Get ready for a fun weekend in Rotterdam! This week, February 7th and 8th, we've found some awesome limited-run activities for your 3-14 year olds. Check out the IFFR film fun, get outside for a fossil hunt, or dive into theatre!
See our top picks
BosBrein Outdoor Adventure
Bergse Bos
A free, hands-on nature day with fire-making and bread-baking on Saturday!
IFFR Kids Only - Workshop: Watch That Sound
Muziekwerf
Keep the older kids busy indoors Saturday afternoon with a film soundtrack creation workshop.
IFFR Baby Film Club
Fenix Plein
The perfect calm, early morning film experience for your under-4s on Sunday.
· February 7
4IFFR KIDS ONLY - WORKSHOP: WATCH THAT SOUND (AGES 8-12) : Your older kids can make their own movie soundtrack in this cool workshop led by the Rotterdam organization Watch That Sound. It's a hands-on way to learn how sound brings film to life. Get ready for some serious creativity!A unique, limited-run workshop tied to the International Film Festival Rotterdam, perfect for budding filmmakers.
THE LAST APACHE CHILD : This theatre show is about an Apache girl choosing between her roots and the new world. It explores friendship, strength, and making tough choices—great for engaging older kids. It's an evening show, perfect for a special Saturday night out.A serious, engaging theatre production happening this weekend only, offering depth beyond typical children's entertainment.
PARAMARIBO DREAMS : An intimate family performance packed with dance, spoken word, and percussion about leaving a familiar world behind for new opportunities. This is a high-quality cultural experience for your slightly older crew.A unique cultural performance happening just this Saturday, offering high-quality theatre arts.
BOSBREIN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: TREASURE IN THE BERGSE BOSFREE : Get outside for an adventure where you hunt for treasure, learn to make fire, and bake bread in the beautiful Bergse Bos. This is a great hands-on nature experience for the whole family to enjoy together.A rare, free, hands-on outdoor nature event happening only this Saturday.
· February 8
4IFFR BABY FILM CLUB : Tiny film fans can have their first cinema experience here with short films designed just for babies and toddlers. It’s a calm, early morning outing at Fenix Plein, making it super easy for the little ones.A special, limited-run film screening specifically for the youngest age group during the IFFR.
FOSSIL EXPEDITION AT PORTLANTIS : Grab your gear and join fossil hunter Walter Langendoen on the Maasvlakte beach to search for ancient treasures like mammoth remains! This is an exciting chance to dig up history right on the beach.A hands-on, outdoors science adventure that only runs on specific Sundays, like this one.
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA : A sweet little show where a King and Queen test if a visitor is a real princess by hiding a pea under twenty mattresses. It’s a short, classic fairy tale performance ideal for the littlest ones in your group.A classic fairy tale theatre show perfect for the younger end of your age range, running this Sunday.
WIJ ZIJN CABO KIDS VOICE EVENTS : The third edition of this lively Cape Verdean culture event for kids is happening this Sunday! Expect vibrant music and a true taste of culture in a kid-friendly format.A vibrant, limited-run cultural showcase specifically for the 7-13 age bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Rotterdam this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) the best free option is the BosBrein Outdoor Adventure in Bergse Bos on Saturday, where you can hunt for treasure and bake bread in nature!
Are there any theatre shows for younger kids this weekend?
Yes! Check out 'The Princess and the Pea' (De Prinses op de erwt) at Jeugdtheater Hofplein on Sunday morning, perfect for ages 3+.
What can my older child (10-14) do that is creative on Saturday?
Your older kid will love the IFFR Kids Only Workshop 'Watch That Sound' on Saturday afternoon at Muziekwerf, where they can create their own movie soundtrack.
