Free events in Amsterdam

Held directly on the green expanse of Museumplein, this open-air craft fair features Dutch designers selling handmade art, jewelry, and ceramics alongside international street food.

Located right between Amsterdam's major museums, this outdoor design market features unique art, handmade fashion, home accessories, gourmet snacks, and family atmosphere.

Line-up: Independent Dutch designers, visual artists, handmade crafts, food stalls +1

Amstelpark hosts this autumn edition of Pure Markt, offering visitors a green day out filled with artisan food tastings, craft beer, local cheeses, and family-friendly park walks.

Line-up: Organic food producers, wine tasting, street food stalls, craft designers

A monthly outdoor art and design market on Museumplein showcasing handcrafted goods, fashion, home decor, regional food, and live music performances.

An artisanal food and craft market showcasing traditional Dutch cheeses, hot food trucks, organic produce, baked goods, and live acoustic music.

A vibrant Sunday traveling artisan market bringing together local farmers, specialty food stalls, craft beverages, live music, and outdoor activities in city park surroundings.

Line-up: Local artisan food producers, craft makers, craft brewers, acoustic musicians

The official sports and outdoor lifestyle expo held alongside the Amsterdam Marathon, showcasing top athletic gear, nutrition products, and running equipment.

Line-up: Major outdoor running brands, sports apparel exhibitors, health and nutrition experts

The official runner's expo for the Amsterdam Marathon features equipment displays, running gear retail booths, health and nutrition demonstrations, and interactive sports showcases.

A major World Athletics Platinum Label marathon starting and finishing inside the historic Olympic Stadium, leading runners past the Rijksmuseum, along the Amstel River, and through Vondelpark.

Line-up: International elite marathon runners, Local participants

A major autumnal outdoor sporting event where runners traverse iconic city routes including the Amstel River, Vondelpark, and the Rijksmuseum passage before finishing inside the historic Olympic Stadium.

A major international athletic event routing runners through the heart of Amsterdam, past iconic sights such as the Rijksmuseum and along the Amstel River.

Amsterdam's iconic international running event where thousands of runners race past historic landmarks including the Rijksmuseum, the Amstel River, and Vondelpark.

Line-up: Elite distance runners, International marathoners

One of Europe's largest running events featuring full marathon, half marathon, and 8K distances that loop through Vondelpark, along the Amstel River, past the Rijksmuseum, and finish inside the historic 1928 Olympic Stadium.

Line-up: Elite international runners, marathon participants

One of Europe's largest and fastest road races, bringing thousands of runners through iconic city landmarks, along the Amstel River, and through the Rijksmuseum passage to finish in the historic Olympic Stadium.

An urban city-center outdoor market bringing together regional delicacies, handmade items, and art stalls along Amsterdam's central canal boulevard.

Line-up: Artisanal food producers, Local artists, Indie craft makers

Set inside the historic converted tram depot of De Hallen, this monthly maker fair highlights young, sustainable entrepreneurs selling handmade prints, clothing, leather goods, and local crafts.

Located inside the covered historic tram depot De Hallen, this market highlights handmade products, contemporary Dutch craftsmanship, clothing, and unique gift designs.

Line-up: independent creators, local designers, craft makers

A popular Sunday artisan market in Park Frankendael featuring organic produce, international street food, craft items, and family activities.

The final outdoor seasonal edition of the Pure Markt in Park Frankendael featuring artisanal food, craft drinks, local produce, and open-air family activities.

The late-October edition of the traveling artisanal market, offering seasonal autumn food specialties and handmade gifts in Park Frankendael.

Line-up: Local food vendors, Craft brewers, Artisanal makers

A Sunday market gathering artisan food vendors, local craft beer stalls, handmade designs, and children's entertainment inside Park Frankendael.

Set against the backdrop of the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, this outdoor market features handmade art, jewelry, home decor, gourmet food stalls, and live music.

Set against the backdrop of the Rijksmuseum, this open-air monthly market offers art, handcrafted goods, organic bites, and live background music.

Line-up: Dutch designers, local artists, gourmet food vendors, live acoustic acts

A lively creative market held on the first Sunday of the month at Westergas, featuring unique fashion, art, home goods, and food stalls.

Held on the first Sunday of every month in Westerpark, this vibrant lifestyle market offers art, fashion, sustainable crafts, food trucks, and live entertainment.

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

November's gathering of local artists and designers at Museumplein, offering handmade jewelry, artwork, winter food treats, and live entertainment.

An annual winter art festival illuminating Amsterdam's canals with custom-built light sculptures and installations best experienced by canal boat or walking tour.

Line-up: International light sculptors, visual artists, architects

The city’s annual winter outdoor spectacle illuminates historic canals and bridges with 20 custom light art installations, best viewed on a night boat tour or self-guided walk.

Line-up: International light visual artists and designers