Activities for the Little Danes

Danish Dandies
All kids ages 3-12 are welcome
Your child can choose between pom-poms, baton, and flag twirling (limited availability of each). We highly recommend that our youngest Danish Dandies participate in the pom-pom category!
Cost is $30/child. Registration includes ONE t-shirt for your child. You may purchase additional shirts for $10 each. Adult shirts will also be available to purchase for $15 each.

Hans Christian Andersen Kid’s Area

FREE Kids Activities on Lafayette Street by Montcalm Street.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 and SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Olivia Grace & Company

We are honored to have the opportunity to bring in MAGICAL characters for kids of all ages to enjoy at the 2026 Danish Festival! Thank you to Olivia Grace & Company Magic Fund for helping us make this happen!

Lego Competition
Did you know that Legos were created in Denmark in 1949 by Ole Kirk Christiansen?! This fits in perfectly with the Danish Festival! Plus, who doesn’t love building with Legos?!

Ages 5-17 are welcome to come build with LEGOs and have a snack. LEGOs will be provided – please do not bring your own.

Free Balloon Animals
Join us for FREE Balloon Animals from the “Balloon Guy,” Jim Perry, on Friday, August 21 from 1pm-3pm in the children’s area!

Bounce House
Free bounce house Friday & Saturday

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum CAN! Van
We look forward to welcoming the traveling Grand Rapids Children’s Museum CAN! Van on Friday, August 21! Join us for a fun day of STEAM!

Face Painting
Thank you so much to our wonderful 2025 Face Painters, Sarah Coppernoll and Tonya Miller!

Face painting and temporary tattoos available for a limited time after the Meijer Grand Dansk Parade on Saturday, August 22.

Family Movie
For the past two years, we have hosted our Free Family Movie at NCG Cinema! Thank you to NCG Cinema for partnering with us for this fun family event! 

Our 2026 Free Family Movie at NCG Cinema is “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie”

Pre-registration was required and all seats have been taken. Please check back next year!

Fairy Tale Parade
Kids Parade – Decorate your bike, your wagon, etc. in a Danish theme and join us for this fun Kid’s Parade
Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6pm
FREE Popsicles will be given on West Grove Street following the parade