Dülkener Kindertag
32nd edition of the largest Lower Rhine children's city festival with LEGO exhibition and patron Mirja Boes
2026
About Dülkener Kindertag
Dülkener Kindertag — edition 2026
The 32nd edition introduces a new visual focus with the LEGO exhibition. The Dülken Narrenmühle made of bricks is a tribute to the district's landmark, complemented by Sven Comeyne's Superman diorama. As always, the children's activities are central — movement, crafts, and interaction.
Highlights Dülkener Kindertag 2026
- 32nd edition of the largest Lower Rhine children's festival
- Over 100 clubs and institutions
- LEGO Narrenmühle by Marc Hahn + Superman Diorama
- Patron Mirja Boes with evening performance in Viersen
- Sunday shopping event
Programme Dülkener Kindertag 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Pre-Event
- School concert "Voices, Brass & Symphony"
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Pre-Event
- Children's theater
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Main Festival 11 AM–6 PM
- Over 100 clubs and institutions with interactive stands
- Action: Survival course, Water Walk, Rodeo, BMX track, bouncy castles
- LEGO Exhibition: Dülken Narrenmühle (Marc Hahn) + Superman Diorama (Sven Comeyne)
- Face painting, craft stations, carousels
- 1 PM–6 PM Sunday shopping in Dülken
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Evening Program in Viersen
- Performance by Mirja Boes in the Viersen Festhalle (patron, separate ticket)
Prices Dülkener Kindertag 2026
Free admission. Most hands-on activities are free or by donation. Food/drink and exhibitions according to exhibitor price lists. Mirja Boes performance in Viersen booked separately.
Practical information — Dülkener Kindertag
Getting There
By car: A52 exit Viersen-Dülken, follow signs for Altstadt (historic center). Parking outside the center (Park-and-Walk). By public transport: Viersen train station, then bus 092 to Dülken.
Times
- Sunday, June 14, 2026, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM — Main festival in the historic center of Dülken
- 1:00 PM–6:00 PM — Sunday shopping in Dülken
- Pre-event program: School concert Fri, June 12; Children's theater Sat, June 13
Admission
Free. Most hands-on activities are free or by small donation; individual activities (LEGO, food/drink) according to exhibitor price lists.
Tip
Arrive early — the LEGO exhibition is typically a magnet with queues. Bring a change of clothes for the children if they plan to test the Water Walk. Mirja Boes performs in Viersen in the evening — tickets separately via the Festhalle.
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.
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