machines, see the cows and calves up close, and discover how we make our own dairy products from fresh milk at Zuivel van Nu. There are activities for children, tastings of our products, and plenty of opportunities to explore the farm. Everyone is warmly welcome!

Live music, snacks, and fun for a good cause