Folk tales, born from the oral traditions of peoples, travel across the centuries to remind us of the importance of connection. In this performance, stories follow one another accompanied by music, songs and riddles. Children are not mere spectators; they actively participate through experiential, rhythmic games, synchronising body and emotion in the “here and now”.
Recycling through stories (followed by a painting workshop using brown recycling bins!) The Stone Soup: When three hungry and poor travellers arrive in a village, they go from door to door asking for a little food, but no one gives them anything. Everyone is shut inside their homes and unwilling to share anything with others.
As part of the This is Athens City Festival, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past. The activity is
The This is Athens City Festival invites explorers of all ages to an educational adventure that reimagines ancient Athens through the eyes of two real-life legends. Auteas and Philoxenides, two "choregoi" (the visionary sponsors of the time) from Aexone, today’s Glyfada, are making a symbolic comeback 2,300 years later to guide us through the thrilling
One of the city’s most beautiful green lungs is being transformed into a massive playground for a day. As part of the This is Athens City Festival, Rizari Park is hosting an all-day fest dedicated to kids, families, and the pure joy of getting active. Think of it as the ultimate outdoor reset. Through a
The exhibition "1945: The End of the War" opens its doors for a specially designed guided tour, tailored for families with children over the age of 10. Through a journey across the landmark year that sealed global history, visitors will have the chance to discover the dramatic moments that led from the horrors of war
Do heroes get scared? Folk tales from Greece and around the world become a precious guide for both children and adults. Through the wisdom of peoples, our heroes learn to overcome their fears, stand up for what is right, and confront the powerful—and win! As the old saying goes: it takes not effort, but cleverness.
Once Upon a Time, Animals Could Speak... There was once a time when animals had their own voice and wrote their own stories! Through folk tales and myths from Greece and around the world, heroes with fur and whiskers, scales, beaks and wings come to life and draw us into their fascinating world. Join us
In celebration of World Bee Day, the National Garden bursts into life, colour, and youthful imagination with a special event dedicated to nature, care, and the power of small wonders. The area beside the children’s playground transforms into a dreamlike apiary landscape, ready to welcome children and parents for an evening filled with warmth, play,
The National Gallery invites children and parents to an original encounter with history through the programme "The Revolution of Colours." The heroes and heroines of 1821 "come to life" on paper through the eyes of children, transforming collective memory into a creative experience. Taking the iconic works of the museum’s historical collection as a starting
The Hellenic Children’s Museum is opening up its most delicious exhibit for a hands-on kitchen takeover. If you’re looking for a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained (and well-fed) this May, "Kitchen: Discovering the World of the Biscuit" is exactly where you need to be. In this "Biscuits at the Museum!" workshop, our younger
Young creators (aged 7–11) embark on an exciting journey through time, starting from the timeless figure of Venus. From the Paleolithic Venus of Lespugue to Jeff Koons’ dazzling contemporary reinterpretation, children discover how art transforms across the centuries. Guided by visual artist Vivian Emmanouilidou and educator Magda Athanasiou, participants experiment with volume and texture, creating
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