The latest addition in educational activities in Athens is XPLORE Entertainment Center, the largest theme and educational park in Greece. Kids can experience science and discover the world around them through interactive installations and play. We spent an afternoon at the Science and Adventure theme, and we visited Oceans on a separate visit on a…
Carnival in Greece is an important holiday period leading up to the most special time of the year: Greek Easter. In 2020 Carnival in Greece is celebrated from Sunday 9th February 2020 to Sunday 1st March 2020. In this blog post, I have listed some of the most important elements of the Greek carnival and…
The holidays are over and a brand New Year lies ahead of us. Many of us made New Year Resolutions and these often include to spend more time with the people that we love. While weekdays are usually busy with work and school, weekends are ideal for reconnecting and spending quality time. If you love…
Are you in Athens this Christmas and do you need inspiration for your Christmas family outings? Here are some of my favourite things to do in Athens this Christmas with kids, all tried and tested by me and my little travellers. Stay tuned to the blog because this list will be constantly updated! Enjoy Athens…
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Athens, Greece? American Thanksgiving is typically held on the fourth Thursday of November, which is this year on 28 November. So if you don’t feel like cooking, there are dinners being organized by American-affiliated groups, schools and some major hotels in the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens. Each year, I gather the…
In 2014, I participated for the first time in the Athens Marathon, also called “the Authentic”. Together with my coach and a training buddy, I ran the 10K race through the beautiful heart of Athens, my adopted home city for 20 plus years. It was an unforgettable experience. I will never forget the feeling when…
October 28th is a national holiday in Greece. It is the day that commemorates the rejection by Greek Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940. This day is known by Greeks around the world as ‘Oxi Day‘ (No Day). The day is celebrated not only in Greece but also in Cyprus and in Greek communities around the world. On 28 October, festivities and…
Greece is once again second in the world on the Blue Flag 2019 quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF). Blue Flag 2019 The country ranked second on the Blue Flag 2019 quality award list among 47 countries with 515 beaches, 15 Greek marinas and four sustainable…
Are you looking for an exciting way to engage your (young) kids in the Athens Acropolis Museum and teach them more about ancient Greece? Are you visiting the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum and you are looking for an educator expert specially dedicated to kids and their imagination? My kids joined a creative workshop in…
If you want to be an artist, if you like painting and wine, if you are looking for art with kids in Athens, then read on about Like Picasso Events. Like Picasso Events & Entertainment provides event planning services focused in Art. This Athens based company organizes kids-friendly artistic gatherings in picturesque Athenian bars. During…
There are many ways to get kids involved in cooking. They can help prepare food and cook. Cooking with kids provides practical experience with many essential skills such as reading, following directions, and measuring. Getting involved in cooking helps your child to develop fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and even early concepts of math and…
Today’s options for a summer camp are far more varied than you might remember from your own childhood. There are camps that focus on music and theater, arts and science, language, sports, circus themes, and computers. Summer camp can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences in a child’s life. Summer camp provides children…
A Journey into the Celestial Sphere (Age: 6 – 12). An activity in English and Greek. This activity gives the opportunity of engaging and becoming familiar with the night sky, a part of the Natural World that has always fascinated and evoked human admiration. We’ll learn about the origins of celestial bodies, the solar system,…
Are you an expat in Athens, a non-Greek speaker or maybe you Greek but looking for an activity for to improve your child’s English language skills? Are you looking for something different to do with your children or are you looking for a creative writing course? Then, check out this English Speaking Creative Writing Meeting on…
Music for kids is essential. Classical music is highly beneficial for their development. Did you know that recent studies have shown that making music can make your child nicer, more willing to help, and better at problem-solving than his peers who don’t play it? Young children love a blend of music, movement, rhythm and dance. Music and movement together provide…
I recently discovered Little City Spots, an online platform that is going to make the life of parents in Athens so much easier! Followers of my blog know that it is my mission to find family activities in Athens. I love being to be out and about with my kids and spent time. In fact,…
Pallas Athena Family Sunday Luxury Art Boutique Hotel Pallas Athena offers a series of Family Sundays with family buffet and a creative programme developed with The Paramythohorio. Each Sunday a different concept will be introduced to the children and these are based on the season, a month circle etc. Read here about our experience at the Pallas Athena…
Pallas Athena Pallas Athena is a Grecotel boutique hotel full of art and glamour located in the heart of Athens city. It is a stylish and luxurious oasis in the middle of the busy Greek capital near all the important attractions, the Athenian metro lines, and shopping streets. Exactly what you need to relax and enjoy on…
Bridges Athens Art Workshop organizes workshops for children from 5 – 12 years olds. This coming Saturday, 11 March 11:00 – 13:00, children will have the chance to discover the aspects of bridges in time via creative play and crafts. They will create their own bridge with a variety of materials in the SG Art Gallery and…
Another interesting interactive educational program is being organized by Athens Art Workshops for children from 5 – 12 years olds. This coming Saturday, 25 February 11:00 – 13:00, children will have the chance to learn about artists and their work that is currently on the exhibitions display at the S.G. Art Gallery at the St. George Lycabettus…
Are you looking for kids Art workshops in the center of Athens, would you like to have a relaxing Saturday whilst your children are engaged and inspired? Theory and Practice Surrounded by the energy of art objects, sculptures, and paintings, my children participated on Saturday in the Athens Art Workshop at the St. George Lycabettus Hotel. The workshop…
Hi, Welcome to my blog! I am Celeste, mom of two girls who loves to travel. I have spent 24 years exploring beautiful Greece.
When my kids were born, it became my passion to find unique destinations and quality activities for families. I created this blog to share my experiences with other parents.
If you need inspiration for planning your family vacation in Greece, I am here to help! As a passionate insider parent, I review hotels, places to visit and activities for kids. Join me as I explore Greece with my family!
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