Herzliya Invests 2.5 Million Shekels to Expand Weekend Culture and Leisure
Herzliya Municipality will invest 2.5 million shekels to expand weekend cultural, library, and transportation services by 2027, boosting local nightlife and commerce.
The Herzliya Municipality plans to expand cultural and leisure activities on Fridays and Saturdays with a total investment of approximately 2.5 million shekels. As part of the initiative, integrated into the 2027 municipal budget, weekend events and performances will be added, municipal libraries will open on Saturdays, and recreational facility activities across the city will be expanded.
According to the plan, about one million additional shekels will be allocated to expand cultural, leisure, and community activities on Saturdays. The program features musical performances, children and family theater shows, exhibitions, sports events, and community activities through local community centers, cultural institutions, and municipal corporations.
Simultaneously, the municipality is allocating roughly 1.5 million shekels to operate the Naim Bemisgeret weekend transportation service, enabling residents to reach leisure, cultural, and entertainment hubs in Tel Aviv and other Gush Dan and Sharon localities on Fridays and Saturdays. This move is part of a planned expansion of the municipal culture budget, projected to reach 165 million shekels in 2027.
In parallel, the municipality seeks to bolster nightlife and commerce by offering grants of up to 150,000 shekels for new businesses opening in Herzliya, including restaurants, cafes, and bars. Herzliya Mayor Yariv Fisher stated that the initiative aims to broaden entertainment options throughout the entire week, emphasizing that the city is a liberal, open, and diverse community.
