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Hello Reader,
We at Amsterdam Mamas love sharing fun events, creative ideas, and family-friendly inspiration with our community. But none of it would be possible without our wonderful volunteers. Sooo, we have an exciting announcement for everyone who has been enjoying our vibes and recommendations.
We’re looking for volunteers!
Amsterdam Mamas is growing and we need passionate people to help us keep the community thriving. We’re currently looking for Writers, Graphic Designers, and Social Media Managers / Content Creators to join our volunteer team.
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Events happening this weekend
Summer Holiday Programme at OBA (Amsterdam Public Library)
Keep the kids entertained this summer at OBA! Throughout the school holidays, children can enjoy free storytelling sessions, craft workshops, games, films, coding activities, and much more at libraries across Amsterdam. Explore the full programme here.
Kwaku Summer Festival
Spend a summer day with the whole family at Kwaku Summer Festival! Children can enjoy sports and games, creative workshops, dance activities, and plenty of space to play, while parents explore live music, cultural performances, and delicious food from around the world. With something happening around every corner, it’s a fun-filled outing for visitors of all ages. See what’s on here.
WorldPride Amsterdam – Opening Weekend
Celebrate the opening weekend of WorldPride Amsterdam with the whole family! Alongside the city-wide festivities, you’ll find inclusive family-friendly activities, performances, workshops, and cultural events where children are welcome to join the celebrations. Discover the programme here.
NEMO Science Museum – Summer Holiday Programme
Looking for a hands-on adventure with the kids this week? Head to NEMO Science Museum, where children can take part in exciting science demonstrations, interactive experiments, creative workshops, and discover five floors of exhibits designed to inspire curious minds. It’s the perfect day out for young explorers of all ages. Learn more about the programme here.
Ongoing & Upcoming Events
Circusbende Festival – Amsterdam
Get ready for a weekend of jaw-dropping acrobatics, daring parkour, juggling, theatre and plenty of hands-on fun at Circusbende Festival. Designed with families in mind, this free outdoor festival invites children to do more than just watch—they can try circus skills for themselves in interactive workshops, meet performers and experience a playful mix of movement, creativity and imagination. With shows and activities suitable for a range of ages, it’s a fantastic way to introduce kids to the world of contemporary circus in a relaxed park setting. Find out more here.
Junior Grachtenfestival – Amsterdam
Introduce your children to the magic of live music at the Junior Grachtenfestival, where classical music is brought to life through fun, interactive performances created especially for young audiences. The programme includes musical storytelling, family concerts and hands-on workshops that encourage children to listen, participate and discover new instruments in an engaging and accessible way. Whether your child is already a budding musician or simply loves trying something new, there’s plenty to inspire curious minds. Discover the full programme here.
Castlefest – Lisse
Step into a world of knights, dragons, fairies and fantasy at Castlefest, one of the Netherlands’ most magical family festivals. Set in the beautiful gardens of Kasteel Keukenhof, children can enjoy storytelling, craft workshops, live music, costume parades, medieval games and plenty of opportunities to meet mythical characters along the way. Whether they come dressed as a brave knight, an adventurous elf or simply ready to explore, kids will love the immersive atmosphere and endless opportunities for imaginative play. Learn more here.
Strong Viking Family Run – Spaarnwoude
If your family loves an adventure, the Strong Viking Family Run is the perfect chance to get active together. In late September, children and parents work as a team to tackle fun obstacle courses featuring climbing walls, balance challenges, mud, water and plenty of opportunities to cheer each other on. Designed especially for families with children aged six and over, it’s all about building confidence, teamwork and having fun outdoors—no racing required. Find out more and register here.
Parents’ Corner
WorldPride Amsterdam – A Celebration of Love, Pride & Community
This summer, Amsterdam will come alive with colour, music and celebration as the city hosts WorldPride. From the spectacular Canal Parade to concerts, street parties and cultural activities, there are plenty of ways to join the celebration and experience the city’s welcoming spirit. Whether you’re heading out with friends, enjoying the atmosphere along the canals, or introducing children and teens to the importance of inclusion and equality, WorldPride is a memorable celebration of diversity and connection. Explore the full programme here.
Pluk de Nacht – Open-Air Film Festival
Swap the cinema seats for a deckchair under the stars at Pluk de Nacht, Amsterdam’s adventurous open-air film festival. Set along the waterfront, this relaxed summer event combines great films with a laid-back festival atmosphere, making it the perfect evening outing for film lovers, friends and families with older kids. Arrive early to enjoy the festival grounds, grab a drink, play games or simply soak up the atmosphere before settling in for an evening screening outdoors. Discover the programme and tickets here.
Jazz in the Park – Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Enjoy a summer evening filled with live music at Jazz in the Park, where talented young musicians from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam bring smooth jazz performances to a beautiful outdoor setting. Taking place in ARTIS during the summer evenings, this is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, explore the park and enjoy an atmospheric soundtrack while surrounded by nature. Perfect for music lovers, curious teens and anyone looking for a relaxed cultural experience in the city. Find out more here.
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 Arina Pricop.
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!
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