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15 X Fun things to do with kids during spring break throughout the Netherlands
Spring break is just around the corner! The perfect time to get out and about with the kids. Perhaps you're looking for a fun activity or want to plan a pleasant outing now that the kids are out of school or after-school care. It's time for some quality family time, because throughout the Netherlands, there are spring break events. spring Break plenty of fun things to do. From scavenger hunts in museums to workshops and more. In this article, you'll find an overview of the best spring break outings with kids throughout the Netherlands. Plenty of inspiration to get out and about every day. Have fun!
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Rain or shine, there's never a dull moment in Amsterdam. Pinky promise!
From the Museum Market to spring openings and some really great restaurant deals.
The only thing I wish for is some sun this weekend. The rest will be perfect with this packed list full of tips!
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Have fun, and come up and say HI if you see me at one of these events this weekend <3.
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MOOD 👀, I woke up really early today and was just scrolling through my photos of Bangkok 🌴.
Then I thought: how nice would it be if we shared our booked and wishlist destinations for inspiration?
Here's a safari in Malawi & Zimbabwe 🐆 in the books with a stopover in Nairobi.
I'm also going to Paris for a few nights by train with Manuel. So excited! I'm going to visit all the Parisian clichés and more with him ✌🏼.
Also on the wishlist: China (May holiday), midweek Athens & coast (summer), London (always a good idea), Amalfi & Rome (Manuel's dream for the autumn holiday) & Japan (Christmas holiday including skiing, tips welcome☺️).
My intention for 2026 is also to plan more fun days/nights away in the Netherlands.
And I would love to go to Japan solo, but well... first I have to get back to work 😅😉.
Speaking off: happy new week!!
I'd love to daydream about your travel plans.
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I have a nice garden and a nice summer day 🖤
March = the month in which my favourite Sunday markets start up again in full swing.
So my Sunday plans are quickly made: stroll along stalls, discover new food trucks and go home with a bag full of organic products or a good vintage find.
What I love about it? Every market has its own vibe.
• @feelgoodmarket for creativity and live music in Eindhoven
• Vintage heaven at @ijhallen
• @sundaymarket with creative makers and food trucks
• Curated vintage & design gems at @cabinetamsterdam
• @fairpricedvintage for scoring vintage clothing at many locations in the Netherlands
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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If you only go to one terrace in Amsterdam this weekend, make it @caferestaurant.meyer! What a great addition to the Amstelveld 😍.
Open from 10am, a very nice lunch menu, a wine list with a bottle of rosé for €20, but also olive ice cream with caviar (incredibly delicious!).
I'll be back soon to try the evening menu as well.
Tip: you can make a reservation on the terrace!
And did I mention there's a playground next door?
Have a nice weekend 😘
🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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My fav spot for freddo cappuccino in Amsterdam that transports me back to Greece.
Add a slice of spanakopita and you have the best breakfast to enjoy along the Amstel river.
My motto for the coming spring is to take more walks, so expect a lot of recs for coffee and other drinks to go in this new series! ☀️
Where should I go next?
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The first weekend in Amsterdam that actually feels like spring? I can't wait to spend time on the terrace this weekend and just cycle around town and go to the market for some shopping in the sun :-) 🌞.
YES dears; I'm back from vacation and fully ready for Dutch spring, long lunches and spontaneous dates with my favorite city Amsterdam.
This weekend is packed with fun things to do! From an Italian market in West with @zicami_market, to the @tableware.amsterdam pop-up sale, treasure hunting at the @ijhallen and the @nocknock.art fair. There's something for every day!
And is it just me, or is the wave of new restaurant openings huge this year? In the full weekend guide I keep a weekly updated list of the new places to check out.
The following:
📍 @caferestaurant.meyer
📍 @bouillondamsterdam
📍 @weinlokalstern
📍 @voorwaarts
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Have fun making plans!
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Note to self: always leave room in your suitcase for souvenirs. During my ski trip to Méribel, I popped into the local pharmacy just before leaving, and these are the beauty products I took home.
They've been tested extensively and are all more than YLBB-approved. Save them for your next trip to France (or your online beauty store).
Which souvenirs always make it back in your suitcase? I'm curious!
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Spring break = sun, rain, hail, and everything in between. But don't stress: I've got a super comprehensive guide ready for you with 30+ tips for fun things to do together in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands.
From creative workshops to children's films that you will also like, indoor playgrounds and rainproof museums.
After years of testing hotspots with my own son, I know one thing: good planning and fun things to do together every day makes your holiday so much more enjoyable.
Via my link in bio you will find the direct links to the complete guides on 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞.𝗺𝗲 with all the details + many more tips to make every holiday a party.
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Follow @yourlbb for tons of tips to make the most of your free time, from restaurants to travel guides, and regular updates on the best kid-friendly tips. And have you spotted @yourlbb.amsterdam yet? The dedicated account for my love of Amsterdam 🫶🏼.
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Looking for a stylish winter sports destination in France? Méribel is one of those places where everything is perfect: beautiful ski-in/ski-out hotels, excellent restaurants on and off the slopes, wonderful spas, and, if you're feeling energetic, après-ski.
I was there for a weekend without my little FAM, but I knew straight away: this is also perfect for the whole family thanks to the many green and blue slopes, so we will definitely go back!
Below are the Méribel tips you'll want to save 👇🏼
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⦁ @lecoucoumeribel 📷
⦁ @refugedelatraye
⦁ @lachaudannemeribel
⦁ @lekailameribel
𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ @beefbar.meribel
⦁ @leblanchot.vt
⦁ @tipimeribel
⦁ @leclosbernard_
⦁ @maya_altitude
⦁ @le_monchu & their food truck
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⦁ @fifi.meribel
⦁ Biancaneve in @lecoucoumeribel
⦁ L'Ekrin* in @lekailameribel
⦁ @la_fromagerie_meribel
⦁ @brasseriele80
⦁ @liliebistrotmeribel
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A long lunch at La Fruitière and then dancing on the tables at @foliedoucemeribel. Just because we can.
'𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗥' 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ No trip to France is complete without a stop at the local Pharmacy for the best beauty brands.
⦁ And have you even been to France if you don't take home some cheese and charcuterie as souvenirs ;-).
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⦁ Spa day @lecoucoumeribel (can also be booked outside the season for non-hotel guests!).
⦁ Nuxe Spa @lekailameribel
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⦁ Take a walk through the Lac de Tuéda nature reserve and have lunch at @la_buvette_de_tueda.
⦁ A must: book the First Track and be the first on the slopes at sunrise (incl. breakfast).
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘
Taking the train to your ski holiday? I say go for it! Door-to-door via Paris (Eurostar + TGV + bus) to Méribel in just over 10 hours. I found it very relaxing!
And of course it would be even more fun to add a night in Paris to it next time.
Save these tips if you're a winter sports lover like me 🫶🏼.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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While I'm currently hopping from hotel to hotel and neighborhood to neighborhood in Bangkok (all in the name of “research” and new food hotspots for the new LITTLE BLACK BOOK 😉). Back home, Amsterdam is serving peak weekend vibes.
Think: Dim Sum Sunday in Noord, vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations across the city and a Vietnamese Tết feast at @yen.diningbar. Add market gems like the @le.temps.perdu.brocante pop-up in Oud-West and @themakermarket at De Hallen, and your weekend basically plans itself.
And yes, make time for ARTIS: there are now two elephant calves and they're too cute. 🐘🐘 Instant serotonin incoming, I promise!
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 to get the full Weekend Guide with 71 things to do in Amsterdam in your DMs.
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PS: Follow @yourlbb for the best food hotspots, travel inspiration and things to do in The Netherlands and beyond. And for all Amsterdam tips, don't forget @yourlbb.amsterdam.
Happy Lunar New Year from Bangkok!
🥹 yellow lion in the third frame 🫶🏼❤️
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My small tiny Thai wedding 🥰
Krabi 27-12-23 / Amsterdam 14-12-24
Still so glad we had a rather spontaneous elopement wedding in Thailand with just the three of us during the Christmas holidays instead of staying engaged forever ❤️. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Happy V-day 😘
Fun things to do with kids during the spring break: 15 tips throughout the Netherlands
Spring break at Museumpark Archeon
This spring break, Archeon Museum Park is all about heroes and legends. Go on an adventure with Robin Hood, Joan of Arc, and figures from Greek mythology. Children can try sword fighting, archery, and earn a hero's certificate. From prehistoric fire-makers to Roman ceremonies and Vikings in the village: the past comes to life. Extra fun: a magic show in the monastery, medieval pancakes, and a cozy spring brunch on Sunday, February 22nd.
When: February 14 to March 1, 2026
Where: Archeon Museum Park, Alps on the Rhine
For more information, please visit the website: archeon.nl
@ Museumpark Archeon
Building with LEGO® in the Railway Museum
Do your kids love working with LEGO®? At the Railway Museum in Utrecht, children aged 4 to 12 can unleash their creativity during the LEGO® event. Enter a world of trains and bricks and let your imagination run wild. For the little ones, there's LEGO® DUPLO, and older kids can also get hands-on with LEGO® games. At the end of the day, there are fun prizes to be won!
When: February 14 to March 1, 2026
Where: Railway Museum, Utrecht
For more information, please visit the website: railwaymuseum.nl
Spring Onions: youth theater festival
Lente-Uitjes is the leading youth theater festival in the Utrecht region for children aged 2 to 12. From Amersfoort to Leidsche Rijn, kids can enjoy imaginative performances, acrobatics, poetry, and stories from around the world. Before and after the performance, you can do crafts, role-play, and enjoy lemonade.
Where: various locations throughout the Utrecht region
For more information, please visit the website: theaterkikker.nl
Spring Onions – youth theater festival @ theater kikker
More activities to do with kids during spring break
MAKE A MINI MUMMY ANIMAL – Nature Museum Fryslân
During the spring break, you'll travel to ancient Egypt at the Natural History Museum of Friesland. With the "Find the Spot and Discover" family program, children explore the Mummy Mysteries exhibition, searching for hidden details and challenges. Afterwards, they can make their own mini-mummy. There's also a Storytelling Cart full of stories about real and mysterious mummies, and Natuurmonumenten will be present with additional activities from February 24th to 28th.
When: February 21 to March 1, 2026
Where: Natural History Museum Friesland
For more information, please visit the website: natuurmuseumfryslan.nl
Museum of the 20th Century – lots of Lego
There's plenty to do again at the Museum of the 20th Century. Children can go on a crime-hunting adventure in the old prison building, build with LEGO in the play corner, and marvel at the history of telephony, Barbie dolls, LEGO bricks, and more. Also fun: visit the Brick City branch at Hoorn Central Station, where you can spend up to five hours building with millions of bricks. Make a race car, build a castle, or admire the Wild West in LEGO bricks.
When: February 21 to March 1, 2026
Where: Krententuin 24 (Eastern Island), Hoorn
For more information, please visit the website: museumhoorn.nl
Crocus bale – Children's festival in The Hague
During spring break, The Hague transforms into one big children's party with Krokuskabaal. At various locations throughout the city, you can enjoy theater, music, dance, workshops, and other fun activities. Whether you enjoy performances, creative activities, or dancing, there's something fun for every child.
When: February 14-22, 2026
Where: Various theaters throughout The Hague
For more information, please visit the website: cultuurdichtbij.nl
Crocus bale – Children's Festival @ Cultuur Dichtbij.nl
Things to do with kids during the spring break throughout the Netherlands
Into nature
Walking is always a good idea. We've listed the most beautiful hiking areas throughout the Netherlands, including gnome trails for kids. And if it's raining? Put on your boots, wrap up warm, and just go. Splashing in puddles is always a hit, isn't it? Just bring a garbage bag for your dirty boots on the way back. View all tips for gnome trails here >>
spring break at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
At Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, children will discover just how much fun science can be this spring break. Go on a trip with the Doctor's Bag, follow the Math Trail, or delve into the museum with the Canon scavenger hunt. New this year are the activities "Stick Your Body Together," where you discover how the human body works, and "My Fun Body – The Challenge," for kids who love puzzles and movement. You can also watch a video show in the Anatomical Theater. In short: an educational and surprising outing for curious children who love a challenge!
When: February 14 to March 1, 2026
Where: Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Leiden
For more information, please visit the website: rijksmuseumboerhaave.nl
@ Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
More activities to do with kids during spring break
Storytelling studio – children's book museum
Want to become a storyteller yourself? In the brand-new Storytelling Studio at the Literature Museum, children learn how to craft a good story, from a catchy first sentence to the perfect storyteller's outfit. The Storyteller takes you on a journey through the world of fantasy and language. And of course, this year you can also experience the exhibition "The Stubborn Children" by Annie MG Schmidt. From Jip and Janneke to Pluk van de Petteflet, her mischievous characters come to life in an interactive space full of games, stories, and surprises.
Where: Children's Book Museum, The Hague
For more information, please visit the website: literatuurmuseum.nl
@ literature museum – Children's Book Museum
Things to do with kids during the spring break throughout the Netherlands
Spring break at Beeld & Geluid
This spring break, you'll delve into the world of media and technology at Beeld & Geluid. Kids can get hands-on with interactive games, creative workshops, and discoveries about TV, radio, and social media. From creating their own news broadcast to discovering a deepfake, they'll learn how media works through play.
When: February 14 to March 1, 2026
Where: Media Parkboulevard 1, Hilversum
For more information, please visit the website: sculpturesound.nl
Spring break at the Mauritshuis
During the spring break, the Mauritshuis is offering a variety of fun activities. There are activities for all ages, from creative workshops to exciting scavenger hunts. For our youngest visitors, there's a special workshop with Maurits the Mouse: together you can view his favorite paintings, read the picture book "Maurits the Mouse and the Girl with a Pearl Earring," and create your own masterpiece in the Art Workshop.
Where: Mauritshuis, Plein 29, The Hague
For more information, please visit the website: mauritshuis.nl
musical 4-day event
Does your child dream of a role on stage? During the Musical 4-Day Event, they'll learn to sing, dance, and act like true musical stars over the course of four days. Under the guidance of professionals, they'll work towards their own show, which they'll perform for family and friends on the final day. Good news: the Musical 4-Day Event is held at various locations throughout the Netherlands. Visit the website to see which theater near you can host your child.
Where: Various theaters throughout the Netherlands
For more information, please visit the website: musical4daagse.nl
© musical4daagse
Things to do with kids during the spring break throughout the Netherlands
Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival
Didn't have time to visit the Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival during the Christmas holidays? Good news, because this winter wonderland is still open until March! Admire the impressive ice sculptures and magical artworks, all created by artists from around the world. From gigantic figures to intricate details, you'll be amazed.
When: until March 8, 2026
Where: Strandgaperweg 20, Biddinghuizen
For more information, please visit the website: icesculptures.nl
The Mouse Outing – Zuylen Castle
The Mouse Outing at Zuylen Castle takes young visitors on a journey of discovery through the castle. With a knapsack full of tasks, children join their (grand)parents on a quest to track down the castle mice. Along the way, they'll discover secret nooks, exciting stories, and playfully learn about life in the castle.
When: February 17, 18 and 19, 2026
Location: Zuylen Castle
For more information, please visit the website: slotzuylen.nl
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