Woman shopping in Sint Jacobsstraat.

Christmas holidays in Leeuwarden
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Hot chocolate with an extra thick dollop of whipped cream, unforgettable theater performances, a cozy movie night, and a city bathed in lights. Go on an adventure in Leeuwarden during the Christmas holidays! Curious about what there is to do during the Christmas break? We have listed the best activities for you.

The best activities

for kids
Installation
until October 24 Oldehove Glow-up: Color the largest coloring page in Europe

The Oldehove is covered in scaffolding, so why not make something beautiful out of it right away? From 9…

Oldehove
Youth Festival
until October 18 Youth Theatre Festival Het Avontuur

From October 15 to 18, Festival Het Avontuur will take place at De Harmonie for the fifth time. In…

Municipal Theater De Harmonie
Visit museum
until October 31 Discover the history of Leeuwarden

Discover the history of Leeuwarden during October Children's Month

Historical Center Leeuwarden
Workshop
until October 18 Mold your own 'coffee tile' during the autumn holidays – October Children's Month

Your parents, teacher, or neighbor probably drink it every day: coffee. But what exactly is coffee?…

The Princessehof
Workshop
until October 25 Make your own brooch, free family workshop during the autumn holidays – October Children's Month

Free workshops, scavenger hunt through the exhibition, and costume party in the hall.

Fries Museum
Visit museum
until October 18 Children's scavenger hunt during the autumn holidays.
Dekema State
Visit museum
until October 25 Autumn break: Become a water hero

During the autumn break, children will do assignments and experiments related to water conservation.

Nature Museum Fryslân
Architecture
until October 24 Visit the Oldehove during October Children's Month

Have you always wanted to climb the famous Leaning Tower of Leeuwarden? Seize the opportunity! The Oldehove is every…

Oldehove
Exhibitions
until October 27 October Kids Month: free entry to Mummy Mysteries

On Tuesday, October 20 and 27, you can visit the Mummy Mysteries exhibition for free.

Nature Museum Fryslân
Other music
Tuesday 20 October Open rehearsal Children's and Youth Choir – October Children's Month
St. Dominic's Church
Metropolitan event
Saturday 24 October Oldehove Glow-Up: Night of the Night 2026

During the Night of the Night, the lights go out in Leeuwarden and you can view the city from…

Oldehove
Open day
until January 24 Pasveer Experience Day

Experience music at PasveerKidZ! A free program for children aged 7 to 12. During this super fun…

Opuss Community Center
Workshop
Tuesday, November 17 How do I become a detective? (6-10 years)

Do you want to discover how a real detective works? Then join this workshop! Take fingerprints…

dbieb
Knowledge
Saturday November 21 SPARK

Discover, experience, and participate at VONK! At this free market in Leeuwarden, you will find smart ideas for…

Nature Museum Fryslân

December shopping

local

It is always a good idea to surprise your loved ones with a personal (Christmas) gift. The various shopping areas in the center of Leeuwarden each have their own charms and personalities, so you are guaranteed to find something. Not sure where to start? Don't worry, we have created a gift guide for you! This way, you will find the most beautiful gift for your sweet neighbor, funny grandpa, or best friend in no time.

Coffee bar
Coffee & Chalks

At Koffie & Krijtjes, it is all about second chances: for children's clothing, toys, and for yourself, with a good…

Coffee & Chalks
Vintage
Vintage2YouStore

Discover the unique charm of the 60s, 70s, and 80s at Vintage2youstore.

Vintage2youstore
Gifts
Marielle Ceramics

A ceramics studio in the historic center of Leeuwarden, located in a beautiful old townhouse. Here you will find unique…

Gifts
Lies Ceramics

Discover Lies Keramiek in the Blokhuispoort: handmade ceramics, art, workshops, and courses to learn it yourself.

The Blokhuispoort
Books
Van der Velde Bookstore

Van der Velde Boeken has branches in Sneek, Drachten, Dokkum, Groningen, Harlingen, and Assen.

Food/drink
House of Taste

Taste & Experience is the motto of House of Taste, and that is exactly what we love to do. With our…

Children
Tutte Belle
Vintage
Treasure Hunting
Treasure Hunting
Vintage
Gallery 81

At Galerie 81, you can find top vintage design, vintage clothing, and modern art.

Gallery 81
Food/drink
Wielinga Wine Shop and Liquor Store

At Wielinga Dé Wijnwinkel, we devote a great deal of time and care to our wines. In the largest wine shop of…

Friesland
Children
game line

Spellekijn is the shop in the north for games, puzzles, and toys.

Vintage
Nozem & de Non Vintage clothing

Nozem & de Non Vintage clothing is a shop where handpicked gems from the '70s, '80s and…

Nozem & de Non Vintage clothing
Jewelry/Jeweler
ZenZi
Gifts
Kaldi Leeuwarden

Frank Postma warmly welcomes everyone to share his passion for coffee and tea. You…

Food/drink
Madame Fromage
Vintage
The Vintage Place

Vintage lover? Then you definitely must pay a visit to De Plek Vintage! The shop is filled with fantastic…

Vintage
Daisy

Madelief is the go-to shop for quality second-hand women's clothing in Leeuwarden and the surrounding area.

Clothing
Sissy Boy

Sissy-Boy is a unique fashion and lifestyle brand with more than 40 stores in the Benelux today.…

Clothing
Ny-Na

As soon as you step into Ny-Na, you feel like you are in another world. A world full of color, cheerfulness, and positivity…

Gifts
Insanely fun

Waanzinnig Leuk! is a unique gift shop in the old prison De Blokhuispoort (Blokhuisplein 40). Shop here for beautiful…

Vintage
The House of Vintage

The House Of Vintage is a vintage shop with furniture and small items from before 1980.

Children
Children's Bookstore De Toverlantaarn
Home and Garden
NØRD

NØRD conceptstore is a shop & coffee bar in the historic center of the Frisian capital Leeuwarden. You will find…

Sandwich shop
Zuivelhoeve Leeuwarden

Come and visit us and enjoy the delicious Dutch cheese, fresh farmhouse cheese, our own Fryske Tsiis,…

Your health is our concern!

Coughing and sniffling – winter is still here. Fortunately, we have our one and only Doctor Watson in Leeuwarden, who is happy to meddle in your health. In what way? That is for you to discover for yourself. That is, if you can find the speakeasy bar…

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