9x Christmas break activities for kids

Ice skating, visiting theaters, magical light art, game halls, and drinking lots of hot chocolate: the Christmas holidays are almost here! It's time to go out and have a good time. Here's some inspiration for the whole family!

Show off your ice skating skills 

Looking for a great winter activity? Then ice skating it is! In case of no Elfstedentocht (again) this year, there's always IJsportcentrum Eindhoven. For a bit more boogie, there’s disco skating every Friday night!

Grab a hot cacao and chill

Need something to warm you up between activities? Let's grab a hot chocolate. It's not only delicious, but it's also a moment of zen for the parents. Drop by at Meneer de Boer or Sissy-Boy, or check out our complete list of hot chocolate spots. 

Visit the Christmas Winter Circus

The Christmas Winter Circus has been a top activity for kids (and the rest of the family, of course) for quite some time. With funny clowns, breathtaking acts, hair-raising stunts, and more. This year, they're celebrating a brand-new edition at Parktheater. Get your tickets while they're hot!

Exciting scavenger hunt at Philips Museum

At the Philips Museum, children can go on a scavenger hunt every single day. Using UV lights and a treasure map, they can search for clues to find the hidden treasures during Mission Eureka. Once found, a pleasant surprise is waiting for them. Bonus tip: the Museum Kids Factory.

Motion Winter of Lights

Step into a fantasy world full of imagination, emotion, and fun. Each season, Motion Imagination Experience transforms into a luminous paradise, from eating next to the Mona Lisa to swinging on a glacier. Every Wednesday afternoon or on weekends, there are extra activities for the kids.

Bring on the winter

Dreaming of a white Christmas? At the Genneper Parks Pavilion it will be one big Winter Wonderland. For the kids, the park has bouncy castles, marshmallows, a playground and you can practice your schwung during a game of mini golf. Hole-in-one!

Go on an adventure at De Ontdekfabriek

Another fun activity: going on creative adventures! Discover, play and experience. At De Ontdekfabriek at Strijp-S, children can go wild. Good to know: they'll open their doors more often during school breaks! 

Jump around!

This activity will get the kids going, for sure: trampoline jumping. From skits and somersaults to jumping as high as possible and a 'Wipe Out', it's all possible at Jumpsquare or Bounce Valley. 

Gaming, gaming, and more gaming!

Attention teenagers! Gamestate is a gaming Valhalla. They've got a wide selection of arcades: from Mario Kart to pinball. So, upgrade your playing card and game on!

Winter fun for kids

This December, there are plenty of free (!) kids' activities in downtown Eindhoven. At Stadsstudio in Heuvel, Emma District, and Piazza, there's something for everyone, from enchanting street theater and children's performances to a special ride on a Christmas train. Perfect for getting your Christmas vibe on! In addition, kids can join creative workshops for decorating their own festive accessories. For even more winter fun, check out all the events happening throughout December.