Events for preschoolers in Rīga

An interactive and exciting theater performance for children where the main characters are robots. Young viewers are invited to join a special rescue mission and help the robots overcome challenges.

Emil travels to Berlin and teams up with Gustav and his friends to follow a suspicious man and recover his stolen money. A musical show in the style of a live comic. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Latvian fashion brands and young designers will offer warm, fluffy, soft, and cozy clothes and accessories for the whole family from the new autumn/winter collections. A cozy weekend market visit suitable for families with children.

Ben discovers hidden jewels at his grandmother's house and sets out to uncover their secret, leading him into an extraordinary adventure. The show uses life-size puppets. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

A theatrical performance about a princess and a broker renovating a villa.

A children's morning film screening, followed by a creative workshop.

Lotte from Gadgetville and her friends enjoy a summer of learning judo, experimenting with electricity and testing their courage. A family story about friendship and trust. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Piglet Nuf-nuf has gone missing! Join the detectives, explore parts of the theatre and help investigate the mysterious disappearance. A walking, audience-participation show. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

During a summer in the countryside, Oscar makes a wooden telephone that lets him talk to objects. A chair, a balloon, a watering can and a rubbish bin become unusual companions, turning boredom into an adventure. Duration: 1 hour and 25 minutes.

A puppet show about a knight who eats too many sweets and finds himself battling a toothache. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes.

A children's morning film screening, followed by a creative workshop.

Children will explore the shapes, colours and textures of fruits and vegetables, turning socks into soft sculptures such as courgettes, potatoes and apples. The workshop is led by an educator.

A multimedia exhibition on a Saturday morning – a visual adventure into Van Gogh's world of colors.

Gymnastics classes for children starting from 1.5 years of age. Prior registration is required.

Patnis offers preschool groups for children from 1.5 years of age, as well as various interest-based clubs: art, music, chess, swimming, gymnastics, judo, dance, and English language.

Visitors can watch the seals being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Educational classes for kindergarten-aged children to interactively learn about nature, animals, and basic science principles (STEM approach).

Watch the leaf-cutter ants being fed and see them go about their busy routine.

Visitors can watch the giraffes being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Watch the hippos being fed and see the animals in action.

A 12-minute 5D film takes viewers on a virtual journey around Riga, with motion, wind, water and other immersive effects.

Visitors can watch the tapirs being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Visitors can watch the capybaras and maras being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Dancesport classes for the youngest dancers (born in 2020 and younger). In these classes, children develop posture, coordination, a sense of rhythm, and learn their first dance steps in a friendly and inspiring environment.

An interactive multimedia exhibition dedicated to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, offering a visual and educational journey into his world of art and inventions.

Visitors can watch the porcupines being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

During the summer season, visitors can watch the reindeer being fed daily at a set time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

A multimedia projection of Vincent van Gogh's artworks with English commentary, creating a unique visual atmosphere.

Creative visual art classes where children explore colors, shapes, and various techniques (drawing, painting, collage). Students regularly participate in contests and exhibitions like "Horns, Claws, Tails".

The music department of Kultūras Patnis offers creative classes for children, helping to develop a sense of rhythm and musical ability.

Rimi Olimpiskais centrs offers swimming lessons for babies and preschool children in small pools. Classes help develop water awareness, safety, and physical health under the supervision of experienced coaches.

A parent gathering with child behaviour and development specialist Simona Dimanta to discuss children's emotions and how to guide them respectfully while setting boundaries. Parents may bring their children, who can play in the spacious play area under a caregiver's supervision.

At this five-day camp, children will take part in robot-building, modelling and programming classes, as well as outdoor sports activities. Two meals a day are included. The working language is Latvian; instructors also speak Russian and English. The camp runs daily from 08:00 to 16:30.

Multimedia creation workshops for children during the school autumn break.

Ludwig the fox cub and Tuta the chick form an unusual friendship. A colourful, musical show about empathy, love and the courage to accept differences. Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes.

The two mischievous boys recount seven unusual episodes from their lives, sharing their pranks and their consequences. Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

TsirkusFolie is an Estonian contemporary circus organization from Tallinn that combines circus education, creative process, and performing arts. In the performance 'InFluency', young artists from the TsirkusFolie circus studio take the stage, exploring their experience and relationship with the modern information space through the language of circus.

A relaxed screening of animated short films for children.

Witty characters from the book come to life and playfully help children learn and remember the alphabet. A musical show full of letters, songs and jokes. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes.

Kids will learn the art of collagraphy—a printmaking technique where the printing plate is built as a relief collage using materials like cardboard, threads, and buttons, creating rich textures and unique prints.

Children will explore the collagraphy technique, making a textured printing plate from different materials and then creating a print from it. The workshop is led by an educator.

Fairies and dwarves live peacefully in the Great Forest until a witch and her helpers arrive. A colourful puppet musical based on Margarita Stāraste’s tale. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes.

Through imaginative play, children meet their beloved toys, which unexpectedly come to life. A movement- and sound-based performance explores joy, sadness, anger and other feelings. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Two girls meet at summer camp and discover they look remarkably alike. To uncover their family secret, they decide to swap places. Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes.

Explore the theatre workshops, storage rooms and backstage areas, learn about puppet-theatre techniques and try operating puppets yourself. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

An extra concert performance for the youngest ones with the beloved bear cub Ričijs Rū, inviting them to discover farm life.

See dogs, cats, rabbits, farm animals, rodents, birds, and reptiles; watch shows and breed demonstrations, meet pets, and enjoy attractions for children.

A multi-day exhibition of urban installations that transforms Riga’s cityscape with light and video technologies.

Jerome the little frog is frightened by strange noises at night. With his dad, he sets out to discover what is making them and face his fears. Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes.

Olga serves customers in her kiosk every day but dreams of seeing the sea. The traveller Anton encourages her to overcome her fears and pursue her dream. Duration: 50 minutes.

Riga’s Old Town Christmas market will feature Santa’s house, elves, and an opportunity for children to send letters to Lapland. Visitors can enjoy festive food and browse goods made by local craftspeople.

At Christmas, children in a family recall a trip to find a tree, where they met forest animals, elves and other characters from Christmas songs. This concert performance features familiar and less-heard festive songs. Duration: 50 minutes.

An exciting circus, dance and theatre adventure for the whole family. A loud, unpredictable family gathers around a long table, with some members even hanging from the ceiling. Expect festive chaos, togetherness and performances by Baltic circus artists.

The winter solstice celebration at the museum includes rolling and burning the yule log, fortune-telling, games and a Christmas market.

Three unusual little men - Mossbeard, Halfboot and Nailbiter - meet at an ice-cream stand. Their friendship helps them overcome arguments and difficulties and restore balance in nature. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes.

A classic and wonderful ballet for children about Princess Aurora and the prince who awakens her. Lavish costumes and fairy tale characters.

A fun and active festival for children, where they can embody the role of a tree frog in games and relays – from tadpole to adult frog. During the event, you can try to "catch" insects with a water jet and learn about the reintroduction of Eastern tree frogs into Latvian nature.

Expanded and modern children's active recreation and play area for the youngest visitors.

Expanded and modern active entertainment area for children in the swimming pool complex, suitable for the whole family and the youngest swimmers. Available daily for free visits.

Rimi Olimpiskais centrs active play zone Rotaļupe is a perfect place for water recreation and games. It features warm pools, fountains, and various water play elements for children with their parents.

The Latvian National Museum of Literature and Music invites you to visit an exhibition dedicated to the outstanding Latvian director and pioneer of puppet animation, Arnolds Burovs. The museum holds more than a hundred puppets from puppet theater plays and animated films, and this exhibition features puppets created for the director's animated films "Umurkumurs" (1976), "Bimini" (1981), and others.

A unique amusement park for the whole family featuring a ball pit, obstacle nets, slides, a maze, and trampolines. Entertainment options are suitable for children of all ages, and there's a family restaurant on site.

Educational and creative activities for families with children: paper bumblebee workshop, insect hotel building, meadow stories, and insect exploration with binoculars and magnifiers.

Family-friendly café with a play corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

Art club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

Art classes for children as part of the interest programme. The specific schedule and price are not provided.

Extracurricular education in visual plastic arts for children aged 4 and up, developing creativity and artistic skills.

A playroom for families with children from birth to 4 years old. A safe and calm environment featuring educational wooden toys, themed role-play areas, and a café zone for parents.

A seasonal session for children and families to experience autumn farm chores, grain threshing, grinding, and preparing for winter in the historical Vidzeme farmstead.

Ballroom dancing classes for kids, including groups for beginners. The studio offers training for various age groups, starting from 5 years old.

An exciting venue with interactive carpets and dozens of different games that test thinking and agility. Suitable for active families.

A custom chamber music program available upon request for family celebrations, kindergartens, or other suitable venues.

Chess club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

Chess classes for children as part of the interest programme. The specific schedule and price are not provided.

Fun and active birthday celebrations for children in the pools of Rimi Olimpiskais centrs and the specially expanded active kids' entertainment zone 'Rotalupe'. Event duration is 3 hours, for up to 24 children.

Rental of a celebration zone and half of the football pitch for children's parties with no age limit. The celebration package includes football goals of various sizes, footballs, training cones, and other equipment for active relay races and games.

Children's gymnastics classes for kids from 1.5 years old in Skanste.

Children's gymnastics classes for kids from 1.5 years old in Imanta.

Children's gymnastics classes for kids from 1.5 years old in Centrs.

A family-friendly gastropub offering kids' corners or separate play areas where children can play, draw, or relax while parents peacefully enjoy their meal.

Art classes for children, fostering creativity and self-expression through various techniques.

Chess classes for children, developing logical thinking, strategic planning, and concentration skills.

Music classes for children, developing a sense of rhythm, hearing, and love for music.

Numicon classes for children, developing early math and logic skills with interactive methods.

Educational activities for the youngest visitors: coloring pages, puzzles, and creative crafts on zoo-related themes.

A tailored excursion at the Brīvdabas muzejs combined with a creative workshop, which can be adapted to children's age and interests.

A family-friendly restaurant with a dedicated kids' corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

Dance club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

English club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

A family-friendly cafe with a kids' corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

A museum education program for the youngest visitors. Through games and stories, children get to know the museum's homestead, nature, and ancient living conditions in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

General developmental gymnastics classes for children in a group, helping to develop posture, coordination, and overall physical fitness in a safe and friendly environment under the guidance of a professional specialist.

Gymnastics club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

Gymnastics classes for children from 1.5 years old. Developmental gymnastics helping kids build coordination, flexibility, and strength in a safe, professionally equipped environment under coach supervision.

Gymnastics classes for children from 1.5 years old. Developmental gymnastics helping kids build coordination, flexibility, and strength in a safe, professionally equipped environment under coach supervision.

A program about fishing traditions in Latvia, exploring fishing tools and techniques, suitable for interactive learning and exploration. An opportunity to learn about ancient fishing trades.

Family-friendly restaurant with a play corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

Judo club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

State-accredited professional-orientation art school and interest education for children starting from preschool age - visual plastic arts, drawing, painting, and music lessons.

A professionally oriented art school programme where children learn visual arts, drawing, painting and creative techniques. Available from preschool age.

A state-accredited art school with visual arts, music, and performing arts departments. Professional preparatory programs and creative workshops are available.

Early English language classes for children, introducing them to the language through games, songs, and interactive activities.

A family-favorite recreation spot with 5 different carousels, mini cars, a pony garden, and boats. The popular restaurant is also available.

Family-friendly café with a play corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

An educational program about Livonian culture and heritage. Suitable for families and children to explore the diversity of Latvian culture.

Family-friendly café with a play corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

Music club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

Music classes for children as part of the interest programme. The specific schedule and price are not provided.

Creative music and performing arts classes at Kultūras Patnis branches. An opportunity to learn musical instruments and the basics of stage performance.

An informative program about life and work on a new farmer's homestead, exploring farm animals and household items, interesting for little explorers. An interactive tour through ancient rural landscapes.

This public playground has play equipment and activities for children.

STEAM-based preschool for children from 1.5 years old and interest clubs: art, music, chess, swimming, gymnastics, judo, dance, English. Cultural Patnis offers visual and performing arts for children from age 4.

A digital performance for children about a friendship between a boy and a duck, teaching love and understanding.

A recording of a puppet theatre performance telling a story about a little man and his wondrous world, combining circus elements.

A puppet show version of the classic fairy tale about three little pigs and their adventures while staying safe from the wolf.

A recording of a puppet show about Ucipuci the owl searching for her way home. A fun and heartwarming story for the youngest audience.

The museum displays more than 100 unique vehicles and a modern exhibition. Children can enjoy the interactive game "Journey into the History of the Museum and Automotive Industry", various exciting tours, and educational classes.

Traditional Latvian seasonal celebrations and festivals at the open-air museum. The program typically includes workshops, craft markets, songs, and games for the whole family.

An educational museum program for children to actively participate in and discover the historical daily life, chores, and outdoor games of young shepherds at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.

Private STEAM school and preschool offering comprehensive child development from 1.5 years of age, play-based learning, and interest education and art classes.

Gymnastics classes for children, strengthening the body, improving coordination, and flexibility.

Judo classes for children, developing discipline, strength, coordination, and self-defense fundamentals.

Swimming classes for children, developing physical fitness, water safety, and a healthy lifestyle.

A safe environment and play-based learning implementing the STEAM approach. School preparation in five branches in Rīga and its surroundings.

Swimming club classes for children. The schedule and price are not specified.

Specially adapted educational offers and structured tour routes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Tactile and visual materials (3D models) are available for a better understanding of nature and animals.

An educational walk through the Tropical House, where children can get to know exotic animals and learn about their unique survival skills and clever tricks.

Family-friendly events and creative workshops at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum. Visitors are invited to learn about Latvian traditions, play ancient games, and participate in practical workshops in the fresh air.

A family-friendly restaurant with a dedicated kids' corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

A family-friendly restaurant with a dedicated kids' corner where children can play, draw, or relax while parents enjoy their meal.

An opportunity to watch the feeding process of various zoo animals, learning about their dietary habits and lifestyle.

An educational program for children where they learn safe behavior on the water and swimming basics for the summer season through games and practical tasks.

Kultūras Patnis music department classes that develop language comprehension, speech, and hearing, improve memory, and promote self-expression from an early age.

A great opportunity for the little ones and their parents to spend time in the fresh air, exploring ancient Latvian farmsteads, windmills, and nature. The museum grounds are spacious and suitable for leisurely strolls with baby strollers.

Diverse afternoon classes and interest education clubs for preschool children. Offers include visual arts, music, chess, swimming, gymnastics, judo, dance, and English.

Classes for 3-4 year olds where shape and construction basics are learned through play using LEGO Education. Children develop logical and creative thinking and gain initial technical knowledge. Schedule and price are available in the registration form or by contacting the center.

Classes for 5-6 year olds exploring programmable devices and simple algorithms with LEGO Education. Children learn logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Schedule and price are available in the registration form or by contacting the center.

Exploratory classes for the youngest science enthusiasts. Children learn the fundamentals of engineering and technology through play and practical experiments, developing logical thinking.

Gymnastics and general physical development classes for children from 1.5 years old. Helps develop posture, coordination, and strength in a safe environment.

The music department offers classes for children, developing their musical ear and sense of rhythm. Hobby education classes are available for the youngest, as well as preparation for professional orientation programs from the age of 4.

In these classes, children learn Latvian traditions, songs, and traditional movements through games, developing their sense of rhythm and musical skills.

Classes for children aged 5 to 6, introducing programmable devices and simple algorithms using LEGO Education kits. The sessions develop problem-solving skills and independence.

Robotics and construction classes for the youngest children (3-4 years old), based on the LEGO Education curriculum focusing on shape and construction basics through play.

Classes for children aged 5 to 6. Kids learn about programmable devices and simple algorithms using LEGO Education kits, fostering logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

In regular LEGO Education classes, children explore programmable devices and simple algorithms. The timetable and price are not listed; registration is required.

In recurring robotics classes, children explore programmable devices and simple algorithms, learning the basics of robotics with LEGO Education materials.

An exciting adventure into the world of music and a new Saturday tradition for children and young people — jazz, play, and the freedom of improvisation. In a cozy and child-friendly environment, kids can listen to live jazz and learn about it in an understandable and engaging way. The event runs in two parts: Part 1 (35 min) introduces instruments and improvisation, followed by a 35-minute break for snacks and play, and Part 2 (40 min) features original compositions and beloved songs in jazz moods.

At the Saturday market, Latvian farmers and home producers offer local goods, while craftspeople sell handmade items. Children can join creative workshops, ride the carousel, and enjoy other activities.

Informative and exciting guided tours of the zoo, exploring animals and their secrets. A new offering at Rīgas ZOO.

Discover and celebrate Mārtiņdiena traditions with bird masks and other games, perfect for younger visitors. An interactive program about welcoming winter and traditional mumming.

Explore traditional Christmas customs from the Kurzeme region, featuring folklore, fortune-telling, and games that will delight even the youngest visitors. An educational journey through ancient winter celebrations.

Meteņi celebrations with masked processions, sleigh rides down hills, and group games – fun and educational events for young children. A traditional program for bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring.

The Fairy Tale Festival is an event full of joy, stories, fantasy, and jokes organized by the Latvian Parents' Organization to encourage parents to create a language-rich environment at home.

Easter swinging, egg dyeing and rolling, songs, and games at a Latvian farmstead, suitable for preschool-aged children. An informative and joyful program about spring festivities.

We will celebrate the end of the school year and International Children's Day. More than 750 children from various groups will perform. To conclude, a party with Bermudu Divstūris.

Celebrating Jāņi with meadow flower gathering, wreath weaving, bonfire lighting and jumping over the bonfire, adapted for families. A traditional summer solstice celebration program.

Father's Day parade and festival to honor fathers, strengthen family bonds, and emphasize the father's important role in a child's life.