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Hello Reader, Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a good start to 2026. After a well-deserved break we’re back with the best kid-friendly shows and activities happening in Amsterdam. The holidays may be over, but there’s still plenty to do, from concerts to workshops to football and ice-skating! Events happening this weekend Groove Beast Family Concert: Nawras Altaky Quartet at Bimhuis – Sunday 11 January Syrian musician Nawras Altaky invites you to join him on an musical adventure with the oud, a centuries-old stringed instrument full of stories. Together with his friends, he will play music from the Silk Road, spanning India, the Arab world and Europe. Old rhythms and sounds will come to life, taking you on a captivating journey through time and cultures. Before the concert, you can join a Soundlab Workshop where you’ll learn to play various jazz grooves. You don’t need to be able to read music or play an instrument to enjoy this fun experience. Find out more and book your tickets here. Ruige Rakkers – Children’s activities at Pllek – Sunday 11 January from 13:00 Ruige Rakkers (Rough Rascals) is a fun Sunday activity on NDSM wharf for kids between 4 and 12 years old. Every week between 13:00 and 16:00 you can just walk in and join a different activity. This week: Repair Kid! Repair Kid is a travelling caravan that gives children the space to explore how appliances work by giving them the opportunity to demolish them (with tools and under supervision of course). The children can then make art with the leftovers, to show that absolutely NOTHING needs to be thrown away. Free entry! Find out more here. From Italy to Brazil with Martina – Concert at Munganga – Sunday 11 January A concert designed for young children and their families: a sound journey between two countries connected by rich musical traditions, filled with joyful rhythms, playful melodies, and timeless songs passed down through generations. Through voice and guitar, Martina presents a lively and engaging selection of Italian and Brazilian children’s songs, reimagined with warmth and simplicity. The melodies are inviting and easy to follow, encouraging spontaneous singing, natural movement, and active listening. Blending musical rhymes, traditional tunes, and rhythmic surprises, children are gently guided into a rich soundscape full of colours, words, and imagination for an experience that will spark their curiosity and musicality. Book your tickets here. Ongoing activities Skating on Museumplein – until 6th February Go skating with a beautiful backdrop of the Rijksmuseum on Museumplein! If you’re planning to go regularly you can also get a season ticket for unlimited visits. Find out more here. Kickbase football playground – Amstelveen Kickbase is a new indoor football playground in Amstelveen. With interactive football challenges, energetic games and a great atmosphere, it offers a unique mix of competition, fun and unforgettable moments for everyone aged 6 and up, no matter their skill level. Find out more and book your tickets here. Movelab at Move Amsterdam At Move Lab Kids Expo, children aged 6 to 12 can discover how mobility works in a playful way, from designing and building to moving around the city. Design your own unique vehicle, test your precision and experience the excitement of your first driving lesson. The lab has two zones: Zone 1: The Making Of: Everything about the design, production, technology and history of cars and bicycles. Zone 2: Streetwise: Learn how to move around the city smartly, quickly and safely, and discover how mobility will influence the world of tomorrow. The experience encourages children to be creative, critical and curious, and is a perfect combination of play, learning and experimentation. Open every weekend. Book tickets here. Upcoming events Podium Zonder Dremple – De Nieuwe Anita – Wednesday 14 January 13:00-15:00 De Nieuwe Anita is a small alternative cultural venue that occasionally hosts events for children. On Wednesday 14 January a group of students who organise fun activities for kids will transform the venue into paradise for play and dance for children aged 1 to 6! Kids can jump, sing, build and have fun, while parents or babysitters can join in or relax with a hot drink. Upon arrival, every child will receive a free glass of cordial. Free entry, but please reserve your place here. We endeavour to include everyone and are happy to mention events connected to all special holidays/festivities. Please email us with events/celebrations you want us to mention. AM will make the ultimate decision on what to publish. A team of volunteers compiles this newsletter, and we would welcome some new colleagues on the team. Are you interested and do you have a few hours to spare every few weeks? Please contact Amsterdam Mamas for more information at info@amsterdam-mamas.nl This Weekend Roundup was compiled by Dominique Broady. 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. |
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