Athens, my beloved city of history and culture, is also a playground of family adventures. My kids grew up in Athens and, quite frankly, we love staying in the city for Easter vacation. The city is not very busy and the weather is always pleasant. There is also a lot to do during Greek Easter. In this post, I will list the Easter activities for kids in Athens this year.
Easter Activities for Kids in Athens
If you’re in Athens, the Easter festivities are not to be missed. Greek Orthodox Easter is the stuff that myths are made of: age-old fasting rituals, candle-lit processions, lambs whirling on a spit and fireworks at midnight. Many Athenians head for their home village on the islands or in the countryside. But in many ways Greek Easter can be an even richer experience if you spend it in Athens. My best Easter experience is at the Lyabettus Hill watching the fireworks over the Acropolis at midnight.
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The Municipality of Athens Easter Program
The Municipality of Athens has announced an Easter holiday program that will include activities for both children and adults. Children and families of all ages can engage in workshops covering crafts, visual arts, ceramics, music, movement, and theater, all inspired by Easter traditions.
These activities will take place at key cultural centers across the city, including the Municipal Gallery, the Arts Center, the Museum of Folk Art and Tradition “Angeliki Hatzimichali,” the Digital Museum of the Platonic Academy, the “Melina” Cultural Center, the Creative Learning Centers, and the Clay Center of the Municipality of Athens.
Holy Monday, April 14, 2025
11:00 | Digital Museum of Plato’s Academy (Monastiriou & Kreontos 1, Plato’s Academy)
“Easter Cartoons!”
An Easter-themed drawing event for children aged 7 to 13.
Creative drawing challenges using dice—guaranteed fun and laughter!
To register, call 210 5142138 (Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 15:00).
17:30 | Olympia, Municipal Music Theater “Maria Callas”
“Britten, Noye’s Fludde”
Underground Youth Orchestra, El Sistema Greece Youth Orchestra, Greek National Opera Children’s Choir
A children’s opera by British composer Benjamin Britten, presented for the first time in Greece by the Greek National Opera.
Originally created as a music education project for children and young people in 1950s England, the work is based on a medieval play that tells the famous story of Noah’s Ark in a vivid and often humorous way.
Conductor: Kyriaki Kountouri
Director: Themelis Glynatsis
Visual Identity: Christina Dimitra
Choreography: Katerina Gevetzi
Lighting Design: Dimitris Koutas
Youth Orchestra Director: Kyriaki Kountouri
Children’s Choir Director: Konstantina Pitsiakou
Assistant Directors: Katerina Gevetzi, Giannis Megalou
Part of the 3rd Festival of Sacred Music.
Holy Tuesday, April 15, 2025
16:00 – 17:30 & 18:00 – 19:30 | Clay Center (Fanosthenous & Sfiggos)
“A Beautiful Butterfly at Easter”
A hands-on workshop exploring clay and ceramics for the whole family, creating a clay butterfly.
To register, call 210 9247031 (Monday & Friday: 15:00 – 20:00, Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 – 15:00).
17:30 | Olympia, Municipal Music Theater “Maria Callas” (Akadimias 59)
“Britten, Noye’s Fludde” (Repeat performance—see Holy Monday for details).
Holy Wednesday, April 16, 2025
16:00 – 17:30 & 18:00 – 19:30 | Clay Center (Fanosthenous & Sfiggos)
“A Beautiful Butterfly at Easter” (Repeat workshop—see Holy Tuesday for details).
We will update this post with more activities to come. Are you in Athens during Easter this year and what are your plans? Leave us a comment below or share your tips for fun family activities! We’d love to hear from you!
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