Amsterdam Mamas Weekend Roundup 9 April 2026

Hello Reader,

It’s tulip season and you’ll spot these beautiful blooms all around the city this month! You could also take a day trip outside Amsterdam to admire the flower sculptures in de Zilk and cycle past beautiful tulip fields. And of course there’s also plenty to do in the city this weekend, whether you want to enjoy a family concert together, visit a market or do some volunteering. Read on to discover our best tips!

Events Happening This Weekend

De Zilk Flower Mosaics – Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April

This weekend you can cycle around de Zilk near Hillegom to admire the incredible flower sculptures and mosaics on display. The exact route​ will be published on Friday. As well as this display of sculptures, there will also be flower parades in nearby villages next weekend – check out the full list of events ​here​. There will probably be heavy traffic between Amsterdam and the tulip fields over the next few weekends, so why not opt to take your bikes on the train to Hillegom, for a less stressful and greener journey? Check the NS website​ for more details on bike transport on trains.

Clean up Vondelpark with Serve the City – Saturday 11 April

Vondelpark is a second home for many of us, with its fun playgrounds and cafés, paddling pool in summer and sometimes even snowball fights or ice-skating in winter. But sadly our beautiful park is often blighted by litter. Now you can give back and join a team of volunteers to help clean it up. Sign up on ​Serve the City’s website​.

Mundo Sonora at Podium Mozaïek – Sunday 12 April

Over 50 musicians perform a colourful repertoire from the Middle East, ranging from sweet love songs to infectious dance music.

This concert brings together two musical families: Orchestre Partout and Groot Excelsior. The latter have been making music in Amsterdam for generations, while the musicians of Orchestre Partout have recently moved to Amsterdam’s asylum seekers’ centre and they play together there every week.

Book your tickets on Podium Mozaïek’s website​.

Lolobaki in concert at Munganga – Sunday 12 April

Lolobaki tells the story of a stone that travels the world, encountering animals along the way who teach it lessons. This allows the stone to find itself through others.

Using songs, sounds and masks, children will be transported into a colourful fun-filled world!

Visit Munganga’s website​ to book your tickets.

Pure Markt at Amstelpark – Sunday 12 April

Amsterdam’s travelling Sunday market returns to Amstelpark this weekend with food and drink from around the world as well as vintage, designer and gift items. You can find out more on the Pure Markt website​.

Amstelpark also offers a mini-golf course, fairground rides and a train that travels a loop around the whole park, making it a fun day out for the whole family!

Please note that the main playground is currently closed for renovations, but the fairground rides are still accessible.

Upcoming and Ongoing Events

Visit Pampus Island – from 1 April onwards

Pampus is a historic fortified island, living fort museum, and sustainable adventure in the middle of the IJmeer.

Wander through gigantic fort spaces and long corridors, discover stories of the past via interactive routes, and see how Pampus Fort Island operates completely fossil-fuel free.

This intriguing artificial island is fun for all ages to visit. Get your tickets on the website​.

Tulip Festival all around Amsterdam – 1-30 April

At over 100 locations across the city, you can walk or cycle past colourful tulips in public spaces this April. Hundreds of thousands of tulips will brighten up streets, squares and bridges all over Amsterdam under the motto: “a tulip for every Amsterdammer”. Nemo Science Museum is also taking part with a beautiful display of sustainable blooms on the roof. Find out more on Nemo’s website​.

Spring Celebration at De Ceuvel – 18 April

On Saturday 18 April Café De Ceuvel is hosting a spring celebration! This seasonal celebration centres around food. Because as soon as everything starts sprouting and teeming with life again, the story behind what we eat begins too: from soil and seed to bee, plant and human. During the Spring Celebration, you can dive into that living food system through fun workshops, mini safaris, circular bites, talks, documentaries, music and theatre. Find out more on De Ceuvel’s website​.

BIoBlitz Nature Festival – 25 April in Noorderpark

Attention young explorers and nature lovers! On Saturday 25 April, Eco Kids and Stichting Spin are organising Bioblitz for Kids, a free nature festival for all children aged 4 to 12. We’ll be heading into Noorderpark together to explore, learn and above all, have lots of fun. From tiny creepy-crawlies to big green adventures, it’s all about wonder and connecting with nature. Learn more on Stichting Spin’s ​website​.

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Parents’ Corner

Ij-hallen Flea market – Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April

The Ij-Hallen market is taking place this weekend in Noord! You’ll find a vast array of vintage clothes, furniture, household items and more. Book your tickets​ for the biggest flea market in Europe!

Meeting Strangers at The School of Life – Sunday 12 April

A networking event to connect with new people and have meaningful conversations. During this afternoon, you’ll have multiple 10-minute conversations with a variety of people. Anyone can participate, regardless of age, relationship status or gender. The facilitator will give you surprising questions that ensure the conversations move beyond small talk, and that you really learn something special about the other person, and probably about yourself too! This is a recurring event held once a month. Find out more and book your ticket on The School of Life’s website​.

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We aim to include everyone and are happy to mention events connected to all special holidays, festivities and happenings. Please email us with events you’d like us to mention. AM will make the ultimate decision on what to publish.

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This Weekend Roundup was compiled by Dominique Broady.

The above information is given to the best of our knowledge, 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 for your family. Thanks, and have a good weekend!

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