Happy Monday, y’all!
Hope everyone is having a good start to the week, especially those who are celebrating/surviving Voorjaarsvakantie. I’m currently abroad myself — and it is very early in the morning my time 😄 — so it’s a quick newsletter issue this week.
“Special You” show at Meervart
🗓️ What’s happening around town
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Here's a selection of upcoming activities and events for babies, toddlers, and their parents. Want more? See all events on our Community Calendar.
APP & Friends
Starts 1 Mar
APP’s nonprofit new parent support group is starting up next week for families with Jan/Feb newborns — just a few days left to sign up! We already have a lovely group of 4 families (our target), but there is still room for 2 more ❤️
Sun 1 Mar @ 16:30-17:30 — Online
Psychologist & trained art therapy facilitator (plus mom of two) Eva Simona Kulenovic helps people build the core wellbeing skill of finding joy in life, business, parenthood and more through the Joy Embassy. She’s hosting a free webinar on Sunday to help you reconnect with what makes you feel alive while caring for little humans. She’s also holding a bigger, art-based workshop the week after (8 Mar) in De Pijp.
Sun 15 Mar @ 10:00 — Museumplein
APP and official tour guide & mom Paola Bucciol are back by popular demand with a weekend family tour at the Rijks! Join us for a flexible tour through the Gallery of Honor with fellow parents & families — something that’s for you, and also enriching for the little ones.
Are you interested in more family-friendly museum tours? Reply to this email and tell us where you want to go! We’ve already received a request for a toddler-focused Rijksmuseum tour… 👀
Center
Sat 28 Feb @ 13:30-15:00 — Leidsebuurt
Chilis Pilates is hosting a special 'Mums and Bubs' class at The Margarita Bar! Workout with your baby then socialize with other mothers over spicy margaritas (alcohol-free options available) and bites.
West
Mon 23 Feb @ 10:00, 11:30 — Osdorp
A musical and visual theater performance that celebrates individuality through the story of a unique little elephant called Little Why. My toddler adores the book by Jonny Lambert that inspired the production! (Translated as “Gewoon zoals je bent” in Dutch.)
27 Feb-1 Mar @ 11:00 — Westerpark
This unique show is a modern reinterpretation of rola bola, a traditional circus discipline. It gently explores balance, sound, and wonder through the magic of everyday objects for the little ones.
South
Until 1 Mar — Stadionbuurt
There’s a 20% discount on WOPL! tickets for Spring Break (Voorjaarsvakantie) with code
SPRINGBREAK20.Mon 16 Feb @ 9:30-12:30 (Weekly on Monday) — De Pijp
Amazing initiative out of the Amsterdam Mama Walks group! They set up a free, community-organized, drop-in playgroup in De Pijp. Enjoy singing, reading, free play, and a shared fruit time, plus tea and coffee for adults. Join the Walks group to stay updated and to volunteer.
Sessions start next week @ 9:30, 10:15 — Buitenveldert
Join De Muziekzolder for their 'Music on Lap' Spring course, designed for babies, toddlers, and their parents or grandparents. The term has classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Thu 15 Jan @ 15:30-16:30 (Weekly on Thursday) — De Pijp
WOW hosts a weekly drop-in ballet classes to introduce the art of ballet in a fun and engaging way. They build balance, coordination, and confidence while nurturing their love for dance 🩰
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Until next time,
Alex from the Amsterdam Parent Project (APP)
