Fall break is almost here, time to start planning fun activities for the whole family. From bookish fun to exciting animal adventures and creative workshops: October is packed with fun activities for all ages. Discover 5 tips here to make this fall break extra fun.
Discover and learn in October
October 1–12: Children's Book Week Festival
Just before the autumn holidays begin, it's time for the Children's Book Week Festival, a must-see for young readers! Libraries and museums throughout the Netherlands will be all about stories and imagination. With reading afternoons, theater performances, and creative activities, it's a treat for book lovers.
October 11-26: Amersfoort Animal Park
Experience the new Chimpanzee Valley and adventures in the Dinosaur Forest, with climbing, sliding, and dinosaur discovery. For the little ones, there's Mini Dino Adventures. Spot giraffes, lion cubs, and more during a day of animal fun.
October 16-22: LEGO World
The Jaarbeurs exhibition center in Utrecht transforms into a LEGO mecca. Building plazas, impressive structures, and creative workshops make this the perfect day out for builders of all ages.
October 18–26: Cinekid Festival
The world's largest media and film festival for children, held at the Westergas in Amsterdam. Films, workshops, and interactive installations make this a creative experience.
October 4-26: Halloween Spooky Days
At Walibi Holland, Halloween isn't just exciting for adults: there's also a special program for children, with fancy dress parties and spooky but fun activities.
Make the autumn holidays extra cozy with our coloring pages
With these activities, the fall break is guaranteed to be a huge success! And for even more fun at home: in Speelhoekje (Play Corner) , you'll find fun coloring pages you can download for free. This way, the fall break stays colorful and cozy indoors, too.
