In November, Ventspils will celebrate Lāčplēsis Day and the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia with a wide-ranging program of events. On November 11, the city will hold commemorative moments and a torchlight procession, while on November 18, Ventspils residents and city guests will be invited to national holiday concerts, the Path of Light and festive fireworks. The Patriots' Week program will be complemented by cultural, sports, family, educational and gastronomic a

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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

October 10 from 12:00 to 14:00 at the Ventspils Seaside Open-Air Museum (Ringa Street 2), Porridge Day will take place, inviting visitors of all ages to learn about ancient rural life skills, do their own work, and, of course, watch real porridge being made over an open fire.

Ventspils Museum has implemented the project “Sea, Port, City: Ventspils 13th–19th centuries.”, the aim of which is to popularize Latvia's oldest city on the coast of the Great Sea, emphasize the mutual connection between the sea, port, and Ventspils, and tell an engaging story about the coastal cultural and historical heritage in Ventspils and its surroundings.