Yes, you can find weekend Dutch speaking and grammar practice in Amsterdam at A1/A2 level, but it takes some initiative. The most reliable options are free or low-cost taalcafés run by public libraries, community centers, and volunteer groups, plus peer meetups organized through language-exchange platforms. Formal grammar-focused classes on weekends are less common, so many learners combine a taalcafé for speaking with a self-organized grammar group.
Start with the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA). Several branches host regular Dutch conversation tables or taalcafés, often on Saturdays, and they are free. Check the OBA website or ask at the information desk for the current schedule, because times change and some branches pause in summer. Community centers (buurthuizen) and volunteer organizations such as Gilde SamenSpraak also run conversation groups, usually free, where you practice with native speakers. These are excellent for A2 learners who want supportive, everyday conversation.
For grammar practice, weekend options are thinner. Some language schools offer Saturday intensives or short courses, but they can be pricey and may not run year-round. A practical alternative is to form your own small group. Use Meetup, Facebook groups for Dutch learners in Amsterdam, or the r/learndutch community to find 3 to 5 people at A1/A2. Meet at a library or café, bring your books, and set a simple structure: 45 minutes of speaking, 30 minutes of grammar review, 15 minutes of questions. Rotate who prepares a topic. This is exactly the kind of peer kickstart you described, and it costs nothing.
Honest tradeoffs: taalcafés are great for fluency and confidence but rarely teach grammar systematically. Grammar classes give structure but less speaking time. Free groups can be inconsistent in level and attendance. To evaluate any option, ask about the typical level mix, group size, whether a facilitator is present, and whether it runs on weekends consistently. Try one session before committing.
Next steps: check the OBA events calendar and local buurthuis noticeboards this week, join two or three Amsterdam Dutch learner groups online, and post a short message stating your level (A2), weekend availability, and that you will bring grammar books. If you want structured self-study to support the group, Dutch Fluency is one resource to consider, but the group itself is the main driver. Keep expectations realistic: consistency matters more than the perfect class.