Bebopping…
Easter weekend in and around Amsterdam is full of fun things to do with the kids! Whether you're hunting for hidden eggs, sitting down for a festive family brunch, or getting crafty with egg painting, there's something for every age. From lively Easter festivals to cozy hands-on workshops, we've rounded up the best family-friendly activities happening in and around the city this Easter weekend.
Good Friday Hymns On Good Friday, April 3, at 2:30 PM, the Friars Minor will sing excerpts from the medieval St. John Passion in their monastery. Other Good Friday hymns can also be heard, such as *Popule meus*, *Crux fidelis*, Psalms 2 and 50, and the *Stabat Mater*. Easter Procession On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, the brothers will process through Gravendam to bring symbols of the Easter festival—fire and water—to the townspeople. During this procession, they will sing *Paascanciones* dating from around the year of Our Lord 1350. Adults and children can grace this procession in historical attire with flags and guild banners. After the procession, everyone will receive a small medieval treat. Experience the Middle Ages. The Vikings have set up camp at Dorestad, the new Viking ship is ready, and in the medieval town, everyone can participate in archery and sword fighting, and enjoy medieval stories. Philip van der Zee, aka Donderelf, tells the story of The Fools of Gravendam and the Holy Grail. You might also run into a real knight in armor these days. The Falconer is bringing his birds along for a spectacular demonstration. Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch During the Easter holidays, you will enjoy a delicious brunch. The Family Easter Brunch includes free entry to Museumpark Archeon and can be reserved for Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. There is something for everyone with delicious hot and cold dishes. The troubadour provides entertainment, and for the children there is special entertainment with a craft program, egg painting, and an Easter egg hunt in the maze. After the brunch, you will walk into the Museumpark with a full stomach! Spectacle in the Arena with the Gladiator Show The finale of the new Gladiator Show in the Arena takes place daily. Cheer on the strongest or simply the toughest gladiator, and afterwards, everyone can have their picture taken with the winner.
Come to your LEGO Store this Easter for a fun day out! Join the in-store Easter scavenger hunt!
Christians all over the world celebrate Easter. The holiday is about Jesus, the Son of God. The Bible states that Jesus was born to save people from their sins. Christians believe that when he died, he took the punishment for the sins of all people upon himself. And as a miracle, three days later he rose from the dead! That is what is celebrated at Easter. This weekend, Easter takes center stage at the World Museum, where you can make your own colorful Easter egg, inspired by lowicz wycinanki, the Polish paper cutting art. It is a special technique in which eggshells are covered with multicolored paper cutouts of flowers, plants, and roosters.
Come to your LEGO Store this Easter for a fun day out! Join the in-store Easter scavenger hunt!
Christians all over the world celebrate Easter. The holiday is about Jesus, the Son of God. The Bible states that Jesus was born to save people from their sins. Christians believe that when he died, he took the punishment for the sins of all people upon himself. And as a miracle, three days later he rose from the dead! That is what is celebrated at Easter. This weekend, Easter takes center stage at the World Museum, where you can make your own colorful Easter egg, inspired by lowicz wycinanki, the Polish paper cutting art. It is a special technique in which eggshells are covered with multicolored paper cutouts of flowers, plants, and roosters.
Easter breakfast is from 10:00 to 11:00. After breakfast, we will immediately go egg hunting with the children who participated in the breakfast. Sign up if you want to help prepare breakfast. In the kitchen or setting things out on the table. Please also sign up if you are participating in the breakfast itself; you can sign up at the office so we know how many mouths to feed. You really must be present at 10:00 AM. And in the afternoon, we will do Easter crafts and hide Easter eggs again for the children coming in the afternoon. That is at 1:00 PM. Naturally, there is no charge!
The Easter Bunny is visiting Plaswijckpark again! On Easter Monday, he hides eggs for everyone aged 0 to 12. You can have a great time playing as usual, but there are also extra activities during the Easter weekend. We also have extra fun activities during the Easter weekend: 11:00 to 16:00 – Bee Warden (learn more about nature and bees on the Nature Trail) 11:00 to 16:00 – crafting in the craft studio 12:00 to 16:00 – Roasting marshmallows 12:00 to 16:00 – Easter Pancake at Pannenkoeken aan de Plas
Experience an atmospheric Easter weekend with the whole family on Saturday, April 4, Sunday, April 5, and Monday, April 6 at the Zuiderzeemuseum. Discover the story behind Easter and get acquainted with old traditions and customs. Challenge each other during the Easter games with games that used to be played at Easter, such as egg dancing, walnut shooting, and an egg race. Write an Easter wish with a dip pen or decorate an Easter clog together in the creative workshop. Listen to special Easter stories in Huis vol Verhalen or roll up your sleeves yourself during the big spring cleaning. Children go on an adventure with a special map and collect stamps at various activities. Do they have four stamps? Then they can pick up an Easter gift!
Celebrate spring at Haïvka Fest. On April 4, you are welcome to experience Ukrainian Easter and spring together, for young and old. HaïvkaFest is a spring festival for children and adults, organized by Dzherelo School and the Ukrainian Cultural Center. Visitors can participate in a varied program full of creative and cultural activities. Workshops: Making Pysanky (8+) - painting eggs using the traditional batik technique. Printing textile garlands (6+) - designing a textile garland with spring motifs. Singing Haivkas (4+) - singing along to Ukrainian spring songs and playing games. Making tassels (6+) - braiding a decorative ornament for your pysanka. Easter egg puzzle (4+) - playing with wooden Easter eggs. Additionally, you can participate in a bilingual storytelling session (Ukrainian and Dutch) and children can join an Easter scavenger hunt. Walk-ins welcome, no registration required.
This Easter weekend, on April 4, 5, and 6, 2026, we are once again opening the doors of the Blauwe Roemeen for an exclusive high tea. We will take you back in time to the era of luxury train travel to distant destinations!
Come hunt for Easter eggs during the Outdoor Market XL Spring Festival at NoordOogst. Spring is just around the corner – time to head outside! On Saturday, April 4, NoordOogst celebrates the start of the new season with a cheerful Spring Festival and Outdoor Market XL. A day full of music, theater, stories, treats, and of course… an Easter egg hunt! The outdoor market starts at 11:00 AM and is packed with stalls featuring local products and delicacies. New this year is a cozy second-hand flea market. At 11:30 AM, visitors can enjoy the children's theatre performance Tique . Throughout the day, there is a varied program for young and old. For example, the Meteorenkoor will perform under the direction of Laura Polence, and together with the Geoliede Chaoten, they are organizing a creative painting activity. Let yourself be surprised by theater, live music by Frenay and Flier, Bohemian Souldiers and Sakaram, and storytellers amidst the greenery. There is plenty for children to enjoy. They can take a ride on the carousel, get their faces painted, and, of course, go on a hunt for Easter eggs. In the circus tent, Tilly Tales & Anette take you on an adventure with beautiful kamishibai stories. Come and enjoy a festive spring day full of nature, culture, and fun. Bring family and friends and celebrate the start of the new season together! Admission is free. Come by bike, on foot, or by public transport if possible, as the number of parking spaces is limited.
Why do so many animals actually lay eggs? Why do those eggs have such a distinctive shape? How do animals build nests that are strong enough to keep their eggs safe? And how does a chick know when it is time to hatch? Over Easter weekend, ARTIS animal caretaker Nanja Burek gives us a behind-the-scenes look and teaches you everything you've always wanted to know about eggs. Using the many eggs laid and hatched at ARTIS as examples, we discover just how different eggs, nests, and brooding behavior can be among animals. In short: the perfect program to attend with the whole family after Easter brunch. Learn new things and then look with fresh eyes at all the bird nests you come across everywhere in the spring.
Christians all over the world celebrate Easter. The holiday is about Jesus, the Son of God. The Bible states that Jesus was born to save people from their sins. Christians believe that when he died, he took the punishment for the sins of all people upon himself. And as a miracle, three days later he rose from the dead! That is what is celebrated at Easter. This weekend, Easter takes center stage at the World Museum, where you can make your own colorful Easter egg, inspired by lowicz wycinanki, the Polish paper cutting art. It is a special technique in which eggshells are covered with multicolored paper cutouts of flowers, plants, and roosters.
The Easter Bunny is visiting Plaswijckpark again! On Easter Monday, he hides eggs for everyone aged 0 to 12. You can have a great time playing as usual, but there are also extra activities during the Easter weekend. We also have extra fun activities during the Easter weekend: 11:00 to 16:00 – Bee Warden (learn more about nature and bees on the Nature Trail) 11:00 to 16:00 – crafting in the craft studio 12:00 to 16:00 – Roasting marshmallows 12:00 to 16:00 – Easter Pancake at Pannenkoeken aan de Plas
This Easter weekend, on April 4, 5, and 6, 2026, we are once again opening the doors of the Blauwe Roemeen for an exclusive high tea. We will take you back in time to the era of luxury train travel to distant destinations!
On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, young dino fans can search for dino eggs at DierenPark Amersfoort. Ten golden dino eggs are scattered throughout the park on both days. In the run-up to the recurring DinoAdventures event, which takes place during the May holidays, Dino Ranger Niels is calling on children to help search for the 'Easter eggs'. “During Easter, one of our dinos lays her eggs. Not only in the Dino Forest, but throughout the entire zoo,” Niels explains.
Looking for a cheerful Easter outing for the whole family? Come to the Ruins of Brederode at Easter and follow the special Easter scavenger hunt. A special Easter scavenger hunt has been set up during the Easter weekend. Go on a journey of discovery in and around the ruins and try to find all the Easter eggs. Will you manage to spot them all? Brederode Ruins are open during the Easter weekend, including on Easter Monday.
It's almost time again, Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April all the little ones can come and look for Easter eggs in the park again. We start at 10:00 sharp so be on time! We're already looking forward to it!
During the Easter weekend, there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Put on your coat, head outside, and join our cheerful bird egg hunt across the grounds. You can also get creative in the Castle Workshop. There, you can decorate your own Easter branch: a true spring tradition. You will go home with a beautifully decorated Easter branch full of homemade eggs. Or pull up a chair at the coloring table for a cheerful Easter drawing (for the very little ones). In the small studio, you can make a spring flower and plant it in the grass. In short: enjoy searching for treasures outdoors and crafting in the studio. A perfect combination for a festive Easter outing with the whole family. Scavenger Hunt: The Birds Have Lost Their Eggs The birds around Muiderslot Castle have lost their eggs… Can you find them? Go on a scavenger hunt along the dike surrounding the castle and discover all sorts of things about the birds, plants, and animals in the castle gardens along the way. Have you found all the eggs? Then a small surprise awaits you. Family activity On April 5 and 6 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Get creative in the castle studio: In the studio, you can get hands-on. Decorate a beautiful Easter branch with colorful eggs, bake delicious Easter cookies, or pull up a chair at the coloring table for a cheerful Easter drawing (for the very little ones). In the small studio, you can make a spring flower and stick it in the grass. Family activity On April 5 and 6 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Family show: The Pied Piper of Hamelin On April 5, the exciting and musical performance of The Pied Piper of Hamelin can be seen. For children aged 5 and up Sunday, April 5, 14:00 – 14:45, €5
Celebrate Easter among the windmill sails! Are you looking for the perfect spot for a relaxed Easter brunch? Come to Molen de Ster on Easter Sunday or Easter Monday! Enjoy a well-catered Easter brunch, and while you sip a delicious glass of bubbly, the children can have a great time too.
Want to get away from the mainland, your schedule, and the hustle and bustle for a while? During the Easter holidays, experience a relaxing and adventurous Easter getaway on Fort Island Pampus. Your day out begins as soon as the boat departs. Water all around you, fresh air, time for each other. Hunt for Easter eggs, discover the imposing fort (part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site), and let yourself be surprised by stories, routes, and perhaps even… the Ghost of Pampus.
Easter Egg Hunt at De Natuurkamer! The Easter Bunny is visiting De Natuurkamer's garden this year and has filled it with eggs! Will you help us find them all? Put on your detective hat and come along for a fun and exciting outdoor egg hunt. Important: Bring your own basket or bag to collect the eggs you find!
On Sunday, April 5th, Easter Sunday, between 11:00 and 12:00, we will go egg hunting at the farm again with all the children, big and small, from the neighborhood. The Easter Bunny has hidden them well, but maybe you will spot them? There will be coffee, tea, and lemonade, and you might even meet the Easter Bunny for a moment.
The Easter Bunny has been spotted in the Staatsbosbeheer Schoorl Dunes! Could he have hidden eggs? Come search for eggs with your children on Easter Sunday or Easter Monday. Before your children go searching, they will craft an Easter basket to collect the chocolate eggs. Then they will head outside to search.
On Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday), petting zoo De Bijlmerweide celebrates its Easter festival from 12 to 4 pm. With a participation card of €5.00, the children can participate in everything -- Easter egg hunt, games, pancakes, and more!
Easter egg hunt, arts & crafts, photo booth, some chocolates for the kids and coffee for the parents. A fun walk-in event to catch the Easter vibe.
Come hunt for eggs, have brunch, and enjoy the whole day!
Christians all over the world celebrate Easter. The holiday is about Jesus, the Son of God. The Bible states that Jesus was born to save people from their sins. Christians believe that when he died, he took the punishment for the sins of all people upon himself. And as a miracle, three days later he rose from the dead! That is what is celebrated at Easter. This weekend, Easter takes center stage at the World Museum, where you can make your own colorful Easter egg, inspired by lowicz wycinanki, the Polish paper cutting art. It is a special technique in which eggshells are covered with multicolored paper cutouts of flowers, plants, and roosters.
This Easter weekend, on April 4, 5, and 6, 2026, we are once again opening the doors of the Blauwe Roemeen for an exclusive high tea. We will take you back in time to the era of luxury train travel to distant destinations!
On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, young dino fans can search for dino eggs at DierenPark Amersfoort. Ten golden dino eggs are scattered throughout the park on both days. In the run-up to the recurring DinoAdventures event, which takes place during the May holidays, Dino Ranger Niels is calling on children to help search for the 'Easter eggs'. “During Easter, one of our dinos lays her eggs. Not only in the Dino Forest, but throughout the entire zoo,” Niels explains.
Looking for a cheerful Easter outing for the whole family? Come to the Ruins of Brederode at Easter and follow the special Easter scavenger hunt. A special Easter scavenger hunt has been set up during the Easter weekend. Go on a journey of discovery in and around the ruins and try to find all the Easter eggs. Will you manage to spot them all? Brederode Ruins are open during the Easter weekend, including on Easter Monday.
During the Easter weekend, there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Put on your coat, head outside, and join our cheerful bird egg hunt across the grounds. You can also get creative in the Castle Workshop. There, you can decorate your own Easter branch: a true spring tradition. You will go home with a beautifully decorated Easter branch full of homemade eggs. Or pull up a chair at the coloring table for a cheerful Easter drawing (for the very little ones). In the small studio, you can make a spring flower and plant it in the grass. In short: enjoy searching for treasures outdoors and crafting in the studio. A perfect combination for a festive Easter outing with the whole family. Scavenger Hunt: The Birds Have Lost Their Eggs The birds around Muiderslot Castle have lost their eggs… Can you find them? Go on a scavenger hunt along the dike surrounding the castle and discover all sorts of things about the birds, plants, and animals in the castle gardens along the way. Have you found all the eggs? Then a small surprise awaits you. Family activity On April 5 and 6 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Get creative in the castle studio: In the studio, you can get hands-on. Decorate a beautiful Easter branch with colorful eggs, bake delicious Easter cookies, or pull up a chair at the coloring table for a cheerful Easter drawing (for the very little ones). In the small studio, you can make a spring flower and stick it in the grass. Family activity On April 5 and 6 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Family show: The Pied Piper of Hamelin On April 5, the exciting and musical performance of The Pied Piper of Hamelin can be seen. For children aged 5 and up Sunday, April 5, 14:00 – 14:45, €5
Want to get away from the mainland, your schedule, and the hustle and bustle for a while? During the Easter holidays, experience a relaxing and adventurous Easter getaway on Fort Island Pampus. Your day out begins as soon as the boat departs. Water all around you, fresh air, time for each other. Hunt for Easter eggs, discover the imposing fort (part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site), and let yourself be surprised by stories, routes, and perhaps even… the Ghost of Pampus.
The Easter Bunny has been spotted in the Staatsbosbeheer Schoorl Dunes! Could he have hidden eggs? Come search for eggs with your children on Easter Sunday or Easter Monday. Before your children go searching, they will craft an Easter basket to collect the chocolate eggs. Then they will head outside to search.
Our bird has lost her eggs! Find them during the first session and don’t forget to bring your own easter basket.
On Monday, April 6, Aviodrome is all about Easter! Start your day off right with an extensive Easter brunch buffet, filled with delicious rolls, fresh juices, and treats. After brunch, it's time to go exploring together! Discover the fascinating world of aviation, admire historic aircraft, and step aboard a real Boeing 747. Looking for action? Then test your nerves in one of the simulators. Still have energy left? Then come and play in one of the playgrounds!
On Easter Monday (April 6), you can collect eggs again! Find 3 colored eggs and hand them in for a treat. In each search area, the Easter Bunny has also hidden a golden egg. Can you find this golden egg? Then you will walk away with the grand prize! Egg collecting is from 12:00 to 15:00. Search areas are 0 to 3 years, 4 to 6 years, and 7 years and older. Extra activities on Easter Monday (April 6): 12:30 to 16:00 – Arts and crafts in the arts and crafts studio 11:00 to 13:00 – Face painting. Our staff will be walking around the park for this. 12:30 to 14:30 – Meet and Greet with the Easter Bunny and the chick 12:30 to 16:00 – Roasting marshmallows 12:30 to 16:00 – Easter Pancake at Pannenkoeken aan de Plas
Celebrate Easter among the windmill sails! Are you looking for the perfect spot for a relaxed Easter brunch? Come to Molen de Ster on Easter Sunday or Easter Monday! Enjoy a well-catered Easter brunch, and while you sip a delicious glass of bubbly, the children can have a great time too.
Mirte will tell a beautiful story again this Easter. The Easter fairy tale symbolizes new life. Afterwards, you can sow garden cress in eggshells and take that 'new life' home with you. Listening and participating costs absolutely nothing. The story of the Go fits the Easter celebration.