Besides the well known major festivals and sports events there are lots of other fun activities organized in Rotterdam. Most of these activities such as the Winter Square, the Christmas Circus, the Night of Orange, the arrival of Sinterklaas, the National Tattoo and Jeugdvakantieland return year after year. Some of these activities are hosted in Rotterdam for decades and are very popular. You can find an overview of the most popular activities below, but you will have to look at our other pages for the major festivals and fairs. Check our Rotterdam calendar of events to see what's going on in Rotterdam during your visit!

Things to do in Rotterdam!
Do you want to find out what other things you can do during your visit to Rotterdam? Check out our page about things to do in Rotterdam! Here you will find information about attractions, sights, museums, shops and other fun things in Rotterdam. Thrillseekers can check our page with thrills in Rotterdam!

Shell Eco-Marathon
Visit Ahoy Rotterdam for a cut-throat fuel efficiency competition and many energy related activities for kids for free. > Read More...

Kids Paradise
A huge playground in Rotterdam with more than 100 activities for kids during their summer vacation. > Read More...

Christmas Market
Get into the Christmas mood at several small markets within Rotterdam. > Read More...

Christmas Circus
The Netherlands biggest Christmas circus with spectacular acrobats and hilarious clowns takes place in Rotterdam! > Read More...

Ice Rink
Kids enjoy the winter at this beautiful indoor skating rink in the former post office. > Read More...

Valentine´s Day
Find the best gifts, restaurants and hotel deals to pamper your loved one in Rotterdam on 14 February!! > Read More...

Museum Night
Visit all museums in Rotterdam on one single ticket!. Experience the cultural side of Rotterdam. At night! > Read More...

Easter
Search for Easter eggs, enjoy a delicious Easter breakfast and go shopping during Easter in Rotterdam! > Read More...

Fun Fair
Families have a good time riding bumper cars and eating cotton candy in Rotterdam > Read More...

Night of Orange
An orange dressed madness during a huge indoor folk music festival prior to Queen's Day. See it to believe it! > Read More...

Mother's Day
Go shopping in Rotterdam together with your mother (in law) and spoil her with some flowers or a sweet gift! > Read More...

Cruise Ship Calendar
Visit the Cruise Terminal in Rotterdam when one of the impressive cruise ships arrive! > Read More...

Pentecost
Stay the long Pentecost weekend in Rotterdam and visit the attractions and museums. Most shops are open as well! > Read More...

Father's Day
Surprise your dad (in law) with a special gift or a nice day out in Rotterdam! > Read More...

Vrienden van Amstel
Spectacular music festival in the Ahoy venue Rotterdam with Dutch top artists! > Read More...

Night of the Proms
Series of concerts in Rotterdam where big stars play their pop songs accompanied by classical music! > Read More...

Disney on Ice
An enchanting ice skating show in Rotterdam Ahoy that will bring all Disney characters alive! > Read More...

Military Tattoo
This musical event in Ahoy is a versatile and impressive show of various Dutch and international military orchestras. > Read More...

Holiday on Ice
A spectacular international ice skating show in Rotterdam with great artists, music and light effects! > Read More...

Sinterklaas
This Dutch children's festival is celebrated with presents for all children in Rotterdam! > Read More...

Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in Rotterdam and see the giant Christmas tree in front of the City Hall! > Read More...

New Years Eve
Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show at the Erasmus Bridge and party all night long in one of the clubs in Rotterdam! > Read More...