It’s Herfstvakantie — the week every Dutch parent remembers that “autumn break” actually means a full week of keeping the kids entertained while it rains horizontally.

This week, Samira from Amsterdam Kids joins us to shine a light (and possibly a flashlight through the storm) on the best things to do with little ones — especially ages 0 to 7 — across Amsterdam and beyond.

From pumpkin patches to play cafés, here’s what made our “yes, that’s actually worth putting on real pants for” list:

Rainy-day heroes:

• ​CineKid Festival - Nationwide
• ​Eye Film museum - Amsterdam
• ​Philips Kids Factory Museum - Eindhoven

Nature & Outdoor Escapes:

• ​OERRR - nation wide
• ​Oudhollandse Kermis Enkhuizen
• ​De Grote Schijn Rotterdam
• ​Herfstfestival at BillyBird Hemelrijk

Easy day trips:

• ​ Muiderslot Historical Tasting
• ​Sprookjeswonderland Enkhuizen
• ​Avonturenpark Helendoorn
• ​Walibi

For the crafty stay-at-homers:

• ​KreaDoe Craft Fair - Utrecht
• ​SoundLab - Amsterdam
• ​Rijksmuseum van Oudheden - Leiden

Whether you’re chasing puddles, dodging tantrums, or just praying for one peaceful cup of coffee, this episode’s got your Herfstvakantie survival plan sorted — with tips, laughs, and plenty of parent-tested ideas to make the break actually feel like... well, a break.

Listen now, follow the show, and share with a friend who deserves a medal for making it through midterm break.

Thanks to Samira from @Amsterdamkids_nl

Or check out their website Amsterdamkids.com

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