Happy Easter Weekend! Amsterdam is packed with egg hunts, spring markets, and special family activities across Saturday, April 4th, and Sunday, April 5th, 2026. We've filtered out the adult-only parties to bring you the best festive fun for the kids!
See our top picks
Sunday Market
Westergas
Free entry market with fashion, food, and dedicated kids' activities.
Easter Egg Making at Wereldmuseum
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Indoor cultural workshop for kids making Polish-inspired Easter eggs.
Easter Celebration at De Bijlmerweide Farm
Kinderboerderij De Bijlmerweide
Farm fun with games, egg hunts, and crafts perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
· April 4
5: Head to Nieuwe Pijp for a classic Easter activity where the little ones can search for hidden eggs. A perfect way to start your Saturday morning.It's a pure, dedicated egg hunt event happening Saturday morning.
: Book in for an Easter brunch at the Hard Rock Cafe this Saturday. A fun way to celebrate while keeping the kids entertained before the main holiday events start.A good family-oriented option happening early Saturday.
: Celebrate spring outdoors at Noordoogst with local makers, food trucks, and music. The description notes there will be face painting, a carousel, and potentially hidden Easter eggs for the kids.A great vibrant Saturday market with specific kid activities listed.
: While adults explore the elegant interiors, kids can hunt for Easter eggs in the garden. Afterwards, there's a coloring or craft workshop waiting.Combines culture for parents with hands-on egg hunting and crafts for kids on Saturday.
FREE : April is prime tulip time! While not a single event, wandering the city this weekend means you'll see stunning public displays of tulips transforming Amsterdam into a sea of flowers.It’s the perfect season for tulips, and this free activity can be woven into any day out across the city this Saturday.
· April 5
6: Celebrate Easter at this farm with activities perfect for younger children, including egg hunting, games, crafts, and a treasure hunt.A highly kid-focused, traditional Easter event happening Sunday afternoon.
: Take the kids for an Easter egg hunt here on Sunday where they can find hidden eggs that come with chocolate prizes.Specific Easter egg hunt confirmed for Sunday.
: Visit the historic Muiderslot castle on Sunday for a special Easter weekend! Activities include a scavenger hunt to find special bird eggs and a craft session to decorate Easter branches.A fantastic historical location offering specific kid activities on Sunday.
: During 'Feest op Zondag', children can participate in a workshop to create their own Easter egg inspired by traditional Polish cutting art.A cultural museum offering a relevant, hands-on Easter craft activity for kids on Sunday.
FARM BINGO SCAVENGER HUNT : Participate in a fun farm bingo scavenger hunt located in the orchard at Tuinen van West. This event runs through Sunday, making it a great option for the holiday.A farm-based scavenger hunt that is active and outdoors.
FOUND KIDS PAAS CELEBRATION : This is a dedicated Easter celebration event ('Paascelebration') for kids scheduled for Sunday morning. Check ticketing details directly.A dedicated kids' Easter event listed for Sunday morning.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3FREE : Enjoy the free entry Sunday Market at Westergas, featuring design, art, food, and specific activities for kids. A relaxed way to spend a Sunday afternoon.It's a well-known recurring market that specifically includes activities for children.
FREE : This popular market offers a mix of fashion, design, arts, and food, but importantly for families, it always includes dedicated children's activities.Confirmed free event on Sunday with kids' activities at a great outdoor space.
FREE : The cherry blossoms in the Amsterdamse Bos are expected to be in full bloom this weekend. This is the last day it's predicted to be perfect, making it ideal for a beautiful spring walk or picnic on Sunday.Peak bloom is expected this weekend (ending Sunday), offering a stunning, free outdoor photo opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Amsterdam this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are 3 confirmed free events: the Sunday Market at Westergas, viewing the beautiful Tulips as part of the Tulp Festival, and viewing the Cherry Blossoms at Bloesempark in het Amsterdamse Bos.
Are there any Easter egg hunts happening on Sunday, April 5th?
Yes, several egg hunts are planned for Sunday, April 5th: the Paasfeest at Kinderboerderij De Bijlmerweide, an egg hunt at Lowlander Bar & Restaurant, and activities at Muiderslot Castle.
What's happening Saturday that is definitely kid-focused?
Saturday, April 4th offers the Kids Easter Egg Hunt in Nieuwe Pijp, the Spring Festival & Outdoor Market at Noordoogst with face painting, and an Easter Egg Hunt with crafts at Huis Willet-Hollthuysen.
