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What to do with the children during the autumn half-term?

The autumn half-term is the perfect time to get up to something fun together. No alarm clock for school for a change, no homework and a bit more time for each other. It’s just that the autumn weather doesn’t always play along. Rain, wind and chilly days can sometimes make outdoor plans tricky. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to make the holidays any less enjoyable. From a cosy afternoon at home to an active indoor outing: there are plenty of activities to fill the autumn half-term. But what can you do during the autumn half-term with children?

Indoor activities in autumn: what can you do with children?

Autumn has plenty of lovely aspects: colourful leaves, cosy afternoons and, of course, the autumn half-term. But the season also brings shorter days, cooler temperatures and frequent heavy downpours. This means that planning an outdoor activity isn’t always easy. Fortunately, a grey autumn day doesn’t have to mean you have to stay at home. There are plenty of fun indoor outings to be found in the Netherlands during autumn. Especially with children, an active outing is a lovely way to do something together and get out of the house for a bit.

Why active play remains important for children

After school, sitting on the sofa, watching a film or playing a game for a while: screens have become a normal part of children’s daily lives. Nevertheless, it remains important that there is also plenty of opportunity for active play. Active play means much more than just physical activity. Children discover what they are capable of, use their imagination and interact with others. That is precisely why play remains important, even as children get older