Go on a weekend with your family. Types of family leisure for parents and children - what to do together in your free time? Museum "Living Systems"

Natalya Kaptsova

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How difficult it is to find time for a family vacation when parents work endlessly, and children are either studying or taking extra classes in clubs and sections! And when free time does appear, the only thing the household has enough imagination for is watching TV or a collective “meeting” on the Internet.

But common leisure is also the formation of strong and good family traditions, which are so important for children and the family as a whole...

Types of family leisure for parents and children - what to do together in your free time?

The interests of children of different genders and ages do not coincide very often (each has their own preferences) - what can we say about the interests of children and parents!

But the role of general family recreation is extremely important - both for a favorable atmosphere in the house and for the formation in children of the right attitude towards the family.

Despite the difference in interests, it is quite possible to unite a family with one idea. Of course, only if everyone wishes, is passionate about the process of preparation and the holiday itself.

Leisure for the whole family – what is it like? It can be active (hiking the mountains together) or passive (playing Monopoly). The choice of type of holiday depends on the weather, conditions and opportunities - as well as wishes.

What family vacation options are there?

1. Active games. An ideal option if they are carried out in the fresh air. Such a vacation will not only give everyone a boost of energy and significantly lift their spirits, but will also become an excellent foundation for laying good health for the child. There are quite a few options for games, and you can choose exactly what the whole family will like - fitness, swimming, playing volleyball or basketball, a family bike ride with a picnic at the end of the journey, or roller skating.
2. Dancing. This type of active recreation has become very fashionable today, both among adults and children. And there are also plenty of places where you can learn dancing with the whole family. All that remains is to choose the direction - classical ballroom dancing or modern. It is not necessary to set a goal to achieve any heights. It's enough to just enjoy your vacation.
3. Board games. An option for lazy fans of passive recreation. If the fatigue after school and work is too great, and there is no energy for active recreation, then you can choose one of the board games (monopoly, puzzles, cards, scrabble, etc.), which will captivate the whole family. And if you don’t have the strength for that, then you can choose an interesting movie for everyone and arrange a family viewing in the home theater on a fluffy carpet and with a bag of “goodies.”
4. Cultural recreation. Vacation is not only about the beach, barbecue and sofa with TV. Why not spend your holiday culturally? Learn something new, expand horizons, instill in children a love of beauty. If children are still too young for exhibitions and art galleries, you can choose a circus performance, an interesting museum, a colorful performance, or even a new cartoon in a good cinema. Or you can go on a tour of those city corners that even mom and dad haven’t looked into yet.
5. We create a workshop at home. If your family consists entirely of creative household members, and everyone has golden hands, then you can find a common hobby that will save the family from boredom on rainy or frosty weekends, and will unite everyone in one creative activity. However, if each family member in this workshop has his own activity, that’s also not bad. A father and son can engage in design, woodworking, or creating robots, and a mother and daughter can engage in drawing, quilling, soap making, or creating toys using the felting method. You never know how many interesting things to do! And lack of experience is not an obstacle, because today there are detailed master classes on the Internet for any creative activity. And if things work out, then such joint weekends can even gradually lead to a profitable family business.
6. Family scrapbooking books. An interesting idea that could become. During the week, you need to collect all the little things that we usually put in books and boxes as souvenirs - dried flowers from a memorable walk, tickets from an interesting film, funny photographs, funny flyers from a box and advertisements from newspapers, etc. On weekends, the whole family fills a scrapbooking book with these memorable little things, which is supplemented by funny comments from all household members.
7. Family tourism. If you have enough time and money, then this is one of the most wonderful ideas for family leisure. This, of course, is not about a trip to the islands to sunbathe on the golden sand by the ocean, but about healthy tourism that combines interesting excursions and active recreation. This also includes family hikes with a tent, fishing rods and a guitar: we teach children to light a fire, live without gadgets, enjoy reality and simple things without the Internet, distinguish edible mushrooms from inedible ones, survive in the forest and look for a way out to people using moss/ the sun and so on.

Of course, there are many more things to do. We have listed only the most popular and relevant ones.

But the most important thing is not the type of leisure, but the attitude of all household members towards it.

Even spring cleaning or planting seedlings in your garden with the whole family can be a wonderful family pastime if the household members enjoy spending time together.

Video: Family leisure with a child

How to find time for leisure in the family - and calculate it correctly?

For many years now, psychologists, teachers and home-grown Internet specialists have been looking for... Thousands of ways to do this have been invented and thousands of tips have been written for parents who have given up. But the solution to this problem of the century is more than simple: you just need to spend more time with your children.

Of course, when our cute little ones become teenagers, it’s too late to change anything (although there are still chances!), but if your children are still small, don’t waste time! Even an hour or two spent by parents with children is already great. And even the busiest parents will be able to find an hour once a day just for their child (exclusively for him!).

And, of course, family vacations are a way to prevent any teenage problems that modern parents face.

Video: How to organize family leisure time?

How to find time for this rest?

• We are definitely planning some family fun. And we start doing this at the beginning of the week. Naturally, taking into account the wishes of all family members and their interests. Where you will go and what you will do should be decided over a family dinner when everyone is in a good mood. If you can’t choose something specific due to disagreements, decide by voting.
• Next is preparation for vacation. Kids (and parents!) should look forward to every weekend knowing they'll get to spend 2 more unforgettable days with Mom and Dad.
• Don't plan anything for the weekend - and remind your household about this. If someone has urgent matters to do on the weekend, you must be ready to quickly adjust/rearrange the vacation “schedule” so that everyone gets on it.
• Plan 2-3 vacation options “just in case of fire.” Life is unpredictable, and it is better if you have a “plan B” in reserve.
• Make lists of family vacation options in advance , which will suit your financial costs.
• Prepare for your vacation in advance! If you are going to the cinema, find the best cinema, book the best seats. If you are going on a trip, find the most interesting excursion, collect all the equipment you may need. When choosing an option with a hike, find the most beautiful place for relaxation, fishing and other pleasures together.

Note to parents:

What do you remember when you think about your childhood? Common family holidays, camping trips, fun “potato” events, preparing gifts for the whole family for the New Year, downhill slides with the whole family on cardboards or on the same sled, and much more.

What will your children remember? You don’t want their most vivid memories to be watching stupid programs or hundreds of likes on a social network?

Find time for your children - no matter how old they are!

Only your personal attention and your sincere interest can distract them from bad companies and actions, and instill in them all the brightest, kindest and most useful things.

We plan your leisure time and choose the best options for your family!

Why is planning your leisure time so important?

Because in the absence of preparation, some obstacle will certainly arise to a full-fledged planned rest, and you will again have to suffer from boredom at home, overeating in front of the TV or computers with the whole family. As a result, no positive emotions, no active recreation, and on top of that, extra pounds.

Therefore, a clear plan and preparation is a mandatory and main condition for a good rest!

Let's remember the most important rules for planning family leisure:

1. We make lists of all possible events , which would be of interest to all household members. It is better if each family member makes his own list, and then they can be combined into one.
2. We divide all events into categories. For example, passive, active, financially costly, etc.
3. We choose a weekend event that everyone should enjoy. For those who are not very happy with the choice, you need to come up with some kind of encouragement. For example, he chooses the type of vacation for the next family weekend.
4. We carefully plan the event so as not to ruin your weekend. We are no less carefully considering the backup option.

And - the main thing. Don't miss this opportunity to spend a warm family weekend with your loved ones.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s lotto and tea with cookies, or climbing to the top - the main thing is that you have a good time together.

Those very moments that are priceless will be pleasant gifts for the whole family and a wonderful anti-stress.

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When little children grow up in a family, parents try to diversify their little childhood with the best memories and knowledge useful for their age. Of course, adults are constantly trying to find that wonderful place that everyone, young and old, will definitely enjoy. The only question is whether there are places in Moscow where you can have wonderful fun without much harm to the family budget.
Museum of Soviet slot machines It will definitely appeal not only to children, but also to their parents. Colorful slot machines seem to count down time back by as much as 30 years.

It is from this period that the entire playground of this cute little place is collected. Address: st. Kuznetsky Most, 12.
Flip&Fly trampoline centers suitable even for the youngest visitors, because there you can do whatever your heart desires.

This diverse center features high-flying fun, amazing stunts and even wall-walking. Kids will definitely love this bright and cheerful place, where there are a lot of children and a variety of play centers. Address: Semenovsky lane, 15.
Animal lovers will definitely like it petting zoo "UtiPuti".

This is just a great way to get to know the animal world directly, without glass or cages, where any person, adult or small, can spend their time very nicely and sincerely in the company of a shaggy funny animal. Address: st. Molodogvardeyskaya, 45.
Continuing the topic about animals, they also speak well of the wonderful cat cafe Kotomania Club, which is located on Pokrovka Street, 20/1, building 1. There is a stunning atmosphere, where the main role is played by fluffy cats, and there are as many as 15 of them!

Absolutely everyone will like it there too; you can often meet adults and even elderly people within the walls of this establishment. And there are sooooo many kids there!
If you have never been to the Moscow Zoo, then you definitely need to go there with your children. This zoo is located on B. Gruzinskaya street, 1, it is easy to find, so you won’t have any big difficulties getting to it.

It is unrealistically beautiful and very entertaining; the zoo is considered the largest in Russia. I’ll tell you right away that getting to know this wonderful place won’t be done in one day, since there are so many places there that even by car it’s hard to get around them all in 24 hours. The entertainment program itself will be interesting to any child, so you will want to come there again and again.
Among married couples they also speak very highly of Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, which is located right on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 13. It is considered the most famous throughout the country, the co-founder and actor of the circus was Nikulin himself, his ideas and creative concept are supported to this day.

Every time the circus guests are entertained with new interesting and fun ideas, the viewer is always satisfied with this fabulous atmosphere.
Kuklachev Theater(Kutuzovsky Prospect, 25) and Theater named after V.L.Durova(4 Durova St.) will forever remain in the pleasant memories of little children.

There is such a wonderful and cheerful atmosphere, children with open mouths watch the performance of charming animals who are trained in such incredible tricks that even adults will be delighted with such funny performances.
Children's park "Trubetskoy Estate in Khamovniki", which on Usacheva Street, 1 will introduce the whole family to the beauties of the plant world, where the entire territory is well-groomed and embellished with various additions.

Also, in this beautiful place, a wide variety of educational excursions are often organized. You can also visit the zoo, a greenhouse, try your hand at fun contests and competitions, and also ride horses.
And on Bagrationovsky Proezd, building 5, in the Filion shopping center, on the 4th floor there is a magical world of attractions called "HAPPYLON Magic Park". There you can see visitors of absolutely any age; the entire territory of 6500 square meters is equipped with continuous entertainment, fairies, dragons and many other entertainment devices.

There it is generally impossible to keep track of time; fun and relaxation are guaranteed for you.
Those who like to climb tall rocks will definitely enjoy it rock climbing wall and children's climbing school "Rock Zone", which is located on Andropov Ave., 22.

There, entry is available not only to children, but also to adults; you can have a great time and compete with each other on speed.
For little geeks there is a wonderful children's quest center "Wondersarium" from the company "Kubirint". There are so many interesting and funny things going on there, children disappear there for hours, because all the new and confusing puzzles draw young detectives into entire investigations.

Address: Novodanilovskaya embankment. d. 4, p. 2.
As you can see, there are a lot of interesting places in Moscow where you can have great fun and learn a lot of new things. This is just a small part of what the residents of this fabulous city like. Also in Moscow there are no less decent and good establishments that are held during certain seasonal periods. These include ice exhibitions, flower arrangements, displays of various handicrafts and other crafts of local talents. Therefore, you need to increasingly find more free time for your family and go to such interesting events. Such a pastime will definitely bring you closer to your family and leave a good impression for many years.

The next weekend is approaching - let's not let it pass monotonously and boringly! Let's get together with the whole family and go towards new adventures and a great mood! And the portal “ZagraNitsa” will suggest suitable places

"Moskvarium"

This scientific, educational and entertainment center opened just a year ago on the territory of VDNKh. And if you still haven’t visited Moskvarium, run to rectify the situation! Even if you have been, still come, because you can endlessly look at the numerous underwater inhabitants from different parts of the world. In addition, the spectacular show program is constantly updated. So, today the aquarium staff is preparing for its guests a magical New Year’s show called “The Lost World”, which is the first in history and the only musical in the world with the participation of sea animals!

Address: Prospekt Mira, 119, building 23, metro station “VDNKh”

Petting zoo "Raccoon Country"

Of course, you have already gone to the big Moscow Zoo with your whole family, and maybe even more than once, but have you ever been to a petting zoo? After visiting one of four such zoos in the Raccoon Country network, you will want to return there again and again. They do everything they can to create the best conditions for visitors to communicate with animals. Hold your pets in your arms, pet them, play, feed them as much as your heart desires! This petting zoo is home to raccoons, foxes, alpacas, sheep, goats, meerkats, degus, pheasants and many other creatures, with new inhabitants being added all the time.

See the addresses of the network's petting zoos.

Climbing wall RockZona

The next option will also be a useful rest for the body - rock climbing. At the RockZona center we are sure that this is a sports quest not only for your muscles, but also for your head! The climbing wall, created by the legendary climbers of our country Vladimir Netsvetaev-Dolgalev and Salavat Rakhmetov, has a modern spacious bouldering hall, as well as a gym and a recreation area. Here you will find a variety of slopes with planes of varying degrees of inclination for both beginners and professionals.

If your children really enjoy their time at RockZona, you can send your child to the O"SKAL children's rock climbing club, whose training takes place on the territory of several climbing walls in the capital, including in the RockZona center.

Photo: vk.com/rzclimbing

Address: Andropova Ave., 22, Kolomenskoye metro station

Monster Hills Restaurant

Monster Hills, a planet where unearthly creatures and fabulous plants live, invites the whole family into its amazing world. The dishes in this unusual restaurant correspond to the specifics of the establishment and will delight both children and their parents with their “terrible” appearance. Be sure to come with the whole family to get acquainted with the world of Monster Hills and its inhabitants: a lot of delight, originality and delicious food await you!

Address: Khodynsky Blvd., 4, Aviapark shopping center, Airport metro station

Interactive museum "Lunarium"

It’s definitely worth a visit to the Moscow Planetarium, because there is always something interesting for visitors of any age. The interactive museum “Lunarium” deserves special attention, the exhibits of which will appeal to the whole family! This modern space is spread over two floors. The section called “Understanding Space” is a simulation of a space station with themed compartments. And each exhibit in the “Astronomy and Physics” section is a kind of scientific laboratory, in which anyone can “work”: create an artificial cloud or even a tornado, compose electronic music, find out your weight on other planets - just a small part of the upcoming fun.

Photo: vk.com/tvoyplanetary

Address: Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya street, 5, building 1, metro station "Barrikadnaya"

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Where to go with your child? Almost all mothers and fathers ask this question. I want to embrace everything at once, so minutes of choice turn into hours, and adult parents into children who cannot put the logic together into a Rubik’s cube or puzzle.

Restaurant columnist, founder of the largest gastronomic blog in Moscow and St. Petersburg ( @alexmay0590) tells where your children will not only be fed tasty and healthy food, but will also find interesting entertainment for them.

Restaurant columnist, founder of the largest gastronomic blog in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Ribambelle

In the restaurant and children's club "RIBAMBELLE Vremena Goda" every child will find something to their liking. After having breakfast with vanilla cheesecakes, the kids can safely go on a “trip” around the children’s town. This attraction is actually a miniature metropolis with houses, a pharmacy and a small copy of the Ribambelle castle. The restaurant on Kutuzovsky Prospekt has absolutely everything: animation programs, quests and games, various shows and performances that can captivate not only children, but also adults. Of particular note are creative entertainment and various master classes, which provide an opportunity not only to have fun, but also to learn useful things.

If you are interested in cooking, feel free to go to a family interactive session on making cupcakes or pizza. And if your child has a creative streak, you can attend a new master class on denim painting. Here, together with your child, you can not only come up with a sketch for a denim jacket, but also bring it to life with your own hands.

In general, this is a real children's town with gastronomy, where children can not only play and have fun, but also engage in self-development and try themselves in adult activities.

Address: Kutuzovsky prospect, 48.

Family cafe "Anderson"

Spending family leisure time in the Anderson cafe is a pleasure. The network of establishments is quite extensive, so you can easily reach the nearest point, even if you are in remote areas of Moscow. The menu, which is suitable for both adults and children, has a huge selection of desserts with fresh berries.

The undoubted advantage of the establishment is that, in addition to the entertainment program, the owners have also thought out facilities for child care. The cafe has a fully equipped changing room.

As for entertainment, Anderson has animators who will keep your children occupied during lunch. The spacious halls always have several playrooms for children of different ages and temperament types.

On Thursday, July 20, the cafe will host a “Charity Mom Market” - an open fair for parents and children, where you can attend developmental master classes and receive mini-consultations from specialists.

The addresses of the cafe can be viewed.

Cafe "Uncle Max"

The cafe of music producer Maxim Fadeev is positioned as a children's creative space. This is the only place in Moscow where, along with an original kitchen, there is its own recording studio under the direction of a famous composer. It has all the ingredients for an ideal children's party - a stage with professional sound and lighting equipment, as well as a large multimedia screen.

The menu will be able to surprise and show familiar dishes in a new format. For example, chicken popsicle and veal sweets. Uncle Max's also serves really tasty and high-quality milkshakes and special Monster Shakes, decorated with cookies, mini-waffles, M&Ms and caramel. Little Mozart or Beethoven will definitely like such treats.

Address: Krasnogorsk, Mezhdunarodnaya st., 12.

Family restaurant "Siren"

A trip to Siren will be a great end to a walk with your child in Sokolniki Park!

The owner of the establishment is Russian national football team player, forward of the Spartak football club Alexander Samedov and his wife Yulia. The canonical style of the cafe with a legendary history, which opened in 1956, organically fits into the landscape of Sokolniki Park.

You can dine at Lilac with fettuccine with salmon or grilled dorado, and for the kids there is a children's room with a labyrinth, toys and tables for handicrafts. A separate room is occupied by the mother and child room. Every day, animators work in the cafe, master classes, interesting performances, spectacular and educational shows and exciting games are held. And for adult guests, bright musical evenings are held every weekend.

Address: Sand Alley, 1.

"Coffeemania"

Restaurant "Erwin River"

"Erwin. RiverSeaOcean" is a unique place where an ordinary restaurant and a marine concept, the flagship Erwin establishment on Kutuzovsky and a ship from the Radisson Royal flotilla, are combined.

Every Sunday there are themed children's events on board. Your child will experience a real adventure for 2.5 hours under the guidance of professional animators. So, on a ship he can feel like a real pirate, and on Sunday he can attend an African party.

Address: Kutuzovsky pr., 2/1, building 6.

"Shardam"

On the site of the Muzeon art park you can go to the family cafe “Shardam”, which is an excellent place for children's parties and parties. During the summer, Shardam hosts an interesting program that your child will definitely enjoy. The cafe also has a specially designed children's menu with delicious and healthy dishes.
“Shardama” has an exciting activity for every child. On Tuesdays, the Shardam challenge takes place - an interactive experience that allows young YouTube lovers to master the skill of video blogging. Every Wednesday a jazz concert takes place at the Shardam cafe. Also on Thursdays you can attend a creative master class, where children will be taught origami and other crafts. On Friday, the establishment hosts a DJ party, where you can listen to good music and have a nice start to your weekend. And on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00, the cafe has a “Shardam Nanny” who will take care of your child.

Address: Krymsky Val, 10, vld.2, Muzeon Arts Park

"La Bottega Siciliana"

La Bottega Siciliana is an expensive, proven restaurant serving Sicilian cuisine, ideal for a family lunch or dinner. The dishes there are always top-notch; you can try pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven and many other items according to the recipes of the brand chef, Italian Nino Graziano.

Children will be delighted with the wonderful desserts and Italian gelateria corner. In addition, coloring books and colored pencils are always offered to young visitors. The restaurant is ideal for family meals - a cozy veranda and unobtrusive live music in the evenings.

Address: st. Okhotny Ryad, 2.

"Shinok"

Restaurant "Shinok" is a favorite place for children and parents. For the youngest guests, a children's room is open every weekend from 14:00 to 20:00. The establishment also hosts themed parties, master classes, educational and game programs: a master class on making unicorns, appliqué, modeling from plasticine and cold porcelain, painting toys - children are under strict supervision while parents enjoy dishes of Southern Russian cuisine from the chef. cook Elena Nikiforova. The main attraction is the atrium with a corner of rustic nature, where cows, goats, peacocks, rabbits and other animals live.

The menu is clear, based on a combination of Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. "Shinok" is a proven place with a good location and delicious food.

Address: 1905 Goda street, 2B.

"Valenok"

Valenok is the best place to spend a weekend with children in the Tsvetnoy Boulevard area. At the entrance to the restaurant you will be greeted by a huge felt boot - the symbol of the restaurant, an art object made by hand by artist Valeria Loshak. There are all conditions for children's and family leisure - a giant summer veranda with ping-pong tables and board games. Every Saturday and Sunday, the restaurant has a children's play area, as well as interactive events with the participation of animators.

The establishment is located on two floors and has its own balcony area. From the menu items, everyone can choose something to their liking: there are sushi and rolls, as well as khinkali and shish kebab, as well as Russian cuisine. All dishes are prepared exclusively from farm products.

Address: Tsvetnoy Blvd., 5.

Finding a place to go with a child in Moscow is not at all difficult. It’s difficult to choose from a huge number of theaters, amusement parks, circuses, exhibitions, and shows. Every day, a string of events in the capital replace each other, many of which take place in Moscow on an ongoing basis.

The choice of entertainment directly depends on the age and preferences of the child, as well as the season. The restless ones will probably want to burn off their energy by sliding down the slides or frolicking in the water park, while the young erudite would rather choose a scientific and educational exhibition where they can touch everything and conduct experiments on their own.

Moscow amusement parks

Numerous amusement and amusement parks will become a universal place for children's recreation in Moscow, since there is hardly at least one child who does not love the world of toys, magic and fun. Entertaining games in amusement parks are an excellent way to diversify children’s leisure time, cheer up, “tear” the child away from gadgets, and perhaps even help the child choose a future profession.

One of the new trends in interactive learning and children's leisure is the emergence of experimental centers for children, where they can touch exhibits, conduct experiments on their own, and try themselves in a profession. One of the largest amusement parks in Moscow is KidBurg, which has 4 branches in different areas of the city (MEGA Belaya Dacha, Riviera, Zelenopark and Lubyanka). The mini-city regularly hosts exciting interactive events, exhibitions, and classes. Kids can immerse themselves in the world of professions and master a new business, which they will be proud to tell their friends about.

In 2019, it is planned to open the largest indoor amusement park in Moscow, “Dream Island”. On an area of ​​about 100 hectares there will be 10 worlds from fairy-tale cartoons, unique innovative attractions and much more. You can follow the progress of construction on the official website of the park.

Moscow amusement parks

Water parks in Moscow

The climate of Moscow is far from tropical. Even in summer, the weather is not always cloudless and has excellent temperatures. The capital's largest water parks will help you plunge into summer and feel like you're at a resort.

The most impressive water park in Moscow is Moreon. Residents and guests of the capital have the opportunity to enjoy summer all year round. In addition to standard slides, the amusement park's arsenal includes a wave pool, a lagoon, a water town for kids, a sandy beach and much more. While children frolic in the amusement park, adults have a wonderful opportunity to relax in the thermal baths, steam rooms and jacuzzi.

One of the largest water entertainment centers in the capital and region is the Kva-Kva Park water park. A very cozy amusement park has a whole range of entertainment for kids: a wave pool, a children's playground and several water slides for children of different ages.

The Caribbean water park invites adults and children all year round to take part in colorful events, swim in a large pool with attractions and dare to undergo an unusual procedure - peeling with Garra Rufa fish.

The Moscow water park "Yuna Aqua Life" can be called more modest in scale. The small family recreation center houses several swimming pools with nine water slides of varying heights and inclinations, a Jacuzzi, a waterfall and much more. Yuna's special pride is the surfing hill, which older children will certainly want to try.

The Fantasy water park is conveniently located next to the Maryino metro station. On several floors of the amusement park there are thematic levels with cafeterias, a children's playground and gaming machines. The water park itself features pools of varying depths, water slides, a Jacuzzi and a lazy river attraction.

The Moscow Kimberly water park offers a variety of water activities. Fountains, slides, and water balls will delight children of all ages, and babies from 2 months old can learn to swim, accompanied by their parents, in a special font.

In general, in Moscow you can find many less popular, but no less good water parks. Some of them are smaller and quicker, and some can only be accessed through the purchase of a club card.

Water activities for children in Moscow

Aquariums

The main and most modern aquarium of the capital is Moskvarium. The panoramic aquariums of the underwater center contain several thousand inhabitants, such as octopuses, sharks, moray eels, stingrays, starfish and many others. The Moskvarium regularly hosts performances with the participation of dolphins and killer whales, which will be of interest to children of any age category. There is also a center for swimming with dolphins at the aquarium, after visiting which the child will proudly tell everyone about this significant event in his life.

The Moscow Oceanarium in the RIO shopping center on Dmitrovskoye Shosse is more modest in size. In addition to observing the aquarium area, in the aquarium you can feed the fish, swim with sharks, watch an animated show, or celebrate a baby’s birthday that he is unlikely to forget.

More than 5 thousand fish are kept in the Crocus City Aquarium. More than a hundred aquariums are home to exotic and predatory fish, seals, penguins and many others. For the little ones, the aquarium has a petting zoo.

The oceanarium on Chistye Prudy is one of the very first in the capital. The relatively small aquarium contains a collection of about a thousand fish and hosts shark feeding shows.

Moscow aquariums

Trampoline centers in Moscow

A favorite place for children of all ages is jumping parks. This is where you can have fun from the heart, throw out all your energy and earn a good appetite. As a rule, trampoline centers in Moscow are not limited to just one attraction and have many arenas and zones in their arsenal.

The Flip Fly trampoline center is open to visitors from 1 year of age. Kids will be happy to jump under the supervision of their parents. For older children, in addition to the trampoline, there is a climbing wall and a foam pool.

The Nebo trampoline park offers more than 30 types of active recreation for children, and if you visit the park on any day off, your child will certainly take part in relay races, games, quests, master classes and have the opportunity to win a gift. Trampoline park "Sky" has 4 branches in different areas of Moscow.

No less popular trampoline parks in Moscow include the Cosmos center, Jumpway club, OGO-club and many others. In many trampoline centers in Moscow you can celebrate your child’s birthday and give him an unforgettable experience for a long time.

Rope parks in Moscow

Another active type of children's entertainment is a visit to the rope park. Going through an intricate rope course, climbing through obstacles and doing parkour is a great way to have fun and burn off energy. It is worth remembering that this type of entertainment is seasonal and is available in the warm season. You can read about the spring opening of the season of a particular rope park on the official websites.

Skytown is considered one of the largest rope parks in the country. The rope city reaches a fairly high height, about 16 meters. The obstacles are completely varied, and the equipment is safe and tested. The restriction for visiting is height up to 110 cm. Children from 110 to 140 cm tall go through the maze accompanied by adults.

One of the largest indoor parks in Moscow, PandaPark, is open all year round. In the family rope park you can have a fun and useful time, as well as recharge your spirits.

Multi-level rope courses "GammyPark" are available for climbers from 4 years of age with a height of at least 90 cm. In any case, children under 14 years of age visit the slopes only under the supervision of adults. During the hot season, you can ride around the water pool inside a giant inflatable ball.

If you are not limited in mobility, then it is quite possible to visit parks near Moscow, such as “Norway Park” and many others.

Parks and zoos

A countless number of Moscow parks are an excellent place for walks, active outdoor games, visits to attractions and petting zoos. The chic modern Zaryadye Park is located near the walls of the Kremlin. On the territory of the park there is a museum, an ice cave, beautiful bridges, playgrounds and a lot of interesting things. Famous foreign landscape designers had a hand in creating the park.

One of the most famous places for families with children in Moscow remains Gorky Park, where in addition to leisurely walks you can enjoy boating and get an adrenaline rush on the rides. No less popular is Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill, where you can also have fun and usefully relax in the fresh air by renting a bicycle, Segway or any other type of mini-transport.

Sokolniki Park is not inferior in terms of attendance. At any time of the year, the park organizes children's leisure activities: in the summer there are rides, roller skating, exhibitions, and in the winter there is an ice skating rink.

You can visit a fairy tale in the Berendeevo Kingdom nature reserve. On the territory of the reserve under construction there is a museum of fairy tales, and little guests are greeted by about 80 figures of fairy-tale characters.

Children of any age, just like adults, will enjoy the cable car ride. You can see the beauty of the capital both from a bird's eye view and from the observation deck on Vorobyovy Gory.

Another area of ​​recreation for children will be various zoos. In addition to observation, children are delighted by contact with representatives of the animal world. A must-see is the oldest and largest Moscow Zoo in Russia, with a collection of thousands of inhabitants, including rare species. Children are especially interested in attending wild animal feeding sessions.

From birth, babies love to interact with fauna, so visiting a petting zoo is an excellent idea for spending time in Moscow. For example, the Zverushki Zoo, in addition to interacting with animals, offers interesting and educational excursions. In general, there are several dozen petting zoos in Moscow, all you have to do is choose.

You can see moose with your own eyes in the Losiny Ostrov Nature Reserve. The entire territory of the ancient park is divided into zones. Only one is available for visiting, since dozens of mammals and birds live in this specially protected oasis of nature and rare plants grow. By visiting the Elk Biological Station, you can get acquainted with unique animals.

Where to go for a walk with a child in Moscow

Children's theaters in Moscow

Many Moscow theaters are aimed specifically at young spectators. The productions of the capital's theaters will interest not only children of preschool and primary school age: Moscow theaters have something to show teenagers. Performances based on the works of classics will help you deeply experience what the school curriculum includes, and many modern productions will present ordinary things in a different light.

Kids will be interested in the productions of the Obraztsov puppet theater, which has one of the best collections of puppets in the world. Another equally famous puppet theater is the children's book theater "The Magic Lamp". Basically, the productions are based on the works of children's classics such as Andersen, Kipling, Milne, etc. The theater actors masterfully manage to hold the attention of the youngest spectators for several hours.

Very unusual productions take place in the children's theater "On Mikhalkovskaya", where the children are involved in the performance and with great pleasure watch plays based on their favorite cartoons and fairy tales.

If possible, you should definitely go to the oldest youth theater RAMT, founded back in 1921. In the repertoire of the theater, which tours around the world, you can find works by both contemporaries and classics, see how fairy tales come to life and become immersed in foreign folklore.

Children's Musical and Drama Theater "A-Ya" is a kind of theatrical alphabet for children, presenting performances in modern adaptation and instilling in the younger generation a love of art. In the theater's repertoire you can find both comic performances based on Auster and serious, profound works by famous authors.

The Lianozovsky Theater will delight with productions for children from 2 to 16 years old. For the little ones, the theater has a puppet department, and older viewers will be presented with old fairy tales in a new way, works by foreign children's writers and much more.

The repertoire of the Moscow youth theater by V. Spesivtsev is aimed at an audience from 8 to 18 years old. The productions touch on social issues, classics, and the performing actors come from different parts of the world.

Speaking about children's theaters, one cannot fail to mention the classic Youth Theater, whose work did not stop even during the Great Patriotic War. Nowadays, screen stars often appear in the theater and children's productions based on favorite works of past years are staged.

The interactive theater "Courage" conducts children's performances with the involvement of the audience and fun games with the actors after the performance. In general, in Moscow you can find several dozen musical, dramatic and puppet theaters, the main target audience of which is children.

Children's theaters in Moscow

Circus in Moscow

The circus has always been a place of attraction for young spectators. The children watch with interest the obedient wild animals, flexible and fearless gymnasts and hilarious clowns. There are several permanent circus venues in Moscow. One of the main ones is the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, whose director and artist was Yu. Nikulin.

The largest circus is rightfully considered to be the circus on Vernadsky Avenue, accommodating 3,400 people. For many decades, the circus repertoire has delighted and delighted both young spectators and their parents, who return to childhood with pleasure every time they visit.

Among the less sensational, but still worthy of attention, it is also worth noting the Aquamarine circus of dancing fountains and the circus “Grandfather Durov’s Corner”, where, in addition to performances with animals, visitors will be surprised by the mouse railway, which is especially loved by children under 3 years old.