Looking for family fun in Curaçao? This island has more to offer than beaches alone. From creative workshops and animal farms to playgrounds, waterparks, and cozy cafés, Curaçao is packed with family-friendly spots. Here’s your guide to the best things to do with kids, indoors and outdoors.
Creative Activities
Driftwood Painting at Tugboat Beach
📍 Caracas Bay
Kids can paint their own driftwood sign with local artists right by the sea. A fun, creative keepsake for the whole family. Entry fee: ~XCG 17.50 per child, plus an extra fee if you choose a wooden board to paint on.
Chichi Painting at Serena’s Art Factory
📍 Juan Luis 87A, Sint Joris Highway
Drop in from Tuesday to Saturday mornings to paint a colorful Chichi® sculpture—symbol of Caribbean culture. Entry ~XCG 35 plus sculpture. Includes garden access and drinks.
Playgrounds and Parks
Marie Pompoen Playground + Skate Track
📍 Seaside Boulevard, Willemstad
Free playground with slides and a small skate track. Perfect for scooters and beginners.
Playground at Brionplein
📍 Otrobanda, Willemstad
Waterfront playground with climbing elements and benches. Parents enjoy views of the Handelskade and Queen Emma Bridge.
Tip: For more city fun, read our Willemstad blog.
Animals and Nature
Curaçao Sea Aquarium & Dolphin Academy
📍 Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad
See 400+ marine species, feed sharks, or swim with dolphins. Tickets: US$10–21.
Ostrich Farm
📍 Santa Catharina
Take a safari tour, feed ostriches and emus, or even ride one. Tours from US$14–17.
Mimi’s Eco Farm
📍 Weg naar Fuik 269
Tour fruit gardens, meet tilapia, and try a fish-foot massage. Open weekends or by appointment.
Hofi Cas Cora
📍 Reigerweg Z/N, Willemstad
Farm café with weekend brunch. Kids meet goats, ducks, and peacocks.
Flamingo Spotting at Jan Kok Salt Flats
📍 West Curaçao
See flamingos in their natural habitat. Free and magical at sunset.
Cafés with Play Areas
Number Ten Café
📍 Santa Rosaweg 10, Willemstad
Trendy café with a kids’ corner outside. Ideal for coffee and homemade bites.
De Dames Café
📍 Promenade Shopping Center
Cozy café with fresh food and a small playground nearby.
Délifrance Zuikertuintje
📍 Zuikertuintje Mall
Fresh pastries and sandwiches plus an adjacent playground with climbing and slides.
Tip: Discover more family-friendly brunch spots in our Breakfast & Lunch Guide.
Water Fun
Kunuku Aqua Resort – Day Pass
📍 Kaya San Willibrordus 36
Waterpark with pools, slides, and a playground. Day passes available without overnight stay.
Mangrove Beach Resort – Day Pass
📍 Pater Euwensweg 31
All-inclusive passes with waterslides, pools, and kids’ zones near Willemstad.
Boat Trip to Klein Curaçao
📍 Caracasbaaiweg Pier
Take a family boat trip to Klein Curaçao. Snorkel with turtles, explore shipwrecks, and relax on white sand. Best for kids 6+.
Indoor Options
Children’s Museum Curaçao
📍 Rooi Catootje 1, Willemstad
Interactive museum with 17 exhibits, a zipline, and outdoor play area. Entry ANG 9 per person.
Sambil Curaçao
📍 Veeris, Willemstad
Perfect for rainy days: trampoline park, arcade, cinema, and kids’ climbing zone, all under one roof.
Adventures and Unique Spots
Lionfish Caribbean
📍 Kura Hulanda Village, Willemstad
Try lionfish dishes and make jewelry from lionfish fins. Creative and eco-friendly.
Amazonia – Jungle Adventure Park
📍 Santa Catharina 67
Explore a jungle-themed park with animals, play zones, a pool, and even a rodizio restaurant.
La Hacienda Olivia – Farm & Playground
📍 Kaya Mila 12, Willemstad
Playground, pony rides, and farm animals like goats and pigs. Parents relax with local food.
Hato Caves
📍 F.D. Rooseveltweg, Willemstad
Guided tours reveal stalactites, stalagmites, and Arawak petroglyphs. Cool and educational.
Trolley Train Tour
📍 Fort Amsterdam, Willemstad
Bright yellow trolley through Willemstad. 75 minutes of history, markets, and colorful streets, kids love it.
Mini Golf at Brakkeput Mei Mei
📍 Landhuis Brakkeput Mei Mei
Play 18 holes of mini golf in a tropical garden, then enjoy dinner while kids use the playground.
Final Thoughts
Curaçao is packed with family fun, from creative workshops and animal encounters to splash-ready waterparks and cozy cafés. Whether your kids want to paint, play, swim, or explore, you’ll find endless ways to keep them entertained.
So pack the sunscreen, bring the kids, and dive into an unforgettable family adventure in Curaçao!
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