Festival TREKWhere: AmstelparkMore info & tickets

Kids can make their own button or screen-print a linen tote bag during the Pop Art Factory workshop at Cobra Museum in Amstelveen. A hands-on creative session tied to the […]

The OBA public library is running a summer scavenger hunt for kids aged 6 and up — solve the clues, then settle in for some reading. Free, drop-in, and a […]

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam celebrates Tanabata, the beloved Japanese star festival, with hands-on creative activities for kids and families. A colorful, culturally rich Sunday out — free with museum entry.Where: Wereldmuseum AmsterdamMore […]

A large indoor play facility for toddlers and preschoolers, designed for family adventure and active play during school holidays.Where: The World of Play & Learning (WOPL)More info & tickets

Children visit the Maritime Museum to read stories, draw, and write about their home. An open, accessible creative activity for families during summer vacation.Where: Het Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum)More info & […]

Prokofiev's beloved children's classic Peter and the Wolf comes to the Vondelpark Open-Air Theater — a free outdoor performance perfect for families with young children. The story, told through music […]

The country's biggest traveling food festival comes to Amstelpark July 3–5. Summer fun, food vendors, and family activities.Where: AmstelparkMore info & tickets

Hemlab, Amsterdam's science laboratory for children, is running a 'Discover Planets and Stars' program for ages 7–14 with multiple sessions available through July 11. A hands-on way to kick off […]

West Beweegt On Tour is traveling through Amsterdam West on rotating days from June 15 through September 17, bringing free sports activities to playgrounds and open spaces around the neighborhood. […]

Cobra Museum in Amstelveen (part of the Amsterdam area) is running Atelier CoBrA, a hands-on art workshop for children inspired by the famous CoBrA art movement. Sessions run from today […]

Multi-day traveling food festival with theater, music, workshops, and variety entertainment for all ages at Amstelpark. Wide appeal for families and food lovers.Where: AmstelparkMore info & tickets

H'ART Museum launches a summer family workshop studio called 'The Land of Hagelslag' (a very Dutch reference to the beloved chocolate sprinkles). Kids aged 6 and up can get creative […]

H'ART Museum is running a summer family atelier called "The Land of Hagelslag" for children aged 6 and up. Drop in for a hands-on art session — tickets available at […]

Recurring music and culture festival for families, with live performances, food, and entertainment. Running multiple weekends throughout July and early August at Nelson Mandelapark.Where: Nelson MandelaparkMore info & tickets

Kids can spend the summer vacation climbing walls instead of them — Monk Bouldergym is running summer bouldering lessons for youth every morning (9:30–12:30) from today through August 15. Tickets […]

Monk bouldering gym in Amsterdam Noord is offering family discount tickets throughout the summer vacation — from July 4 through August 16. A great active indoor (and outdoor) option for […]

Summer arts and crafts workshop for children at Muiderslot castle, spanning July and August. Hands-on creative activities in a historic, fun setting just outside Amsterdam—a classic family day-trip option.Where: Muiderslot, […]

Museum Rembrandthuis runs a dedicated summer program (July 4–August 23) for children, with activities, exhibitions, and family-friendly access to one of Amsterdam's most important historic houses.Where: Museum RembrandthuisMore info & […]

The Rembrandt House Museum is putting on special summer holiday programming for children and families throughout the school break. Open daily 10:00 am–6:00 pm through August 23. Tickets required — […]

Try the printmaking technique that made Rembrandt famous — Museum Rembrandthuis runs hands-on etching workshops for kids daily 13:00–14:30 through August 23. Tickets required. Starts July 4.Where: Museum RembrandthuisMore info […]

Children can try their hand at etching — the same technique Rembrandt used — at the Rembrandt House Museum this summer. The workshops run daily through August 23, 1:00–2:30 pm. […]

Het Muizenhuis — the charming mini museum and shop dedicated entirely to the world of mice — runs a drop-in craft workshop for kids every day from July 4 through […]

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (the National Maritime Museum) is running a free summer vacation program for kids from today through August 30 — with exhibitions, workshops, and performances daily from 10:00–17:00. Free […]

The Amsterdam Youth Theater Collective performs a summer show for children aged 3 and up at Huis van de Wijk De Havelaar. A fun school-holiday outing for little ones. Sunday, […]

Jeugdland Amsterdam's 'Maakland' (Making Land) drop-in workshop invites children to build, tinker, and create. A hands-on afternoon for curious kids — bring them along and let them make something.Where: Jeugdland, […]

Verhalenbende ("Story Gang") combines a live storytelling performance with a hands-on creative workshop — a great Sunday afternoon pick for families with younger children. Held at BREEN.Where: BREENMore info & […]