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Hello Reader, With on and off rain and sun, autumn is slowly but surely making its way in. The colourful leaves are filling our gardens and the jackets are starting to come out. Nevertheless, rain or shine, we have list of family-friendly activities you can try out this week! Call for Volunteers: Amsterdam Mamas Spooktacular Parade The Amsterdam Mamas Spooktacular Parade is back and tickets for the event will go live next week! To make this the most memorable and fun day for our little ones, we need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to: Help set up and take down the venue, distribute candy, guide families, and keep the spooky vibes flowing through the park. Volunteer perks: 1 free adult ticket, 1 free child ticket. Join us in bringing this magical community event to life! Costumes are optional, but enthusiasm is a must. To sign-up: Spooktacular volunteer sign-up 2026 Events Happening This WeekendSilent Disco at De KinderBoekwinkel Dance with headphones on during Children’s Book Week in the workshop space of De Kinderboekwinkel. A fun and interactive experience where kids can enjoy music and movement while wearing wireless headphones, all in a safe and supervised environment. When – Friday 9 Oct Reserve a spot here. Hollandsche Manege At this historic riding school and museum built in 1882, kids can observe horse-riding classes and performances in traditional costumes, pet horses, explore ornate stables and riding arenas, and enjoy tea at the beautiful café. Active equestrian training continues daily and is visible from viewing balconies. Horse-riding classes are available for children ages 2 and up. Know more on the website. Autumn vibes at Pompoenenboerderij Bos Active pumpkin and vegetable farm in West Friesland where families can browse and buy from a harvest of hand-washed, size-sorted pumpkins (edible, ornamental, and carving varieties) and squashes in September and October. The farm shop also sells fresh produce, fruit, gifts, and decorative autumn items. Check the website for more details. 24 hours Zuid with free activities On Saturday 10 October you can visit various locations in Amsterdam Zuid for special activities for the whole family. From puppet theatre and arts and crafts to a look inside the fire station and meeting guinea pigs. See what’s planned here. Ongoing & Upcoming Events Artwork at Atelier CoBraEvery Wednesday, visitors can freely explore their artistic side in a relaxed and inspiring environment. After discovering the museum’s exhibitions, you can experiment with colours, materials, and techniques—just like the CoBrA artists. ✨ What to expect:
🎟️ Included with a valid museum ticket 👨👩👧 Suitable for all ages Come and discover, create, and express yourself—no experience needed. Autumn holiday toddler and preschooler performances Meervaart has beautiful, funny, and special shows for toddlers and preschoolers during the autumn holidays. Throughout the entire autumn break, there are theatre performances at Meervaart for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids. See more information here. Play walk-in at Hestia, Amstelland Play Walk-In Amstelveen is a free, welcoming playgroup for children aged 0–4 years and their parents, grandparents or babysitters. 🎲 What can you expect?
🚪 No sign-ups required Just drop by whenever it suits you and enjoy a morning of playing, meeting and connecting. Know more. KUSAMA Kids Festival Everywhere you look: dots, dots, and even more dots! Welcome to the cheerful world of Yayoi Kusama. Create your own universe this autumn break during the Stedelijk Museum KIDS Festival: Unravel the mystery together with Sara de Monchy in a special KIDS Audio Tour; make your own backpack; and who said you have to stand still in a museum? During the KIDS Festival, there is also time for action and dance. At the Stedelijk Museum, you can step into Kusama’s extraordinary universe. And the best part? Here, you can not only look, but also participate, play, and create art yourself. The festival is from 10 to 18 October and is FREE for children! Check the website. Parents’ CornerYusu 6 Year Anniversary Celebrate six years of electronic and dance music with a multi-artist lineup at Skatecafe (Gedempt Hamerkanaal 42) on Saturday 10 October at 22:00. Check the website for more details. Cocktails & Comedy at Comedy Cafe, Amsterdam The best English-speaking comedians from all over the world come to the Comedy Cafe to make your weekend unforgettable with fresh jokes and hilarious anecdotes. Cocktails & Comedy means hot stand-up, cool drinks and a great atmosphere while the sun sets on the IJ. Book your tickets. 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 Alefiya Saifee Tikiwala. 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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