These 140 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Every day at 3pm from Sep. 28 to Sep. 17
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 24 · Amsterdam-Centrum • € 95
Grind your own oil paint the way Rembrandt did. This hands-on workshop traces pigments from far-off mines to Amsterdam windmills, mixing a bit of Golden Age history into every stroke.
October 25 at 1pm (This weekend)
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Turn plastic bottles into instruments and make some joyful noise. SoundLAB hands kids and grown-ups a playground of custom-built electronic and acoustic oddities, then guides the group to compose and perform a brand-new piece together. Zero musical experience required.
October 24 at 12pm (This weekend) +2
Royal Palace Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sketch your way through the Royal Palace on Dam Square, where a drawing coach helps you see the gilded halls with fresh eyes. All ages welcome, no experience needed.
October 25 at 2pm (This weekend) +11
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • 10 €
Grab a pencil and sketch dancers, cosplayers, and athletes in lightning-fast action poses. Martin's monthly drawing salon pairs live models with vinyl tunes and zero judgment: beginners welcome.
October 25 at 2pm (This weekend)
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
An afternoon for adventurous ears at Splendor: a deep listening workshop in the attic, then KHZ Kollektiv premieres new works on vintage electronics and a motion-sensor media score.
October 26 at 8:30pm +25
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West • $$
Grab donated yarn and stitch alongside strangers at this free weekly textile club. Beginners get guidance, pros get good company, and everyone leaves with something they made.
Browse Amsterdam neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
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Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Pllek · Amsterdam-Noord
$$
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM
Pllek · Amsterdam-Noord
17,50 €
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Centrale Markthal · Amsterdam-West
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM
La Bottega by Chiara's Food · Amsterdam-Zuid
42 €
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Association Hall 100 · Amsterdam-West
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM
Pllek · Amsterdam-Noord
17,50 €
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Huis van de Wijk Buitenveldert · Amsterdam-Zuid
Free
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Van Gogh Museum · Amsterdam-Zuid
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Atrium Meeting Centre · Amsterdam-Zuid
Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AM
Regus - Amsterdam, White Point · Amsterdam-Zuidoost
1 473 €
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:00 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
Free
Mon, Oct 26 · 8:30 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
3 €
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:30 PM
Metabolic Lab · Amsterdam-Noord
Free
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
125 €
Wed, Oct 28 · 12:00 PM
La Place · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
Association Hall 100 · Amsterdam-West
5 €
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Orchid House · Amsterdam-Oost
35 €
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
De Ceuvel · Amsterdam-Noord
5-20 €
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Café de Ceuvel · Amsterdam-Noord
10-15 €
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
De Ceuvel · Amsterdam-Noord
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
The Mouse Mansion - Shop & Studio · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Free
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:30 PM
De Kleine Komedie · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Kringloop West · Amsterdam-West
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:15 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:15 AM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:15 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Tue, Nov 3 · 8:30 PM
De Nieuwe Anita · Amsterdam-West
$$
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:15 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
ibis Amsterdam City West · Amsterdam
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:15 AM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:15 AM
De Kleine Komedie · Amsterdam-Centrum
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:15 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:15 AM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:15 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
De Hallen Studio's · Amsterdam-West
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:30 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
De Passage · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
De Hallen · Amsterdam-West
Free
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
La Bottega by Chiara's Food · Amsterdam-Zuid
80 €
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:45 PM
De Ceuvel · Amsterdam-Noord
20-30 €
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:30 PM
Atrium Meeting Centre · Amsterdam-Zuid
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM
De Ceuvel · Amsterdam-Noord
Free
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Annet Gelink Gallery B.V. · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
Pllek · Amsterdam-Noord
Free
Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
Atrium Meeting Centre · Amsterdam-Zuid
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