What activities to do in the afternoon?

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It gets literally dark after 4pm where we’re staying. Our 22 months toddler wakes up from his nap at 2:30pm consistently everyday. Where to entertain him for the afternoon after 4pm? Parks are dark, farms are dark, only indoor soft plays?

Could you go for a walk whilst it’s still light? Even if you put him in the buggy with a drink and snack on the way to the park?

Yep, I'd say cram in some outside time after his nap if possible. I remember having the same problem when my first was 2 and we would just try to get him to be active inside as much as possible as well.

Ask him to bring you a ball, then roll the ball to the other side of the room, then get him to bring it again. Maybe practice some dancing moves (ex sleeping bunnies) with him, they're quite eager to copy their parents and loved ones.

I currently have my second at that stage, he's 2 and 1 month and his favourite game at the moment is taking out all the pans, carrying them from room to room, sorting put which lid goes where, pretend cooking...as long as it gets him moving, I'm in:).

Maybe create a "soft play" at home from sofa cushions and other soft obstacles.

Maybe the library? Or take him to do a little top up food shop with you.
I’ve been setting up things in our living room eg the pop up tunnel or tent, stepping stones, putting the sofa cushions on the floor to jump on.

The library is a good shout. We often did that. I’ve even been known to take them to Pets at Home to look at the animals and fish.

Have you tried involving them in cooking or baking yet OP?