International Childrens Day Events (May 29 - June 1)
Here are 10 HOT Tips on where to go. Like last year we have found several tips on where to take the kids on this special day. If you have heard of other events for International Childrens Day (Detsky den) then please let readers know in the comments section below. DONT FORGET TO CELEBRATE THIS SPECIAL DAY
Tips are in date order
Alza Weekend for Children, Prague 7 (Holesovice)
One of the biggest Internet electronic shops (alza.cz) organises a huge event in the parking lot of their shop. There will be many attractions on the day such as: a Bouncing Castle, a Bungee running inflated attraction, Dance Pad, NASA Inflated Space Ship. I am sure at the same time there will be a presentation of different products but hey - at least you know you are getting a good deal because Alza.cz is cheap. On this weekend you can also win one of the valuable prizes up for grabs. Worth trying :-)
Date: Saturday 29 May and Sunday 30 May
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
Further Information: Alza.cz Prague7 - Holesovice, Weekend for Children (in Czech)
The Hummer Stronghold, Prague 9
Is is an open-air fencing theater, and an all year open medieval scene - a first of a kind in the Czech Republic. On this day there is a special program prepared for kids. At 10:00 it starts with competitons for kids, at 11:00 there is a Puppet Show, followed by Knight Shows and a Fairy Tale Play: About a Princess. At the end of the day there will be a big Knight Tournament show. The whole day will be full of Kids entertaiment such as: face paiting, camel riding, sward fighiting classes, dancing shows, exotic animals shows, Fire Brigade show, bouncy castle. There will be refreshments of all kinds at the spot.
Date: Saturday 29 May and Sunday 30 May
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
Price: 120 CZK Adult, 60 CZK Kid, 280 CZK Family ticket
Directions: Highway D11, 3.km direction Hradec Králové, street: Olomoucká 2332, Prague 9 - Horní Počernice
Further Information: http://www.tvrz-hummer.cz/programy-pro-verejnost.php (event info in Czech)
Zlute Lazne, Prague 4
The whole day will present musical shows from popular Czech singers plus an animated show. Face painting, Theatre, a Knights play corner, a Harry Potter corner plus Activity table. In case of bad weather the event will be held inside. Refreshments at the spot offer a wide choice of drinks, grilling of meat, skewers and sausages.
Date: Sunday 30 May
Time: from 10:00
Price: Adults 100 CZK, Kids - free (money raised will be donated to handicaped children’s charities)
Further Information: http://www.zlutelazne.cz/program/detsky-den-20/ (in Czech)
Artists 4 Children, Prague 1 (Kampa Island)
Head to the big tent and watch 6 theatre and puppet performances especially prepared for International Children’s Day. You can reserve tickets ahead of time, further details can be found on the website below.
Date: Tuesday 1 June
Time: Shows start from 11am, last show at 9pm
Further Information: http://anpu.cz/English.html
Stromovka park, Prague 7
Mezi Stromy Festival: A whole day program ready for kids and adults full of games and competitions. Thats all the flyer said.
Date: Tuesday 1 June
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Further Information: http://magistrat.praha-mesto.cz/83963_Mezi-stromy-Den-deti-den-zivotniho-prostredi
Zofin Garden Restaurant and Playground, Prague 1
Zofin Garden Restaurant always organises nice events. On this day they promise: Harribo Bear Mascots, JimJam TV Program entertaiment, presents from Bob the Builder and Thomas the Tank Engine as well as a Harribo Bouncy Castle.I am sure your kid will make a use of the Zofin playground as well.
Date: Tuesday 1 June
Time: Afternoon
Further information: http://www.zofingarden.cz/zofin/
Kvetinove namesti (Flower Square), Prague - Pruhonice
The municipal office in cooperation with Pizza Coloseum Restaurant in Pruhonice organises a Childrens day full of competitions, games and attractions. For kids: 14:00 - 18:00 Make your own Pizza for Kids with the Chef; 14:00 - 17:00 Baloon modeling, contests, wizard show and master of the whip show. For Adults: Wine tasting with Somelier 15:00 - 18:00, Exibition of Bikes and Motobikes, 15:00 - 17:00 Archery Classes, 17:00 - 17:30, Michael Jackson Show, 17:30 - 18:00, Dancing Show from a local kids dancing club.
Date: Tuesday 1 June
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
Further information: Pizza Coloseum Restaurant (in Czech)
Okrouhlik Playground, Prague 5
The Playground itself is worth visiting. On this day they have prepared a Wizard Show together with games and contests. You cannot go wrong here. The program might not be so huge but your kids can have lots of fun playing.
Date: Tuesday 1 June
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Further information: Playground Okrouhlik, Prague 5
Jiriho z Podebrad Square and Rajska Zahrada Park, Prague 3
The whole day will be filled with musical shows preformed by famous Czech singers. They promise kids contests, games and activities. On this day you can win a Family trip to Legoland. Obviously it will be sponsored by Lego and I can assume there will be a Lego stand where your kids can play. Just like last year.
Date: Tuesday 1 June
Time: Morning - at Rajska Zahrada Park, Afternoon - At Jiriho z Podebrad Square
