Spring is when the city moves outdoors. Kids run their own races on marathon weekend, buildings that are usually locked open their doors for City Days, and museums stay open after dark for one night. June 1 is Children's Day (MDD), and districts across the city throw their own parties for it. Here's what we checked, from the marathon kids' races to knights at Devín Castle.
The children's side of the ČSOB Bratislava Marathon weekend. Kids run their own short races while runners from more than 50 countries take on the longer distances.
It suits kids who like to run and want a race of their own, and parents who want a taste of race day without the long distances.
Bratislava City Days is a city-wide festival run by BKIS. Buildings that are usually closed open for tours.
Families also find creative workshops, contests and quizzes. Events are spread around town, so it suits families happy to pick a few stops rather than trying to see everything.
Noc múzeí a galérií is the yearly night when museums and galleries across Bratislava open their doors after dark. Families can hop between venues and see the collections at an hour kids rarely get inside a museum.
It suits school-age kids and teens who can handle a late night out. Toddlers who need an early bedtime may find it a stretch.
Rytieri na Devíne (Knights at Devín) is a medieval festival at Devín Castle, staged by Tostabur, a group devoted to old martial arts and crafts, together with the Bratislava City Museum.
It suits younger kids who are into knights and castles; teens may find it less engaging.
Spring is when the city moves outdoors. Kids run their own races on marathon weekend, buildings that are usually locked open their doors for City Days, and museums stay open after dark for one night. June 1 is Children's Day (MDD), and districts across the city throw their own parties for it. Here's what we checked, from the marathon kids' races to knights at Devín Castle.
The children's side of the ČSOB Bratislava Marathon weekend. Kids run their own short races while runners from more than 50 countries take on the longer distances.
It suits kids who like to run and want a race of their own, and parents who want a taste of race day without the long distances.
Bratislava City Days is a city-wide festival run by BKIS. Buildings that are usually closed open for tours.
Families also find creative workshops, contests and quizzes. Events are spread around town, so it suits families happy to pick a few stops rather than trying to see everything.
Noc múzeí a galérií is the yearly night when museums and galleries across Bratislava open their doors after dark. Families can hop between venues and see the collections at an hour kids rarely get inside a museum.
It suits school-age kids and teens who can handle a late night out. Toddlers who need an early bedtime may find it a stretch.
Rytieri na Devíne (Knights at Devín) is a medieval festival at Devín Castle, staged by Tostabur, a group devoted to old martial arts and crafts, together with the Bratislava City Museum.
It suits younger kids who are into knights and castles; teens may find it less engaging.
