Israel is one of the most family-friendly destinations in the world, offering plenty of child-friendly hotels, as well as kid-centric museums and attractions and family and kids events in Israel. Beyond this, Israel is filled with stunning natural beauty including the famous beaches, many parks and outdoor green spaces and walking promenades exclusively for pedestrians to walk comfortably throughout the cities. In every season, there are always family and kid events in Israel, highlighting music, dance, theatre, and the arts as well as science and history. Many museums host family and kids events weekly, and there are many seasonal fairs, festivals and bazaars. Here are some family and kids events in Israel worth checking out for kids of all ages.

Family & Kids Events in Israel
Family & Kids Events in Israel

Children’s Chanukah Arts & Crafts in Jerusalem, Israel. December 9-10, 2018
Chanukah Chag, a children’s arts and crafts event complete with pizza and sufganiyot, will take place in Jerusalem, Israel on December 9 and 10, 2018. For children age 8-11 a unique arts and crafts program will be running from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. The event will take place at Shir Hadash (Ohel Nachama Chopin... Read More
Geek Picnic – A futuristic Luna Park for the whole family in Jerusalem, Israel. April 25-27, 2016
The first international edition of the Geek Picnic is taking place this passover in Jerusalem, Israel. The Geek Picnic is a science, technology and art festival to make you experience all that is “geek chic”: from revolutionary scientific research to the latest high-tech gadget. The event takes place on three days during Passover. Buy your tickets early... Read More
Adloyada Holon Purim Parade 2023
Adloyada is a Purim event in Holon which is among the most impressive Purim parades to take place across the whole of Israel, a massive carnival that will take place in 2023 in the city of Holon, just south of Tel Aviv. The event is great for kids. Check back on this page later for... Read More
Israeli Horse Festival in Afula, Israel. September 30-October 1, 2015
The Israeli Horse Festival is coming to Afula, Israel, during Sukkot 2015. The festival will feature two days of varied horse activities and performances, from riding style demonstrations to horse stunts. This family friendly event will take place on 50-acres of land within Afula Park. The festival will be divided into different sections including displays of... Read More
International Hot Air Balloon Festival. September 29-October 2, 2015
An international hot air balloon festival will take place in Israel from late September-October 2015, at two locations in the country – at Park Maayan Harod near Mount Gilboa in the Galilee, and at Park Eshkol, in the northern Negev. The festivals bring hot air balloons to Israel from around the world and offer fun and family friendly... Read More
The Dinosaurs are Coming to the Negev. Beer Sheva. March-June, 2015
An awesome dinosaur exhibition is coming to the Negev Zoo in Beer Sheva during the Spring of 2015 bringing Jurassic Park to the Negev Desert. The exhibition which has toured the world with great success, will bring more than 30 kinds of life-size dinosaurs (up to a height of about 13 meters in height!) to Israel, as well... Read More
Lego Festival, Tel Aviv. July-August, 2014
Tel Aviv will host a large LEGO Festival, an exhibition taking place in the city in July and August 2014. The LEGO Festival features over 1000 LEGO installations. The exhibition features a number of LEGO product ranges including a LEGO city, Technic installations, giant sculptures, themed displays, and activities. The LEGO Festival exhibition will be open at Tel Aviv... Read More
Harlem Globetrotters in Tel Aviv & Haifa, Israel. April 18-19, 2014
Legendary basketball exhibition team, the Harlem Globetrotters are heading to Tel Aviv and Haifa, Israel, for a series of performances in April 2014. The Harlem Globetrotters, have a history of almost 90 years, during which time they have performed in over 120 countries, and return to Israel with a new twist to their act, the fans... Read More
Da Vinci Alive Exhibition, Tel Aviv. January-April 2014
The international exhibition Da Vinci Alive, arrives in Tel Aviv in January 2014 as part of a world tour premiering in Israel. The exhibition is a multi-sensory experience for the whole family featuring light, sound, and movement to combine traditional art with the latest technologies, in the process leading visitors through the works and life of the... Read More