Mushroom day in the Wildrijk forest area
Who knows how to photograph the most beautiful mushroom? Explore with a nature guide during the traditional Mushroom day on Saturday, October 19. A free tour through the Wildrijk forest starts every hour between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can just connect; reservations are not necessary.
Picking apples on the De Olmenhorst estate
The harvest season is coming to an end. Time to pick the last apples and pears! On the De Olmenhorst estate in Lisserbroek you pick your own fruitwhich you can take home for €3.00 per kilo. At weekends, cozy bars are open and when it is dry, children can take a ride on a pony.
OERRR Wild Outdoor Day Dune and Kruidberg
Learn to build huts, spot animals and make fire on the Wild Outdoor Day in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. On October 22, children can go on an adventure with one of the forest rangers. OERRR members can register for free. Non-members pay €8.00. Parents can attend for free. Put on your boots and go!
Autumn castle Muiderslot
Bad weather? Then take shelter in the Castle Atelier of the Muiderslot. During the autumn holidays, the castle turns into a warehouse Autumn Castle. Create a 17th-century still life, craft with autumn leaves and take a monoprinting workshop. Most activities are included in the entrance fee.
Elvendeurtjesroute through the Schoorlse Duinen
There is also plenty to do for the youngest, for example in the Schoorlse Duinen. There are a lot of elves hiding behind them fairy doors. You can cast a spell at each door and take the corresponding animal with you. At the Schoorlse Duinen Outdoor Center you can buy a bag for €8.50, containing, among other things, a magic wand and a coloring page.
Halloween spectacle Fort Kijkduin
With the autumn holidays, Halloween is of course also approaching. Ghouls up to the age of 12 can enjoy playing ghosts on October 19 Fort Kijkduin in Huisduinen. A vampire dinner, a witch school and a Mexican cemetery: everything has been thought of to scare the hell out of you!
Carving a pumpkin at Tuinderij De Marlequi
Choose a beautiful pumpkin, grab your tools and carve the most beautiful creations. Add a tea light and you’re ready for Halloween! Reserve a spot on the website Tuinderij de Marlequi.
Discover nature in Callantsoog
There is a lot to discover in the nature of Zwanenwater near Callantsoog during the autumn holidays. Go searching with a ranger water creaturesmeet sheep and their shepherd and stroll past more than fifty stalls on the Autumn market.
Night of the Night
Of course, vacation also means staying up late. On October 25, during the Night of the Night, children can get acquainted with everything that lives and plays at night. For example, sail on the Ilperveld or listen to Soldiers’ stories in Fort aan Den Ham in Uitgeest. Click here for all activities of Nacht van de Nacht.
NH wishes you a lot of fun!

