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With the kids in Rotterdam

Family-friendly events and things to do in Rotterdam this week.

5 picks · updated 15 October

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Cinekid Festival 2026Sat 17 October · LantarenVensterGriezelavondenWed 21 October, 6pm · Plaswijckpark · From €12FamilieFest: OutliersWed 21 October · Nieuwe Instituut · From €4.5Pompoen snijden in Diergaarde BlijdorpWed 21 October · Diergaarde BlijdorpGriezelavondenThu 22 October, 6pm · Plaswijckpark · From €12
What’s On RotterdamEverything on in Rotterdam this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Rotterdam?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Family in Rotterdam, answered

What are the best family picks in Rotterdam?

Right now: Cinekid Festival 2026, Griezelavonden, FamilieFest: Outliers and Pompoen snijden in Diergaarde Blijdorp. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Rotterdam and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Rotterdam, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.