What age is the Nikolaus event suitable for?

The event is aimed at children aged 3 to 10.

When does the event take place?

The event starts on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM and ends at 4:00 PM.

Where does the Nikolaus event take place?

The meeting point is the children's library of the Göttingen City Library at Gotmarstraße 8, 37073 Göttingen.

What must families bring to participate?

Children should bring their own sock and personally hand it in at the children's library desk.

What happens with the coloring template?

Children create the coloring template at home. In December, the submitted pictures will be shown in a large Nikolaus exhibition.

Is participation free?

Yes, entry to the Nikolaus event is free.

Nikolaus Event for Children in Göttingen 2026

Name: 🧦🎨 Double Nikolaus Fun at the City Library! 🎄✨
Start: 2026-11-16T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-16T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Göttingen

Colorful Socks, Colorful Pictures: Nikolaus Fun for Little Artists in Göttingen

At the Göttingen City Library, creative design meets a magical Nikolaus surprise. Children aged 3 to 10 can hand in their favorite sock, receive a coloring template, and create their own artwork at home for a large Nikolaus exhibition.

Creative Kickoff in the Children's Library

The event starts on November 16 at the children's library desk. Each child receives a coloring template and a small surprise. They will then create their own picture in the familiar surroundings of home – with plenty of room for imagination, colors, and personal ideas.

Create Playfully and Experience Community

This family experience combines fun with learning and creative development. While painting, children practice concentration, fine motor skills, and independent creative expression. At the same time, they experience that their art will later be part of a collective Nikolaus exhibition. Children's laughter, curiosity, and pride in their own picture make the event a special shared time.

The Big Nikolaus Exhibition

In December, the submitted artworks will be showcased in a large Nikolaus exhibition. This allows the little artists to see how many individual pictures come together to create a colorful community action. It strengthens appreciation, expressiveness, and the feeling that their contribution makes something special happen.

Surprise with the Sock

The Nikolaus fills the submitted socks. Starting December 7, children can search for their filled sock in one of the participating shops in Göttingen and pick it up there. The sock search action is limited to 500 socks. Families experience a child-friendly connection of creativity, anticipation, and movement through the city center.

Conclusion: A Loving Family Experience During Advent

The Nikolaus event at the Göttingen City Library gives children creative freedom, visible recognition, and an exciting surprise. Pack your favorite sock, come by, and start a colorful Advent experience together.