On Saturday 26th September Paderborn celebrates World Children's Day at the Rathaus and by the Theodorianum Gymnasium from 11am to 3:30pm.
There will be many colourful activities for children and various information stands from Paderborn institutions and associations on the town hall square and the schoolyard of the Theodorianum Gymnasium.
Date: Saturday,19th Sep, starting at 8:00 AM.
Venue: Kulturfabrik Hangar 21 Base-Camp 39 mins drive time
Tickets available online €39.99 pp
A community hiking day through the Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge nature park. Families can use a dedicated mobile app to pick easy, custom-length nature routes (starting from 5 km) through historic beech forests. Finishing the trail earns everyone a certificate and a souvenir hiking pin. Download the Hiking App to plan your own routes.
Date: Saturday 19th starting at 11:00 AM.
Venue: Hederhof Farm Salzkotten 25 mins drive time
Venue: Hederhof Farm Salzkotten 25 mins drive time
An open air festival for kids where they can explore a sensory barefoot path, a craft corner, and try out archery and slacklining. The event stays open into the evening with a cozy campfire and plenty of delicious, locally sourced food and drinks.
Sunday Weltkindertag Festivals (September 20)
Date: Sunday 20th September 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Venue: Klosterplatz, Bielefeld Mitte.
For one afternoon, this central square belongs entirely to children. It features tons of outdoor games, dance areas, crafting stations, and a fun interactive "children's rights barometer" game. A dynamic "Spielfest-Café" offers cheap family snacks and cake. Admission is completely free.
Date: Saturday, 19th 20th September. 10 am - 6 pm
Venue: Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Oerlinghausen drive time 22 mins
Venue: Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Oerlinghausen drive time 22 mins
tickets €10 pp.
Incredible open-air museum festival where a giant Viking market comes to life. Families can explore traditional historical camps scattered across the grass, interact with crafters from all over Europe, and grab rustic, old-world food and treats.
Date: Sunday 20th September, starting at 3:00 PM.
Venue: Botanischer Garten Bielefeld 29 mins drive time
A family-friendly nature tour hosted alongside the Bielefeld Natural History Museum. Kids will find out why there are sea fossils hidden up in the Teutoburg forest hills and can touch millions-of-years-old plants under the open sky. (German Language).
Date: Sunday 20th September
Venue: Maxipark Hamm 56 mins
Tickets: €7 adults kids aged 3 to 17 €4
The stage in the activity area will be buzzing with activity all day long: from ballet and dance mix to musical and athletic demonstrations, showcasing the diversity of hobbies. In addition to musical participation, there will be many quizzes, movement and skill games, prize wheels, and even the popular Tiger Duck Rodeo.
