Easter holidays in Ventspils!
19.03.2026 - 10:05
As spring arrives, Ventspils blossoms and fills with colors and scents, so we invite both adults and children to celebrate Easter in Ventspils. The city will delight with festive decorations – swings, large-format Easter eggs and a butterfly kingdom, as well as a rich program of events and activities.
In the Great Square you will find large-format Easter eggs painted by students of the Ventspils Art School with illustrations from Herberts Dorbe's fairy tales, as well as decorative butterflies. Meanwhile, in the Town Hall Square, you will be able to swing on a balance swing and look at decorative swings with bird figures. The center of Pārventa, opposite the library, will be transformed into a magnificent butterfly kingdom.
To make holiday planning easier, the working hours of Ventspils tourist attractions available have been compiled. here.
To make holiday planning easier, the working hours of Ventspils tourist attractions available have been compiled. here.
To create holiday magic, we invite you to visit Ventspils market to provide everything necessary for the celebration, while on the first Easter the market invites you to Easter fair "Bunny's Leap to the Market".
Ventspils Youth House invites you to visit on March 31 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM egg painting workshopThe event is free and participants will be provided with all necessary materials.
On Good Friday at the concert hall "Latvija" Arvo Pärt's "St. John's Passion" will be performed - one of the most remarkable works of modern music. An ascetic and meditative story about the last journey of Christ. Tickets available: here.
As Easter approaches, Ventspils Museum invites preschool and school groups to creative and educational activities in the Ventspils Museum's structural units -In the castle of the Livonian Order, At the seaside open-air museum, In the craft house un Herbert Dorbe Memorial Museum. Children will have the opportunity to make holiday decorations, learn about Easter traditions, listen to fairy tales and participate in exciting activities. More here.
In the children's library On April 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the "Oliņ Boliņ" quiz will take place, where every child and young person will be able to test their knowledge about Easter by filling out worksheets. On the other hand At the Gāliņciems library on April 4th at 1:00 p.m., an Easter event for children aged 4 to 10 will take place with egg painting and a candy hunt. Advance registration is required by calling 22030982.
On April 4th at 11:00 a.m., the traditional Easter hike will take place. Participation is free. Information about the venue and route will be specified and published later. here.
The curious are invited to visit the Science Center "Vizium" creative workshops, as well as Planetarium and Observatory of the House of Creativity. Excursions have also resumed from April. At the Radio Astronomy Center in Irbene which require prior registration.
Active recreation enthusiasts can enjoy a vacation Water amusement park, Ice rink, Ventspils sledge offers a promotion where 4 rides are available for 10 EUR. To take advantage of the offer, share the promotion post on your Facebook or Instagram account and present it at the checkout. Meanwhile, children under 12 years of age have the opportunity to visit children's active recreation center "Dreamland (Sapņu zeme)", where you can have fun on obstacle courses, trampolines, slides and other exciting attractions.
The biggest Easter activities will take place on April 5th from 12:00 to 16:00. At the seaside open-air museum, where visitors will find a festive market, creative workshops, egg painting, an exhibition of the most luxurious eggs and various Easter activities for the whole family. From 2:00 p.m. the band "Brāļi Auzāni" will perform. During the event, there will also be an opportunity to go horseback riding from For the "Demora" stables, view Mini ZOO "Buki" animals and go out with Little ones throughout the day, which will bring joy to both children and adults. Admission with museum tickets.
Meanwhile, on April 5 at 11:00 In the children's town and at 15.00 in the children's park "Fantasy" There will be a bird cage workshop for families with children, in which all nature lovers are invited to participate. During the event, there will be an opportunity to make cages together with bird friend Jānis Gorobets, learn useful information about birds, and participate in various activities. Admission to the event is free.
To experience religious Easter traditions, we invite you to visit one of the city's churches, for example: St. Nicholas Evangelical Lutheran Church, Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Baptist Church, or others to learn about their history, architecture, and participate in Easter services.
We invite you to enjoy the spring holidays in nature by going for walks around Ventspils and its surroundings. Crocuses have bloomed in the city center, snowdrops are blooming in Jurmala Park, and Ostas Street Promenade suitable for leisurely walks with a view of the harbor and river, and allows you to walk all the way to the South Pier Lighthouse. For longer walks, choose Staldzene steep bank or Būšnieku Lake Nature Trail with a bird watching platform where you can listen and enjoy spring.
After walking and a good shake, we invite you to enjoy a meal in one of Ventspils' cafes or restaurants. You can find out more about the dining options in the city here.
To enjoy your vacation in Ventspils longer, we invite you to check out the accommodation options in the city. here.
We wish you a bright, warm and inspiring Easter holiday!
