Adventures for the whole family await students in Ventspils during their autumn break
14.10.2026 - 14:58
During the autumn school holidays, from October 19 to 25, Ventspils will offer children, young people and families a variety of educational and recreational opportunities. Throughout the week, they will be able to participate in science experiments, creative workshops and Halloween activities, take a trip on the historic Mazbānītes and enjoy active recreation. A special event will be a night mission at the VIZIUM science centre, where participants will not only be able to solve exciting tasks, b

Science experiments and night adventure VIZIUM
From October 19 to 21, the Autumn IT School "Technological Adventure: Explore! Create! Discover!" will take place at the VIZIUM Science Center, where six-year-olds and students in grades 1 to 4 will be able to program, work with robots, and experiment. More information about IT school program un registration for classesavailable online.
From October 19 to 21, the Autumn IT School "Technological Adventure: Explore! Create! Discover!" will take place at the VIZIUM Science Center, where six-year-olds and students in grades 1 to 4 will be able to program, work with robots, and experiment. More information about IT school program un registration for classesavailable online.
Meanwhile, on the evening of October 22, the "Night Science Mission" will begin, in which children and young people aged 11 to 14 will solve technology tasks, conduct experiments, and spend the night at the science center. Learn more and apply for a night mission.
In the second half of the holiday, VIZIUM visitors will also be treated to science shows "Where There's Smoke, There's Fire" and "Oops! Reaction!", while technically creative and Little Researchers workshops will take place over the weekend. Every day, it will also be possible to explore the science center's interactive exhibition.
Creative activities and entertainment opportunities
From October 20 to 22 Ventspils House of Creativity Children will be able to explore the world of stars in the planetarium, try out the model car racing track, learn about radio electronics and create Halloween decorations. Classes must be booked in advance by calling 63622805.
Also Ventspils Youth House from October 20 to 22, film, game and culinary activities are expected. On October 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., young people from 16 years of age are invited to an evening of acquaintance and games. Also available for groups of friends Escape room "Painter's Workshop", which must be booked in advance for teams of two to four participants.
Halloween will also be in the Ventspils libraries. From October 20 to 23, the Children's Library will host ghost hunts, film screenings, free bingo, a meeting with poet Kirills Ēcis, and creative activities. Check out the Children's Library's event calendar. In the library of Parventa will be able to watch movies about vampires and ghosts, as well as make ghost crowns and Halloween masks. In turn At the Gāliņciems library The creative space will be open on October 19 and 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mazbānītis, museums and active recreation
During the autumn school holidays, Ventspils Museum invites students to learn about the city's history and cultural heritage, as well as participate in creative and educational activities. From October 19 to 23, free workshops and games will be available to students.
In the castle of the Livonian Order Visitors can look forward to the new tower exhibition "Sea, Port, City: Ventspils 13th-19th centuries," which introduces the history of Ventspils port, shipping, and the development of the city. Meanwhile, in the free time workshops, students in grades 1-3 will be able to make paper boats for a trip to Tobago and create colorful autumn fashion outfits.
At the seaside open-air museum It is possible to get to know the life and traditions of the inhabitants of the North Kurzeme coast. During their free time, students in grades 1-3 will be able to discover the secrets of the past by learning about ancient games and making toys, while students in grades 4-6 will learn about ancient crafts and make herbal tea blends. Families will also have access to the orienteering game "Step by step in the museum" with a museum entrance ticket. Pre-registration is required for student classes by calling 20604050.
No October 22nd to 25th every day 11:00-17:00 The Seaside Open-Air Museum will also offer a historical tour Little boy. A special offer will be valid for students. "Come two, pay for one", which will allow two students to travel for the price of one ticket. A student ticket on the Ring Line costs 2 euros, and on the Hill Line - 3 euros.
In the craft house, located in a historic school building, you can learn about traditional crafts and a 19th-century classroom. During their free time, students will be able to test their ingenuity in the cognitive game "Friend of the Museum of the Past", solving puzzles and exploring the museum, as well as making key chains with drawings by artist Agnese Rudzīte.
H. Dorbe Museum In "Ancestor Dust" you can learn about the life and work of the writer Herberts Dorbe, while October 23 Students are invited to participate in the candlestick workshop "Light in a Jar". The morning class will be held in collaboration with the support center "Cimdiņš", but from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. other students are also welcome to the workshop. You must bring a jar with you.
Special active recreation offers will also be available for families from October 19 to 25. Water adventure park A 20% discount will be applied to the active season prices at the water park and SPA complex, while On the toboggan run of the adventure parkfour trips will cost 10 euros.
Leisure activities can be supplemented with ice skating In the ice rink, for games at the center "Dreamland Ventspils", kinovisits or walks in city parks and the seaside.
A walk in Ventspils can also become a small adventure for the whole family. In Jurmala Park you can try to count all 35 different types of anchors, while In the garden of Reņķa You can look for fairy tale characters and animal sculptures. On the promenade of Ostas Street You can enjoy the port scenery and learn about the maritime history of Ventspils. There you can also visit the new environmental object "Dedication to the Boy Who Was Not Afraid to Dream", dedicated to Teodoras Spādes, the first Latvian admiral of the Navy, who was born in Ventspils. Nature lovers can go to Staldzene steep bankto enjoy the Baltic Sea landscapes, or take a walk Būšnieku Lake Nature Trail, where a beautiful view of the lake opens from the viewing platform.
More information about events and recreational opportunities is available. www.visitventspils.com.
See you in Ventspils!