KleuterSinfonietta: Speelgoedfabriek Tokkel en Strijk (4 en 5 jaar)
Explore playful classical music at the Concertgebouw with KleuterSinfonietta: Toy Factory Tokkel en Strijk, an interactive concert for ages 4–5. Young listeners engage with the orchestra in a toy-factory themed performance that makes live classical music approachable and fun.
AIC Kids & Parents: The Social Playdate @ Moxy
Join a pilot meetup at Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens where international families connect: kids play in a safe, lively space while parents socialise and unwind with a drink in a relaxed, expat-friendly hotel setting.
Mini safari: Caterpillars and what they eat
Join a family-friendly guided mini-safari at De Ceuvel in Amsterdam. Trek the Ceuvel terrain with a guide to spot insects, plants, and tiny wildlife while discovering what caterpillars eat and how caterpillars become butterflies. A playful outdoor adventure perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike.
Putting on/off (3+)
Putting on/off (3+) at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Rondleiding, is a Fresh Ears theatre piece about clothes—poetic, rebellious, and child-friendly as it asks what our garments really say.
The Sax Family (4+)
In Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ’s Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, The Sax Family (4+) features the Berlage Saxophone Quartet as eight saxophones converse in a playful, poignant dialogue of sound, breath, and emotion.
De Verhalen van Koning Aap – Theater de Krakeling
A neighborhood tour brings Sahand Sahebdivani's family-friendly tale De Verhalen van Koning Aap to Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam. The 6+ performance blends storytelling and stagecraft in an intimate city venue, inviting kids and families to share in colorful, imaginative tales.
Space Cadet
Space Cadet is a kid-friendly animated feature screening at Rialto Film in Amsterdam. This space adventure delights young audiences with vibrant visuals and friendly storytelling, offering families a charming cinema experience.
De Lelijke Eendjes
Dutch-language children's theater piece 'De Lelijke Eendjes' performed in Amsterdam. A family-friendly stage adaptation of a classic tale, featuring lively storytelling, colorful visuals, and light humor that delights kids and parents alike in an intimate indoor venue.
Dirk Scheele @ Haventheater IJmuiden
Dirk Scheele headlines Haventheater IJmuiden, a cozy harbor-stage where playful melodies meet intimate storytelling, delivering a warm, family-friendly evening in the IJmuiden venue near Amsterdam.
Roodkapje
A charming stage adaptation of the Dutch fairy tale Roodkapje (Little Red Riding Hood) for children, performed at Parkstad Limburg Theaters in Amsterdam. This family-friendly production blends storytelling with playful visuals and lively performances, offering a magical daytime theatre experience for kids and their families.
SoundLAB special Minimal Art x SoundLAB
A hands-on workshop for kids aged 7+ and accompanying adults at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ's Atriumzaal, blending Minimal Art with live sound through interactive activities and unusual musical instruments. A playful, family-friendly exploration of art and sound in a stunning modern venue.
Spektakolo Pinokkio (4+)
Family-friendly children's theater show 'Spektakolo Pinokkio' at Plein Theater in Amsterdam for ages 4 and up. A puppet-driven retelling of Pinocchio with lively stage craft and playful storytelling that delights young audiences and families. Tickets start at 10 euros.
Aprilfeesten Nieuwmarkt
Community-driven Aprilfeesten on Amsterdam's Nieuwmarkt features a neighborhood breakfast, nostalgic fair, live acts and delicious food in the lead-up to Koningsdag.
De Prinses op de Erwt
Step into Hal West in Amsterdam for De Prinses op de Erwt, a playful, modern theater piece that weds puppetry, witty dialogue and fairy-tale wonder in an intimate venue that invites families and night owls alike.
Roodkapje
Roodkapje at Schouwburg Amstelveen and Theater De Landing in Amsterdam offers a bold, contemporary theater experience that invites curious audiences into a daring, immersive story.
NewTechKids Meivakantie Bootcamp Week 2 (8-12 yrs)
A week-long robotics and coding bootcamp for ages 8-12 at Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. Kids design, build, and code robots and tech prototypes in bilingual Dutch-English instruction (Apr 28–May 1), combining hands-on learning with friendly mentors.
SoundLAB
SoundLAB at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal in Amsterdam, is a holiday workshop for kids 7-12, a playful, instrument-filled journey through sound in a grand, luminous concert hall.
Ajax - PSV Eindhoven
Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven at Johan Cruijff ArenA explodes with fierce rivalry, thunderous chants, tactical wizardry, and the electric roar of a football fever that only Dutch giants can deliver.
Kindertalkshow
Dutch-language children's talk-show at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam, where Jack Eljon (born 1937) shares a personal story about forgiveness and belonging. A warm, intimate theatre piece blending storytelling with live conversation for kids and their families.
NewTechKids: Try It Out Workshop for Kids
Kids aged 8-12 get hands-on exposure to robotics by designing, building and programming prototypes at this bilingual workshop in Amsterdam’s OBA Oosterdok Public Library. The session runs in Dutch and English, offering a friendly, library setting for young makers.
Pure Markt
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.
Zoemmm 4 Vipkids Derniere
Zoemmm 4 Vipkids Derniere at Podium Mozaïek’s Theaterzaal in Amsterdam promises a lively, family-oriented theatre experience for kids, blending playful sound, movement and storytelling in a bright, welcoming space.
NewTechKids Try It Out Workshop at OBA Centraal
A bilingual robotics workshop for ages 8-12 at the OBA Oosterdok Public Library. Kids design, build and program robots and tech prototypes, guided in Dutch and English. Fee €5, 13 May 2026, 16:15.
Daar buiten loopt een schaap
Daar buiten loopt een schaap at Theater de Krakeling glows with dim lights, a cozy, intimate night-stage mood where a lullaby-like promise echoes: Nog één liedje… alsjeblieft.
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