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Hello Reader, March is here, and with it comes the promise of longer days and early Spring! As we settle back into our regular routines after the Voorjaarsvakantie, this weekend offers the perfect mix of indoor creativity and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re looking to burn off energy or explore something new, Amsterdam has plenty to offer families this weekend. Events Happening This Weekend (March 6-8)IJ-Hallen Flea Market Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March Europe’s largest flea market returns! A treasure hunt for the whole family with vintage clothes, toys, furniture and curiosities. Huge venue, so wear comfortable shoes. Visit Website ARTIS Zoo: “100% Connected” Every Saturday & Sunday in March Interactive family exploration every Saturday & Sunday in March. Discover how penguins recognize each other, how nettle stings work, and what makes our hands special. Educational and engaging. Visit Website Kinderkookkafé – Kids as Chefs! Daily 10:00-17:00 Daily activity where children put on aprons and chef hats to make their own food – pizzas, sandwiches, chocolate croissants. Perfect for rainy days and teaches independence. https://www.kinderkookkafe.nl/ Wereldmuseum: Raad van de Raaf (Council of the Raven) Every Saturday & Sunday Interactive exhibition about climate change featuring Dutch Raymi and Greenland’s Ivalu. Kids learn about resilience and adaptation. Great for ages 6+. Visit Website NOCKNOCK Art Fair Until Sunday, March 8 180 artists presenting work directly to the public at Kromhouthal. Meet the creators, discover new art. Great for families who appreciate creativity! Visit Website Upcoming Events & ActivitiesOpera Forward Festival Friday 6 March – Sunday 15 March The 10th anniversary edition of this innovative contemporary opera festival! Experience cutting-edge opera productions and performances by emerging opera makers. Various productions throughout the festival period. Visit Website Kaboom Animation Festival Thursday 20 – Sunday 22 March International animation film festival showcasing cutting-edge animated films from experimental art-house to colourful stories for families. Amsterdam screenings at Melkweg and other venues. Also runs March 13-19 in Utrecht. Visit Website Keukenhof Opens! Thursday 19 March (until 10 May) The world’s most famous tulip gardens open for the season! Over 7 million flower bulbs planted by hand, featuring 800 different tulip varieties. A spectacular spring outing for the whole family. Advanced booking required. Visit Website Parents’ Corner – Time for You!Need a creative escape? Amsterdam’s workshop scene offers perfect opportunities for mama (or papa!) time. Here are some options: Pottery at Studio Pansy Try the one-day taster class for mug-making and hand-building techniques. Romantic evening sessions every last Friday of the month! Location: Czaar Peterstraat Price: From €85 Link: Visit Website Candle Making at Very Goods Studio Create your own organic scented candle using quality wax and essential oils. 2-hour beginner-level workshop where you’ll learn blending techniques and make your own rapeseed candle. Location: Tussen de Bogen 51, Amsterdam Duration: Approx. 2 hours Link: Visit Website Cheesemaking at De Kaasserie Learn the basics in a fun 3-hour workshop. Make two different kinds of fresh cheese (rennet-coagulated and acid-coagulated) and take home tools to continue the journey. Workshops are held every Saturday. Location: Next to De Hallen, heart of Amsterdam Duration: 3 hours Link: Visit Website Bread Baking at Baking Lab “Start with Bread” workshop – a 2-hour introduction class for beginners. Learn to make bread dough from scratch, shape it, and bake in stone ovens. Multiple workshop options including sourdough courses. Location: Baking Lab Amsterdam Duration: 2 hours (beginner) or 3 hours (sourdough) Link: Visit Website OR simply enjoy a solo visit to the NOCKNOCK Art Fair or IJ-Hallen while your partner watches the kids! 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 Karin Aldea. 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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