August in Amsterdam

Hi all, I’ve booked a surprise trip to Amsterdam for my boyfriend’s birthday and we’re going Monday 17th - Thursday 20th August. The thing is I’m a very anxious traveller (especially to places I’ve never been before) and I hope this post can put my mind at ease a bit ahahah.

I know that August will be a busy time anyways, but will it be quieter as we’re going during the week? I’ve just found out that the F1 is happening in the few days after we leave too so I don’t know if being there before will affect anything.

And also, any food/activity recommendations? I have a small list for now but any recs would be nice :)

Even if the replies to this are “it’ll be so busy and a nightmare” I’d prefer to know so I can mentally prepare myself!