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Hello Reader, Welcome back to this week’s Amsterdam Mamas Weekend Roundup of what’s happening and what to look forward to! With all the rain and shine this weather is offering us, we have curated a list of both indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy with the family. Events happening this weekend Het Kleine Grote Festival On Sunday 20 September, QRU under the track in Amsterdam-Oost will turn into a cozy place where music, play and creativity come together. During the Het Kleine Grote Festival (Little Big Festival), children and parents can experience a relaxing day together, without busy attractions or long queues. The festival is especially suitable for families with children aged about 2 to 10, but everyone is welcome. You can stay all day or just drop by to join in. Excited already? Check the website to know more. Visit this unique theatre performance in the newest smallest theatre in the heart of Jordaan, Villa Kakophonie! When French circus artists Maya Lanski and Nina Nynski go in search of their family history in the Jordaan, they come across special stories from the past and Bertolotto’s flea circus! They don’t hesitate for a moment; they are going to breathe new life into the flea circus. Together with a colourful group of flea artists, they show their most impressive tricks and tell stories about the Jordaan’s past. Check the website to find out more about Jeuk in de Jordaan (Itching in the Jordaan). World Cleanup Day Sunday 20 September is World Cleanup Day. On this day, local residents clean up litter in their neighbourhood together. Amsterdam is also participating again this year! You can take part in actions in your area, or organize an action yourself. You can also borrow waste grabbers and a waste ring from the municipality. Know more here. Puppet show at Elsenhoeve At Speelboerderij Elsenhove you will find all kinds of farm animals, a large adventurous natural playground and the opportunity to learn a lot about nature, environment and sustainability.Fun for children and adults! Activities are organised in the period from March to November, mostly on Sundays. This week there will be a puppet show on Sunday afternoon. View the full agenda. Ongoing & Upcoming Events Harvest Festival – Wereldmuseum Harvest festivals are celebrated worldwide. Such as the Chinese Moon Festival, the American Thanksgiving, the German Erntedankfest, the Jewish Sukot and the Argentine Fiesta de la Vendimia. These festivals celebrate the grain harvest, wine harvest and other harvests. They mark the end of the harvest period and are celebrated with meals, parades, dance and symbols representing the harvest and the cycle of life, such as bread, fruit and lights. In the museum you will get to work on making a fruit garland. During Soekot, people build a shed that they decorate with homemade garlands, such as a fruit garland.
Click here to know more. Peppa Pig Live Oink, oink! On Saturday 26 September, Peppa Pig will come to DeLaMar with the brand new performance Samen op Stap. Expect cheerful songs, dances, colourful sets and of course a good dose of pig humour. Click here to know more. NEMO Science Weekend – 3 & 4 October There is lots to discover during the Science Weekend at NEMO. Build a spinning top or a chain reaction, participate in scientific research, or compose your own music. Admission to NEMO is free during the Science Weekend. A free online ticket is required. Know more here. Ambacht in Beeld Festival – 26 & 27 September The NDSM Loods is transformed into a large public workshop where artisans give workshops and masterclasses throughout the day. In addition, there are lectures, films and demonstrations and there is a catering square with vegan food and drinks. Various vocational training courses and museums also present themselves and there is a materials fair with wool, paper, artist supplies and special wood, among other things. Children can also join in during the Ambacht in Beeld Festival. The programme full of workshops can be found on the website. An inspiring event for young and old! For more details, check their website. Parents’ Corner Tapt Festival Amsterdam West – 18-19 September, Rembrandtpark TAPT returns to the sprawling greenery of Rembrandtpark. What began over a decade ago as a specialty beer festival in one city has now grown into one of the major drinks festivals in the Netherlands. While it now serves much more than just beer, it still remains very much the focus and pull, featuring breweries like Gebrouwen door Vrouwen and Ultje and newer microbrewers like Queer Beer and Moon Lark. Expect two days of drinking and dancing right before the harvest season hits. Check here for more details. Apple Picking Season Once again it’s the time of the year where you can enjoy hand-picked apples directly from the orchards. Olmenhorst is a great option to enjoy the process. Their website has daily updates posted about the availability of the fruits. So take your baskets and bring home some juicy deliciousness directly from the farm! Check their website for details. Partners Message A special invitation for the Amsterdam Mamas community! We’d love to welcome you and your little ones to WOW Family Center — a warm and joyful place for families to connect, learn, play and grow together. Come and discover our classes for parents & babies, toddlers, parents & toddlers, and older kids — with something special for every stage of your family’s journey. Special offer for Amsterdam Mama members: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase one of our 3 WOW Family Center Club Cards through the special link. Choose your WOW Family Center Club Card. Discount code: wowmamas Choose the Club Card that suits your family best and enjoy our wonderful selection of classes and activities together. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to WOW Family Center! We endeavour to include everyone and are happy to mention events connected to all special holidays and festivities. Please email us with events or 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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