We've found a fun Easter break activity and plenty of reliable indoor and outdoor spots for your family weekend in Stavanger, April 4th and 5th, 2026. Don't miss the special holiday fun at the Maritime Museum!
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Family Performances for Children
Sølvberget Library and Cultural House
Free family performances at the library on Sunday afternoon.
The Norwegian Children's Museum Weekend Visit
The Norwegian Children's Museum
A dedicated museum for children's culture, open both days.
Children's Easter Holiday Activity
Stavanger Maritime Museum
A special, limited-run holiday activity on Saturday morning.
· April 4
2CHILDREN'S EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITY : Head down to the Maritime Museum for a special activity running during the Easter school break. This is a great chance to mix culture with holiday fun right by the harbor.This is the only explicitly dated, limited-run event found specifically for this weekend.
: Explore childhood and children's culture at this dedicated museum. They are generally open 11:00-16:00 on weekends, making it a solid Saturday plan.It's an indoor cultural staple open all weekend, great for checking out local history through a child's eyes.
· April 5
1THE NORWEGIAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM WEEKEND VISIT (SUNDAY) : If Saturday was busy, the Children's Museum is also open on Sunday, offering interactive exhibits about growing up in Norway.To confirm its availability for Sunday as a good indoor option.
Also On· anytime this weekend
7FREE : The Sølvberget cultural house hosts family performances every Sunday. It's a perfect, free way to spend a Sunday afternoon indoors.It’s a free, recurring Sunday event confirmed for this date, perfect for a low-key Sunday.
: Time to burn off some energy! This park has plenty of bouncy surfaces for the kids (and adults) to enjoy all day Saturday.Great high-energy indoor option available all day Saturday.
: If the weather turns sour on Sunday, Rush Trampoline Park is open late (until 8 PM) for bouncing off that last bit of holiday energy.Confirmed opening hours for Sunday as a solid backup plan.
: This outdoor park near the museum uses remnants of heavy industry turned into a unique, exciting play area for kids.It’s a unique outdoor space that utilizes the industrial landscape for play.
: Dive into Norway's energy history. They have interactive exhibits perfect for kids, including a rescue chute experience.A major Stavanger museum open Saturday with interactive elements appealing to older kids interested in technology.
: Visit the massive Oil Museum on Sunday. While specific Easter Sunday closure rules aren't listed, their general Sunday hours are long (until 6 PM).Provides a reliable indoor option for Sunday, pending local confirmation of Easter hours.
: Head out to Nærbø on Sunday for Vitengarden, a science centre where you don't just look—you actively participate in experiments. Note: Closed Saturdays.A dedicated interactive science centre open specifically on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Stavanger this weekend?
The best free event this weekend is the 'Family Performances for Children' at Sølvberget Library and Cultural House on Sunday, April 5th. The Dalsnuten Hike is also a free outdoor option.
What is happening specifically for the Easter holiday?
There is a special 'Children's Easter Holiday Activity' scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, at the Stavanger Maritime Museum.
Are there good indoor options if the weather is bad?
Yes, both the Norwegian Children's Museum and Rush Trampoline Park are open all weekend, and the Sølvberget Library hosts free performances Sunday.
