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LinkSuzuki Music for Babies & Toddlers Fall (0-3 years)Thu 22 Oct @ 09:30-10:30 (Weekly) · Oud-WestCertified Suzuki early childhood educator Hanna leads these small-group music classes for babies and toddlers plus their parents at De Hallen. Expect singing, simple percussion, movement games, storytelling, and a whole lot of joy, all rooted in Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy that every child can learn. This is the music class I bring my little one to — what I love about it is that I'm encouraged to participate as much as my child, which makes the whole session very special ❤️ Sign up for the term (until 26 Nov), or drop in for a trial class.14 unique clicks
LinkMama+ Club Halloween MeetupMon 26 Oct @ 9:30-12:30 · De PijpThe weekly Mama+ Club is going full Halloween this week 🎃 Dress the little ones up, bring a small snack to share, and come enjoy the morning with fellow moms and their kids. Head to their group on WhatsApp (in the Groups Directory) for more details.14 unique clicks
LinkHalloween Brunch & Costume PartySat 31 Oct @ 9:30-12:00 · De BaarsjesIt's brunch, but make it spooky 👻 Head to Papote for a festive morning with Halloween games, entertainment, and food — plus prizes for the parents and kids who arrive best dressed!13 unique clicks
LinkHalloween Parade at Speeltuin SlotenFri 30 Oct @ 19:00-21:00 · SlotenHead to Speeltuin Sloten for a festive Halloween parade and a Dracula disco. It may be a late-ish night, but it'll be a great local spot for families to gather as a community to celebrate Halloween together! (If you're a member, they have activities starting at 16:00, too.)11 unique clicks
LinkDutch for ParentsStarts 20 Oct · Online & In-personPostpartum Post For expat parents who’ve learned Dutch (up to A2/B1) but keep defaulting to English — this is the course for you. Dutch for Parents focuses on exactly the conversations you’re actually having as a parent of a young kid in Amsterdam, during playdates, daycare pickup, and more. It includes four online meetups and (excitingly!) a free 1:1 match through Postpartum Post to practice your Dutch with another student-parent in your neighborhood. (Also excitingly!) Postpartum Post members also get 25% off the course through Post Perks, saving €83 💸11 unique clicks
LinkHalloween at RobbeburgSat 31 Oct @ 9:30-16:15 · RivierenbuurtRobbeburg’s annual Halloween party runs in four time slots throughout the day (9:30, 11:15, 13:00, and 14:45). Face painting, a bouncy house, sensory play, a scavenger hunt, and crafts — plus all the usual Robbeburg fun. This one sells out every year, so book early!11 unique clicks
LinkKids Halloween at de Nieuwe AnitaSat 31 Oct @ 15:00-18:00 · Oud-WestIf you want to find a proper American-style Halloween party, de Nieuwe Anita is throwing it. Come in costume, say “Trick or Treat” at the door for candy from the witch’s cauldron, get your face painted by the fabulous Kiki, and dance to DJ Gibbo downstairs. Cakes, a lemonade fountain, and full family chaos included — and all ages are welcome. Kids €5 at the door; adults free.11 unique clicks
LinkContakids: Parent & child movement class (22 months-6 years)Starting 23 Oct (Weekly) · Oud West"The Contakids class is an hour of BEING together." The focus is using contact and movement to deepen the parent-child connection while kids build motor skills and confidence and parents practice the art of trusting their little one (and themselves). The new 7-week series starts this week, and there are still a few spots left.10 unique clicks
LinkHalloween Party at WachterliedplantsoenSun 25 Oct @ 12:00-15:00 · Bos en LommerA spooky afternoon for all ages at one of my favorite family hangouts in West 👻 Face painting, pumpkin decorating, spiderweb weaving, an insect corner (for the brave), and a Halloween photo op with lemonade and treats. Entry is €5 via an activity card at the KIEM kassa — or free if your kid has been earning stamps by doing chores in the park between Oct 10–24. Ask KIEM Lokaal or Wijkboerderij Wachterlied for the klusjeskaart!10 unique clicks
LinkAIC Kids & Parents: The Halloween Playdate (2-10 years)Sat 31 Oct @ 15:00-18:00 · HouthavensAmsterdam International Community (AIC) are at it again! They're putting on a Halloween-themed playdate that's all out — play zone, popcorn, cotton candy, and fun activities all to celebrate the spooky season. A wonderful way to dress up in costume, let the kids run around safely, and enjoy the stunning views while connecting with local families. Plus, it's free 😎10 unique clicks
LinkMom Meetup at Monti's WorldFri 23 Oct @ 10:30-12:00 · De PijpCharlotte from de kleine village is hosting a playdate at Monti's World to bring moms together while the kids explore. The playroom is set up so little ones can discover and climb at their own pace, so the moms get a moment to sit down and connect with each other.9 unique clicks
LinkBaby's First HalloweenThu 29 Oct @ 14:30-15:30 · De BaarsjesYour neighborhood witches three (myself, Sophia from Papote Cafe, and Rachael from MamaSocial) are taking over Papote's weekly Baby Hour for Halloween — spooky snacks, a Halloween book reading, and plenty of adorable, tiny costumes. A great excuse to meet other local families with babies under 1; it's part of our First Year Program, too. It's already quite packed, with just one spot remaining 🧡9 unique clicks
LinkmoveNmeet Halloween Edition (0-4 years)Wed 28 Oct @ 10:00-11:00 · HoofddorppleinbuurtMoveNmeet special alert — they're hosting a Halloween edition! Head over there that Wednesday morning for a free parent & child work-out class, and play with other families from the neighborhood before, during, and after. Costumes are optional, but 'tis the season 🦹😁 Pro tip: The café downstairs (Chef) is lovely, too.9 unique clicks
LinkHalloween at Coffee+KidsSat 31 Oct @ 10:00-16:00 · IJburgCoffee+Kids is getting in on the Halloween fun with spooky toddler music workshops and Halloween festivities 🍭 Book a workshop on their website or drop in for trick-or-treating at the café bar!6 unique clicks
LinkVolunteer with Sharing with KidsTue 28 Oct @ 19:00–21:00 & Wed 29 Oct @ 14:00–16:30The nonprofit Sharing with Kids collects clothing — like warm winter coats — for local children in need, and they're looking for one-time volunteers this October. You'd be sorting clothes, supporting donation drives, and helping at distribution events. You can DM them on Instagram to sign up.6 unique clicks
LinkMusic classes at the Music TreeFri 6 Nov @ 10:15-11:00 (Weekly) · JordaanKiwi cellist + mum of two, Alice, is starting The Music Tree: baby & toddler music classes this November at de Kinderboekwinkel. Every Friday morning, she's hosting two classes — one for pre-walking babies (at 10:15), the other for toddlers (at 11:15) — with singing, moving & live cello. Also worth mentioning: quite affordable at €10 per child!6 unique clicks
LinkLanguage Parade: Language, Music, and Fun (0-12 years)Sat 7 Nov @ 11:00-16:00 · AmstelveenOur local multilingual professional legend, Mimi (from Growing Up Multilingual ), is heading up the Language Parade, a multilingual celebration of language, music, and culture at Bibliotheek Amstelveen. Some of the events include stories read aloud in English, Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, and Arabic; a kids’ disco and silent disco; sock puppet crafting; an Indonesian live band; and a sign language workshop. Whatever language you speak at home, you’re welcome. Free, no registration needed, drop in anytime ❤️6 unique clicks
LinkSleep Survey (0-6 years)Julia from Tales of Sleep, a holistic sleep coach based in Amsterdam, is exploring the experiences, concerns and expectations of parents around children’s sleep. She’s looking for parents of young children (0-6 years) to share their experiences in a short, anonymous survey. Whether sleep is currently a challenge in your family or you simply have thoughts about what you’ve been told about children’s sleep, she'd really appreciate your perspective — the anonymous survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete.6 unique clicks
LinkAkrosWed 21 Oct @ 10:00-12:00Preschool Open Day (Dag van de Voorschool) (2-4 years) Local preschools (voorschool) will open their doors to parents who want to learn more about this education option for kids 2+. (It's cheaper than daycare!) You can join a tour and get all of your questions answered — there's no need to sign up, just find the neighborhood location you're interested in and walk in. Here are the Akros and Combiwel sites to find your nearest voorschool.5 unique clicks
LinkADE babywearing dance workshop (8 weeks-18 months)Thu 22 Oct @ 15:30-16:30 · Westelijke EilandenFeel like hitting the dance floor with your baby during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)? Annick — the powerhouse behind GroovaRoo — is hosting a babywearing dance workshop for moms and dads with babies up to 18 months. No dance experience required, as the motto is "connection over perfection."4 unique clicks
LinkWho Am I As A Parent: Understanding Your Parenting ApproachFri 30 Oct @ 18:30-19:30 · De PijpFamily counsellor Ana Rodrigues is leading a workshop on understanding your relationship with your child, your parenting approach and the kind of parent you want to be. You'll explore concepts like authority without authoritarianism, boundaries that don’t break connection, and what to do when you’re not sure if you handled it right. Practical, reflective, and judgment-free ❤️4 unique clicks
LinkAllard Pierson Halloween Toddler Tour (2-4 years)Sat 31 Oct @ 10:00-11:00 · RokinAlongside Paola Bucciol from Museum Beginnings, APP is hosting a museum tour of the Allard Pierson for Halloween, where we'll explore the Ancient Egypt rooms and learn all about mummies — all dressed up. The tour is sold out (🙏🏻), but we've opened up a waitlist that you're welcome to register for; we'll let you know by the 29th whether there will be space.3 unique clicks
LinkFarmyard Halloween partiesSun 25 Oct · EverywhereA few city farms are hosting Halloween parties on Sunday, like Bijlmerweide in Zuidoost and Elsenhove in Amstelveen. The former seems to be for older kids — a spooky maze, for example — but the latter invites guests to carve pumpkins, drink witch's tea, and wander the spooky grounds. Kidsproof (linked above!) has a good list of events for "all ages" that skew towards the 3+ side.2 unique clicks
LinkWOW Family Center Halloween Party (3-8 years)Sat 31 Oct @ 14:00-15:30, 16:00-17:30 · De PijpJoin the WOW Family Center for a spooktacular Halloween party featuring art, fun experiments, and disco dancing 🕺🏾 The Little Café will also be open for treats and a break in between all of the fun workshops.2 unique clicks

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