KIDS


Introduction to Chess | May 9
WHAT'S ON

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is hosting a Zoom class introducing children aged 6-12 to the fascinating game of chess.

Karagiozis | May 1-5
WHAT'S ON

Shadow theater player, creator and director Kostas Spyropoulos was inspired by the tale of the miracle of the Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris near the Acropolis to write a new story for Karagiozis in 1991.

Tsiodras stars in short animated video on Covid-19
CULTURE

The Greek government’s chief medical advisor on infectious diseases, professor Sotiris Tsiodras, stars in a short animated video which aims to inform children about the spread, symptoms and prevention of Covid-19.


KinderDocs | Athens | March 8
WHAT'S ON

The Benaki Museum’s Pireos Street annex presents the documentary “Open Window” in the context of the KinderDocs program. 

Carnival Mask Workshop | Athens | February 26
WHAT'S ON

The Hellenic Children’s Museum will be hosting a workshop on carnival masks for youngsters aged 3-12 and their families on Wednesday, February 26, in the context of a series of events organized by the City of Athens dedicated to Greek Carnival celebrations.

Zappeio Carnival Fun | Athens | February 23
WHAT'S ON

Kids aged 3 to 12 are invited to put on their Carnival costumes and join the games, creative activities and educational events that are being organized by the City of Athens at Zappeion. 


Four Seasons | Athens | To January 24
WHAT'S ON

The Patari Project physical theater company presents its rendition of Vivaldi’s timeless “Four Seasons,” a musical performance aimed at children and young audiences, on the Greek National Opera’s Alternative Stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in southern Athens. 

Family movies with a view
CULTURE

The Athens Open-Air Film Festival is launching its Xmas edition this year as part of the Christmas in Athens program coordinated by the Greek capital’s municipal authority.



Thessaloniki pulls out the stops for Christmas
IMAGES

Children play at the Christmas Village theme park in downtown Thessaloniki on Monday evening. Apart from Santa’s workshop and performances by local theater troupes and music ensembles, the attraction on the northern port city’s charming waterfront includes a carousel and other fun seasonal activities for families living in or visiting for the holidays. Art installations also adorn Nikis, Tsimiski and Egnatia avenues. [Grigoris Siamidis/ANA-MPA]


Shadow Theater | Athens | August 5-26
WHAT'S ON

The Athens Shadow Theater returns to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) this summer to showcase plays from the world of Karagiozis, the main character of shadow theater plays depicting tales of traditional folklore.