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Tag Archives: kids
American Football Team – Aachen Vampires
There’s are american football teams nearby if you’re interested in playing or just watching. The Aachen Vampires, American Football Club has a male and a female team, the Damenteam des AFC Aachen Vampires e.V. You will find details on their Facebook … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Kids, Sports Clubs and Classes, Upcoming Events
Tagged football, kids, sports
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Local Thrift Store Summary
There are plenty of second hand stores in this area. The trick is knowing where they are. This is a listing of some of your options. If you know of others that you would like to share, let me know … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Furniture, Toys, Used items
Tagged kids, second-hand, store, thrift
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Pompoen Regatta – Pumpkin Boat Racing in Kasterlee, BE – Sun, Oct 25, 2015
Updated 16 October 2015 About an hour away from the Tri-Border area is the small town of Kasterlee. Most people visit the nearby attraction of Bobbejaanland, but during the month of October, pumpkins become the center of attention. This article … Continue reading
CYSS – Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum
The Brunssum CYSS is a large program the encompasses a variety of services. Visit their website for more information. All programs are located on JFC Brunssum, Building 602. The CDC and SAC are on the far left of the building, … Continue reading
Leisure Dome – Movie Theater, Bowling, Mini-Golf, Play Place in Kerkrade
A new entertainment complex has opened up in Kerkrade and it has something for everyone. Here’s a summary of what they have to offer. JT Movie Theater – This theater boasts the largest movie screen in South Limburg. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Kids, Open Sunday, Rainy day items, Restaurants
Tagged bowling, golf, kids, Movie, play, play area, play place
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Babysitters
It can be tough to find a sitter. AFRC at GK NATO Base does have a list but here are some of our readers who also offer sitting services! We will do our best to keep this updated and add … Continue reading
Blueberries!! “Oppe Boesj” Blueberry picking
Blueberry picking in the heart of all things that grow is just as fun as you would think. They have acres and acres of blueberry bushes just waiting to give their fruit. Located at: Prinsenbaan 45 6104 BB Koningsbosch They are … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Kids, Things to do
Tagged blueberry, blueberry picking, fun, kids, picking, summertime
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De Pannekoekenbakker – Pancake House in Thorn
After hearing rave reviews about the pancake house in Thorn, we finally made our way there on a Sunday morning. Pancakes seem to be a Dutch tradition, especially for children’s birthdays. The pancakes are as big as the plate and … Continue reading
Irrland farm adventure oasis: Kevelaer-Twisteden
Just a hop skip and about 1 hour from GK is the “Farm oasis” called Irrland. It is known as a low cost, high fun adventure park for children. Obviously boasting a children’s petting zoo and a few rides, this … Continue reading
Posted in Kids, Open Sunday, Parks/pools, Things to do
Tagged farm, fun, kids, petting zoo, play area
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SnowWorld Indoor Ski Park in Landgraaf
One of the largest indoor ski parks is just 30 minutes away in Landgraaf, NL. SnowWorld boasts two main slopes at about 520m in length, one of which currently has moguls on one side. There are also two smaller slopes … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Kids, Open Sunday, Rainy day items
Tagged Adults, fun, Indoor, kids, Landgraaf, netherlands, Rainy Day
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SnowWorld Outdoor Park
The outdoor park just opened in May, and is a great reason to visit SnowWorld. The website describes the outdoor park. It is basically a giant ropes challenge course, with two levels built on telephone poles and a 5 stage … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Kids, Open Sunday, Parks/pools
Tagged fun, kids, Landgraaf, netherlands, Open Sunday, outdoors
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C&A Clothing
C&A is a franchise specializing in clothing. Their stores can offer an entire families clothing options depending on which city you find one in, but I especially enjoy their children’s clothing. Their looks are affordable, chic, and always cutting edge. … Continue reading
Posted in Aachen, Clothing, Cologne, Heinsberg, Sittard
Tagged C&A, children's clothing, kids, shopping
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Beaches of The Netherlands
Far north (about two and a half hours) is the wonderful ocean region of our community. They call this region for the most part The Hauge. There are many beaches scattered about this region ranging from straight up touristy to … Continue reading
Posted in Kids, Parks/pools, Places "HereAtGK" has been
Tagged beach, fun, kids, summer
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GK’s Base Pool
There is an outdoor swimming pool available during the summer. MWA members can enter at a reduced price. Visit the NATO E3-A Newcomers Guide for more information.
Posted in Geilenkirchen NATO Base - Info, Kids, Open Sunday, Parks/pools
Tagged fun, kids, pool
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Barefoot Park – Blotevoeten Park, Brunssum
Barefoot Park in Brunssum is located in the MiniHaven Schutterspark in Brunssum, perfectly situated between JFC Brunssum and the GK back gate. The park is a barefoot obstacle course good for the young and young at heart. My children and I … Continue reading
Koln Zoo
This zoo is a vast collection of many different types of animals. We spent the day here and could have spent two. The zoo is divided into sections for the land animals and the sea animals as well as a … Continue reading
Lego Land – Gunzburg, Germany
It was my son’s birthday just 2 brief months after we arrived here at GK. Being the awesome parents we are, we wanted to plan a trip to his most sought after adventure: Lego Land! I began researching in mid … Continue reading
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Tagged amusement park, bavaria, gunzburg, kids, lego land
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Eis Brustolon
I love ice cream. This is my second favorite place locally and it beat out many taste tests from all over the area. My favorite is the Snickers, but pretty much anything you order is gonna be to die for. … Continue reading
AquaZoo- Dusseldorf Germany
Located amongst a plethora of beautiful parks in the museum district of Dusseldorf is the AquaZoo. As its name represents it is a garden of retiles, fish, and other water life including penguins. The facility also houses a small rainforest … Continue reading
Magic Park- Kids play park – Currently closed
Magic Park has temporarily closed! More information on this will be posted if the situation changes. Thank you! Tucked back in the Industrial/Business district of Geilenkirchen is a gem of a child’s play place called Magic Park. Two stories tall … Continue reading
Foroxity Movie Theater – Sittard and Roermond, NL
Almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks English, which is nice for movie goers because the movies will be subtitles in Dutch instead of dubbed. The same occurs across the border in Belgium. There are some nice differences between American and … Continue reading
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