Dülkener Kindertag

A Day Dedicated Solely to Children

While many city festivals claim to be "family-friendly," the Dülkener Kindertag flips the script: it's not a festival for everyone that also considers children — it's a festival conceived entirely from a child's perspective. The historic center of Dülken becomes an accessible playground, offering activities for every age from toddlers to 14-year-olds, with accompanying adults primarily there to pay for ice cream and hold hands. 2026 marks the 32nd edition — the Kindertag has achieved generational status in Dülken.

Over 100 Clubs and Institutions

The effort involved is immense: over 100 clubs, institutions, and initiatives are registered for 2026 — schools, kindergartens, sports clubs, church communities, social initiatives, carnival clubs, fire departments, police, and youth work organizations. Each provider operates a stand or offers an activity. The variety ranges from simple craft tables and hands-on sports stations to elaborate constructions like the survival course or the water walk.

The 2026 Action Program

• Survival Course — obstacle course with climbing, balancing, and swinging
• Water Walk — giant inflatable water balls on a pool of water
• Rodeo — mechanical bull to ride
• BMX Track — tricks and jumps on the mobile track
• Bouncy castles, carousels, craft stations, face painting

2026 LEGO Exhibition — the Dülken Narrenmühle as a Model

A new highlight for 2026: an extensive LEGO exhibition featuring two stars: the Dülken Narrenmühle as a detailed LEGO model by Viersen artist Marc Hahn — the iconic mill, a symbol of Dülken, recreated in thousands of colorful bricks — and a large Superman diorama by Sven Comeyne. LEGO fans of all ages will find something to enjoy, and for many children, this exhibition alone is a reason to travel.

Mirja Boes — The Patron from Viersen

Comedian and singer Mirja Boes, born in Viersen, takes on the patronage for the Kindertag in 2026 — a connection that has been symbolically important for years. Mirja Boes will also perform in the Viersen Festhalle on the evening of June 14 — so those spending the day with children in Dülken can end the evening without them in Viersen.

Pre-Event Program and Accompanying Events

• Friday, June 12 — School concert "Voices, Brass & Symphony" as a musical opening
• Saturday, June 13 — Children's theater performance
• Sunday, June 14, 11 AM–6 PM — Main festival in the historic center of Dülken
• Sunday, June 14, 1 PM–6 PM — Sunday shopping in Dülken

Organized by DülkenBüro and the Fundación für Kinder Foundation

The Kindertag is organized by the DülkenBüro in cooperation with the Stiftung Fundación für Kinder (Foundation for Children), with support from the City of Viersen. Applications for exhibitor stands are handled via duelken.de. The volunteer-led structure explains the low or non-existent entry and activity fees — the Kindertag is deliberately designed as a socially accessible family event.