Family events in Amsterdam

The world's largest media and film festival tailored for children, featuring international film premieres, interactive digital media exhibits, and hands-on workshops.

The premier film and media festival for children offers premieres of international kids' films alongside interactive digital installations and hands-on workshops at the MediaLab.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this world-renowned children's media festival features film screenings, actor meet-and-greets, and interactive digital games and VR experiences in the MediaLab.

Line-up: Dutch and international children's filmmakers, actors, media artists

The world's largest film and media festival tailored specifically for children features film premieres, interactive virtual reality exhibits, and hands-on workshops in the digital MediaLab.

Line-up: Dutch and international film creators, media artists, actors

The world's largest youth media and film festival offers children screening premieres, hands-on digital workshops, game design labs, and interactive art installations.

Line-up: International children's filmmakers, interactive media creators, digital art installations

A five-day autumn holiday workshop where children build and code LEGO robots, experiment with AI tools, and create interactive technology projects inside Amsterdam Central Library.

Line-up: Bilingual certified technology educators, LEGO Mindstorms instructors

Amsterdam's massive annual parade welcoming Sinterklaas, featuring a canal boat flotilla along the Amstel followed by a colourful horseback procession through downtown streets.

Line-up: Sinterklaas on his steamboat and white horse, marching brass bands, performers

A huge festive parade welcoming Sinterklaas as he sails down the Amstel River on his steamboat before leading a cheerful procession through central Amsterdam.

Line-up: Sinterklaas, marching bands

A major hands-on exhibition exploring the science, history, and art of video games, featuring over 100 playable arcade machines, consoles, and immersive virtual displays.

An interactive temporary exhibition exploring the history, technology, and science behind video games, allowing kids and adults to play classic and modern games while learning about game design.

An interactive science and play exhibition exploring the technology and physics behind video games and interactive sports.

A large temporary interactive exhibition exploring the evolution of video games and how interactive entertainment shapes art, culture, and learning.

An interactive, family-friendly exhibition exploring the science, art, and evolution of gaming, where visitors can play iconic games from retro Pac-Man arcades to modern PlayStation 5 setups.

A major hands-on exhibition exploring the technology, history, design, and impact of video games, featuring playable historical arcade games, modern titles, and interactive family challenges.