Seven Exciting Ways to Celebrate Children’s Day

Children’s Day Celebrations at Zoos

Children who have a passion for animals will love spending their special day at zoos or zoo parks. They can start their adventure as early as Saturday, 31 May, at Zoopark Zelčín. Here, the kids eagerly anticipate one of their favorite activities each year: playing in firefighter foam, alongside visiting various animals. You can join in the fun with your children on Sunday, June 1, at the Prague Zoo, which has organized a special program in partnership with the Municipal Police. Kids visiting Zoo Ostrava on this day can engage in activities created in cooperation with VZP. Additionally, on Sunday, June 1, children can enter Děčín Zoo for just ten crowns and receive a small gift. If you take your children to the Jihlava Zoo on this day, a fun-filled event awaits with activities like a family quiz, face painting, rabbit hopping, and much more. Throughout the weekend of May 31 and June 1, children get into Zoo Liberec for free!

Children’s Transport Day in Prague-Radotín

Prague Children’s Transport Day has been a beloved tradition on Children’s Day for many decades. This year, it will take place on 31 May 2025, featuring rides on both old-fashioned and modern trains. The main hub for the festivities will be the railway station in Prague Radotín, where various historical and modern trains will depart for exciting routes. Visitors can enjoy a ride on a steam train to Karlštejn, a historic double-decker train to Kačerov and Smíchov, and also the state-of-the-art \strong>RegioFox engine to Krč. A fun-filled program is available for kids and adults alike at the Prague-Radotín railway station from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There will be an exhibition of ČD rail vehicles, a replica of the Legionary Legiovlak train, and a model railway display. Those interested can also hop on historical buses for a ride around the area.

Ostrava Children’s Day in the Big World of Technology

This year’s Children’s Day will be celebrated on Saturday, May 31, at Dolní Vítkovice in the Great World of Technology. To ensure the event is fun for everyone, the celebration will be engaging not just for children, but also for their parents! The Big World of Technology and U6 have arranged an experiential program that promises to provide an unforgettable adventure for all ages. In this exciting space, you can leave your children with skilled animators who will keep them entertained with great activities while you relax and enjoy a day of your own. The day includes a visit to a cinema right in the science center, immersing kids in a world of fantasy through virtual reality, witnessing science firsthand with a lively science show, and exploring all the exhibits the center has to offer. There’s no chance of boredom here! For this special day, the U6, which is very popular among children, will be transformed into a place full of mystery and a touch of magic. All exhibitions will be open to those who embrace a little enchantment. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the famous submarine Nautilus, climb the gangplank, test out the pipeline mail system, or try unconventional crafting workshops. As a bonus, everyone receives a 50% discount on admission!

Children’s Day at Castles and Chateaus

On May 31 and June 1, 2025, kids and adults alike can enjoy Fairytale Svojanov. As the name implies, visitors will encounter fantastical creatures during guided tours of the castle. The program will be available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM over both days. Celebrate Children’s Day in the castle park at Doksy, where a variety of performances will entertain, including theater shows, a tour of an actual ambulance with an intervention demonstration, characters from the Four-Leaf Clover, numerous competitions, and a performance by Jíti the Clown. Nearby, at Bezděz, children can enjoy a fencing day on Saturday, May 31, at the castle!

Children’s Day with Trains and Railways

Celebrate Children’s Day in a unique way—immersed in the world of iron and railway nostalgia. On Saturday, 31 May, visit the Olomouc depository of the ČD Museum and experience the captivating history of trains. This depository is only open to the public a few times a year, making this a special chance to see where legends of Czechoslovak railways are housed. The Children’s Day events at the Olomouc Depository will also include guided tours and rides on a special historical motor car—the tower (M120.417) from 1931, part of the National Technical Museum’s collection, along the Olomouc railway junction. Need directions to the depository? It’s located on Táborská Street and is easily accessible from Olomouc’s main railway station via an underpass.

On weekends during May and June, you can also experience a ride on the charming Beet Groove. This restored section of the oldest beet groove in the Elbe region offers a delightful train trip, pulled by either steam or diesel locomotives along a narrow gauge line. Smaller groups can also enjoy rides in a railway carriage. Additionally, every weekend, families can once again take part in the Cyclocross—a family excursion train that has been redesigned into a large mobile playground for children. Take a journey from Prague to Okor and on to Slany! The existing train cars, which include a playcar filled with toys, another with bicycles, and a games car, have now added a fourth playroom filled with balloons and a children’s corner stocked with games, books, kits, and a train track. Older kids can set up tournaments in games like “Don’t Be Angry,” checkers, and cards, or enjoy drawing with chalk and building giant foam structures.

Children’s Day in Nature

You can discover nature in places you might not expect, like in Prague at Toulcův Dvoř. This center features a small farm, an orchard, a garden, wetlands, and floodplain forests in the Hostivař district, where many captivating events occur throughout the year. This includes Children’s Day at Toulcův Dvoř, happening this year on Tuesday, June 3, in the afternoon. Children who enjoy traditional games are particularly welcome, and they’ll have a chance to meet the animals that live in this beautiful natural area.

Prague families can partake in an outdoor game on Sunday, June 1, called The Quest for the Golem. Kids will be thrilled to spend the day at the Children’s Day in Safari Park in Dvůr Králové, where, on June 1, they will witness police dog training sessions and benefit from guided tours. Additionally, Zemráj u Orlické přehrady invites families on Saturday, May 31, for a program focused on Stray Animals. Children and their parents will engage in enjoyable tasks and games, search for stray animals, and learn about animal attractions and sounds, along with counting butterflies. Plus, there will be a hundred more delightful surprises at Zemráj.

Children’s Day with Horses

For horse enthusiasts, don’t miss the Spanish Horse Days in the Nové Zámky courtyard near Litovel on Saturday, May 31, 2025. At the enchanting Fantazium Park in Roseč, the Nikoušek Koníček trail will open, providing children the chance to learn fascinating facts about horses, interact with equestrian items, and understand how to treat animals with kindness and care. For those near Prague, be sure to attend Children’s Day at the horse races in Velká Chuchla on May 31, featuring not only eight thrilling races but also a wealth of programs designed specifically for kids.

Celebrate Children’s Day in the Czech Republic

International Children’s Day is observed on June 1 with a variety of fun and educational activities for kids across the country.

Key Highlights and Activities:

• Prague Zoo:
  A special program organized in collaboration with the Municipal Police offers engaging experiences for children.

• The Big World of Technology:
  An interactive program suitable for both children and adults, including trips to the cinema, virtual reality experiences, and live science demonstrations.

• Děčín Zoo:
  Children can visit for just ten crowns and receive a small gift as a bonus.

• Historic and Modern Train Rides:

  • Ride a steam train to Karlštejn.

  • Take a trip on a historic double-decker train to Smíchov.

  • Experience the modern RegioFox engine unit.

• Nature and Wildlife Activities:
  Kids can go on a hunt for stray animals, learn to count butterflies, and discover ways to attract wildlife.

• Spanish Horse Day:
  Equestrian displays allow children to learn proper animal care.

• Svojanov Fairy Tale Program:
  Meet whimsical characters in a fairy tale-themed event.

• Races and Entertainment:
  Alongside watching races, children can participate in various fun activities such as chalk drawing, building foam structures, and playing games.