GLOW with kids

What are the most fun GLOW locations to visit with kids this year? Good question! And quite a tricky one because every work of light art at the festivalis suitable for kids, even if you're enjoying the view from a stroller. We highly recommend visiting these six spots, though. One artwork was even created by school children. Pretty cool, isn't it?

Droomstad @Van Abbemuseum

I spy with my little eye … a lot of happy faces! The young ‘master builders,’ as they call themselves, embark on an adventure with Hugo Vrijdag. Together with Hugo, hundreds of creative kids transform Eindhoven. How do the youngest among us see the world? A projection of imaginative cities, clever solutions, and colorful dream homes, because who says you can’t float in a hot air balloon between rainbow skyscrapers?

Zonnebloemen voor Van Gogh @Anne Frankplantsoen

Just as winter approaches and the days grow shorter, Eindhoven (literally) blooms during GLOW. Van Gogh’s famous painting transforms the Anne Frankplantsoen into a flower garden like you’ve never seen before.

The First GLOW @Stadhuisplein

A must-see for the whole family: the Stadhuisplein becomes a grand open-air theater thanks to The First GLOW by the Maincourse collective. With stunning light projections and animations on the city hall, they take you on a journey through the history of light—from the Big Bang to the discovery of fire.

Wensfabriek @De Paterskerk

Watching GLOW is fun, but joining in is even better! Wensfabriek (which means “Wish Factory”) gives children the chance to take part in a meaningful way. Light a candle for someone who needs it, or see your wish appear on the big wall for free. Lighting a candle costs €2.50 and directly supports residents of Eindhoven living below the poverty line. It invites GLOW visitors to pause and think about themselves, someone else, or the world around them. So, who or what will you think of when you light a candle?

Vena Lumen @Tuin Van Abbemuseum

Attention, attention: this one is made for playing! At first, Vena Lumen looks like an ordinary bench, but the moment you sit down, your heartbeat lights up in a magical dance. Eleven thousand lights move in rhythm with your pulse. The name literally means 'heartbeat light.' You might even remember this glowing bench from GLOW in 2018 and 2019.

We GLOW with Love @Paradijslaan

For the littlest visitors, GLOW can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming, but Paradijslaan holds a magical surprise: the artwork We GLOW with Love, a serene light installation with hundreds of lights forming a gate filled with unicorns blowing rainbow hearts to each other. The piece symbolizes connection, freedom, and acceptance.