by Ana Sofía González | Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Spring
On May 4, the Netherlands will observe Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honour the victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts. Amsterdam’s Dam Square will host the national remembrance ceremony, a poignant event attended by the King and Queen. The...
by Ana Sofía González | Children's Activities, 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...
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...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Spring
It’s spring vacation soon. Most kids will be off from April 29th to May 7th 2023 and many schools will even give the kids two weeks off starting from 22 April. Will you stay in Amsterdam and are you looking for something fun to do for your kids? Then you should...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Spring
Is it almost May vacation already? Seems like we’re just back from spring vacation and still have Easter coming up… Good news is that the camp organizers certainly are ready for May vacation with lots of fun camps planned from arts to sports, and from cooking to free...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Spring
It’s April, the days are getting longer and the sun has been out a few times also. But we’re still under corona lockdown with travel restrictions. So what to do during May vacation? We have you covered … A day camp can be a great option to keep kids active...