Free Family Events in Amsterdam

Biologische Noordermarkt

Sat, 2 May 2026 · All day

Noordermarkt

Market

Weekly organic farmers market at Noordermarkt in Amsterdam, with ~30 vendors selling fresh produce, bread, cheese, and other goods every Saturday from 9am to 4pm.

WestWeelde x Het Vrije Westen - Bevrijdingsfestival Amsterdam 2026

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

WestWeelde

Festival

WestWeelde x Het Vrije Westen bring Bevrijdingsfestival Amsterdam 2026 to Klönneplein plus WestWeelde, a bold multi-venue celebration of music, art, and cultural freedom across the city.

Vrijheidsfestival: Ontsnapte Klanken

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Theater De Roode Bioscoop

Festival

Vrijheidsfestival Ontsnapte Klanken at De Roode Bioscoop kicks off on 5 May 2026 with free flowing sound installations and performances around Haarlemmerplein, celebrating freedom through bold daytime programming.

Vrijheidsmaaltijd Haarlemmerplein 2026

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater De Roode Bioscoop

Food

Public Vrijheidsmaaltijd gathering in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerplein for Liberation Day 2026, starting at 18:00 at De Roode Bioscoop.

Biologische Noordermarkt

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Noordermarkt

Market

Amsterdam's Noordermarkt hosts its Organic Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am to 4pm, with ~30 vendors selling organic produce—from vegetables and fruit to cheese, meat, fish, honey and flowers—directly from producers, rain or shine.

Pure Markt

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Amstelpark

Market

Regular outdoor market events in Amsterdam featuring high-quality produce, music, and food stalls. Pure Markt visits Amstelpark (May 10), Amterdamse Bos (May 17), and Park Frankendael (May 31) from 11:00–18:00 with free entry and family-friendly activities.

Rollende Keukens Food Festival at Westerpark

Wed, 13 May 2026 · All day

Westerpark

Festival

Rollende Keukens Food Festival at Westerpark in Amsterdam brings dozens of mobile kitchens and food trucks serving diverse dishes, paired with live music and a free-entry policy. A lively, casual street-food celebration that draws locals and visitors to a sunny May weekend at the park.

Rolling Kitchens (Rollende Keukens)

Wed, 13 May 2026 · All day

Westerkerk

Festival

Five Amsterdam families transform Westerpark into an open-air restaurant for Ascension Weekend, serving home-style dishes and sharing music since 2008.

Wielerronde Purmerplein

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 12:00

Purmerplein 16, 1023 BD Nieuwendam, Netherlands

Sports

An annual, traditional Wielerronde Purmerplein cycling race at Purmerplein in Amsterdam–Nieuwendam, kicking off at 10:00. An outdoor community event with lively cycling action, plus a nearby flea-market vibe and vendor-table rentals.

Explore Kinship Library stories

Sat, 16 May 2026

NDSM Online Archive

Literature

Explore Kinship Library stories at NDSM Online Archive in Amsterdam, a literary voyage through storytelling, community voices, and digital archive magic.

Biologische Noordermarkt

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Noordermarkt

Market

Kick off your weekend at Amsterdam's Biologische Noordermarkt, the city's organic farmers market. Every Saturday 9am–4pm since 1987, around 30 vendors sell fresh organic vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, mushrooms, herbs, meat, fish, honey and flowers direct from producers.

Rollende Keukens Food Festival at Westerpark

Sun, 17 May 2026 · All day

Westerpark, Amsterdam

Festival

Rollende Keukens food festival returns to Westerpark, Amsterdam, with dozens of mobile kitchens and food trucks serving diverse bites alongside live music. This free-entry event runs May 13–17, 2026, offering a lively, family-friendly outdoor festival atmosphere in a central park setting.

Pure Markt - Amsterdamse Bos

Sun, 17 May 2026 · All day

Pure Markt - Amsterdamse Bos

Market

At Pure Markt in Amsterdamse Bos, wander a bucolic market where roughly 70% of stalls serve artisan food and 30% showcase crafts and sweets, a tasty, family-friendly outdoor celebration.

Biologische Noordermarkt

Sat, 23 May 2026 · All day

Noordermarkt

Market

The first Organic Farmers Market in the Netherlands (founded 1987) takes over Noordermarkt every Saturday from 9am to 4pm. About 30 vendors sell fresh organic produce directly from producers—vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, mushrooms, meat, fish, honey and flowers—rain or shine, with free entry.

Taste of Asia

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 15:00

IJpromenade

Food

Taste of Asia invites you to an outdoor tasting at IJpromenade in Amsterdam, featuring fried rice, dumplings, loempias and noodle soup. Enjoy a festival-like afternoon of Asian flavors by the water with a casual street-food vibe.

Het Mooie Kinderboekenfestival 2026

Sun, 31 May 2026

Tolhuistuin

Family

Family-friendly festival at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam where children's books come to life. Het Mooie Kinderboekenfestival 2026 invites kids and families to explore storytelling, author sessions, and interactive activities inspired by beloved children's literature.

Avond4daagse Westerpark

Mon, 1 Jun 2026

Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek

Community

Join the Avond4daagse Westerpark, an evening walking event in Cultuurpark Westergas, Amsterdam. A community-friendly outdoor activity along routes suitable for walkers of all ages; enjoy a casual, social atmosphere under park lights.

SPIN | Spelinloop

Mon, 8 Jun 2026

Tolhuistuin

Family

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.

Open Torendag

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Festival

Amsterdam's Open Toren Dag invites the public to freely explore towers city-wide with special activities at various locations on June 13.

Ameland Beach Rugby Festival (Europe's Largest)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Sports

Europe's largest beach rugby festival unfolds on Ameland's sands from June 12–14, 2026, inviting teams to clash in sunny, seaside scenery. Spectators enjoy fast-paced beach rugby, a festival atmosphere with food stalls, and stunning Atlantic views along the Dutch coast.

Open Garden Days

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 · All day

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Festival

Open Garden Days in Amsterdam invites visitors to peek behind canal-house facades as 25+ private and institutional gardens open to the public for a weekend.

The Grote Kledingruil x The Slow Fashion Show

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 · All day

Tolhuistuin

Market

The Grote Kledingruil x The Slow Fashion Show brings a garden takeover to Tolhuistuin with a clothing swap and slow-fashion showcase. Expect vibrant secondhand finds, eco-conscious style, and a casual, social afternoon in Amsterdam.

Pure Markt - Park Frankendael

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 · All day

Pure Markt - Park Frankendael

Market

Pure Markt at Park Frankendael bursts with artisanal delights: ~70% food vendors and ~30% crafts, a breezy Amsterdam market set in green surroundings where flavor and craft mingle under open skies.

Theater Festival De Parade – Amsterdam

Wed, 1 Jul 2026

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Theater

Theater Festival De Parade in Amsterdam brings a midsummer mix of parkside performances, colorful street acts, and Keti Koti commemorations, turning the city into a roaming, celebratory stage.

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