Slightly whimsical, mischievous, but also enjoyable – such are the children's festivals that bring joy to the young and the old. At festivals, you can spend time with fairy-tale characters, let your imagination run free at creative workshops, enjoy various performances, and satisfy your sweet tooth with various specialities. Such festivals are great fun for children and an excellent excuse for adults to awaken the child within, even just for a little while.
Who doesn’t know the friendly and mischievous red-haired girl and her friends! Pippi Longstocking made her way into the hearts of almost every young reader in Slovenia, too. In Velenje, you can even meet her. Every year in September, she visits the Pika Festival, where, together with visitors of all generations, she enjoys various performances, at which you can also encounter other literary heroes, concerts, and creative workshops.
If you and your little ones happen to visit the Slovenian capital city of Ljubljana in the summer, make sure to visit events within the Mini Summer international festival. The sparks in the eyes of children will be lit by international puppet and music performances at Ljubljana Castle, and after the shows, everyone can have a go at being creative, too.
If you like puppets, then a visit to an international summer festival in Maribor is a must. In the heat of August, you’ll be pleasantly refreshed by excellent Slovenian and foreign puppet shows for children, workshops, exhibitions, installations, and other accompanying events, even for ‘big’ children.
The Bohinj children's festival, B.O. Fejst, brings joy to children and adults alike, regardless of whether it is snowing outside, the sun is shining, everything is becoming green and in bloom, or nature has put on its warm autumn shades. You will be taken through playful workshops, performances, and a varied programme, which depends on the season, by the friendly Fejstka Cow. Will you join her?
One of the most well-known Slovenian legends has it that King Matjaž and his army sleep under Mt Peca. If he were to awaken, perhaps for his dwelling he would choose a castle similar to those made from snow and ice in Črna na Koroškem every January. In addition to awe-inspiring snow art, the three-day winter fairy tale also offers an abundance of fun and ‘wow’ moments for all generations.
Slovenia offers countless opportunities to create a perfect family holiday – either with a bit of exploration, activities in nature, and encountering animals, or with unforgettable water fun at Slovenia’s spas.
Excellent fun for children – where everything happens for the first time.
Historical towns invite you to take part in fun family events.
Thermal water parks = fun. Experience it in spas.
Visit indoor water parks of Slovenia's thermal resorts and explore their attractions for the whole family.
Visit adorable mini zoos in Slovenia and spend some time with animals at farms.
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