Family
Events for July 8, 2026
Sign Up for the Mini Dam tot Dam Kids’ Run
Registration is open for the Mini Dam tot Dam, a kids' running event connecting Amsterdam-Noord and Zaandam — a classic Dutch race in miniature form. A great way to get […]
NDSM Kids Atelier: Build Your Own Wish-Boat
Kids get creative at the NDSM waterfront and build their very own floating wish-boat during this hands-on summer workshop.Where: NDSM WerfMore info & tickets
Family Workshop: Make Your Own 3D Glass Painting at Museum JAN
Parents and kids create their own three-dimensional glass painting together at Museum JAN — a hands-on creative afternoon just outside the city in Amstelveen.Where: Museum JAN, AmstelveenMore info & tickets
NDSM Children’s Workshop: Floating Messages
Kids' creative workshop at NDSM exploring floating objects and water-based art-making. Children design and construct vessels or messages to float, combining craft, playfulness, and water exploration.Where: NDSM-werf, Amsterdam-NoordMore info & […]
Story Picnics
Summer reading sessions at OBA Amsterdam where families enjoy a book together with a complimentary ice cream.Where: OBA AmsterdamMore info & tickets
Discover Planets and Stars — Science Lab for Kids Ages 7–14
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 […]
Midzomermokum Summer Art Program (Ages 6–12)
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 […]
Free Summer Art Workshops for Kids (Ages 6–12) in Amsterdam-West
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 — Free Sports Pop-Ups All Summer in Amsterdam West
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. […]
Atelier CoBrA: Kids Art Workshop at Cobra Museum
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 […]
Kids Tech Bootcamp (Ages 8–12): Build Robots at the OBA
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 […]
Free Summer Arts Week for Kids — ZID Theater’s MidzomerMokum
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 […]
Free Youth Evenings at De Boshalte — Summer Program
De Boshalte in Amstelveen is hosting free youth evenings every Wednesday from July 2 through July 16, 6:00–10:30 pm. A free, outdoor-adjacent summer program for young people — no cost, […]
Family Atelier: The Land of Hagelslag — H’ART Museum (Ages 6+)
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 […]
Family Art Workshop: The Land of Hagelslag at H’ART Museum
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 […]
Kwaku Summer Festival
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
Summer Bouldering Lessons for Kids at Monk Bouldergym
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 […]
Family Bouldering at a Discount All Summer Long
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 […]
Creative in the Castle Workshop
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, […]
Celebrate Summer at Rembrandt’s House
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 & […]
Summer Vacation Fun at the Rembrandt House Museum
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 — […]
Etching Workshop for Kids at Rembrandthuis
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 […]
Etch Like Rembrandt: Kids’ Printmaking Workshop at the Rembrandt House Museum
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. […]
Drop-In Craft Workshop at the Mouse House Mini Museum
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 […]
Free Summer Vacation Program at the Maritime Museum
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 […]
Pick Your Own Flowers at Pluktuin Amstelveen
A pick-your-own flower garden open through October, 10am–5pm daily. Kids and families can select and cut fresh blooms in a summer outdoor setting.Where: Pluktuin AmstelveenMore info & tickets
Free Day Trip to Linneaushof Amusement Park (Ages 8–12)
Kids aged 8–12 are invited on a free organized day out to Linneaushof amusement park, departing from the Blue Tower in Bos en Lommer at 10:30. A West district community […]
Bouldering: Free Summer Activity at Kareldoormanplein
Free bouldering session for all ages on July 8 from 12:00–16:00 at Kareldoormanplein. Perfect summer school-holiday activity. Everyone welcome.Where: KareldoormanpleinMore info & tickets
NDSM Kids Art Studio: Floating Messages
NDSM Kinderatelier returns with a fun creative workshop for children at the NDSM Wharf — this edition themed around floating messages. Drop in for hands-on making in one of Amsterdam's […]