Unexpected distance learning in schools and an unplanned start vacation for grades 5-11 simply requires “unloading” the brains of both children and their parents. If you have planned to do this by going to interesting events, then you need to hurry up. This can only be done until March 20. As stated by the mayor of Kiev Vitali Klitschko, from 00:00 on March 20 in Kiev for 3 weeks quarantine. The work of cultural institutions, the work of a shopping and entertainment center, a cafe at a gas station and any public events will be prohibited.
We have selected the four best places to go with a child in Kiev, until they were all quarantined. Choose to taste and take note. Wear masks and keep your social distance. Take care of yourself and your children!
Scientific and entertainment exhibition "Robopark"
In Robopark it will be possible to communicate with robots and immerse yourself in virtual reality (photo source - exhibition website)
Where: Shopping and entertainment center Gorodok Gallery (м. Pochayna)
When: March 19 - May 31, 10: 00-21: 00
How much: on weekdays for children and adults 160/190 UAH, on weekends 260/290 UAH
A new exhibition opens this Friday in Kiev, which will definitely appeal to all boys and many girls. Robopark is a real kingdom of robots, where more than fifty robots from all over the world are waiting for you. Children will be able to chat with talking robots, go to the robot zoo and do robotic sports. The exhibition is interactive - most of the exhibits are allowed to be touched by hands, and some can even be controlled. Every day, master classes will be held here using modern technologies. And they promise to entertain visitors with the help of a robot animator.
Exhibition of cacti and aquarium fish
There will be many flowers and bonsai-style arrangements at the cactus exhibition / istockphoto.com
Where: "Kiev City House of Nature" (м. Palace of Sports)
When: March 18-19, 11: 00-17: 00
How much: UAH 20 for children and UAH 30 for adults
You can diversify your walk around Kiev by looking at the "Kiev City House of Nature". It is located very conveniently - almost in the very center of the capital. Right now there is an exhibition of cacti, succulents and other exotic plants. The organizers promise a lot of thorns, fancy flowers and bonsai-style compositions. You can choose and purchase a prickly pet right at the exhibition, as well as get advice on caring for cacti. After exotic plants, you can drop by the aquarium fish exhibition. There is no need to pay separately for the entrance, the fish are included in the ticket price for the cactus exhibition.
Exhibition of dolls "Barbie: Pani of Ukraine"
Barbie dolls will introduce girls to outstanding Ukrainian women of all time (photo source - the page of the Antoshka store on Facebook)
Where: SEC Ocean Plaza, Antoshka store (m. Lybidskaya)
When: March 16-28, 11: 00-21: 00
How much: is free
All girls are partial to beautiful dolls. And if the dolls are dressed in unique branded clothes, there will be no limit to children's admiration. Mini-exhibition Barbie: Pani of Ukraine will not just delight spectators with new fashion looks Barbie. The clothes on each heroine of the exhibition (there are only 36 of them) repeats to the smallest detail the appearance of the outstanding women of Ukraine. Among them are Princess Lybid, Maria Zankovetskaya, Lesya Ukrainka, Berta Rappoport. However, if your child is not yet penetrated by the historical figures, it is quite possible to lure him to the exhibition with the images of Olga Freimut, Ruslana, rap singer Alona-Alona and Yulia Sanina from The Hardkiss. By the way, an exhibition is also a competition. Each visitor will be able to vote for the three dolls that he liked the most. Which heroine gets the most votes, she will become the winner of the exhibition.
Giant Chinese Lantern Festival
The festival of giant Chinese lanterns is the brightest sight in the evening in Kiev (photo source - the website of the Festival)
Where: Song field (м. Arsenalnaya, m.Druzhby Narodov)
When: February 12 - March 28, 17: 00-22: 00
How much: free up to 3 years old, on weekdays for children and adults 50/150 UAH, on weekends 75/200 UAH
While there is still time, be sure to go with your child to this event, because there really is something to see. Your imagination will be amazed by huge light installations (up to 6 meters in height) made of silk and ice bulbs: Great Wall of China, Valley of Flowers, Wishing Tree with Magic Pandas, Ancient Chinese Characters fairy tales. In addition, attractions for adults and children, professional animators and master classes are waiting for you.