During the summer holidays, kids get to bake and decorate their very own cookie in bright summer colors at the Jewish Museum Junior.Where: Jewish Museum JuniorMore info & tickets

Mokum Bootverhuur offers family boat rentals to explore Amsterdam's canals—a memorable, active experience accessible to most families.Where: Mokum BootverhuurMore 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 […]

Free summer art workshops for kids ages 6–12 at Stichting WG Kunst in West Amsterdam, running through mid-August. Multiple sessions available, perfect for parents seeking structured creative activities during summer […]

Stichting WG Kunst in Amsterdam-West is running free art workshops for children aged 6–12 every week through the summer, from July 7 to August 14. Drop in for creative sessions […]

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 […]

NewTechKids runs a full week of holiday fun at the OBA's Junior Lab — kids ages 8–12 design, build, and code their own robots and tech prototypes. Taught in both […]

ZID Theater is kicking off the summer break with a free five-day creative talent expedition for children, running July 6–10 from 1:30–4:30 pm. Part of the MidzomerMokum program, it's a […]

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 […]

Free climbing session for all ages on Cremerplein during summer vacation. Open drop-in event with full welcome to everyone.Where: CremerpleinMore info & tickets

Free summer sports program for ages 8–12, organized by West Beweegt and Dock. Variety of activities, no cost, drop-in welcome.Where: Blue Tower hotelMore info & tickets

Free drop-in sports activities for children and youth 6+, including ball games, kickboxing, and talent development. Summer vacation program.Where: BaarsjesMore info & tickets