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Maastricht is the ideal destination for a family outing. Whether you want to spend a few days in the city or plan a day out, there are plenty of activities that offer fun for both children and parents. From child-friendly museums to fun playgrounds, Maastricht has everything for a successful family visit. Plan your family outing in Maastricht and discover the city through your children's eyes!

Activities & events | De Brandweerkantine | Lumière | Natural History Museum | Monte Nova & Maastricht Underground | Pancake cruise | De Mergelhoof adventure playground | Museum of Illusions | More great locations | On a quest together |

Activities & events

  • The Big Dino Show

    The Big Dino Show

    Sunday 19 April

    Theatre and Drama

    Experience this adventure show for the whole family, including the little ones.

  • Unicorn Live

    Unicorn Live

    Sunday 19 April

    Theatre and Drama

    Unicorn Live and the Magical Rainbow is coming to Maastricht with a new family show!

  • Children's cave tour: 4-10 years old

    Children's cave tour: 4-10 years old

    until 31 March 2028

    Guided tour

    An exciting trip through the dark tunnel system under Mount Saint Peter for the little adventurers!

  • Reading party in Speelpan West 3+

    Reading party in Speelpan West 3+

    Wednesday 22 April

    Children

    Come and listen, play and have fun during the reading party at Speelpan West with stories for children aged 3 and above.

  • Cinemini

    Cinemini

    26 April, 10 May and 24 May

    Film

    Tartrovers Cinemini: the first cinema for children aged 2 to 6. Sunday morning movie watching and playing in a magical light landscape.

  • Children's guided tour with palaeontologist Dylan Bastiaans

    Children's guided tour with palaeontologist Dylan Bastiaans

    Thursday 30 April

    Guided tour

    Explore the world of fossils and dinosaurs with palaeontologist Dylan Bastiaans.

  • MAKE! Pop-up books! 4+

    MAKE! Pop-up books! 4+

    Sunday 3 May

    Workshop

    Make your own page from a book with an illustration that 'pops out'!

  • St Servaas Fair

    St Servaas Fair

    8 until 17 May

    Metropolitan event

    This year, the annual fair will again take place on the Vrijthof Square. It is a cosy family fair for young and old.

  • Workshop making dolls at Het Brede Spoor

    Workshop making dolls at Het Brede Spoor

    Wednesday 2 September

    Workshop

    Supervised children make their own puppet for a theatre performance. Creative fun and theatre experience in one! (for children 6-10 years old)

  • Workshop making dolls at the Kunstketel

    Workshop making dolls at the Kunstketel

    Wednesday 9 September

    Workshop

    Supervised children make their own puppet for a theatre performance. Creative fun and theatre experience in one! (for children 6-10 years old)

  • Children's afternoon with Ruben Komkommer

    Children's afternoon with Ruben Komkommer

    Sunday 27 September

    Children

    Party for children and their families with Ruben Komkommer's puppet show in the Dinghuis.

De Brandweerkantine

As the name gives it away, the fire brigade used to be housed here. You can still see this in the large windows that served as gates for the fire engines. That makes a special place of De Brandweerkantine, a nice industrial and raw character. Made homely by vintage furniture and lots of greenery. Another nice thing about this spatial arrangement is the fact that you can settle down here nicely with children. As we look around, we see a few children creating their own reading nook, a beautiful image. De Brandweerkantine 's menu - like at its sister Café Zondag in Wyck - is varied with a lot of focus on fresh and vegetable dishes. Drinks are surprising and fizzy.

  • de brandweerkantine maastricht indoor tables and bar
  • De brandweerkantine maastricht sitting child

Lumière - Cinema

A few years ago, there was nothing to do in the Sphinx Quarter. In fact, it was a dark and quiet corner next to the centre of Maastricht that was better not to walk through. Now when you walk through the innovative and creative Sphinx Quarter, you can hardly believe it. Trendy hotels, a fancy furniture store and several restaurants and cafés. You'll also find Lumière Cinema, a beautiful film house located on Maastricht's marina (the Bassin). Here they run the current art-house offerings, but also offer fun children's programmes. The nice thing is, it comes with a fantastic brasserie, with a lovely terrace during sunny times. Kids proof: yes!

  • Lumiere Maastricht group of children inside
  • Lumiere cinema maastricht exterior

Natural History Museum

Of course, it's not all about having a long lunch. Education and culture need to be considered too! We would like to introduce you to the Natural History Museum. In the heart of the city centre, you will learn everything about nature, past and present. Dinofans can also have a great time here, as there is a lot to learn about this era. Throughout the year, different themes are presented with appropriate fringe programming. This ensures a varied offer for young and old!

  • Natural History Museum Maastricht door entrance
  • Natural History Museum Maastricht bot exhibition treasure hunt

Monte Nova & Maastricht Underground

Time for a combination of adventure and sportsmanship. On Mount Saint Peter you will find two top locations that offer both. At Monte Nova you can settle down for a delicious lunch, with plenty of choice for the whole family. But in their 'garden' you can also play mini-golf. Isn't that convenient? If you fancy a bit more adventure, climb a little further up the mountain. Here you will find Fort Sint Pieter and the Maastricht Underground caves. You can book the various tours in the ticket shop or online, but start here. The caves are exciting, educational and fun for young and old.

Are you looking for a unique location for a children's party? At Maastricht Underground you have come to the right place.

  • Maastricht caves children try out saw

Pancake cruise - Rederij Stiphout

This activity is even more fun than it sounds! During this 2-hour trip by Rederij Stiphout you will decorate pancakes, as delicious as you like. While you garnish the fresh pancakes with fresh fruit or other goodies, you will admire the city from the river Meuse. A super fun boat trip for the whole family. Just when your tummy is full, you will moor back at the Kesselskade and you can continue exploring the city.

  • Rederij Stiphout pancake cruise
  • Rederij Stiphout Maastricht boat trip

De Mergelhoof adventure playground

A true gem in terms of playgrounds. In fact, this playground is located against Mount St Peter. Which puts you in a valley of greenery and fun. With the beautiful marl walls on one side and an insanely adventurous forest on the other, where the kids can climb endlessly. There are also several pieces of playground equipment and there is even a pool for water fun in summer. Of course, you can also order all kinds of drinks, ice cream and poffertjes. Highly recommended!

  • nature playground the Mergelhoof clown group children

Museum of Illusions

Also fun for the whole family: dive into the world of illusions together at the Museum of Illusions. Nothing is what it seems in this museum and that is what makes it so much fun. This is not a classic museum where you just look at things. You are meant to actively participate in the illusions yourself, which is why the museum is so suitable for both children and adults. Be amazed by optical illusions and put your senses to the test. Hours of fun guaranteed!

  • Museum of Illusions Maastricht child at black and white circle
  • Museum of Illusions Maastricht children in optical illusion space

More great locations - to visit

  • Rederij Stiphout

    Rederij Stiphout

    Five passenger ships of Rederij Stiphout sail the Meuse and Albert Canal daily and show you the region at its best.

  • MonteNova

    MonteNova

    On the flank of the beautiful Mount Saint Peter and adjacent to the historic Fort Sint Pieter you will find restaurant MonteNova.

  • Radium Boulders

    Radium Boulders

    A modern bouldering hall with the latest holds, training facilities and a cosy atmosphere. There is a bar with coffee, cakes and special beers.

  • Grotten Zonneberg

    Grotten Zonneberg

    Grotten Zonneberg is a spacious and structured system with cathedral-like corridors.

  • Museum of Illusions Maastricht

    Museum of Illusions Maastricht

    Enter a world where nothing is what it seems and be amazed by optical illusions.

  • Natural History Museum Maastricht

    Natural History Museum Maastricht

    Among Maastricht's ancient streets, you'll find a world of fossils and stories.

  • Pathé Maastricht

    Pathé Maastricht

    At the front of the monumental Eiffel building in the Sphinx Quarter is the most beautiful cinema in the south.

  • Ronald Mc Donald Kindervallei: Regenboogspiraal Hundertwasser

    Ronald Mc Donald Kindervallei: Regenboogspiraal Hundertwasser

    In the stunning natural beauty of Limburg's Geul Valley with rolling hills, forests and meadows, a fairytale tower dome has risen.

  • GaiaZOO

    GaiaZOO

    An unforgettable zoo experience! GaiaZOO offers a breathtaking world of animals and nature.

  • Lumière Cinema

    Lumière Cinema

    With six theatres and an atmospheric Grand Café, Lumière Cinema is the place for the exceptional film in Maastricht.

  • STEP Maastricht

    STEP Maastricht STEP Hire Maastricht

    Would you like to rent a scooter in Maastricht? At Step Maastricht you can easily rent a scooter and combine a route with beautiful sights.

  • ROCCA Actief genieten in Limburg

    ROCCA Actief genieten in Limburg

    For an active outing, sporting event or staff day in South Limburg, ROCCA is the place to be.

  • Steenkolenmijn Valkenburg

    Steenkolenmijn Valkenburg Entrance Steenkolenmijn

    Discover the world of mining in a mysterious underground environment. An ex-miner tells you his story during a guided tour of the...

  • Kajak Maasland en Rafting

    Kajak Maasland en Rafting 2 people in a kayak on the river Meuse close up photo

    Rental of kayaks, canoes and rafts. Our departure points are a 5-minute and 15-minute drive from Maastricht city centre.

  • Miljoenenlijn

    Miljoenenlijn

    Board the nostalgic steam train over 100 years old at Simpelveld Station and enjoy the enchanting views.

  • Velorium Outdoor Sports & Bikepark

    Velorium Outdoor Sports & Bikepark

    BMX'ing, skating and skateboarding, steps, bootcamp, calisthenics, obstacle run, trail run and of course healthy food from home.

  • Grotten Noord Mount Saint Peter

    Grotten Noord Mount Saint Peter

    An Official Maastricht Guide takes you underground in the cave system. An extraordinary piece of Maastricht!

  • Fort Willem playground

    Fort Willem playground

    Over 50 pieces of playground equipment arranged in a wide variety of greenery provide hours of fun! Two water basins with play equipment offer cool water...

On a quest together

Discover Maastricht with fun treasure hunts for children, such as Maoke and Flikken Maastricht. These allow you to explore the city in a kid-friendly way while the children follow clues and solve puzzles to complete their mission. These fun and educational activities are perfect for a day out with the family.

Check out the children's map for even more great places to visit in Maastricht with children.

  • Moake and the maastricht treasure hunt
  • Game file cops Maastricht the disappeared vlogger

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