International kids' film & media festival
A family-friendly international film, television and new media festival for kids at Pathé Amsterdam Noord, showcasing kid-focused cinema from around the world.
Cinekid
Cinekid lights up Pathé Amsterdam Noord with an international kids film, TV and new media festival—screenings, workshops and star moments that turn childhood cinema into a grand adventure.
Pure Markt - Amstelpark
At Pure Markt Amstelpark in Amsterdam, discover a vibrant artisan market where roughly 70% of stalls are food and 30% are crafts, set in a breezy park mood with bold flavors and handmade finds.
Blast Off! (2+)
An engaging, kid-friendly concert in Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, where Sarah Jeffery invites families to reach for the stars with recorder melodies. A playful, age-appropriate show (2+) in the intimate Kleine Zaal, mixing storytelling with live music.
Half stories (6+)
Two accordionists and three dancers collide in Half Stories (6+), a cross-arts collaboration by De Stilte and TOEAC. Set in Muziekgebouw’s Grote Zaal, this immersive performance spins a world where nothing is as it seems, blending live music and contemporary dance for families and curious adults in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Marathon 2025
The Amsterdam Marathon 2026 offers multiple race distances through Amsterdam's historic canals, starting from the Olympic Stadium, with a Kids Run and options for runners of all levels.
Amsterdam City Walks & Marathon Weekend
Join Amsterdam City Walks on the day before the TCS Amsterdam Marathon. Choose from 10, 14, 17, 20, 26, or 33 km routes starting at the Olympic Stadium and discover Amsterdam’s highlights on foot. The marathon itself takes place Sunday, finishing at the Olympic Stadium.
Amsterdam gymnastics event
An energetic Amsterdam gymnastics event at 1 Amsterdam showcases cutting-edge routines and a vibrant crowd, blending sport and spectacle in a contemporary venue that hums with city-night magic.
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
The TCS Amsterdam Marathon returns Sunday 25 Oct 2026, with runners starting and finishing at the Olympic Stadium and looping through city streets on 5km and 10km routes, cheered on by thousands.
CALM DOWN!!! (6+)
An intimate musical family performance exploring our most feared emotion, tailored for ages 6 and up. Set in Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Bimhuis, the show blends storytelling and song into a playful, emotionally engaging experience for kids and adults alike.
IJ-Hallen Flea Market
Roam Europe's largest flea market at IJ-Hallen, Amsterdam, a sprawling treasure hunt across 750 stands—from vintage vinyl to quirky bric-a-brac—inside vast halls with indoor stalls and bright outdoor setups.
Museumnacht Amsterdam
Museumnacht Amsterdam invites 70+ museums to stay open from 19:00-02:00 with music, workshops, guided tours, performances and DJs across the city.
Sinterklaasintocht Amsterdam
Sinterklaasintocht Amsterdam returns in 2026 as Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam on Sunday 15 November, with festive routes and the latest news on Sint in Amsterdam.
Relics: Baroque Fossils at Zoo Museum
Explore Baroque fossils at Amsterdam's Zoo Museum in a curated exhibition blending archival art with natural history. Visitors encounter relics from ancient eras in an elegant museum setting.
Design Icons Craft Market at Crown Hall
Explore Design Icons at Crown Hall: a craft-market-style showcase in Amsterdam featuring design-driven goods and curated stalls. Discover icons and strings-inspired items in a vibrant market setting.
IJ-Halls: Europe's Largest Flea Market (Amsterdam North)
Explore Europe’s largest flea market at IJ-Halls in Amsterdam North. Vintage lovers and clothing collectors will uncover endless rows of secondhand fashion, accessories and quirky finds in this vast indoor market.
De Mega Sint Show
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.
Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam's canals become a shimmering open-air gallery as new light art installations sweep the city center, transforming familiar waterways into a spellbinding, glow-washed festival stroll.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/27
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/27 turns the city's canals into a luminous gallery, with immersive light installations clinging to bridges and crooked corners, unveiling new themes from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.
Amsterdam Light Festival (15th edition)
The Amsterdam Light Festival features 20+ light artworks along Amsterdam's Herengracht canal, viewable by foot, bike, or canal cruise from Nov 26, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027.
Disney in Concert: Wonderful Worlds
Experience Disney magic live at Ziggo Dome as a 55-piece orchestra conducts iconic scores from beloved Disney films, delivering magical melodies, captivating vocals, and spectacular visuals in a family-friendly, world-class concert.
Holiday on Ice - CINEMA OF DREAMS
RAI Amsterdam hosts Holiday on Ice: CINEMA OF DREAMS, a dazzling live ice show that fuses cinema-inspired storytelling with spectacular skating, delivering friendship, magic, and cinematic wonder on ice.
A special children's edition of The Nutcracker
Experience a magical children's edition of The Nutcracker at RAI Amsterdam, featuring dancers from Ukraine's National Opera, stunning sets, and Tchaikovsky's beloved score in a family-friendly ballet that enchants audiences of all ages.
40e Wereldkerstcircus
The 40e Wereldkerstcircus at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam—an international live circus show blending acrobatics, humor, and holiday spectacle in a classic theatre setting, perfect for families.
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