Can we pay by card at the door?

The I amsterdam listing says mobile payment is accepted at the venue, so you don't need cash.

Do the costumes need to be shop-bought?

No. The organizer says homemade costumes are even better, and nothing is too silly or too scary.

The dancing is downstairs with a DJ, so expect party volume there. Ear defenders are worth packing for a toddler who dislikes loud music.

Upcoming

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Kids Halloween Costume Ball at De Nieuwe Anita

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Kids from €5, adults free

Held every October — 2027 dates not announced yet

FestivalAmsterdam-West

Where

Amsterdam-West, De Nieuwe Anita

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors

Music

What you need to know

No booking needed, kids pay at the door on the day
Food and drink on site: cakes and snacks from Dikke Lepel, a lemonade fountain for kids, beer and wine for parents
Dance floor is downstairs, and the venue lists no lift or step-free entrance, so a carrier beats a stroller

About

An American-style family Halloween party in a cozy neighborhood café-bar in Amsterdam-West. Kids come in costume (homemade ones are encouraged), say "trick or treat" at the door for a pick from the witch's cauldron, get their faces painted by Kiki, and dance downstairs to DJ Gibbo. Parents get local beer and Portuguese wine. Suits kids who like noise and dancing more than scares.

Kids €5 at the door, adults free

2027 dates to be announced

2026 edition

Oct 31, 2026

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