Looking for the best things to do with kids in Curaçao? From creative workshops and animal farms to playgrounds, waterparks, and cozy cafés, this guide covers all your favorite family spots across the island, if you don’t want to go to the beach.
Driftwood Painting at Tugboat Beach
Where: Tugboat Beach, Caracas Bay
Paint your own driftwood sign with local artists by the sea. Fun for kids and adults alike. Around NAf 17.50 per child.
Chichi Painting at Serena’s Art Factory
Where: Juan Luis 87A, Sint Joris Highway
Drop in Tue–Sat mornings to paint a vibrant Chichi® sculpture symbolizing Caribbean culture. Fee ~NAf 35 plus sculpture, includes garden access and drinks.
Marie Pompoen Playground + Skate Track
Where: Seaside boulevard near Mambo Beach, Willemstad
Free playground with slides, and a small concrete skate loop perfect for scooters and beginners.
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Curaçao Sea Aquarium & Dolphin Academy
Where: Bapor Kibrá, Willemstad
Meet 400+ marine species, watch dolphin shows, feed sharks and lobsters, or snorkel with turtles. Tickets approx. US$10–21.
Curaçao Ostrich Farm
Where: Santa Catharina (Weg naar Groot St. Joris)
Join safari tours to feed ostriches, emus, pigs, and even ride one! Includes Zambezi restaurant and gift shop. Tours from US$14–17.
Number Ten Café
Where: Santa Rosaweg 10, Bloemhof, Willemstad
Weekday café with a small outdoor play area for kids. Great spot for coffee and homemade meals.
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De Dames Café
Where: Promenade Shopping Center, Willemstad
Cozy breakfast and lunch café with a small outdoor play area for children nearby. Family-friendly atmosphere and fresh food.
Délifrance Zuikertuintje
Where: Zuikertuintje Mall, Willemstad
Popular bakery and café known for fresh pastries and sandwiches. Adjacent outdoor playground offers fun climbing and sliding for kids.
Mimi’s Eco Farm
Where: Weg naar Fuik 269, near Hòfi Sint Joris
Guided tours through fruit gardens and tilapia ponds. Kids enjoy fish-foot massages, bird watching, and nature play. Open weekends or by appointment.
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Kunuku Aqua Resort – Waterpark Day Pass
Where: Kaya San Willibrordus 36, Daniel
Day-pass access to pools, water slides, playground. Family fun without overnight stay.
Mangrove Beach Resort – Waterslides + Day Pass
Where: Pater Euwensweg 31, Otrobanda
Waterslides, pools, and kid zones close to downtown Willemstad. All-Inclusive Day passes available.
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Niffo Huts – Sint Michiel
Where: Dorp Sint Michiel, Boca Sami
Beachclub with a small play structure and sandy kids’ corner. Relaxed seaside lunch spot.
Hofi Cas Cora
Where: Landhuis Cas Cora, Reigerweg Z/N, Willemstad
Weekend-only farm café with brunch. Kids can meet goats, peacocks, and ducks while exploring the grounds.
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Children’s Museum Curaçao
Where: Rooi Catootje 1, Willemstad
Interactive museum with 17 hands-on exhibits and an inclusive outdoor playground with zipline. Open Tue–Sat 9–17, Sun 12–17; entry ANG 9 per person.
Sambil Curaçao
Where: Veeris, Willemstad
Perfect for hot or rainy days. Kids can jump at Xtreme Zone Trampoline Park, climb through Kidi’s Park, play arcade games, or watch a movie at Caribbean Cinemas, all in one place.
Playground at Brionplein
Where: Otrobanda, Willemstad
Small city playground with climbing elements and benches, right on the waterfront. Enjoy views of the Handelskade and Queen Emma Bridge while the kids play.
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Lionfish Caribbean
Where: Kura Hulanda Village, Otrobanda
Eat fresh lionfish and join a workshop to make jewelry from lionfish fins. Fun, creative, and eco-friendly, ideal for older kids and parents.
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Amazonia – Jungle Adventure Park
Where: Santa Catharina 67, Willemstad
Amazonia: The Jungle Experience is a unique attraction in Curaçao combining a jungle tour, kids’ play area, all-you-can-eat rodizio restaurant, swimming pool, and jungle-themed hotel. It’s a family-friendly destination where kids can explore, play, and learn while parents relax or join in the fun.
La Hacienda Olivia – Farm & Playground
Where: Kaya Mila 12, Willemstad
La Hacienda Olivia combines a large playground with friendly farm animals—horses, goats, pigs and more. Kids can roam freely, ride ponies on weekends, and parents enjoy local cuisine.
Hato Caves – Underground Discovery
Where: F.D. Rooseveltweg, Willemstad
Explore ancient coral limestone caves at Hato Caves, just north of Willemstad. The guided tours reveal stalactites, stalagmites, and centuries-old Arawak petroglyphs, fascinating and cool on hot days.
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Trolley Train Tour – City Ride for Kids
Where: Fort Amsterdam, Willemstad
Take the bright trolley train around historic Willemstad, starting at Fort Amsterdam. The 75-minute ride includes views of the Floating Market, colonial architecture, and scenic parks, great for younger kids.
Mini Golf at Brakkeput Mei Mei
Where: Landhuis Brakkeput Mei Mei Kaminda Brodernan di Brakepoti
Combine dinner with a round at the 18-hole mini golf course surrounded by tropical gardens. The adjacent playground makes it an enjoyable family evening.
Boat Trip to Klein Curaçao
Where: Fishermen’s Pier Caracasbaaiweg, Jan Thiel
Embark on a day trip to Klein Curaçao, an uninhabited coral island, snorkel among turtles, relax on white-sand beaches, and spot shipwrecks and seabirds. Ideal for kids 6+ who love water adventures.
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Flamingo Spotting at Jan Kok Salt Flats
Where: Weg naar Sint Willibrordus Sint Willibrordus
Visit the salt pans near Jan Kok in west Curaçao to see flamingos in their natural habitat. Easy, photo-worthy and free, particularly magical at sunset.
Plenty to do for kids
Curaçao is packed with family-friendly fun, from hands-on art and animal encounters to splash-worthy waterparks and chill cafés with playgrounds. Whether your kids want to paint, play, explore, or swim, this island has it all.
With plenty of options both indoors and outdoors, it’s easy to keep everyone entertained and happy. So grab your sunscreen, bring the kids, and dive into an unforgettable family adventure on Curaçao!
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