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Hello Reader, February may be winding down, but the fun is still going strong! As Winter lingers, kids can stay active and creative with exciting opportunities around the city. From obstacle courses to hands-on gold medal making and Spring Break camps, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Events Happening This Weekend Obstacle Run at Jeugdland! On 21 February, a real Obstacle Run will be organised, especially for families. Working together is essential to reach the end. Ready for an active competition with the family? Register quickly! Find out more and sign up here. TIP: Bring clean clothes, because you’ll get nice and dirty! On Saturday, 21 February and Sunday, 22 February, Move Amsterdam will closely follow the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Join Move Amsterdam for a super-fun extra programme. – Going for Gold in the Move Lab? We are looking for the fastest car builder! Compete and win the gold medal of the day and eternal glory. Every day, a winner will be crowned via Instagram. Find out more here. On Saturday, 21 February 2026, Amazing Oriental will celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with a beautiful traditional lion dance. Find out more here. Location: Amsterdam Nieuwmarkt Walk-In Workshop: Fashion Jungle On Saturday, 21 February, join in making fashion artwork at Museum JAN. Due to its success so far, the wall artwork will be further expanded. With leather, fabric, felt and glitter, you can design your own piece of the fashion jungle. Be inspired by Fong-Leng’s shiny materials, swirling folds and colourful jungle animals. Your unique design will become part of this giant artwork. When finished, it will be displayed in the JAN Junior Atelier. Design along, think big, and become part of a real museum artwork! Find out more here. Ongoing & Upcoming Events Art Start Studio – Spring Break Art Camp in Haarlem! Art Start Studio is hosting ArtCamp on Wednesday, 25 February and Friday, 27 February. ArtCamp focuses on fun, excitement and creative freedom, using a wide range of materials and resources. Children will try new media, meet new friends and have a fantastic time. We follow themes based on various holidays and celebrations. Activities are engaging and relaxed, combining creativity with games and physical activity. Break times are energetic and enjoyable, helping children burn off energy before returning to calm, focused creativity. Find out more and sign up here. What’s included:
Come Join the OBA for Spring Break Activities From Saturday, 21 February to Sunday, 1 March, OBA is organising a wide range of activities for children. Roll up your sleeves in creative workshops, enjoy theatre performances and more at one of their 31 locations. Find out more here. Performances Enjoy free performances at various OBA locations, including:
Bootcamp At OBA Oosterdok, children can join a five-day NewTechKids bootcamp, diving into the world of designing, building and coding robots with LEGO Mindstorms. Inspired by the work of Ekow Nimako, who created a futuristic landscape using over one million black LEGO® bricks, you can make your own print of the future. This printing technique places each LEGO® brick at the same level. Design your own pattern and print it. Layers can be pressed over one another, creating new shapes and forms. What do you see in the city of the future? Smart buildings, inventive machines, dancing bridges or robot trees? These workshops are suitable for children aged 6 and up. Find out more here. IMPRO Amsterdam – Improvisational Theatre Festival From Saturday, 21 February to Saturday, 28 February, IMPRO Amsterdam is ready to make you laugh. This international festival brings together the best of the improv world, featuring 30 shows and more than 60 workshops. Find out more here. We endeavour to be inclusive and are happy to highlight events connected to all special holidays and celebrations. Please email us with any events you would like us to feature. Amsterdam Mamas makes the final decision on what is published. This newsletter is compiled by a team of volunteers, and we would welcome new members. If you have a few hours to spare every few weeks, please contact us at info@amsterdam-mamas.nl. This Weekend Roundup was compiled by Shelly Lopez. The above information is given to the best of our knowledge and ability, but please check the event links to confirm details. These are often events that the Amsterdam Mamas cannot personally recommend from experience but are provided as a starting point to help you find activities that are a good fit for your family. If you have seen any upcoming events that we should know about, please let the newsletter team know by replying to this email. Thanks, and have a good weekend! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. |
Amsterdam Mamas Weekend Roundup 19th February
