What we’re about
Based in Amsterdam, we are the largest and coolest international community in the Netherlands. We’re a social club for Amsterdam expats with an international membership that includes both recently relocated expats and long-term residents. Our doors are open to everyone. Whether you are an expat, a Dutch who's internationally oriented, or simply a traveller passing through, you're all welcome to join our growing multicultural family.
On a weekly basis, we host a range of networking and social events at various locations in the city, where expats and locals can gather to meet interesting people, create valuable connections and foster new friendships. Our events are always conducted in a friendly and welcoming environment.
We meet up regularly to: drink & mingle at various Amsterdam hotspots, explore the city's good food with social dining, watch comedy shows and plays, go clubbing and dancing, watch and play games and sports, go on special trips and rides... and other authentic Amsterdam experiences.
For event news and updates:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/laughingatpotatoes.amsterdam
For community discussions, membership perks and other expat-related info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughingatpotatoes
Our Meetup.com group:
https://www.meetup.com/amsterdam-expat
Our Discussions Page - https://community.expats.page/
Whatsapp Groups: To join, send a message to +31 6 1968 0620. Remember to state your member name either on our meetup.com page or on our Facebook group and let us know which event you're interested in so we can assign you to the proper groups.
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See all- Earth Day Clean-up drive + Clothes swapClinkNOORD, Amsterdam, NH
Earth-friendly activities for Earth Day! Join our clean up drive, or bring your used clothes for a swap. Free drink for clean-up helpers!
Join our pop-up clothes swap or get in on the clean-up action that starts at 4 PM. Volunteers to the clean-up can get a free drink at the bar afterwards!
Swap, Don't Shop ( 11:00 – 17:00 )
Head to our pop up shop in the Catalyst Cafe and bring some pre-loved clothes and exchange them for other items you can love. Any left over items will be donated to Kringloopbedrijf de Lokatie.The Big NOORD Clean Up ( 16:00 – 18:00 )
Get social while helping us to clean up the neighborhood and do your bit for mama Earth! Meet at reception at 3pm. It's free to join and will only take an hour or so. BTW there's a free drink on us at ZincBAR for every volunteer!!☻ ☺︎ ☻ ☺︎ ☻ ☺︎ ☻
The venue is conveniently located right behind Central Station in a 1920’s laboratory that now houses one of the most stylish youth hostels in town. Take a free 5-min ferry ride with the Buiksloterweg ferry. Once you alight, it's just a couple of mins walk to the building next to the ADAM Tower. The Ferry comes every 5 mins and runs throughout the night.
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Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event. - RUN, EXPATS, RUN! @ VondelparkVondelpark, Amsterdam, NH
Every Tuesday, join Julia, Karen & Cecilia for a fun run in Vondelpark.
Everyone is welcome.
All you need is a pair of running shoes
We'll be doing a 4-5K round in the park.Do you need an excuse to start running? Let us give you some. Pick a reason below and see you Tuesday 6:30 PM at the entrance of Vondelpark!
Reasons to start running with us:
☻ I want to get fit
☻ I'd like to stay young
☻ I like meeting people
☻ I drank too much last weekend
☻ My Tinder date cancelled on me
☻ I enjoy the sound of heavy breathing
☻ Had a shitty day at work
☻ I make fast runners look good
☻ One way to keep my body warm with these soaring gas prices
☻ Visiting a sauna is too expensive
☻ Between heart surgery & running, I prefer the latter
☻ I have nothing better to do on TuesdayGood to Know Info:
► There is currently no bag or coat drop available so make sure you only come with your essentials.
► We meet at 18.30 at the entrance of Vondelpark (Opposite Holland Casino). Once you enter, you'll see a group of us waiting at the side.
► We aim to do 4K but depending on your fitness level you're welcome to do a shorter run.
► Everyone in the group has a different fitness level and run at different speeds so it's not possible to keep the group together throughout the run. We will start the run together but feel free to split later and settle down to a pace more comfortable for yourself.[ THIS IS OPTIONAL ]
Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. For security reasons, please share facebook or one of your social media accounts. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.
- EXPATS ROCK THE BOAT! – ♛ Kingsday Edition ♛ (SOLD OUT)Sea Palace Restaurant, Amsterdam, NH
Get your ticket here.
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The largest street party in the Netherlands is arriving on April 27th! Come celebrate King's Day in the most Dutch way possible – DRESSED IN ORANGE ON A BOAT!To keep the costs down for you, we'll be doing a BYOB concept. So bring your favourite drinks and snacks and let's party!
Limited Spots. Grab a ticket here:
https://eventix.shop/fx3qs2q5
(Important: RSVP does not guarantee a spot. Please purchase a ticket.)Early Slot: €50 (2.5 hrs)
Pickup at 12 noon. Pickup Location: Sea Palace, near Central StationLate Slot (2.5 hrs) (SOLD OUT)
Pickup at 3 PM. Pickup Location: Sea Palace, near Central StationIncluded in both trips
♛ Bring Your Own Drinks
♛ Local Captain
♛ MusicYou will receive a PM or email with final details, including pickup location, the phone number of the host and captain a day before the event.
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If King's Day is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, refunds will be issued.[ THIS IS OPTIONAL ]
Join our whatsapp groups by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. Remember to state your member name and the event you’re interested in. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.