Dutch Design Week for kids

During Dutch Design Week, there is plenty to experience, but what is there to do for children? We answer this frequently asked question with a handful of tips!

DDW routes

Make life easier this year: follow a DDW route! There’s a specially designed route for kids of almost every age, packed with design-related activities and sights. Check out all the details here!

Krijt-je-Rijk @18 Septemberplein

Remember the joy of transforming the street into a colorful playground with sidewalk chalk? Where did that wonder go? On 18 Septemberplein, the Reuringdienst brings it back with the world’s largest sidewalk chalk installation.

Art Tech Fun: AI, Robots & Manifestations @Het VEEM

What would you do with 3,000 square meters of space? At VEEM, the designers of tomorrow shed new light on the interaction between humans and technology. Fascinating to watch, but even more fun when you get hands-on. Discover all the interactive experiences here!

Mess-free play @Next Nature Museum

One of the best parts of being a kid is getting your hands dirty without a care in the world! Good news for parents: with these virtual and digital design projects, mud stains are a thing of the past. At the Next Nature Museum, kids can relax with the VR game Phanthera or dive into a wellness game that explores breathing and movement.

Play together, share together @Design Perron

Fun for kids and adults who want to unleash their inner child! With Mat Party, you create objects together and learn how we can share public spaces. Think of it like K’NEX, but with a social design twist.

Ready, set, build! @BioArt Laboratories

What if old newspapers, some herbs, and a handful of leaves could become something new? In this Cubcho workshop, children aged 3–12 design and craft their very own collection of colorful Cubcho blocks. Channel your inner Bob the Builder!

Growing Minds @BioArt Laboratories

Play and learning go hand in hand,especially in the great outdoors. With Growing Minds, kids explore how everything in nature is connected. They puzzle, experiment, solve problems, and think about sustainability—all while having a ton of fun.

SONIC MAZE @Ketelhuisplein

Want to hop right on a bouncy castle when you see one? Wait a minute! SONIC MAZE is an inflatable installation by Ultimo Intimo and Mesure Studio, where architecture, design, and music collide. With unique sounds and live DJ sets, visitors embark on a sonic journey through a labyrinth of space and sound.