Athens Urban Picnic 2024

Imagine green grass, live music, DJ sets from HiT 88.9, En Lefko 87.7 and RED 96.3, interactive workshops, kite shows, theater, activities for kids, and film screenings – in other words, an all-day event bringing together all the best parts of springtime in the city!

Celebrate May Day and the start of the This is Athens – City Festival at the Athens Urban Picnic. We’ll be on the lawn all day in the Park at Plato’s Academy, one of the most historic and less explored neighborhoods of Athens where spring will finally triumph over winter. Spend an unforgettable May Day with Athens in bloom!

Program

12:00-20:00
A painting and handicrafts workshop focusing on ecology.

12:00-20:00
Giant snakes and ladders game: Children learn about recycling while playing.

12:00-18:00
Face Painting: Face painting and glitter tattooing with impressive spring colors transform the faces of children.

12:30-13:15, 13:30-14:15, 14:30-15:15, 15:45-16:30, 16:45-17:30
Easter egg hunt: Children can join the game which also includes riddles and other activities.

13:00-13:50
“Cinnamon Sugar Apples” by the “Fournos” theater group: An interactive performance about the power of will, the value of sharing, mutual support and optimism.

14:30-15:30
Felipe- bubble show: A show full of magic soap bubbles and fairytale music.

15:00-15:40, 16:00-16:40, 17:00-17:40
Fruits play music!: Music and technology meet ecology in this unique workshop. Use everyday objects such as wires, boards, computers, fruit, aluminum foil, pencils, recyclable materials to create your own digital musical instruments.

15:30-19:30
Dinoverse: Do you think the dinosaurs went extinct? Let us introduce you to Ross, a sweet, playful teenage tyrannosaurus!

17:30-18:30
Felipe- magic show: A magic show offering the chance to children to experience moments of laughter, imagination, and unexpected events.