To give your child a quality break from school, there is nothing better than going on a trip with him. Autumn is the best time for exciting excursion trips: the weather is still warm, but there is no sweltering summer heat, prices at this time are much lower than summer - all the conditions for a good rest! Today we will offer you some ideas - where can you go with your child for the autumn holidays?
1. France: and Disneyland. This is a classic family tour, including five days of excursions around Paris and two days of entertainment at Disneyland. Before planning a trip, you should check out the Disneyland website, where you may be able to get some kind of discount or find a special offer, for example, a free night in one of the hotels in the complex. You can also order a surprise for your child - breakfast with a cartoon character. Disneyland hosts colorful shows and parades every day. The program of excursions around Paris itself includes several mandatory options and several of your choice: mandatory program - a sightseeing tour of the city by bus, a walking tour of Montmartre; additional program - whatever you want - you can visit Versailles, but we recommend ordering tickets online in advance, since there are huge queues in front of the palaces, in which you can stand for up to five hours. But if you want to visit Notre-Dame de Paris, you can enter there freely on any day. We also highly recommend that you come to the observation deck in front of the Eiffel Tower at ten o’clock in the evening and admire the lighting of the lights, when the strict iron lady - during the day, becomes a luxurious beauty - in the evening. Be sure to take a boat ride on the Seine, admiring the magnificent old mansions that have seen so much in their lifetime.
2. Czech Republic: . What could be better than a walk on a fine autumn day through the majestic Prague, with its graceful Gothic outlines? A trip on a small boat on the Vltava River guarantees an excellent introduction to the city. Be sure to make a wish on the Charles Bridge, look at the funny puppets in the souvenir shops and stop by the grandiose St. Vitus Cathedral. If you and your child love animals, then you will certainly enjoy visiting the Prague Zoo. You can not limit yourself to Prague alone, but drive through its surroundings, where there are so many medieval castles. In general, Czech travel agencies offer short-term tours to Stenberk Castle, the Karlovy Vary resort and even to the German Dresden, located not very far from Prague.
3. Latvia: weekend in Riga. Riga is an excellent choice for a trip there during the autumn holidays with a high school student. They will be able to appreciate its medieval flavor and appreciate the elegance of architectural delights. Climb your child to the bell tower of St. Peter's Cathedral, and also go and listen to the famous organ of the Dome Cathedral. There are many cafes in Riga that offer live music, and their cheerful atmosphere will certainly not leave teenagers indifferent! And while you are in Riga, visit the Museum of Occupation, the exhibition of which is dedicated to the tragic events of the history of Latvia in the twentieth century. Also, take a souvenir photo near the calling card of Riga - the luxurious house of the Blackheads.
4. Belarus: Minsk, Khatyn, Mir Castle. The main acquaintance begins with a sightseeing tour of Minsk. Older schoolchildren can be introduced to the architectural monuments of the city, and younger ones can be taken to the Open World oceanography center, the Minsk Zoo, and taken on an exciting journey along the children's railway. If your teenager is interested in history, then take him to the Khatyn memorial complex, erected in memory of the Belarusians who died in World War II. And be sure to visit the Mir Castle, built in the sixteenth century, which is located in the Grodno region.
5. Northern capitals: Helsinki, Stockholm. If you live nearby, then the program for your autumn trip with your child may look like this: you travel from St. Petersburg to Helsinki by train or bus, take a sightseeing tour of the city, then head for Turku, where the ferry will be waiting for you. In the morning, you will already wake up in Stockholm. All the places that will be incredibly interesting for schoolchildren are located on the island of Djurgården: - this is the Junibacken museum, which was created based on the books of Astrid Lindgren, be sure to look into the house of Pippi Longstocking; - the Vasa Museum, which stores a single, but priceless exhibit - an ancient ship that lay on the seabed for more than three centuries and was raised from there at the end of the twentieth century; - Skansen ethnographic park, with an interesting zoo. Stockholm is beautiful both day and night, especially its famous Stortorget square.
6. Germany: Berlin, Dresden. Bus tours are one of the most affordable types of travel. We invite you to try it on your trip during the autumn holidays. Leaving Moscow, you will cross Poland, then reach Berlin. In a few days spent in this wonderful city, you will look at the famous Brandenburg Gate, get acquainted with the Reichstag building, and visit the Berlin Zoo. From Berlin you can book a one-day excursion to the city of palaces and gardens - Potsdam. Then you can move to Dresden, where you must visit the world-famous art gallery, where you will see the “Sistine Madonna” with your own eyes. By the way, entry there for children under seventeen years of age is free, and for adults the price is quite affordable - ten euros. And on Theater Square, located in the very heart of magnificent Dresden, be sure to sit in one of the cozy cafes with a cup of wonderful coffee. Little schoolchildren will definitely be delighted by the fact that in all German cities there are cheerful open trains running through the streets.
7. England: London, Oxford. Let’s say right away that a holiday in England is not conducive to saving money, since this country is not cheap in principle. But, if you go on autumn holidays with a teenager, you can try to make your tour a little more budget-friendly by choosing to spend the night in local hostels, many of which are located in the city center. This will allow you to “kill two birds with one stone”: save on transport and housing, because you will only need to spend the night in a hostel. By the way, London hostels are very clean and decent establishments where you can rent a room for two or three people, which will suit you quite well with a child. It's great to know that entry to most London museums is free. As soon as you get acquainted with the English capital, you can safely move to Oxford - a magnificent city located on the banks of the Thames. This city is incredibly inspiring to study! If you are vacationing with a primary school student, then he will probably appreciate the places where Harry Potter was filmed. For example, Christ Church College or the Bodleian Library.
8. Spain: Catalonia.– the legendary Catalan capital is one of the most popular cities for holidays with children, because the weather here is excellent all year round. You will have an unforgettable acquaintance with the impressive and fantastic architecture of Antoni Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Mila, Casa Batllo. To get to know Barcelona itself better, be sure to purchase a ticket for the Bus Turistic, a city tour bus that stops near all the city's main attractions. In general, three routes around the city are offered to vacationers, which can be viewed in advance via the Internet. At any stop you can get off, change to other routes, all with one ticket, and the audio guide in Russian will tell you everything very carefully about the famous places of Barcelona. It is very interesting to visit the Barcelona Aquarium with your schoolchildren, where sharks, whales and other marine life will swim overhead while you move through the underwater tunnel. And, of course, when in Catalonia, you should definitely visit the famous amusement park in Spain -. There is also a water park adjacent to the park, but tickets must be purchased separately. What’s nice is that water attractions and slides are open here even in the fall. To appreciate all the opportunities offered in the theme areas of the park, spend at least two days here. By the way, you can stay for these couple of days directly in hotels located directly on the territory of Port Aventura. But be sure to make reservations in advance.
9. Italy: Rome and Venice. The most popular places in Italy where you can go on autumn holidays with a child are Rome and Venice. In the Italian capital, you can choose from a huge number of excursions offered by travel agencies for parents and their children: the Interactive Museum of the History of Ancient Rome with a 5D cinema, the Museum of Roman Legionnaires, where your child and you can not only try on Roman armor, but and take a couple of lessons in gladiatorial combat, the Planetarium at the Museum of Roman Civilization and many other equally interesting offers. In Venice, you absolutely must take the whole family on a gondola ride. But when coming there for the autumn holidays, dress warmly, in a jacket, otherwise the dampness will do its insidious work. However, visiting Venice without taking a gondola ride along its canals is unthinkable. You can also ride a tragetto - one of the types of public transport that is cheap, but on it you can also see the majestic Venetian palazzos and other architectural monuments.
We have offered you several ideas of where you can visit with your child during the autumn holidays, and only you can decide what is closer and more interesting to you. Still, we hope that we were able to help you with our vacation information.
Sometimes September has just rustled its golden leaves, and parents begin to wonder: “When is the children’s fall break this year?” In fact, Russian schools have the right to independently set rest times for their students. In practice, the administration of educational institutions rarely uses this right, but more often follows the recommendations of the Department of Education. They last on average 8-9 days and start in early November. So, in 2013, students rested from the 2nd to the 10th of the month. What to do with a child during this period of time? Let's consider several options. For convenience, we will limit the age of children to junior and middle grades.
Where to go with your child on autumn holidays? Where there is snow and ice!
Much depends on the age and hobbies of your child and the financial capabilities of the family. You should not discount your own interests. So, if you are interested in skiing, it is quite possible to introduce your son or daughter to this. November marks the start of the season at many ski resorts. Experts recommend the Norwegian resort of Hemsedal. This place is famous for the largest children's skating area in the country, called “Lynx World”. Children can go skiing, sledding, a carousel, explore an ice cave and a real yurt, and play with the funny snowman Valle.
Where to go with your child on autumn holidays? Warm!
The weather at the end of October - beginning of November is usually no longer pleasing for Russians; they want sun, sea and palm trees. Therefore, a wonderful holiday option is Egypt. For a child, this country is the best choice. Why? A dry climate guarantees almost instantaneous adaptation (unlike the tropics) - this is the first thing. At the end of October, the “high season” on the beaches begins, that is, this is the most comfortable time for swimming and sunbathing - this is the second.
Third and most important - the best sea in the world. 8-10 years is the age at which it is worth introducing a small schoolchild to the colorful inhabitants of coral reefs. The baby can swim first holding his father's or mother's hand. But then, when he first sees a spotted stingray or striped clown fish, a warty Napoleon or a quivering zebra lionfish, believe me, he will forget about everything in the world. A parent's hand will be enough for him to float on the water and spend 20-30 minutes in the sea, enjoying the magnificent fauna. And then you can grab some ice cream at the bar and the two of you can enthusiastically discuss the fish you see, looking for them at a special stand that is available on the beach. This is happiness that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Do we need to look for a different answer to the question: “Where to go with your child for the autumn holidays?”
Egypt also has one more plus (we deliberately do not discuss food and animation for children in hotels). This country is still the cradle of civilization. In middle school, children begin to study the history of the ancient world. It's time to go to the Egyptian pyramids. This excursion, of course, is difficult, but if the child is able to fall asleep on the bus, show him the preserved wonder of the world, camels, Cairo and the Nile.
Where to go with your child on autumn holidays? For impressions!
Many children today study English from the first grade. Therefore, a trip to the UK is the best thing you can offer them for the autumn holidays. Holidays with children always involve some development of the child, gaining new knowledge and impressions. London is exactly the place where this is in abundance. In addition to the places and buildings familiar to the child from an English textbook - Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the Tower, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden, he will be fascinated by many things in this city.
You can ride the Red Eye or the London Eye. You can go to the Natural History Museum, the zoo or the oldest toy store, Hamleys. You can arrange a trip along the Thames on a high-speed catamaran - clipper. And on November 5, take part in the famous Guy Fawkes Night (a night of bonfires and fireworks with a four-hundred-year history).
Wherever you go, plan your vacation in advance, think about the places you want to visit and the entertainment you want to participate in. This will save you from unnecessary fuss and frustration.
The Stankolit business park houses a huge, unique, modern sports center, open to the public. Professional athletes and beginners, adults and small children - everyone will find something to their liking at PointUp.
Skladochnaya street, building 1, building 1, Stankolit business parkExhibition “August Numismatist” 6+
Grand Duke Georgy Mikhailovich - grandson of Nicholas I - was a keen numismatist. At the exhibition you can see unique coins from his collection dating back to different eras.
Animation Museum 0+
The museum is dedicated to the history of the creation and development of Soviet and modern Russian animation. In addition to puppet and hand-drawn characters, here you will see a real apparatus for time-lapse photography, a magic “Zoetrope” lamp, with which you can show moving pictures, the first household projector, black composition drawings, original documents of famous directors and other relics. At master classes, children will be able to create their own cartoon or have a fun cartoon birthday party.
w. Izmailovskoye, 73zhHouse of fairy tales "Once upon a time" 0+
This museum does not store rare publications and antiques, but good and instructive tales that are passed down from generation to generation. The guides organize theatrical performances where children learn about the life and culture of different peoples. Young guests dress up in costumes of fairy-tale characters and take a direct part in the development of the plots of magical stories, fight evil side by side with the main characters, and solve riddles and puzzles.
w. Izmailovskoye, 73zh, st. 2nd Parkovaya, 18Waterpark "Fantasy" 0+
A visit to the aquazone in the family leisure center will improve your health and put you in a good mood. Both children and adults will enjoy the exciting water rides, wave pool and jacuzzi. You can refresh yourself after active games and entertainment in the unusual Calypso cafe, which is located on the deck of a real old ship.
st. Lyublinskaya, 100Mobius strip maze 6+
The creators of the unusual labyrinth, answering the question about what inspired them when creating the project, say that even in childhood they were fascinated by the famous Mobius strip. According to the organizers of the attraction, the dense wall of ribbons should give visitors the illusion of the infinity of this bizarre space.
ave. Mira, 119Eureka Park Center
In the science and entertainment center, children will learn how cars and robots work, learn how to use a microscope and create pyrotechnic effects, learn the secrets of circus tricks and detective investigations, and create their own cartoon. At master classes, young guests are given the opportunity to experiment to their heart's content.
st. Dmitry Ulyanov, 42.Children's Musical and Drama Theater "A - Z" 0+
The theater hosts unusual performances that reveal current problems of morality and human relations from the most unexpected sides, help overcome the “generation conflict” between parents and children, and better understand each other. Both young and adult spectators will find something to think about and discuss after the performance.
lane Petrovsky, 5, building 9Museum of Entertaining Sciences "Experimentanium" 6+
If you want to introduce children to science and interest them in the wonders of physics and chemistry, be sure to visit the Experimentanium Museum! Here you will be taught how to grow crystals and conduct fascinating chemical experiments, and will be told about the unusual properties of electricity, mirrors and sound resonance. Programs of unusual scientific shows and master classes will be equally interesting to both children and parents.
Leningradsky Ave., 80, bldg. elevenIzmailovo Kremlin 0+
In the fairy-tale town, built in the ancient Russian style, there will be exciting entertainment for the whole family. Mothers and daughters will be interested in visiting the muse of dolls and signing up for a master class on sewing plush toys or making aromatic soap. Fathers and sons will be able to master blacksmithing or pottery skills. After the walk, you can have a delicious lunch at the Palace of Russian Meal.
Izmailovskoe highway, 73zh
Museum of Nomadic Culture
6+
A place where geography lessons won't be boring.
If your children are interested in travel and adventure, it's time to take them to the Museum of Nomadic Culture. There you can stay in the real dwellings of the nomadic peoples of the world - in an Indian tipi, a Mongolian or Kyrgyz yurt, a Yakut yaranga, a Chukchi tent or a Bedouin tent. Visitors will try national dishes of different nations, learn how to shoot a bow, ride a horse and make ethnic souvenirs.
st. Aviamotornaya, 30aGreat Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue 0+
The performances of the Bolshoi Circus on Vernadsky Avenue combine the skill of the artists with the latest achievements of show technology. The arena of the grandiose complex can in a matter of minutes turn into a swimming pool, an ice skating rink or a magical palace. Here you can see large-scale performances with the participation of the best masters of ancient extreme arts: fantastic illusions, acrobatic extravaganzas, performances of trained predators.
Vernadskogo Ave., 7Darwin Museum 0+
A place where you can see a real dinosaur skeleton, a stuffed mammoth, the shells of giant fossil mollusks, and get acquainted with the unusual inhabitants of the polar latitudes, tropical forests and ocean depths. The museum hosts interesting excursions and interactive programs for children of all ages and adults, entertaining lectures on biology and art exhibitions.
st. Vavilova, 57Gorky Park (Gorky Park) 0+
The capital's largest park offers plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Here you are invited to ride on breathtaking rides, work out on the sports ground, or visit the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. You can also rent bicycles and have an exciting family trip through the colorful autumn alleys. It is equally pleasant to stroll through the park on foot, admire the scenery and feed the squirrels from your hands.
st. Krymsky Val, 9Theater "Grandfather Durov's Corner" 0+
The only animal theater in the world will always find something to surprise young viewers. Two stages are open for performances. On the Bolshaya, designed for 330 seats, large animals perform: elephants, hippopotamus, horses, chimpanzees. On Malaya you can see performances with foxes, cats, ferrets, porcupines and bear cubs. During the autumn holidays, among others (there are more than twenty performances in the repertoire), an unusual production will be performed here. The kids will get to know the residents of Mousetown, see what sports disciplines are available to them, and how small rodents travel and explore space.
st. Durova, 4Russian Academic Youth Theater (RAMT) 6+
Created as one of the first children's theaters in Russia, RAMT today has expanded its scope and gives performances for different ages, but younger visitors still remain in the main place. The artists openly talk to them about the most exciting topics and never tire of surprising them with original performances with a dose of experimentation. This happened with the Golden Mask winner, the play. The familiar plot takes on new dimensions thanks to the fact that the director added new storylines for the development of the characters: the village boy becomes wise and strong-willed, and the royal family will seem completely renewed to the guests. Other bold and unconventional finds can be seen during the autumn holidays.
pl. Teatralnaya, 2Theater on Malaya Bronnaya
In the spring of 2019, the management of the Theater on Malaya Bronnaya was taken over by the winner of the Moscow Prize and the Chaika theater award, winner of the Golden Mask, Konstantin Bogomolov. Daniil Strakhov, Vera Babicheva, Yulia Peresild, Alexander Nikulin and other famous artists of different generations play on stage. During the autumn holidays here you can see the highest acting performances in a one-man show. The main (and only) role will be played by Ekaterina Durova. She will reveal the story of the human fate of the famous housewife, while the heroine herself will appear in a completely new, unusual image. Viewers will get acquainted with the events of her life and learn that in fact the formidable nanny is a warm-hearted and mischievous woman who knows how to love, hope and believe in her dream.
st. Malaya Bronnaya, 4IV Festival of Russian Musical Theaters “Seeing the Music” 6+
The large-scale theater and music festival lasts almost two months, and many of its events and performances fall during the autumn holidays. In total, the event program includes forty productions from the country's leading theaters. Guests will see operas, ballets, operettas, musical performances and musicals that will appeal not only to children, but also to their parents. The former will be interested in joining the adventures of curious heroes, while the latter will feel a slight flair of nostalgia. For example, in the opera “Barankin, be a man!”, performances of the traveling “Living Theater” and “Aladdin’s Magic Lamp” from the Moscow Children's Variety Theater.
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Figure out how to where to spend the autumn holidays, is not so simple for many reasons.
Firstly, they last only a week, so there is no need to plan a long trip. Secondly, it’s already late, the weather is appropriate, you want warmth and sun, and the beach season in many countries has already ended.
Thirdly, the money from the family budget intended for vacation has, for the most part, already been spent.
And, of course, I want the child not to relax too much, because there is absolutely no time to get ready for school. This means that rest should have a cognitive bias. What is to be preferred in this case? There are not so few places where you can take your child at this time. And you can choose based on the interests of the children and your financial capabilities.
Top best places abroad
- Malta
This island of knights will not leave any child indifferent. There is a parade of knights at Fort St. Elmo on November 6th.
Here you can see not only marching soldiers of distant times, but also hear the firing of cannons and muskets. Medieval castles and ancient forts have been preserved here.
The island is home to the Aviation Museum, which has a large collection of World War II aircraft. The Dinosaur Park is especially interesting for younger schoolchildren. A trip to the underground temple of Khal Safleni will be fascinating for children and adults. And the weather here is still warm enough to take a break from the cold and slush.
- France
In addition to the well-known Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the amusement park, there is much more interesting for a child.
Parisian La Villette Park, where children can walk through to become pilots, touch every detail of a TV, watch how a movie is made, stand at the helm of a submarine, and fly to other galaxies. In this way, gain new knowledge and impressions.
- Norway
There is already thick snow in the mountains at this time, and the best vacation spot in Lillehammer will be. Ski resorts already operate here; you can teach your child how to stand on skis and jump on a snowboard at a ski school. Nearby is Hunderfossen Park, where you can ride a dog sled, dance in circles with a troll, and play bowling. And, of course, it is worth visiting the Olympic Museum.
- Czech
It's still warm: 10-14 degrees. The main thing to see here is Prague Castle. Children will also enjoy the Toy Museum and Prague Zoo. Next to it is an interesting Botanical Garden, which is also worth a visit. In Prague there is a fabulous “Water Palace” - a water park.
- Portugal. Madeira
This is a unique island where you can see rare natural monuments. Botanical garden with a collection of tropical plants. The orchid garden – the beauty of which will not leave anyone indifferent. Volcanic pools of Porto Moniz. Here you can try a variety of seafood in local restaurants.
- Ireland
Even though Ireland has a lot of rainy days, it's never boring. In Dublin you can literally be transported to the world of the Vikings. There are many places associated with them.
Then visit the Dublin Zoo and Wildlife Park, relax at the National Aquatic Center and ride in an amphibious vehicle from the Second World War. And this is not all that awaits tourists in Dublin.
- Crete
Crete is truly an island - a museum. Here is the famous Labyrinth of the Minotaur and the cave in which Zeus was born. You can't miss the Cretan Aquarium. And at the Ipicos Omilos farm, a visit to which will bring a lot of joy to children.
The Museum of Cretan Folk Life will tell you about the peculiarities of life on the island. Nearby is Spinalong, an island fort that can be reached by boat. It’s worth trying the local thyme honey here.
- Scotland
Excursions to castles in the vicinity of the Scottish capital, to Glemis Castle, Edinburgh Castle and others, of which there are many, with and without ghosts, will literally capture the imagination of children, big and small. But in addition to excursions, you can also devote a week of vacation here to improve your English.
And if time permits, then you should go on a tour of Czech medieval castles. This will become a real fairy tale for children of any age.
There are many language schools in Scotland where such courses are designed for different periods, including a week.
Where to go to the seaside with children in November?
In November you can find a place where else swimming season is in full swing and devote your vacation to relaxing on the beach. Or go to a closer country, where the time for sea swimming has come to an end, but the water is still warm, and you can still fully plunge into sea water and find many other entertainments and excursions.
Where to go to the sea with a child in the fall - in the following video:
Cyprus
The velvet season on the island is already over, and there is a high probability that it will rain in the morning. But there are still a lot of sunny days. Air temperature at the beginning of the month stays at 24-26 degrees. The sea is also quite warm, at least 22 degrees, and you can get a lot of pleasure from swimming.
There is a lot of entertainment for children here besides the beach. These are exciting boat trips on small boats along the coast. Visiting water parks, which are found in many cities on the island.
The best ones are Waterworld and Aphrodite. There are many on the island, including some that will be of interest to children.
The ancient city of Kourion, 20 km from Limassol, will help children create an idea of the life of people during Antiquity. There is a folk art museum in Limassol that will give your child the opportunity to get an idea of the country where he is vacationing.
Visit a real castle, built in the Middle Ages, is every boy’s dream. The history of the Crusades comes to life in the ancient castle of Kyrenia.
Montenegro
Autumn is still calm, the heat has already subsided, the water temperature in early November is about 20 degrees, and every day it becomes cooler. But you can walk along the beach, breathing in the clean sea air and wandering barefoot into the still warm water near the shore.
You can't really count on swimming in the sea. But fruit season begins: pomegranates, grapefruits, quinces, persimmons and many others are sold here in huge quantities.
At this time, nature, taking a break from the hot summer, is unusually beautiful. The amazingly beautiful national reserves Biogradska Gora, Durmitor, Skadar Lake warmly welcome tourists.
And in the city of Bar it takes place children's party, dedicated to the artistic and literary creativity of children - “Meetings under the old Olive tree”.
Dominican Republic
Not bad for a beach holiday in November. At that time It’s comfortable here for both children and adults. There are often short-term, but well-refreshing rains, so it’s not so stuffy. But in general the weather is hot, the sea is very warm. White sand and palm trees will make you forget about the cold weather in your homeland.
Singapore
Here in November Beach season is in full swing, and white sand beaches attract many tourists.
Tour operators have special offers for holidays with children, which include a visit to Sentosa Island, where the aquarium, Butterfly Park, Wax Museum and much more are located.
The child will be delighted from visiting the Bukit Timan Nature Reserve, where more than 800 species of plants grow and lemurs, macaques, and sea eagles live. And this is not the only place like this in Singapore. There are also numerous museums telling about local traditions.
Big Cartoon Festival
from October 27 to November 6
20 venues in Moscow: the Moscow Cinema chain of cinemas, KARO 11 October, Documentary Film Center, cinemas, Pioneer, ZIL Cultural Center and others
Over 12 days, guests will be shown 50 unique cartoon programs and 400 cartoons from all over the world. Free cartoon screenings will also be available in cultural centers, libraries, parks and even post offices. The opening of the BFM will take place at the KARO 11 October cinema, and the Award Ceremony and the end of the Festival will take place at the Cosmos cinema. As part of the BMF, a Cartoon Network exhibition dedicated to the famous TV series Adventure Time will also open.
Arts Festival for Children “Big Break”
from October 28 to November 5
at different sites in Moscow
This time the festival will not be limited to theaters for children, but will present different types of art: literature, theater, cinema, music, visual arts. Most of the events are created at the intersection of genres: theater and visual technologies, exhibition and master class, performance and group play, concert and storytelling, lecture and performance, etc. Master classes will be held at the festival sites throughout the week. You can learn the techniques of ancient embroidery, draw comics, or complete a quest around Zamoskvorechye.
All-Russian Children's Book Festival
October 28, 29 and 30
Russian State Children's Library
This year the theme of the festival will be the world of animals and nature conservation. Guests will be treated to an exhibition-fair of children's books from more than 50 Russian publishing houses. Over three days, more than 100 events will be held for all ages: meetings with writers, illustrators, master classes, interactive performances, cinema and cartoon shows.
Festival of illustrations "Mors"
October 27, 28 and 29
Artplay Design Center
From October 27 to 29, the International Festival of Book Illustration “Mors” takes place. Guests can expect exhibitions of illustrators, lectures and meetings, master classes, exhibitions of works, a publishing and illustrator market. A separate program has been prepared for children. The festival exhibition will feature works by 133 artists from different countries.
Day of Culture of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
29th of October
children's city of masters "Masterslavl"
tickets: from 300 to 1190 rubles.
Guests will be treated to a screening of Czech cartoons, creative master classes on making jewelry from clay and wooden dolls, cooking classes and tastings, as well as lectures on Czech and Slovak culture. You can get acquainted with the outdoor and board games of the Czech Republic and attend a concert of folk music and dance.
Festival of the Russian Geographical Society
from 3 to 12 November
Central House of Artists
for free
The holiday is dedicated to the peoples of Russia. Over the course of ten days, guests of the holiday will be able to get acquainted with the customs of their near and far neighbors: look into the traditional dwellings of the peoples of Russia, learn the secrets of masters of ancient crafts, listen to centuries-old legends, try on bright national costumes and much more. The festival will bring together ethnographers, travelers, traditional craftsmen, folk ensembles and ethnic fashion designers from all over the country.
Exhibition “Sportland - the territory of childhood”
from 3 to 6 November
VDNH
tickets: free/from 350 rub.
The exhibition will include sports master classes and competitions, e-sports tournaments, competitions among radio-controlled models, robot battles, strategic laser tag battles, a rope city, and much more. Each child will be able to try themselves in new forms of creativity; the exhibition area will be divided into thematic zones.
Wildlife Festival "Golden Turtle"
until November 5
Expocentre
tickets: 650 rub. adults, 350 rub. schoolchildren, under 5 years free
The festival will feature the largest exhibition of professional wildlife photography, Golden Turtl. There will be master classes and activities for children, a photo zone with “Smeshariki” and a lecture hall from the magazine “Schrödinger’s Cat”. Visitors will be able to complete an audio quest dedicated to nature conservation, visit a VR cinema, attend film screenings and meetings with photographers.
MASTER CLASSES AND EXCURSIONS
Cartoon Factory
from 3 to 6 November
Cultural center ZIL
from 500 to 1500 rub.
At the Cartoon Factory, children and adults will be able to learn how to create cartoons using various animation techniques over the course of four days, get acquainted with the history of Russian and world animation, and gain experience in project and team work. Each route includes four master classes on various types of animation. For children from 3 to 5 years old there are two routes, for children and adolescents from 7 to 15 years old - four, each of which is dedicated to different topics: “Cinema”, “Theater”, “Sound”, “Illustration”.
Excursions for schoolchildren to the “Robostation”
from October 27 to November 6
Robot station at VDNKh
tickets: from 350 rub./person.
Children will have a fun and useful journey into the world of technical sciences on the topics: professions of the future, artificial intelligence and neural networks. Robots from different countries, funny tour guides, scientific experiments, a creative area, games, construction sets, puzzles and engineering problems.
Excursion-quest “Game of Imagination”
until November 5
Museum of Anatoly Zverev
tickets: from 1000 rub.
The excursion is structured in the form of a dialogue-game; each child is given a unique guide book, which contains both intellectual and graphic tasks. Participants will learn what experimentation in art is, how new forms arise, whether it is possible to paint a philosophical still life or create a portrait from a playing card.
Autumn creative laboratories ZIL
from 6 to 12 November
Cultural center ZIL
cost: 15,000 rub.
During the autumn holidays, the ZIL Cultural Center for schoolchildren will host creative laboratories “Poetry Step: Poetic Reconstruction” of the “Vzletka” and “Video Blog” classes of comprehensive cultural education of the McGuffin Youth Film School.
Autumn city club InnoCamp
from October 30 to November 10
scientific discovery center "Innopark"
cost: 10,000 rub./5 days, 2,500 rub./day
During the autumn holidays, InnoCamp in Sokolniki Park invites children to five-day shifts. The program includes creative and scientific master classes, active and board games, outdoor activities. In their free time, children get acquainted with the exhibition of the InnoPark museum, reveal the secrets of phenomena and things, master the laws of physics, carry out experiments, and experiment.
Autumn workshops at Winzavod
from October 30 to November 5
Creative workshops for all ages
cost: from 350 rub./hour
Children aged 5 years and older are invited to attend classes. Workshops are open daily from 8:30 to 20:30. Children will felt rowan bunches and autumn leaves from wool, sew brooches and funny toys from felt, paint a bright autumn landscape with sponges, make lanterns with colored windows and bird feeders, paint candlesticks with stained glass paints, glue houses for gnomes, make a cartoon about dragons, make soap and scented candles.
Workshops at the Green School
October 31
Gorky Park
tickets: 250 rub.
Interesting workshops are held at the Green School on weekdays and weekends. On different days you can attend sculpture classes, where you create sculptures of various animals with your own hands, a carpentry or pottery workshop, ecology lessons or classes on botany.
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition by Takashi Murakami “There Will Be Gentle Rain”
daily
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
tickets: 300 rub. adults, 100 rub. schoolchildren, under 10 years free
Takashi Murakami's first personal exhibition in Russia consists of five chapter-sections, each of which is dedicated to a particular phenomenon of Japanese culture. As part of Family Days on weekends, the museum opens creative workshops for children and adults, where each participant will learn new things about the culture of everyday life and holidays of modern Japan, traditional crafts and contemporary art and will be able to create their own work. Teachers will introduce the youngest visitors to the characters and plots of Japanese fairy tales, while older children will enjoy exciting thematic excursions around Takashi Murakami’s exhibition “There Will Be Gentle Rain.”
Exhibition of works by Alexander Labas “October”
daily except Monday
Institute of Russian Realistic Art
tickets: 300 rubles, discounted tickets – 150 rubles.
The exhibition of the series of graphic and painting works by Alexander Labas “October” is dedicated to the centenary of the 1917 Revolution. The exhibition presents about 50 graphic and painting works - masterpieces from the collections of the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, the Pushkin Museum and the Labas Foundation. The exhibition is accompanied by a series of weekly “Art Lunch” lectures and public lectures.
Exhibition “Energy of Dreams”
from November 3, every day except Tuesday
State Historical Museum
tickets: 350 rub., under 16 years free
A new exhibition at the museum is dedicated to the centenary of the Great Russian Revolution of 1917. 12 sections of the exhibition will occupy almost the entire space of the State Historical Museum Exhibition Complex. Visitors will be shown unique items created in an era of great hope. There will be something to look at, the titles of the sections alone are worth a lot: “Ours and Others”, “USSR at a Construction Site”, “Wings of Dreams”, “Camping for Culture”, the indispensable: “A healthy mind in a healthy body”.
Multimedia exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci"
daily
Cultural Center ZIL
tickets: adults - 450/600 rubles, schoolchildren - 350/400 rubles, under 7 years free
Guests of the exhibition will see such masterpieces as “Benois Madonna”, “Annunciation”, “Portrait of Ginevra Benci”, “Adoration of the Magi”, “Madonna of the Rocks”, “Lady with an Ermine”, “Madonna Litta”, “Mona Lisa”, etc. The multimedia project conveys the story of a genius in a bright and non-standard format; the paintings come to life before the eyes of visitors, revealing the hidden meaning embedded in each of them.
PERFORMANCES
Performances of the festival “See the Music”
October 28, 31, November 1
Palace of Culture "Rublevo", theater named after. N.Sats
tickets: from 150 rub.
The festival of musical theater performances "Seeing the Music" will show several performances for children - some of them during the holidays. So, on October 28, a performance will be held at the Rublevo Palace of Culture "Hello I'm your aunt!" Theater "On Basmannaya" for spectators from 6 years old. In the musical theater named after. N. Sats you can see the musicals of the children's theater "Carambol" from St. Petersburg: "Ugly duck"(October 31, 6+) and "Joseph and the Dreamcoat"(November 1, 12+).
Tours of the Khabarovsk Puppet Theater
From October 24 to October 31
Moscow Regional Puppet Theater
tickets: 750 rub.
At the Moscow Puppet Theater you can watch performances brought by the Khabarovsk Puppet Theater. From October 29 to October 31, viewers aged 5 years and older will enjoy a multimedia puppet show play "Nonsense-ha-ha". Sessions take place at 11:00 and 16:00.
Performances at the Sphere Theater
October 28, November 3 and 5
Sfera Theater, Hermitage Garden
tickets: from 500 rub.
On October 28 and November 3, the theater will show Ulf Stark’s book for teenagers, and on November 5, the Sphere will host marathon of performances about Prostodursen: “Prostodursen, the Marzipan Festival and the Great Spring Day”, “Prostodursen, the Great Riverside Theater and the Goldfish”, “Prostodursen and the Great Theft of the River”.
Circus show "The Little Prince"
October 29 and 31, November 1, 2, 4, 5
Circus of Miracles on Kuntsevskaya
tickets: from 450 rub.
Spectators can expect a big show program dedicated to the star boy. The performance features famous circus performers, acrobats, trained animals and truly funny clowns. The production combines circus, multimedia, laser, sand, music and interactive shows.
Show "Armored Robot: Robot Fights"
29th of October
SC "Olympic"
tickets: 400-5000 rub.
Steel machines will collide in a spectacular battle in the new season of robot battles “Armorbot”. Guests will be treated to three grand shows in one day. This year, roboticists from Holland, England and Belgium will also take part in the Russian tournament. Fair robot battles will be assessed according to several criteria: aggression, damage, strategy and control.
