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.
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.
Educational and creative activities for families with children: paper bumblebee workshop, insect hotel building, meadow stories, and insect exploration with binoculars and magnifiers.
A seasonal session for children and families to experience autumn farm chores, grain threshing, grinding, and preparing for winter in the historical Vidzeme farmstead.
Inland Fishing in Latvia (19th and early 20th century)
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.
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.
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.
Tactile Environmental Education and Inclusive Tours
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.
Visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum for Families
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating Jāņi with meadow flower gathering, wreath weaving, bonfire lighting and jumping over the bonfire, adapted for families. A traditional summer solstice celebration program.
