Program for celebrating September 1st. Where to go with your child on the last weekend before school
It’s probably worth recalling the banal options first, in case someone forgot that too :-). For example, for my children, who really don’t like to drive for more than 20 minutes, the ideal place for entertainment on Knowledge Day could be the nearest amusement park, cafe or cinema.
On September 1, annual entertainment programs are organized at the Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. Gorky, All-Russian Exhibition Center, in Sokolniki, Filevsky, Izmailovsky parks, in the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, in the Kolomenskoye estate.
I found details about Izmailovsky Park. This year, Knowledge Day is celebrated on a special scale. Concerts, master classes, interactive entertainment with animals and performances. All this is called “I want to create, I want to play!”
If you want something unusual, I have collected the most interesting options for September 1, 2013 (children ages 7-14):
- interesting and educational exhibitions
- children's performances
- circus performances
- interactive entertainment
Exhibitions
The Darwin State Museum is on exhibition “5+100”, dedicated to the 105th anniversary of its founding. Unusual exhibits, history of the museum’s development, old photographs. However, you need to get there on Saturday, August 31st. This will be the last day of the exhibition. On September 1st you can simply visit the museum.
Moscow, Vavilova, 57. Cost: single ticket: adult - 250 rubles, reduced price - 50 rubles.
In the Experimentanium museum of entertaining sciences you can get to the “Disputed Territory”. Unusual interactive The exhibition is dedicated to mushrooms, mold and yeast. You will walk on real grass, listening to the singing of birds and the noise of leaves, and look at the strangest forms of mushrooms on our planet. Experimentanium Museum, Butyrskaya, 46/2. Cost: 200 rubles (on weekdays), 250 rubles (weekends)
The planetarium invites you to the exhibition of Illusions. This is where I really really want to go! “The World Inside Out” will make you doubt your audio, visual and tactile sensations... You will find master classes and scientific lectures exposing the most unusual illusions.
Moscow, Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya str., 5, building 1. Ticket price: 300 rubles. For children and privileged categories of citizens: 150 rubles.
notes the Darwin Museum. Only on September 1, first-graders can visit the interactive educational center for free. At the entrance to the Center, guests will be greeted by the chameleon Charlik. It will help you get to know yourself better: check your vestibular apparatus and reaction speed, measure your pulse and compare it with the heartbeat of a hummingbird, see the world from a bird's eye view and through the eyes of a small mouse, find out what role smells and sounds play in the lives of humans and animals.
Museum "Lesson without a briefcase" for school groups will be held at the Polytechnic Museum. The program includes: music (all about the theremin), computer science (how a hydrocomputer works), biology. Plus a lot of interesting things about robots, how to tame lightning, and whether it is possible to live on other planets.
If your children have not been in town all summer, take them to an exhibition "Alice in the Land of Science" V Pavilion No. 64 “Optics” at VDNKh. The exhibition was organized by the Polytechnic Museum, and it is very cool. The exhibits reveal from a scientific point of view the essence of the amazing phenomena described in the famous English fairy tale by Lewis Carroll.
On September 1, InnoPark will host thematic master classes in mathematics , where the children will refresh their knowledge of the multiplication table, architecture, computer animation, learn the principles of working in Photoshop and even create a micro-cartoon in this program, and also design a mobile home of the Indians - a tipi.
September 1st on Financial Literacy Day Masterslavl will talk about complex financial concepts in simple and understandable language. The day's program includes entertaining financial games, themed riddles and puzzles. In the Sberbank branch, children will be taught how to determine the authenticity of banknotes, and will also be told how to plan personal finances and what a deposit is.
IN estate museums Interesting museum programs will be held for younger schoolchildren: in Kolomenskoye, children will get acquainted with the life, customs and traditions of Kolomenskoye peasants; in Lyublino they will tell ancient myths and legends in the palace of N.A. Durasova; The program “The Tsarevich’s Primer and Your Primer” will take place in Izmailovo.
If you’re lucky with the weather or want something big, Moscow will host several interesting festivals with a children’s program on September 1:
Annual Festival "Back to School!" in the Moscow House of Books chain of stores on September 1 will be in full swing. The store on Novy Arbat, 8 will show a theatrical performance, there will also be a fun quiz and an interactive show. Venue: Literary Cafe.
On the first day of autumn charity festival "Dobropark" to help terminally ill children will take place at two sites - in the Hermitage Garden and in Perovsky Park. On this day, children and schoolchildren will enjoy creative master classes, children's fitness, outdoor and board games, a school goods fair, face painting and other entertainment. For adults there is a rich musical program: “Uma Thurman”, Pyotr Nalich with an ensemble of soloists of the youth symphony orchestra and others.
Within military music festival "Spasskaya Tower" Thematic tents will operate near the walls of the Moscow Kremlin: historical, military, musical. The Kremlin Riding School, the Central Children's Store and the Lights of Moscow Museum organize their own venues with exhibitions and master classes. Under the guidance of an athlete-instructor, you will be able to ride a pony and take part in a quest game. In the tent of the Central Children's Store, each day will be devoted to a separate topic: circus, painting, space, Russian nature.
If you want to go out of town, they will also celebrate in Ethnomir Day of Knowledge. Master classes, excursions and lectures dedicated to the knowledge, books and writing of different countries will be held here. The program of the day includes: the history of the appearance of books, the study of Egyptian writing and hieroglyphs, the excursion “The Wise Men of All Times and Nations”, the interactive quest game “Journey to the World of Books” and other master classes and seminars.
We have already written that Moscow schools themselves determine when to start the school year - September 1 or 3. But at the same time, no one canceled the holiday - September 1, Knowledge Day. On this day, every mother and father wants to please their schoolchild and arrange an interesting holiday program for him. The portal NNmama.ru has collected events in Moscow on September 1, where you can go with your child.
Excursion to the Museum of Man “Living Systems”
Where: Museum of Man, st. Butyrskaya, 46
Entrance: free
The interactive museum “Living Systems” is a unique platform where you can literally touch the most complex objects in nature, the structure of living systems.
130 interactive exhibits will let you understand and feel how all living things work. Moreover, you yourself will become the main object of study.
Performance "The Frog Princess"
Where: Moscow Children's Fairytale Theater, Taganskaya St., 15a
It often happens that in life, and even more so in a fairy tale, everything may turn out to be completely different from what it seems at first glance: an ordinary frog can turn into a beautiful princess, and, conversely, a noble noblewoman will turn out to be worse than a snake.
To learn about the trials fairy-tale heroes have to go through in order to find true love, and how they will cope with them, watch the play “The Frog Princess.”
Performance "The Famous Moidodyr"
Where:
Staging of K.I. Chukovsky’s work “Moidodyr”. Viewers can expect fun and educational adventures of a little boy. At this performance, kids will learn many interesting and necessary things, and adults will feel like children.
The production is filled with sparkling humor, spectacular chases, funny dances, funny songs and soap bubbles!
Performance for spectators from 5 years old
Performance "Cipollino"
Where: Moscow Puppet Theater, Spartakovskaya st. 26/30
The performance is for spectators aged 5 years and older. The fairy tale about a cheerful and fearless onion boy formed the basis of animated and feature films, and inspired Karen Khachaturyan to create the famous ballet.
And now a member of the Club of Merry Men, a kind and brave defender of the weak, invites you to the premiere at the Moscow Puppet Theater. Cipollino promises to tell a story full of exciting adventures, bright, cheerful, lively.
International Forum “City of Education” 2018
Where: 75th pavilion of VDNKh, st. Prospekt Mira, 119
Entrance: free
For four days, Pavilion 75 will turn into one large classroom. Guests of the forum will be able to spend a school day at VDNKh, get acquainted with the most modern technologies used in Moscow schools, test the latest equipment, and attend more than two hundred business program events.
- Together with graffiti professionals, it will be possible to create a large-scale canvas;
- compete in the football discipline “panna”;
- take part in a dance flash mob;
- try on the role of a pilot by becoming a participant in the Drone Race competition;
- assemble a LEGO tower;
- get acquainted with the latest examples of business and interactive games from the Mosigra company;
- contribute to improving the environment;
- find yourself in the space of augmented and virtual reality.
International military music festival "Spasskaya Tower"
Where: Kremlin, Red Square
Every year at the end of August and beginning of September in Moscow on Red Square the International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower” is held - a parade of the honorary guards of heads of state and the best Russian and foreign military orchestras in the world.
As part of the festival, the “Spasskaya Tower for Children” project is planned for children. This year the event will feature seven children's themed playgrounds:
Every boy's dream is real officer uniforms, faithful horses and military weapons. Professional military personnel will tell and clearly demonstrate the traditions of the Russian army and navy.
For girls - classes in batik, origami, painting, music.
At the end of August and beginning of September, a children's playground will operate on Red Square.
During the day from 11:00 to 15:00, everyone can visit it, and in the evening hours - from 18:00 to 20:00, it is intended for Festival spectators (entrance by ticket).
Festive program “First call to MUZ TV. Day of Knowledge with the Stars"
Where: at the State Kremlin Palace
On this day, such groups as BandEros and MBAND, as well as Kristina Orbakaite, GlukoZa, Alsou, Jasmine, show ballet ART FORCE and many others will perform on the main stage of the country.
And before the concert itself, the guys will be able to have a good time in the foyer. There they will find animation programs, master classes, communication with cartoon characters, fun games and photo zones.
Moscow has a lot of entertainment for every taste and budget, and in this article I have prepared a list of the 10 best places to go with a child in Moscow.
In recent years, hundreds of places have appeared where you can go with your child in Moscow. However, among this variety it is very difficult to choose the best and decide where it is better to spend time with the whole family.
For those on a budget, Moscow's numerous parks are an excellent choice, where you can spend a great day with your child without spending much money. The capital of our Motherland is full of contrasts, and there are also entertainments here for which you will have to shell out half your monthly salary. They were not included in my personal rating of places to go with a child in Moscow.
So, where can you go with your child in the capital and enjoy time spent with your family?
I will give you the 10 best places to go with a child in Moscow.
No. 10. Moscow Children's Book Theater Magic Lamp
A small and cozy puppet theater with a sincere atmosphere in the center of Moscow offers performances for the youngest children, from just 3 years old. The theater is located in the center and has a flexible booking system: if a child suddenly gets sick, you can cancel the reservation right on the day of the performance. I recommend going with your child to the play “A Kitten Named Woof” in Moscow.
Price: 900‒1200 rubles
No. 9. Sokolniki Park
One of the largest parks in Moscow, Sokolniki, is a great place to go with a child of any age. There is an amusement park and many paths for cycling, rollerblading and skiing in the winter. There is also an ice skating rink open in winter. Unlike another popular Moscow Gorky Park, in Sokolniki you can drive a stroller absolutely everywhere and it’s not so crowded. Here you can look at ducks and swans on the Golden Pond, see squirrels (just don’t feed them, please), play on one of the many playgrounds, and ride a train (as in the photo). And if you are looking for somewhere to go with a child with disabilities in Moscow, then Sokolniki is an excellent option: it has a stroller-friendly environment, and there is an Emerald City playground on site that takes into account the needs of children with special needs.
Price: for free
No. 8. Moscow Planetarium
The oldest planetarium in Russia and one of the largest in the world, the Moscow Planetarium can delight astronomy lovers of any age, although I recommend coming here with children over 6 years old, because younger children may find it boring and confusing. I’ll say right away that you should spend the whole day visiting the Planetarium or split your visit into two days: there are a lot of activities and information. You should definitely visit the Great Star Hall and the Urania Museum, as well as the Lunarium Interactive Museum (free for children under 6 years old). I don’t recommend going to the Theater of Fascinating Science - it’s boring and definitely not worth the extra 600 rubles. Tickets can be purchased in advance, but there are no discounts available on the website.
Price: from 550 rubles, many benefits
No. 7. Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.
Nikulin Circus is one of the oldest and most famous circuses in Russia, where you can go with a child of any age. If you live in Moscow or are passing through here, this is a must-visit place. An extraordinary atmosphere of childhood, an interesting program that children from 2 to 100 years old can watch in one go, the opportunity to take pictures with circus animals (alas, expensive). I highly recommend going to the “Circus Magic” program, regardless of whether you have children: adults leave the show almost happier than the younger generation.
Price: from 500 rubles
No. 6. State Farm Park named after Lenin “Lukomorye”
One of the best free places to go with a child in Moscow. Although, from a technical point of view, the park is located in the Moscow region, it is only two bus stops from the Domodedovskaya metro station. The park is designed for a wide range of age groups, and it is better to come here for the whole day, before opening at 9 am. At noon, you can already get into a long line, and the wait will take from half an hour to one and a half: the number of people in the territory is limited to avoid crowding. The atmosphere of a fairy tale and fun reigns in the park: you can watch a mini-performance, jump on a trampoline, climb in a rope town, see your favorite fairy-tale characters, “swim” in a pool with balls and do face painting (for an additional fee).
Price: for free
No. 5. Indoor skating rink
One of my favorite pastimes is ice skating. And although I really love outdoor skating rinks, their indoor counterparts are significantly superior to the former in terms of ice quality: for this reason, skating on them with children is much more pleasant, and there are much fewer people. There are a great many indoor skating rinks in Moscow, and I advise you to choose the one that is closer to your home so as not to carry heavy skates and warm clothes far away. The location of the Grad skating rink in the Gorod-Lefortovo shopping center suits my location: the skating session lasts one hour, the schedule is published on the website. There is a skate rental and sharpening service.
Price: up to 12 years old - 250 rubles, adult ticket - 350 rubles
No. 4. Oceanarium on Dmitrovskoye Shosse
The largest oceanarium in Russia is located in the Rio shopping center on Dmitrovskoye Shosse. Compared to the aquarium, the Moscow one is much more modest in size and variety, but, nevertheless, there is something to see here: bloodthirsty piranhas, sharks, Dory fish, penguins, jellyfish and stingrays, as well as many other inhabitants of the deep sea. You can come with the little ones.
Price: on weekdays: children under 5 years old - free, from 5 to 14 - 250 rubles, adults - 500 rubles. On weekends 50 rubles more expensive
No. 3. Water park Kva-Kva Park
A great place to go with the whole family with children in Moscow. In photographs it is huge, in life it is a little smaller. But, despite its size, you can find many interesting slides, fountains, and attractions here. Carefully study the age restrictions: on interesting slides there is an age limit of 10 years, and for children 3–8 years old there is a children's playground. I recommend going to the water park in the warm season, since at deep subzero temperatures there is a draft: it’s easy to catch a cold.
Price: children under 4 years old - free, from 120 to 150 cm - from 540 rubles, adults - from 940 rubles
No. 2. KidZania
One of those places that I look at and am terribly jealous of today's children: as a child, I would have swallowed a hat to visit here. KidZania opened in Moscow quite recently, but has already gained thousands of fans, including me. This is a play learning park, built in the shape of a city, where children can try themselves in a hundred different professions: cook, dentist, policeman, fireman. The child will have his own passport and even a salary, which he can spend on entertainment or in the store. If your child is over 7 years old and is completely independent, then you can save on the cost of the ticket for yourself and wait for him outside the park. The length of stay in KidZania is 4 hours, but during the summer holidays the restriction does not apply, and you can spend the whole day here.
Price: children - from 390 rubles, adults - from 500 rubles
Here's my personal favorite on the list of places, where to go with a child in Moscow:
No. 1. Museum Experimentarium
If you are looking for where to go with a child in Moscow, I highly recommend the Experimentarium Museum. I have been to the museum several times already, and always left with only positive emotions. It is interesting here for both adults and children: you can touch everything with your own hands, conduct experiments, learn a lot about physics, chemistry, space, solve puzzles, jump and run. In addition to the most interesting permanent exhibition, the museum holds classes, lectures and shows every day: the schedule is on the website. In my opinion, this is the best price-quality ratio among all the places you can go with a child in Moscow.
Price: children under 3 years old - free, from 4 to 16 - from 450 rubles, adults - from 550 rubles
But, in fact, despite this list of the best places to go with a child in Moscow, it doesn’t matter where exactly you go; the main thing is to remember to bring a good mood with you, and then even an ordinary walk in the park will bring you and your child joy! :)
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