Fairy tale journeys and water wars: Children's holiday attractions await

Attractions and activities to keep children entertained during the holiday season: from a fairy tale journey to a water war, here's what's in store for the summer vacation.

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BALLOON STORY from the legends

The BALLOON STORY exhibition from the legends is a huge exhibition of balloons and air representatives, which was a resounding success last year. And now she's back bigger and more colorful. This is an opportunity to see Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Ami and Tammy, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Little Mermaid, Nemo, Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland and other fairy tale characters.

This year, over 120 artisans will sculpt the best characters from the world of fairy tales with over 600,000 balloons, made of biodegradable materials. More at the exhibition: the world of the circus and clowns, a ball pool that simulates a kingdom of dragons and knights, selfie booths, interactive game complexes and food complexes and other surprises.Where and when: 31.8.24- 17.7, Hangar 11, Tel Aviv PortPrice: NIS 139, before promotions of the various clubs.

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Museum of Illusions 

The Museum of Illusions in the Port of Tel Aviv offers visitors dozens of different and diverse attractions that will activate the mind and stimulate the imagination: height illusions, inversion illusions, distortion illusions created using mirrors, infinity illusions, optical illusions, holograms, levitation illusions that simulate the absence of gravity, a kaleidoscope, accessories that have A certain "twist" and more.Where and when: Tel Aviv Port, North Complex, Pavilion 26. Sundays to Thursdays 09:00-19:00, Fridays 09:00-16:00, Saturdays 09:00-21:00Price: 99 and additional promotions at the credit companies and workers' councils and consumer clubs.

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CIRCO CIRCO CIRCUS

CIRCO Circus "CIRCO", the international circus whose participants are among the greatest acrobats in the world comes straight from America to give a big hug to the Israeli audience and take you on an exciting and rhythmic journey. This is a huge international production featuring impressive acrobatic stunts at great heights, amazing balance exercises, virtuoso juggling and comedy. Where and when: 21.6-6.7, Hanion Yamit 2000 Holon, Kfar Saba: 12.7-3.8, Netanya: 9.8-31.8.Price: NIS 29-119.

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my little pony cafe

After the success in the USA and Japan, my little pony café will also open in Israel. The complex that combines the love for the brand and food, will open in the Dizengoff Center for six weeks only. In the café, children will be able to enter the wonderful world of the colorful ponies and taste dishes that were designed based on the rest of the series. In addition to the menu, they will enjoy Visitors are presented with characters from the series, designed selfie stations, rich coloring stations, interactive activities, souvenirs for purchase and a quiz with an especially valuable prize.When: Sunday to Friday between the dates 15.7-30.8.2024 and book a place in advance through Ontopo.Price range: NIS 22-72 

The minions go up on Azrieli's roof in Tel Aviv

The yellow stars who are now starring in "Stolen on Life" come to life and arrive at the Azrieli Tel Aviv roof. This summer vacation, the Azrieli roof will turn into the minion park and will come with exciting experiences for children and the whole family. The park will have diverse complexes in a combination of rich and original decor where you can meet the minions and spend the summer days in a dry and wet amusement park. In the complex you will find crazy attractions for children, including a water slide park, a rope park, Logo Box, photo booths, a huge Tiktok complex and more. When: 21.7-31.8. Sundays to Thursdays: 3 rounds: 9:00, 11:30 and 14:00; 14.8-29.8 Sundays to Thursdays: 4 rounds: 9:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30, Fridays: 1 round at 10:00, Saturdays: 1 round at 10:00Price: regular ticket - NIS 129, advance purchase - NIS 99. 

Tours and workshops - Puppet Theater Center in Holon

The Puppet Theater Center in Holon will organize family theatrical tours in the Museum of Puppet Theater Art during August. The Jinja doll and a puppeteer will take you on a journey through exhibitions and displays of hundreds of theater puppets from Israel and the world, they will present short shows for you and guide you in a creative workshop.From the age of 4 and up, the duration of the activity: about an hour and a half.When: Mondays 5.8, 12.8, 19.8, 26.8; Tuesdays 6.8, 13.8, 20.8, 27.8; Thursdays 1.8, 8.8, 15.8, 22.8, 29.8. All tours at 10:00Price: Combined ticket (parent + child) NIS 75, each child. Additional parent NIS 40.

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The children's film festival for the end of the long holiday

In light of last year's success, the children's film festival is returning and as part of it, a variety of new and high-quality children's films dubbed into Hebrew will be presented with 2 screenings each day. Among the films that will be shown: The Enchanted Princess, Kung Fu Panda 4, The First Vampire Sheli, Noah's Ark, Maale Korhot and more.Where and when: FRIENDS Cultural Center Nahariya, FRIENDS Cultural Center Dimona, FRIENDS Yehud Cultural Center, FRIENDS Hadera (former Moft), Pombadita 8 Tel Aviv, FRIENDS Rashlatz, South Sharon Cultural Center, FRIENDS Bat Yam, Beit Abba Khushi Cultural Center Haifa, Beer Sheva Performing Arts Center - 11:00 am and 5:00 pm on August 25-29Price: NIS 10 per ticket.

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Behind the screens - Madatech

During July, the "Behind the Screens" exhibition will be held at the Haifa Science Tech. In this exhibition, screens are not turned off, but screens are entered. Dozens of interactive representatives and giant screens, which present the virtual space from different angles. We will get a glimpse behind the scenes of our digital identity, and we will experience a digital maze, which demonstrates how our online activity is maintained, a virtual guessing game, a space that presents reality in a different way for each of the visitors, depending on their activity in the exhibition and technological experiences, which respond to your mood and shape a unique world .

The museum also has dozens of permanent exhibitions and interactive exhibits, an open science park, a challenging maze, a Lego building room and an experience area for young children, which combines play and scientific-technological learning.When: The exhibition will open on July 13, 2024.Price: NIS 84, when ordering through the website. Up to the age of 5 the entrance is free.


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The freedom to create - the summer event of the Jerusalem Science Museum

Have you seen a Coke bottle printed in sand? What about AI-made ballerina shoes? Families with children are invited to a fascinating journey into the world of digital production, at the "Freedom to Create" exhibition. The exhibition will be accompanied by a host of activities: a workshop to build spectacular 3D fruits; Smart assemblies with objects that are printed in 3D printers; digital foam show; A game of puzzles and finding hidden clues and Thursday parties.

In addition, in the outdoor square you can cool off from the heat in the 'freedom to flow' - a huge complex of water canals, building dams, wet ball catapults and a solar and wind powered boat competition (the activity gets wet and you should have a change of clothes).

When and where: Sderot Museums 3 Jerusalem. July 1 to August 31. July Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Foam parties on Thursdays will be held on: 11.7, 18.7, 25.7 and 1.8 until 20:00.

Price: children under the age of 5 - free entry, children / adults - 65 NIS, family ticket - 235 NIS, residents of the evacuated settlements (with presentation of an ID card and advance reservation) - free entry. Must reserve and purchase tickets in advance.

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A visit to the historical train station in Zemach

The train station in Zemach opens its doors to visitors in the northern region. The station is located near the Sea of Galilee, and it offers a variety of activities, including: an escape space for the whole family at the historic Tzemach train station - an adventure game full of surprises for the whole family with accessories and technological means, boxes locked in a variety of locks that must be cracked. Another activity is a night train to Tzemach: a lantern trip along the railroad track at the historic train station of Tzemach. The trip leaves every evening from 20:00.Participation in paid activities requires advance booking through the website