43 upcoming family events
Het geheugenkastje van Oost
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 10:30
OBA Linnaeus - Open ruimte
Open a drawer to reveal a real Oost story in this family-friendly storytelling event at OBA Linnaeus, for kids and adults.
Boek op schoot 2+
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 11:00
OBA Bijlmerplein (Public Library)
Toddler read-aloud session for ages 2-4 with caregivers at OBA Bijlmerplein, featuring simple, engaging stories.
Voorleesatelier 5+
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 16:00
OBA Reigersbos - Open ruimte
Join a joyful read-aloud session for kids 5+ at OBA Reigersbos, featuring a storyteller reading a picture book.
Voorlezen in het Turks (4+)
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 16:15
OBA Banne - Matilda
Turkish-language storytelling session for kids and families at OBA Banne Matilda in Amsterdam, held weekly on Tuesdays.
Huis van alle talen: English Storytelling
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 17:00
OBA Hallen - Jeugdhoek Pluk
Cosy English storytelling session for kids aged 5+, followed by art and craft activities at OBA Hallen in Amsterdam.
Wondere Woensdagen Workshops 5+
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
De Passage
Free family-friendly workshop for ages 5+ at De Passage, Amsterdam, offering imaginative crafts and adventurous activities.
Second elephant calf born at ARTIS Amsterdam
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
ARTIS in Amsterdam welcomes its second elephant calf; visitors are invited to a kraamvisite to meet the newborns.
Musical reading for toddlers and preschoolers by TofProf
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 12:00
OBA Staatsliedenbuurt - Jeugdhoek Woutertje
A musical reading for toddlers and preschoolers with songs and stories by TofProf at OBA Staatsliedenbuurt in Amsterdam.
Spelend lezen 3+
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 15:30
OBA Linnaeus - Open ruimte
An interactive storytelling session for kids 3+ with a professional theatre maker, bringing picture books to life through playful reading at OBA IJburg.
Voorleesatelier, Ramadan verhalen 5+
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 16:30
OBA Osdorp - Jeugdhoek Pippi Langkous
Join a family-friendly read-aloud session for kids 5+ at OBA Osdorp, featuring Ramadan stories read aloud by a local talent.
Voorleespret 4+
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 16:30
OBA Van der Pek - Jeugdhoek
Join a picture-book reading for ages 4+ at OBA Van der Pek, with a friendly post-reading chat.
Speel, Deel, Ruil & Recycle in De Hallen
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Sustainable toy swap day at De Hallen with toy trading, workshops and repair stations for families.
Kikkerdriltelling 2026
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Join the frog-spawn counting event in Amsterdam through March 29, 2026 — a family-friendly outdoor nature activity.
Het Groene Meisje (8+)
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A hygienic, family-friendly children's theater show with singing and green hamburgers at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam (8+).
Het Groene Meisje
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
Theater de Krakeling
A hygienic, family-friendly stage show for all ages filled with music, singing, magical powers, and green hamburgers at Theater de Krakeling.
Play, Share, Toy Swap and Recycle Festival
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 12:00
De Passage
Families can swap toys and kids' clothing, join recycling workshops, and have broken toys repaired by Repair Café Jeltje at De Passage/De Hallen in Amsterdam West.
Captain Fantastic (8+)
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A musical family show about parenting outside the lines and being one with nature, for ages 8+ in Amsterdam.
Actief uitje: Bowlen Lasergamen Minigolf
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Join a fun family outing in Amsterdam with bowling, laser tag, mini-golf, karaoke, and tasty food at Aloha.
Umi (0,5+)
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
An interactive dance performance for very young children (0.5+) at DAT!school in Amsterdam.
Mini-Safari: Birds and Nests
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 at 12:00
De Ceuvel
Join a guided mini-safari at De Ceuvel to observe birds, nests, and marvel at how birds build without hands on the Ceuvel terrain.
Bak ook mee voor KiKa!
Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
In Amsterdam, bake along for KiKa as fans whip up sweet bakes and cookies in support of a kids' charity month, friendly family energy filling the venue.
Mini safari about birds: “Looking with your ears”
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 12:00
De Ceuvel
Go on a guided Mini Safari at De Ceuvel with a bird-loving guide, trekking the Ceuvel terrain to spot life among boats, logs, and reeds—an inviting, playful adventure for families.
Open Day at The British School of Amsterdam
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Explore The British School of Amsterdam during their Open Day: meet teachers, tour the campus, and learn about the school's learning environment.
Funmania Aalsmeer
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Funmania Aalsmeer at 1 Amsterdam is a bright, action-packed family playground where kids climb, scramble, jump, tumble and even play football—an all-weather indoor-outdoor adventure bursting with color and smiling energy.
Mini-safari about wild bees: “Feed the bees”
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 12:00
De Ceuvel
Embark on a family-friendly Mini-safari at De Ceuvel, trekking the Ceuvel terrain with a guide to spot bees, bugs, and blossoms amid boats, boards, and green corners for a playful, nature-filled adventure.
Circus Kristal by RUIGE RAKKERS
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Pllek
Circus Kristal by RUIGE RAKKERS at Pllek, Amsterdam - a sunny, family-friendly circus spectacle from 13:00 to 16:00, bursting with acrobatics, color, and riverfront magic that invites kids and grownups to cheer the wonder.
Wiegeling (6-18 maanden)
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 10:30
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Rondleiding
Embark on a sensory Rondleiding for curious babies (6-18 months) with Fayad at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam, where Frisse Oren invites families to a playful, sound-and-light journey that sparks wonder from the first note.
Klop Klop Boem Boem
Sun, 17 May 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Klop Klop Boem Boem invites the whole family to Theater de Krakeling for a rhythmic dance concert where three performers drum, dance, and sing their hearts awake, turning percussion into playful storytelling.
SPIN | Spelinloop
Mon, 8 Jun 2026
Tolhuistuin
A free, kid-friendly play loop for 0-4s at Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam, with coffee, tea, toys, and practical parenting tips from SPIN — a warm, bustling morning of gentle learning and laughter.
MINIVROG Trampoline Jump for Toddlers (2-5)
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 11:30
VROG Trampoline park, parkour/ freerun, dance
MINIVROG welcomes tiny explorers aged 2-5 to a sunny morning of trampoline bounces, parkour-inspired play and dance at VROG Trampoline Park, from 9:30 to 11:30.
Wiekeliedjes at Torpedo Theater
Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at 21:30
Torpedo Theater
Wiekeliedjes at Torpedo Theater in Amsterdam enchants young audiences with playful lullabies and cozy family-friendly storytelling in a welcoming corner of the city's theater scene.
Mega Kids Disco
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
AFAS Live
Mega Kids Disco blasts through AFAS Live in Amsterdam with high-energy dance tracks, colorful lighting, and kid-friendly grooves that turn the venue into a sparkling family dance floor.
De Mega Sint Show
Wed, 25 Nov 2026
AFAS Live
De Mega Sint Show brings festive family fun to AFAS Live in Amsterdam, a colorful, high-energy holiday spectacle packed with music and kids-friendly surprises.
Eye: Familieworkshop Filmmagie
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Dive into a vivid Sunday at Eye Filmmuseum as families with kids aged 6+ join a hands-on Filmmagie workshop, blending playful movie crafts, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes cinema magic in a bright, welcoming space.
Cinemini
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A cinema experience tailored for toddlers at Eye, Cinemini pairs short films with playful activities so preschoolers enjoy screen time and exploration in a kid-friendly screening zone.
POR (6+)
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Leuke lunch of borrel bij IJver Amsterdam
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Enjoy a cozy lunch or casual borrel at IJver Amsterdam while the kids play nearby, making this laid-back setting ideal for relaxed family meals and lively conversations.
De kleine, stoere fee
Mon, 8 Mar 2027 at 12:00
Poppentheater Koos Kneus
A brave little fairy lives in a story-filled tree; when a witch tries to hand the tree to a bandit, the fairy stands up to defend it.
Amsterdam Old Town Sailor's Treasure Hunt & Tour
Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
Join a sailor-themed treasure exploration game and tour through Amsterdam's historic Old Town.
Barbie: The Dream Experience
Barbie Kids Birthday Party At Barbie: The Dream Experience
Barbie: The Dream Experience is a kids' birthday party event in Amsterdam.
Wondere Woensdagen: Children's Workshop (5+)
De Passage
Free 2-hour children's workshop for ages 5+ at De Passage Amsterdam, offering imagination, crafts and adventure from 13:00 to 15:00.
Eden and the Golden Rule
Jewish Museum
A family-friendly storytelling journey at the Jewish Museum Amsterdam exploring the Golden Rule through encounters with Hillel, a Bedouin girl, a talking wolf, and a robot.
ARTIS
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo & Micropia: Skip The Line Entry Ticket
Skip-the-line entry to ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo and Micropia, great for families and visitors.