Children's Activities Archives

May Holiday Camps 2026

by Genevieve Haywood and Melanie Mallet | Children, Children's Activities, Featured, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Spring

Art Camps ARTZUID Art Camp Work like a mini artist at the ArtZuid camp, studying the masters, making your own work and finishing with an exhibition. Ages: 5 – 12 years Location: Buurthuis Lydia, Roelof Hartplein 2A, 1071 TT Amsterdam Dates: 20 – 24 April Time:...

Boo!

by Anastasia Drost | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Seasons

Halloween, or ‘Hallowed Eve’, falls on 31 October, the night before the Catholic feast of All Saints Day. Originally of Celtic origin, Halloween has transcended countries and cultures; the opportunity to dress up in costume and give frights big and small to other...

King’s Day: A Family-Friendly Orange Party!

by Ana Sofía González | Children's Activities, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Spring

Hey there Amsterdam families! Get ready to dive into the vibrant orange celebrations of King’s Day, the ultimate Dutch birthday bash for the King. This is a day when the whole city bursts into life with markets, music, dance, festivities and plenty of fun...

We Only Have One Earth

by Reema Nagpal | Children, Children's Activities, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Spring

As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, it is the perfect time to engage children in fun and meaningful activities that promote environmental awareness and stewardship. From hands-on crafts to inspiring books, here are some suggestions to make this Earth Day engaging...

AMR Awards 2018: Best Museum for Families

by Mary Petiet | Children, Children's Activities, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend

The Amsterdam Mamas Recommend Awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services in the city for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents, voted for by parents. Presenting the winner of the category Best Museum for...

AMR Awards 2018: Best Group/Class for Older Children

by Mary Petiet | Children, Children's Activities, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend

The Amsterdam Mamas Recommends Awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services, for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents, voted for by parents. Presenting the winner of the category Best Group/Class for Older Children...