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SUMMARY:Celebrate Summer at Rembrandt's House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhere: Museum Rembrandthuis \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/celebrate-summer-at-rembrandts-house/
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SUMMARY:Summer Vacation Fun at the Rembrandt House Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 — a classic Amsterdam stop made extra fun for kids this summer. \nWhere: Museum Rembrandthuis \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/summer-vacation-fun-at-the-rembrandt-house-museum/
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Summer Vacation at Rembrandt's House
DESCRIPTION:Museum Rembrandthuis is launching a special summer program for kids starting July 4 — a great way to make a museum visit feel like an adventure during the school holidays. Open daily 10 am–6 pm through August 23. \nWhere: Museum Rembrandthuis\, Nieuwmarkt \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/celebrate-summer-vacation-at-rembrandts-house/
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SUMMARY:Summer Holidays at Rembrandt's House — Special Kids Program
DESCRIPTION:Museum Rembrandthuis is running a dedicated summer holiday program for kids from July 4 through August 23. A great way to explore the Golden Age master’s actual home and studio — hands-on\, historically rich\, and right in the heart of the city. \nWhere: Museum Rembrandthuis\, Centrum \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/summer-holidays-at-rembrandts-house-special-kids-program/
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Etching Workshop for Kids at Rembrandthuis
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhere: Museum Rembrandthuis \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/etching-workshop-for-kids-at-rembrandthuis/
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Etch Like Rembrandt: Kids' Printmaking Workshop at the Rembrandt House Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. Tickets required. A fantastic hands-on history-and-art combo for kids visiting or living in Amsterdam. \nWhere: Museum Rembrandthuis \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/etch-like-rembrandt-kids-printmaking-workshop-at-the-rembrandt-house-museum/
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft Workshop at the Mouse House Mini Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 August 29\, 10:00–17:00. No reservation needed; just show up and get creative. Located in the city center. \nWhere: Het Muizenhuis\, city center \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/drop-in-craft-workshop-at-the-mouse-house-mini-museum-2/
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SUMMARY:Summer Craft Drop-In at Het Muizenhuis — Kids Workshop All Season Long
DESCRIPTION:Het Muizenhuis (the Mouse House) — Amsterdam’s beloved miniature mouse world museum and shop — is running a walk-in crafting workshop every day this summer\, July 4 through August 29\, from 10:00 to 17:00. No booking needed: just show up and make something tiny and wonderful. \nWhere: Het Muizenhuis — Mini museum & shop \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/summer-craft-drop-in-at-het-muizenhuis-kids-workshop-all-season-long/
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Crafting Workshop at Het Muizenhuis — All Summer Long
DESCRIPTION:Het Muizenhuis (the Mouse House)\, Amsterdam’s beloved miniature mouse world museum and shop\, is running a drop-in crafting workshop every day from July 4 through August 29\, 10 am–5 pm. Kids can get creative at this utterly charming spot — no reservation needed\, just show up. \nWhere: Het Muizenhuis \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/drop-in-crafting-workshop-at-het-muizenhuis-all-summer-long/
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SUMMARY:Free Plastic Fishing with Plastic Whale — All Summer at the Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION:Grab a net and help fish plastic out of Amsterdam’s harbor — for free. Plastic Whale runs guided fishing sessions alongside Het Scheepvaartmuseum through August 30. A hands-on\, outdoorsy activity that kids and sustainability-minded families will love. Multiple time slots available; check the website to book. \nWhere: Het Scheepvaartmuseum\, Plantage \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-plastic-fishing-with-plastic-whale-all-summer-at-the-maritime-museum/
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Vacation Program at the Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 entry makes it an easy\, impressive day out for families new to Amsterdam or looking for something different. \nWhere: Het Scheepvaartmuseum\, Plantage \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/free-summer-vacation-program-at-the-maritime-museum/
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SUMMARY:West Beweegt On Tour — Free Sports Pop-Ups All Summer in Amsterdam West
DESCRIPTION: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. A great drop-in option for families and active residents throughout the summer. \nWhere: Various playgrounds\, Amsterdam West \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/west-beweegt-on-tour-free-sports-pop-ups-all-summer-in-amsterdam-west/
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SUMMARY:Pick Your Own Flowers at Pluktuin Amstelveen
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhere: Pluktuin Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/pick-your-own-flowers-at-pluktuin-amstelveen/
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SUMMARY:Atelier CoBrA: Kids Art Workshop at Cobra Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 through July 2027 at multiple times — a great recurring drop-in option for families looking for creative activities this summer. \nWhere: Cobra Museum\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/atelier-cobra-kids-art-workshop-at-cobra-museum/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270709
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SUMMARY:Atelier CoBrA — Art Workshops for Kids at Museum Cobra
DESCRIPTION:Museum Cobra in Amstelveen is running its Atelier CoBrA program — hands-on art workshops for children inspired by the legendary CoBrA movement. A creative\, accessible outing for families looking for something to do this summer\, with the bonus of a great museum setting just outside the city. \nWhere: Museum Cobra\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/atelier-cobra-art-workshops-for-kids-at-museum-cobra/
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SUMMARY:Atelier CoBrA — Kids Art Workshops at Museum Cobra
DESCRIPTION:Museum Cobra in Amstelveen launches its Atelier CoBrA program on July 6\, with hands-on art workshops for children inspired by the bold\, colorful CoBrA movement. Running on multiple dates through next summer. \nWhere: Museum Cobra\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/atelier-cobra-kids-art-workshops-at-museum-cobra/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270715T093000
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SUMMARY:Boekstart Baby Library — Free Sessions for 0–2 Year Olds in Amstelveen
DESCRIPTION:The Westwijk branch of Amstelveen Library runs free weekly Boekstart Babybieb sessions for babies and toddlers up to age 2. Sessions run 9:30–10:30 a.m. — a gentle\, structured introduction to books and stories for very young children. Free entry\, no booking mentioned. \nWhere: Bibliotheek Westwijk\, Amstelveen \nMore info & tickets
URL:https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/event/boekstart-baby-library-free-sessions-for-0-2-year-olds-in-amstelveen/
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